Robert L. De Luce II
Lake Worth, FL 33463
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Objective:
Find a long term rewarding position that allows me to apply my knowledge, skills, and abilities to contribute positive business results
Qualifications:
College degreed professional with years of successful experience establishing objectives and exceeding goals. Supervisory, managerial, and engineering positions have involved most business functions including accounting, planning, operations, quality, safety, and human resources. Experience includes manufacturing, warehousing, and service sectors.
Experience:
2006-2008 Gulfstream Goodwill Industries, West Palm Beach, FL
Contracts Manager: Employing persons with disabilities, managed all aspects of four contracts, each worth $500k annually. Two contracts were with the State of Florida and two involved private retail stores. In this position, developed budgets, purchased supplies and equipment, maintained facilities and operations, and advanced client relations.
- Received highest DOT Rest Area quality inspection ratings in south Florida
- Initiated/implemented supplier change resulting in significant cost savings
2004-2005 Unico Holdings Inc., Lake Worth, FL
Quality Control Inspector: Inspected, sampled, and tested samples insuring product quality in the manufacture of FDA regulated products. To maintain GMP and FDA documentation and compliance, sampling included raw materials, work-in-process, and finished product. Additionally assisted in production problem resolution.
- Completed QC department staffing and documentation prior FDA survey
- Regularly worked additional hours to maintain FDA compliance
2003-2004 Brandsmart USA, Hollywood, FL
Inventory Control Specialist: Provided management detailed data, verifying or determining actual inventory levels of store sales items. In addition to supporting sales, inventory control, and order fill, also increased customer service levels, improved merchandising, and assisted in loss prevention/shrinkage activities.
- Achieved consistent high ratings for inventory information accuracy
2002-2003 Jiffy Lube International, Boynton Beach, FL
Assistant Store Manager: Managed a retail auto service business including store opening/closing, cash management, cost and inventory control, customer service, crew supervision, and facilities maintenance.
- Surpassed previous repeat customer business record for store
- Consistently met or exceeded daily “additional sale item” goals
1997- 1999 Colgate-Palmolive Company, Kansas City, KS
Operations Manager: Managed the operation of a multi-million dollar manufacturing facility producing automatic gel dishwashing detergents for domestic and Canadian markets. Responsible for all aspects from material receipt, through processing and packaging, to finished goods warehousing, including financials and goal achievement.
- Increased process capacity one-third with minimal capital investment
- Exceeded all established operational key performance indicators
- Provided manufacturing/engineering expertise in new product launch
Prior 1997 Colgate-Palmolive Company, Kansas City, KS
Positions in Engineering and Manufacturing: Received promotions through a series of positions increasing in responsibility and authority as part of Colgate-Palmolive’s management development plan. These positions included Industrial Engineer, Foreman, Human Resources Administrator, Plant Shift Supervisor, Production Coordinator, and Department Supervisor.
Recognition: Received Chairman of the Board’s “You Can Make A Difference Award”
Education: Bachelor of Science degree, Industrial Engineering, University of Missouri