Distribution Management

Logistics and Planning professional with extensive experience in distribution excellence; strategic planning, implementing and evaluating cost reduction/containment; strict inventory control standards; and implementation of lean manufacturing principles. Committed to highest levels of customer confidence, staff development and implementing effective processes.

Receiving / Day Shift Sanitation Manager

03/11-Present

Receiving and purchasing ingredients and packaging in food manufacturing and production departments. Maintaining integrity of the food safety program and product quality. Direct and indirect responsibility ensuring attention to the highest standards of food quality, safe processes, compliance with all legal requirements and a focus on continuous process improvement. Oversight of day sanitation. Forklift trainer, safety committee chairperson, supervise 18 union employees and variable temp employees at offsite warehouse

Director of Distribution

03/99- 11/10

Several positions held within corporation, including Director of Distribution, Traffic Manager, Materials/Scheduling Manager and Sr Materials/ Scheduling/ Shipping/ Receiving Manager. Responsible for over 1mm sq ft of DC and multi-site warehousing. Ensured effective packaging, transportation and delivery of product; domestically and internationally. Guaranteed all contractual metrics were met or exceeded. Directed continuous improvement initiatives. Formulated and implemented safety protocol and procedures with emphasis on compliance and education. Maintained equipment safety standards and reporting. Managed facilities maintenance and housekeeping to guarantee DC and warehousing were showcased and tour ready at all times. Produced performance reports, presentations and executive summaries. Negotiated carrier contracts and communication. Strict budgetary controls.

Redesigned layout and flow for over 1mm sq ft. DC and warehousing with automation and picking.

Implemented processes resulting in 50% labor reduction, increasing productivity and customer satisfaction.

Effectively reduced operational budget.

Increased customer confidence by reducing shortages and decreasing fulfillment time.

Skills: SAP, WMS, EDI, RF Scanning, Lean Manufacturing, 5S, KanBan, Kaizen, MRP, AS400, Excel, Access, Word, Power Point, Outlook

Plant Manager

1997-1999

Established and directed plant policies and procedures for manufacturing, distribution and sawmill facility. Implemented safety procedures and protocol. Directed and coordinated production schedules and quality control measures.

Directed cross training initiatives.

Reduced accidents and injuries 48%

Turnover rate reduced 25%.

Trimmed 32% from budget without reducing quality.

Warehouse Manager

1993-1997

Directed storage, packaging and distribution of petroleum products and chemicals. OSHA; EPA; HAZMAT and DOT compliance.

Inventory Control Manager

1988-1993

Managed all facets of Inventory Control. Supervised and scheduled loads for shipping department. Implemented procedural and product code changes. Directed quality sampling before shipping. Complied with USDA standards of material handling; storage and sanitation. Conducted USDA official inspection tours for monitoring of temperature, storage and sanitation.

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