Logistics & Warehouse HSE Executive

Ferdinand Garcia Jr.

Ewing, New Jersey

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Mobile: 917-***-**** LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ferdinand-g-81b91423a Professional: https://www.ferdinandgarciajr.com OBJECTIVE PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

A dynamic logistics executive with extensive experience in overseeing comprehensive supply chain optimization, multi- site warehousing, and large-scale transportation operations across various industries. Demonstrates a proven track record of implementing Lean Six Sigma and Kaizen initiatives to achieve measurable cost reductions, process enhancements, and cultural transformations aligned with evolving market demands. Expertise encompasses import/export compliance, hazardous materials management, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) integrations, and advanced inventory control. EDUCATION

CUNY Hunter College Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration - Management GPA 3.6 New York City, NY

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Warehouse HSE Manager

A.P. Moller Maersk

August 2022 – September 2026 Carteret, Dayton, Jamesburg, NJ Maintained consistent on-time delivery performance through oversight of high-volume warehouse operations across three third-party logistics (3PL) fulfillment and final-mile centers located in Carteret, Dayton, and Jamesburg, New Jersey.

Leading a leadership team of 23 members, in conjunction with stakeholders, overseeing a minimum of 1,400 associates engaged in pick and pack processes, import transportation, receiving, and cross-docking activities, all while ensuring conformance to safety standards in cold chain operations. Led the development and management of a comprehensive powered industrial truck program, which achieved a 30% reduction in workplace incidents through the enhancement of equipment compliance protocols.

Conducted comprehensive incident investigations that resulted in a 20% improvement in employee safety culture and guaranteed compliance with OSHA standards. Enhanced employee engagement by 15% in routine safety inspections and compliance initiatives through the development and delivery of compelling training resources that improve hazard identification.

Identified and addressed operational risks tied to cold chain compliance for USDA, FDA, and Hazardous Materials, ensuring full compliance in regulatory audits. Led ISO 45001 and OSHA compliance reporting utilizing SAP Warehouse Management and Gen-suite Safety platforms.

Senior Supply Chain Consultant

Robert Half International

February 2021 - August 2022 White Plains, NY

Enhanced forecast accuracy and minimized variance through leading comprehensive business reviews and providing advanced P&L analysis for forecasting the business line budget. Developed a dashboard using Microsoft Excel that improved financial Supply Chain process efficiency by 20%, enabling better operational analysis for the customer base. Condensed the 40% month-end close by designing standardized Excel templates integrated with Oracle, enabling faster performance measurement of profit margin reconciliation. Assistant Plant Manager

Krinos Foods LLC

April 2018 - February 2021 Bronx, NY

Enhanced inventory accuracy through digital transformation, regular audits, and staff training, increasing bin location availability by 25%. Additionally, implemented a Warehouse Management System (WMS) to improve inbound and outbound operations.

Ensured the facility's regulatory and safety procedures achieved full compliance and developed a comprehensive emergency evacuation plan aligned with OSHA and SQF requirements. Streamlined the customer returns process, trained staff on FIFO best practices, and reduced inventory discrepancies by 15%, resulting in a 20% increase in customer satisfaction scores. Redesigned receiving procedures, resulting in a 25% improvement in accuracy and efficiency in processing over 1,000 shipments per month.

Regional Safety Manager

Baldor Specialty Foods

March 2016 - April 2018 Bronx, NY, Boston, MA, Jessup, MD Reduced workers' compensation claims by 48% over the past eleven months through the implementation of standardized injury prevention protocols, ergonomic assessments, and targeted safety training initiatives. Established a comprehensive incident investigation policy and root cause analysis procedures, alongside a return-to-work duty program, resulting in a 30% reduction in lost-time incidents within the workplace. Implemented a safety performance program for powered industrial equipment, leading to the certification of fifty operators. This initiative ensured that their training and pre-use inspection procedures adhered to OSHA and DOT standards.

