Kenneth C. Burks

Objective

Become an asset to an organization while managing and leading a team with integrity, utilizing the knowledge and wisdom gained in the areas of experience in distribution to include shipping, receiving, inventory control, safety and transportation.

Professional Accomplishments

• Start up of 50,000 sq. ft. distribution facility in San Diego Area

• Configured warehouse racking & storage

• Stocked building with needed inventory

• Directed physical inventory for start up, identified and procured equipment for operation

• Participated and helped direct three separate warehousing computer automation start-ups

• Prepared warehouse for system requirements (labeling locations)

• Analyzed data for slotting and velocity

• Trained teammates for proper use of systems and equipment

• Participated in training teammates on RF (Intermec) units.

• Maintained maintenance on RF and scanners through Intermec

• Reduced Overall Transportation Operating Costs

• Reduced Overtime

• Monitored daily route completion times

• Maximize route efficiency according to customers deliver scheduled times

• Managed maintenance through Penske and Ryder Truck Leasing for fleet of 23 vehicles,(tractor trailers and 26’ straight trucks)

• Reduced Overtime in the Receiving and Inventory Control Department to below 6%

• Managed manpower (50+)

• Daily Productivity Tracking (LPH)

• Coached and/or provided re-training

• Improved inbound freight schedule

Employment History

Owens & Minor - Industry, CA Sept. 1990 to Feb. 2009

Shift Supervisor/Warehouse Manager

Transportation/Inventory Supervisor

• Responsibilities included but not limited to leading and directing all functions related to Inventory Control, Transportation, Receiving and Shipping departments

• Work closely with other administrative departments to resolve issues concerning warehousing and transportation

• Division Safety Coordinator - Facilitate safety training and certification for all warehouse teammates (including hazmat training)

• Exemptee in Charge - In charge of proper storage and training requirements for dangerous drugs and devices for prescription items carried within distribution center regulated by the California State Board of Pharmacy.

• Responsible for general maintenance for 230,000 sq. ft facility, directing maintenance department

• Manage MHE leasing and maintenance. (100+ units of MHE)

Standard Brands Paint Co. - Torrance, CA August 1973 to May 1988

Store Manager/Asst. Mgr/Sales Clerk

Education

La Puente High School Diploma La Puente Calif

Mount San Antonio Walnut, Calif

O&M Leadership& Certificate OMU Richmond

Development Program Virginia

Targeted Selection Certificate OMU Richmond

Keller/OMU Hazardous Certificate OMU Richmond

Training, Train the Trainer

Calif. State Board of Pharmacy License Sacramento, CA

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