Manager Management

CHEZ MORTON

Morgantown, PA *****

Cell: 484-***-****

Email: **********@*****.***

OPERATIONS PROFESSIONAL

Safety Operations, Distribution, Transportation, Supply Chain Management

SUMMARY

Proven record of success in developing and creating effective problem solving techniques to produce stellar results. Proficient in effectively balancing multiple tasks. Capable of developing and managing strong teams within or out of direct control, by defining clear expectations and providing a supportive environment.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Waste Management, Gilbertsville, PA 8/2005-Present

Roll-off Route Manager

Manages collection routes and driver/laborer performance on a daily basis. Organizes and schedules all necessary resources required to accomplish activities. Coordinates daily operational needs with Maintenance team. Plans, distributes, monitors, and follows-up daily route assignments to ensure customers are serviced per company standards and agreements. Monitors driver and laborer time and attendance, minimizing overtime and ensuring that drivers do not exceed limits established by regulatory agencies (e.g., 60 hour rule). Reviews weekly demand / volume for routes, determines potential gains from re-routing, and recommends re-routes to the routing specialist. Communicates and follows-up on sales opportunities, which have lead to new business prospects.

FEDEX HOME DELIVERY, King of Prussia, PA 2/2003- 5/2005

P&D (Pickup and Delivery) Manager

Responsible for managing the pick-up and delivery as well as the loading and unloading of trailers and vans. Recruits, hires, trains and evaluates package handlers, owner-operators, and service managers. Additional responsibilities include creating a safe work environment including monitoring the maintenance of equipment, conducting presort meetings, and troubleshooting problems on each sort. Plans sort strategy based on projected volume, head count, and other special circumstances. Review, evaluate and correlate fiscal I&E budgets to control P&L ratios.

* Participate in Peak planning sessions with Senior management, to discuss and forecast ideas for upcoming peak season.

* Personally provide 24/7 access availability to FedEx drivers and management staff for questions and concerns.

* Awarded P&D Service Manager of the Year /FY04

* Awarded Regional Safety Champion /FY04

FEDEX GROUND, Willington, CT 11/2000-2/2003

Regional Safety Service Manager

Responsible for managing and monitoring safety compliance objectives for the Hartford Hub. Assist and support the RMSMs in specific and targeted duties directed at correcting compliance issues or in driving specific improvements in measured safety areas. Coach and train both management and package handlers on safe practices and behaviors. Monitor safety behavior and take immediate actions for non-compliance as appropriate. Participant in Workers’ Compensation hearings as required. Adhere to all OSHA requirements as they relate to providing safe working environment for all employees. Support State OSHA Regulators by providing and assisting with unannounced safety inspection tours.

* From Nov 13, 2000 to February 2003 reduced injury frequency by 275%

* Submitted recommendations for rewarding safe practice by instituting quarterly Safe Barbecue Celebration

* Conduct random quiz regarding safety frequency and provided token awards and certificate of safety awards to individuals with high scores.

* Named Safety Manager of the Year / FY03

* Received nationally recognized prestigious 5 Star award for most improved safety efforts.

PREPRESS SOLUTIONS, Billerica, MA 10/1996-11/2000

Operations Manager (4/2000-11/2000)

Promoted to Operations Manager reported directly to VP of PrePRESS Solutions. Responsibilities included management of all facilities and transportation functions. Facility duties included real-estate services such as advertising rental space, climate control, space allocations, maintaining OSHA and ergonomics regulations as well as Hazardous Waste Management. Additional responsibilities included maintaining all former Distribution Management duties below along with managing and maintaining all inventory duties, stockroom supplies, shipping and receiving functions and all other daily operation activities including managing and reducing office cost.

* Redesigned office engineering and manufacturing department floor plans to increase productivity based on locality and job functions, which increased production by 25%.

* Improved OSHA compliance by 35% by implementing and communicating principles frequently during team meetings.

* Reviewed and renegotiated contracts with vendors frequently to ensure competitive, fair rates for all facility and transportation needs.

Distribution Manager (10/1996-4/2000)

Promoted in less than one year to Distribution Manager to manage finish goods and raw material warehouses. Provide daily on time shipping. Maintain inventory accuracy. Manage and maintain a timely and accurate return goods process. Staff train, and develop stockroom, shipping and receiving personnel. Provide professional packaging and shipping services for all functions within PrePRESS including household good movements. Manage and maintain the cycle count program for the shipping, receiving, and stockroom operations.

* Ensured inventory met quality standards of 98.9% or higher by initiating audits and best practices policies.

* Ensured all shipments were transmitted on time by instituting a quality assurance workflow for all same day and next day service deliveries.

Other Positions Held Include:

Sales Manager - B&C Distribution 1994-1996

EDUCATION

Hamilton University - BS Industrial Management

Plainfield High School- Diploma received

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Microsoft Windows, Excel, WMS, AS400, RF, VRP/ArcView, Lotus Notes, Peoplesoft, TMS

Trained and Certified for the following: OSHA/Injury, DOT, QA, HazMat/ HazWaste, First Aid

ASSOCIATIONS/ACHIEVEMENTS

Member of Fraternal Order of Police, since 1998

Twin Valley Little League Coach

Coach and Board Member of Twin Valley Raiders Football

Coach and Board Member of Twin Valley Wrestling League

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