Implemented policies compliant with the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Act and developed site-specific safety scorecards to strengthen regulatory compliance and improve audit readiness. Developed a comprehensive Employee Safety Engagement and Awareness Program for new hire orientation, resulting in improved knowledge retention and a 30% reduction in workplace incidents over the subsequent year. Established a Cross-Functional Safety Committee committed to workplace safety, implementing targeted compliance initiatives and corrective actions to guarantee full adherence to safety regulations. CI Champion / Lean Kaizen Transformation Manager

Walgreens / Duane Reade

September 2012 - June 2015 Maspeth, NY, Deerfield, IL Operational reliability within the distribution center was enhanced by 25% through the implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and key departmental metrics, resulting in the consistent attainment of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) across all teams. Achieved a 3% reduction in profit and loss relative to forecasted budgets by leading cost reduction initiatives through Six Sigma and Kaizen events, which concentrated on waste elimination in workflow. Enhanced the organization in three primary operational sectors via 5S initiatives, leading to a 20% reduction in workflow disturbances.

Achieved a quantifiable 15% reduction in process waste, thereby promoting sustainability and fostering continuous improvements in organizational culture and employee engagement. Developed and implemented continuous improvement performance dashboards with visual management controls utilizing Tableau and advanced Excel, thereby facilitating data-driven decision- making and enhancing transparency for KPIs.

Acted as a key member of the Walgreens Lean Initiative Council, delivering strategic solutions to ensure full compliance through extensive process improvements. Regional Director of Supply Chain

Corn Flour Manufacturing

November 2006 - September 2012 Brentwood, NY

• Controlled profit and loss monitoring and optimized ERP/MRP operations, resulting in a 15% increase in operational efficiency while maintaining 100% regulatory compliance.

• Developed inventory control and replenishment strategies, resulting in a 20% improvement in strategic stock levels and an enhancement of reporting efficiency for local and regional deliveries in the Northeast.

• Secured advantageous rates with local and OTR carriers, thereby reducing costs by 15% for clients while preserving safety and regulatory compliance.

• Conducted an analysis of the location's profit and loss, resulting in a 15% decrease in expenses through strategic assessment and targeted savings initiatives.

• Led monthly problem-solving meetings with contracted staff, carriers, and rail providers, ensuring sustained enhancement in punctuality, which improved from 94.2% to 98.7% overall.

• Streamlined inventory management procedures, resulting in a 25% increase in on-time product delivery efficiency to effectively meet daily customer requirements.

• Collaborated with local and OTR carriers to coordinate daily pick-up and delivery operations, achieving a 95% punctuality rate for deliveries.

Director of Global Operations

TOPP 3PL

May 1999 - November 2006 Carteret, NJ

• Oversees the profit and loss management for five distribution centers and four customs freight stations, resulting in a 15% enhancement in efficiency through the implementation of process automation, streamlined operations, and conducted warehouse audits.

• Supported the dedicated line haul and OTR lanes across all 48 states, thereby enhancing route efficiency and on-time delivery performance by 20%.

• Supervised more than 200 daily freight shipments across various locations, improving punctual delivery performance by 40% and maintaining continuous regulatory compliance.

• Recruited and trained a total of 137 local drivers, thereby expanding the workforce to 310 personnel and increasing the over-the-road (OTR) driver roster to 854. This expansion resulted in a 45% increase in operational capacity, generating approximately $38.6 million in additional revenue over a period of two years.

• Reformed recruitment and retention processes for team members, thereby enhancing compliance with USDA, FDA, and OSHA standards and increasing customer service satisfaction by 20%.

• Conducted daily cycle count audits at five distribution centers, achieving full compliance and reducing shipping errors by 20%.

Master Sergeant E-8

United States Marine Corps

Third Marine Division Reconnaissance Battalion FMF / PAC Okinawa, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia Received an Honorable Discharge from the United States Marine Corps after serving as Master Sergeant, leading a reconnaissance company and platoon in support of the Third Marine Division's operations. Managed recovery operations for over ten high-stakes projects within rapid-paced environments, effectively adapting strategies to address evolving challenges. Led combat training sessions with personnel to strengthen operational readiness, utilizing hands-on exercises and tactical simulations.

