Distribution Center Facilities Manager

Michael Gnesda

Orange, CA Phone: 714-***-**** **********@*********.***

Warehouse Distribution / Logistics/ Fulfillment/Transportation

A dedicated professional with highly effective leadership skills in training, freight transportation and team management, including production, job scheduling, and inventory controls. Skilled in problem analysis and resolution; identifying root causes, developing answers, and implementing solutions. Extensive experience in Distribution Center Management, including metric development, strategic planning, effective contract negotiations, as well as conducting group and individual performance programs. Optimized distribution processes through continuous information flows to provide improved order fulfillment, supplier relations, returns management, performance measurement, demand management and Cycle count programs. Always exceed expectations in all aspects of duties and assignments, while supporting the organization’s values.

• Strong Domestic Transportation • Leadership and Mentoring skills

• Implemented 5’s and Lean processes • Developed performance metrics

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Daiso USA, Operations and Facilities Manager La Mirada Ca. 2-2023 – Present

Manage 3 Shifts including Replenishment, Food storage, Stock and Facilities teams. Implementing OSHA safety program and Hazardous Material shipping. Created SOP’s. Leadership development. Overtime elimination. Improving moral and teamwork within the distribution center. Increased warehouse piece productivity by 82%, Pieces per Man Hours (250MH to 456MH). Develop employee performance Metrics. Improved space utilization within the DC to eliminate outside storage locations/expense.

Lumen Technologies, Operations Manager Tustin Ca. 11-2018 – 8-2021

Oversee all aspects of the Tustin warehouse including employee development. Implemented and developed metrics increasing productivity and reducing headcount. Responsible for inventory accuracy. Improved customer orders turn time from 4.5 days to less than 24 hours. Increased warehouse capacity. Improved teamwork environment. Implemented cycle count. Leader of the Lumen Global Metric initiative.

Teacher Created Materials Huntington Beach, Ca. 11-2015 – 5-2018

Warehouse and Facilities Manager

Provide leadership and support to develop and maintain a team approach to achieve operational goals. Implemented process improvements initiatives and employee leadership development programs. Implemented 5’s and lean processes. Managed Budget and KPI’s to support company’s growth and profitability. Amazon EDI order processing. Completed Greenbelt Six Sigma training.

-Moved warehouse to new facility and designed order fulfillment, projects and receiving departments for optimal throughput.

-Developed Metrics, completed time studies and implemented inventory cycle count program.

-Implemented warehouse training program and various SOP’s.

-Negotiated all shipping contracts with LTL and small parcel vendors. Work with final mile transportation vendors for special delivery request.

-Managing operational efficiencies established a 32-cent reduction in cost per line. ($2.51 in 2016, $2.19 in 2017) 13 % reduction. Improved order turn time from 3.5 to 2.5 days.

Kawasaki Parts Distribution Center Ontario, Ca. 2005 – 2015

Assistant Manager

Established a climate of success within the Distribution Center with a balanced focus on employee satisfaction, customer loyalty and peak performance, resulting in a highly engaged work force. Utilize strong leadership skills that empower team members. Exceptional conflict resolution skills. Human Resource liaison for the department.

Evaluated current processes for improved production, while reducing cost. Such as a 13% reduction cost per line shipped, 12% reduction cost per line received, and19% increase in hourly productivity.

Additional shipping improvements resulted in a 15% reduction in labor hours. 1000 hour reduction in year to year comparison.

Created a team performance incentive program which contributed to a twenty five line increase in packing productivity.

59 % increase in lines shipped per hour which resulted in $504,000 per year savings.

55% increase in lines received per hour which created a savings of $90,180 a year.

Reduced 3PL outside storage expense by implementing space optimization plans, leading to a cost savings reduction of $160,500 a year. Evaluate 3PL billing for accurate invoicing.

Continued a proactive approach of providing exceptional service to our customers in a declining market. 80% reduction in credit request for miss picks and quantity problems.

Eliminated overtime through effective process improvements.

Responsible for inventory accuracy and completed assessments for high risk items.

Evaluated demand by part and created Prime Aisles which increased productivity, reduced walk time and created a savings of over $11,500 a year.

OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Matheson Fast Freight Anaheim, CA

Account Executive/LTL Sales and Service

Created and implemented custom sales proposals, pricing, and contracts to expand client and company profitability. Increased revenue over 150% in assigned territory. Evaluate Transportation competitor contracts for freight analysis and custom proposals.

United Parcel Service Aliso Viejo, CA

Sales/Service Account Executive, and Operations Supervisor

Effectively marketed and sold a worldwide package delivery service to all segments. Performed all aspects of lead development and account management, including hazardous material, international shipping and logistical support. Created and implemented custom sales proposals, pricing, and contracts to expand client and company profitability. Employee Retention and Training Supervisor, Developed and implemented action plans for training programs and procedures, focused on reduction of employee turnover. Managed 12 training supervisors with over 100 employees. Analyzed operation and implemented strategies for maximizing efficiencies.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

B.A., Business Administration Management, California State University, Fullerton

Leadership Development Certificate Program, Mastering Supervision, Chapman University

Training: WMS, SAP, Excel, Ceridian Time Keeping System, Cognos Queries, 5’s.

Leadership, sales, negotiation, coaching, and performance management. Certificate in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel. Completed Six sigma Green Belt class. Hazardous Mat. Ground Transportation 2023

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