Operations Manager Forklift Drivers
Resume:
edward Anton
houston
professional summary
A results-oriented Distribution Manager with over 27 years of diverse warehousing and manufacturing experience. Fast learner and eager to take on new challenges. Proven strengths in leading special projects to completion, developing and maintaining long term plans, cost reduction improvements, project management and process enhancements. Exceptional record for meeting goals and objectives through team and individual work.
experience
Caesarstone
Irving, TX
November 2010 - Current
MANAGEMENT / OPERATIONS MANAGER, Regional Operation Manager
Manage Company Company Operations including receiving, stocking, order picking, forklift drivers, shipping and customer services
Manage 5 Distribution Centers from Texas, California and Washington State consisting of 10 CDL drivers and 6 non CDL drivers, 22 material handlers, 6 customer service representatives, 20 forklift drivers
Traveled 20% of the quarter to meet with operations centers to forecast staffing, budgetary and equipment needs
Negotiated with long-term vendors to secure 15% or more discounts and
Formed relationships with new vendors
Evaluated and reported on operational efficiency, presenting financial information, KPI's and effectiveness of programs to leadership 2 times per year
Documented operating safety procedures and relayed changes to DOT and OSHA compliance as needed.
Anderson Merchandisers
Denton, TX
January 2007 - February 2010
Operations Manager
Manage Company Operations including receiving, stocking, order pulling, forklift drivers and shipping Departments
Manage a staff of 62 production workers, 6 forklift drivers and a lost prevention associate
Interacted with suppliers, buyers, other DC associates to build quality relationships and assist in resolving vendor related quality, on-time delivery, and shipping errors
Implemented and achieved a cost savings of 15% within one year
Improved on time delivery from 98.9% to 99.85%
Attended daily and weekly production meetings to determine workload capacity and updated staff on situations, corrections and changes
Defined and implemented new process flows that reduced daily operational cost and term plans
Provided Lean theory, Kaizen, coaching and 6S training for associates
Developed department layouts to support future growth and implemented quality control processes with data analysis to support outcome
Net quality control savings $35,000.
Del Monte Produce
Dallas, TX
June 2004 - December 2006
Production Manager
Manage Company Repack, Tray pack and Recondition Departments
Manage a staff of 42 production workers and 6 office clerks
Directed workflow, solved problems and trained staff
Developed and implemented facility improvement processes that result in a 21% increase in productivity and 10% reduction in production cost
Trained lean theories to supervisors and team members
Interface with customer's buyers and sales personal to build quality relationships and assist in resolving vendor related quality, on-time delivery, and shipping errors
Improved on time delivery from 96% to 99.2% and shipping errors from 98.76% to 99.89%
Net cost savings $262,000
Attended production meetings and updated staff on current issues, corrections, changes and process improvements
Interfaced with new and existing clients to enhance business opportunities by providing warehousing and fulfillment solutions
Managed and direct Statement of Work (SOW), office clerks, forklift drivers, repack associates, recondition associates, external vendors and warehouse supervisors
Identified and implemented innovative solutions to ensure profitability while satisfying employer and customer's needs.
EADS Telecom
Plano, TX
May 1999 - September 2003
Material Service Manager
Manage Company Warehouses including receiving, order pulling, stocking, logistics, shipping and inventory control
Manage a staff of 32 material handlers and directed workflow, solved problems and coached staff in inventory processes and quality control
Implemented new material handler's processes that improved inventory accuracy from 98.6% to 99.91% and increased production 15%
Net cost savings $94,000
Manage the Logistics Department, which provides materials to customers on a 24/7 basis
Improved after hours call response by implementing a 3 men rotation that improved customer's satisfaction by 8%
Attended production meetings daily and updated staff on situations, corrections and changes
Interfaced with call center engineers to determine hardware solutions
Also worked with engineers to determine what replacement product we should have in our logistics inventory
I Improved destination time by increasing broker coverage theories.
Marshall Industries
Richardson, TX
August 1996 - May 1999
Warehouse Manager
Manage three implant stores in one branch warehouse location including: Abbot Labs, DSC and Alcatel
Manage a staff of 8 associates, area including receiving, order pulling and special handling of shipping in accordance with customer's requests
This included coordinating deliveries between client companies and maintaining each company inventory levels and accuracy at 99.99%
Implemented a SAP warehouse project
The SAP project encompassed warehouse layout design, purchasing of material handling equipment
SAP training for hourly employees as well as team development for internal and external customers
Net cost savings $ 16,000
Completed (ISO 9000) requirements on how to write and audit procedures and how to perform a corrective action to be in compliance
Communicated with sales team on a weekly basis in order to maintain an updated status of orders
Created a report for key management to ensure that deadlines were met
Improved on time delivery from 99.12% to 99.94%.
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Desoto, TX
skills
Project Management Communication Produce Pro
MS Office Suite Kaizen Microsoft Project & Visio
Cycle Time Takt Time Operator Work Sequence
Cell Development Capacity Planning Flowing Product (Workflow)
Ergonomics Manhattan Strategy Growth Inventory Control Customer Development Customer Service
6S Value Stream Mapping Quality & Safety Improvement
Line Balance Staffing Work Measurement Coaching
Oracle AS400
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