Awarded:

Honorable Discharged / Marine Corps Combatant Diver Badge / Marine Corps Master Parachutist Badge / Expert Rifle Badge / Expert Pistol Badge / Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal / Republic of Vietnam Civil Action Medal / Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Medal w/ Palm / Vietnam Service Medal / National Defense Medal / Good Conduct Medal / Meritorious Service Medal / Combat Action Medal / Bronze Star Medal for Valor / Purple Heart Medal Affiliations

American Legion Life Member - Marine Corps League Life Member – Annual Logistics Support of Toys for Tots Campaign RELEVANT INDUSTRY SKILLS

Management: Leadership / Supervision / Motivation / Change Management / Transportation Logistics / Reverse Logistics / Cold Chain Operations / Distribution Warehouse Fulfillment / Operations Management / Supply Chain Management / Final-Last Mile Operations / Inventory Control and Management / Ground / Rail / Air / Ocean Container Terminals and Port Operations / Truck load / Less than Truck Load / Cross dock Management / Carrier Negotiations / Dispatch / Routing / DAT / Purchasing Management Customer / Vendor Management / Carrier Service Management / Creating and Implementation of Policy and Procedures / Warehouse Staff / Driver Recruitment and Retention / Performance Management / KPI Development and Management / Full Trained Knowledge Hazardous Material Compliance / Data Analysis / Profit and Loss Responsibility and Enhancements / Operations Budget Management / Cost Control Management / Lean Kaizen Implementation / Lean Manufacturing / Value Stream and Process Mapping / Six-Sigma Transformation Principles and Management / Union Environment / Grievance and Arbitration / Risk Mitigation / Multi- Facility Management / Multi-Operations Management / Strategic Sourcing Facility Operations / B2B / D2C / Direct-to- Consumer / E-Commerce

Software Applications: Manugistics / Manhattan Associates / Red Prairie / Accellos HighJump / WMS / TMS TMW / SAP / EPR JDA / AS400 Systems MPR / AP / Sage / Motorola / Symbol / Zebra / Theotek / Systems Intermec / LXE / CRM RF / RFID / EDI / Qualcomm / FoxPro / Terion / Roadnet / PC Miler / Log-Net / GPS Systems Full knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Exchange / Lotus Note etc. / Microsoft Office 16 Professional applications / Microsoft Windows 11 Professional applications

Equipment & Compliance: Driver & Dock Safety / DOT / OSHA / EPA / FMCSR Compliance / USDA / FDA / HACCP / AIB / BRCGS / SQF / FISMA /Food Defense Compliance / Hazardous Material / IATA / ICAO / Dangerous Goods Compliance / Bulk Chemical Transport / Transfer Trailers / Reefers / Vented Vans / Dry Vans / Pup Trailers / Power Industrial Equipment / Racking Systems / Narrow Aisles Systems / Buschmann Conveyor Systems / White Conveyor Systems Language: Bilingual, fluent in English, and Spanish CERTIFICATION

Certified Food Safety Professional, April 2018, Issuing Authority – FISMA Certified Food Defense Awareness, April 2018, Issuing Authority – Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance Hazardous Material Handling D.O.T. 49 CFR / Part 172 Subpart H / Subpart I Security Planning, Delanco, New Jersey IATA/ICAO Dangerous Goods D.O.T. 49 CFR / Ground / Rail / Ocean / Air / Part 172 Subpart H / Subpart I Certified: A04685 CNS Blue Bell, Pennsylvania Indirect Air Carrier Security Training TSA / IAC / IATA – CNS Gardena, California Secret Clearance – Top Secret Clearance – TS/SCI November 2009 Contractor with GSA for DOD Federal Acquisition

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