Victor A. Malafronte
Oceanside, CA 92056
**********@*********.***
CAREER OBJECTIVE
Challenging position in distribution with a progressive company that values my track record of success in this area.
HIGHLIGHTS of QUALIFICATIONS
**Highly motivated, creative and versatile distribution manager with 7 years experience.
**Proven ability managing distribution & production crews of up to 50 employees.
**Recognized as the company “go-to” guy who can solve problems when others cannot.
**Proven ability leading teams of multi-disciplinary professionals to pull together as cohesive team.
**Strong track record achieving dramatic efficiency improvements and cost reductions.
**Excellent communication ability; able to build and maintain strong working relationships with all relevant personnel.
**Consistently exceed expectations on performance reviews.
**Genuinely dedicated to and passionate about my career in distribution.
**Highly motivated, results oriented, performance driven.
Determine what needs to be done and proactively take decisive action
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Griswold Controls, Irvine, CA 2/2007-Present
Production Assembling Supervisor
•Manage and direct all operations pertaining to production assembly for this major HVAC temperature control valve manufacturer.
•Initiated significant ‘work in process’ improvements, increasing production 15%.
•Created central area to hold the most common parts. This allowed employees to spend more time at their work stations instead of searching for parts.
•Relocated water dispenser in the processing area, increasing production 5%.
•Developed new production report for employees to sign upon completion of each work order. This report reduced loss time, and increased both production and quality by 15%.
•Help identify and develop each employee’s potential allowing them to grow within their job and if desired advance in their career.
•Effectively manage competing priorities in the sub-assembly and temperature control departments – achieving all objectives within deadline.
•Achieved company record of 97% on time delivery of customer’s orders.
•Recruited, trained, coached and motivated 12-18 leads and employees.
•Conducted performance evaluations - rewarding outstanding results and identifying areas for improvement.
•Ensured full compliance with ISO 9000 procedures and protocols.
Lowe’s Distribution Center, Perris, CA 7/2006-2/2007
Distribution Supervisor
•Oversaw distribution order processing for the nation’s second largest home improvement superstore.
•Rolled out new efficiency procedures – increasing productivity and accuracy substantially.
•Managed and supervised employees in cycle counting and pick & pack departments.
•Maintained strong, positive relationships with employees during a failed union attempt to organize.
•Prepared merchandise for shipping to retail outlets.
Ashworth Inc., Carlsbad, CA 1/2001-11/2005
Distribution Processing Manager
•Supervised processing & packaging for this golf apparel and accessories company with $200 million in annual revenue.
•Managed, coached and mentored 30-50 supervisors, leads and employees on two shifts.
•Prioritized work assignments for optimal efficiency.
•Played central role on project team engineering new golf shirt folding apparatus. This innovative device increased production 30% and reduced training time 95%. •Managed inventory levels, ensuring adequate but never excessive supplies.
•Coordinated customer service, embroidery and shipping depts., ensuring orders were completed rapidly and exactly as specified.
•Identified strategies for improved workplace safety (safety committee member).
EDUCATION
Associate Degree, North Peralta Community College, Oakland, CA Major: Social Sciences
Merritt College, Oakland, CA Major: Carpentry AA Degree
Extensive training in Lean Manufacturing, Management Consulting and Supply Logistics
Certified in First Aid, Forklift Operation and Employee Drug Testing
United States Marine Corps-Honorable Discharge. USMC Schools, Quantico, VA- Supply Technician
TECHNICAL PROFILE
MS Word
Excel
Diamond Phoenix-Red Prairie
AS 400 Order Tracking
Kanban Inventory
Veristictech (GOH RFID)
Zebra Label Printers
EZ Labor Payroll Program
Warehouse Management System
Warehouse Control System
MRP-Avante
ISO 9000