SUMMARY:

Delivering outstanding operational and financial performanceAccomplished manager with over 20 years experience including comprehensive knowledge in distribution, warehousing, retail operations and manufacturing with exceptional skills developed in diverse and demanding business settings. Proven ability to translate organization's vision and goals into actionable plans and objectives to achieve or exceed desired results. Established history of leadership with integrity, building productive relationships, and hands on management style with the ability to use proactive strategic thinking to effect positive change.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Budget Management
• Cost Reduction
• Customer Service
• Operational Streamlining
• P&L Management
• Productivity Improvement
• Strategy Planning
• Staff Development
• Team Building

COMPUTER SKILLS:

• MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher) Oracle, Visio, SAP, BASIS, Kronos, and Day - Force
• Six Sigma Green Belt / Lean Six Sigma (Villanova University)
• Fluent in Spanish

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential

Warehouse Manager, Ontario, CA

Responsibilities:

• Monitored, assessed, manage and made recommendations to Confidential ’s, such as financial, productivity, service level, and individual goals to reduce and control costs
• Support all safety and injury reduction programs assuring employees are aware of the importance of safety
• Analyze all areas of the department assuring budget expectations are reached by administering good work plans and follow through
• Review and correct the performance of those individuals that continuously fail to meet the required performance level. Report on health and safety awareness, issues and statistics
• Created a positive work environment where employees and management are involved in the common goal of achieving above average results
• Conduct timely performance reviews of direct reports

Director of Operations

Confidential, Maryland

Responsibilities:

• Planned, organized and directed all distribution center operations across all shifts
• Analyze KPIs to develop protocol, policies, forecast employment needs, trends, and budgets
• Nurture and develop relationships with outside parties including vendors and customers to provide cost effective solutions
• Apply interpersonal and communication skills to motivate the workforce, relay growth opportunities, drive execution of policies, and implement corrective measures if necessary to ensure productivities are met
• Enforced policies to establish a culture of health and safety
• Investigate accidents or incidents to discover cause

Warehouse Supervisor

Confidential, Ontario, CA

Responsibilities:

• Review warehouse layout and best practices for merchandise to be selected
• Plan and schedule the workforce to meet daily demands
• Maintain all employee training and compliance with regards to certifications, union rules and regulations
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal food safety regulations
• Review Argent data for all associates during shift in order to meet timelines and performance standards
• Responsible for safety throughout warehouse during first and second shift

Confidential

Distribution Supervisor, Orange, CA

Responsibilities:

• Reviewed Telematics data from driver onboard computers on a daily basis
• Conducted audits to ensure proper merchandising standards
• Maintained driver scorecards and conducted annual performance reviews
• Ensured drivers adherence to company and Confidential policies and procedures
• Maintained 100% Confidential compliance
• Conducted driver ride-a-longs to assess driver performance and determine quality of service
• Attained a 30% improvement in employee relations index
• Maintained positive results in all Confidential 's including on-time delivery, customer satisfaction, GAP I and GAP II

Warehouse Supervisor

Confidential, Orange, CA

Responsibilities:

• Directed warehouse operations for a team of 65 employees.
• Oversaw a wide variety of warehouse activities including shipping and receiving raw materials and/or finished goods and maintaining inventory and associated records.
• People management responsibilities included hiring and training, planning and assigning daily work, conducting performance appraisals, addressing performance issues, and resolving problems.
• Implemented inventory management process to ensure optimal product rotation and availability
• Earned recognition by senior management for achieving loading efficiency rating at 17% above average

Executive Team Leader

Confidential, Murrieta, CA

Responsibilities:

• Assess and select top talent; develop new leaders and team members through active performance management
• Received Confidential and Confidential certification to be in compliance with all Confidential regulations
• Promote company policies and procedures by modeling best practices and routines; emphasizing productivity, customer service, and safety

Confidential

Plant Manager, Linden, CA

Responsibilities:

• Maintained all regulatory and certifying agency guidelines.
• Enforced company and plant policies and procedures; emphasizing productivity, quality control, and safety specific to OSHA guidelines
• Interacted with staff regarding plant concerns, monitored trends and recommended necessary steps for improvement
• Establish plant operating budget and analyzed profit and loss statements to ensure expenses were tracking properly
• Identified and implemented operational improvements to positively affect profitability
• Negotiated supplier and vendor contracts to ensure the quality and cost effectiveness of purchased supplies and services
• Maintained a high level of customer service through on-time deliveries, responsiveness to customer needs, and high quality products

Confidential

Distribution/Warehouse Manager, Las Vegas, NV

Responsibilities:

• Developed standard operating procedures and safety programs for warehouse operations
• Implemented strategies to optimize operational and cost efficiencies
• Analyzed work orders and demand forecasts to determine work assignments
• Monitored physical condition of warehouses, vehicle fleets, and equipment and initiated repair, maintenance, or replacement as necessary
• Utilized ERP to conduct product planning and cost, inventory management, shipping and payment