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Anthony B Pate

Anthony B Pate

McDonough,GA

Summary

A results oriented Manager with over 25 years in a quality customer focused environment. Dependable and professional with proven motivational, problem solving, communication, and interpersonal skills. My objective is to obtain a challenging position in management where extensive experience and expertise will be fully utilized and further developed.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

KC Line Supervisor

Masterbrand Cabinets
Jackson, GA
02.2022 - Current
  • Supervise the activities and personnel engaged in manufacturing of products within their assigned department and shift.
  • Create, maintain, and audit Standard Work.
  • Interpret, apply, and/or consistently enforce all company policies, programs, rules, regulations, and safety rules.
  • Achieve departmental, plant, and corporate goals for safety, quality, and productivity.
  • Promote clean, safe work areas throughout the plant by continuously checking for hazardous conditions.
  • Lead production employees in continuous improvement activities.
  • Develop, direct, and manage manufacturing personnel and train them to properly utilize all equipment and tools.

Superintendent

Masterbrand Cabinets
Jackson, Georgia
02.2024 - 05.2025
  • Drive results through efficiency gains and effective problem resolution
  • Ensure the teams are prepared, trained and motivated to achieve set objectives
  • Ensure teams are able to flex when needed
  • Identify continuous improvement measures to improve production, equipment performance, and quality of product
  • Collaborate with teams and leadership to implement solutions
  • Champion a high commitment and performance culture
  • Complete special projects as required

Mantra Supervisor

Masterbrand Cabinets
Jackson, GA
04.2021 - 02.2022
  • Supervise the activities and personnel engaged in manufacturing of products within their assigned department and shift.
  • Create, maintain, and audit Standard Work.
  • Interpret, apply, and/or consistently enforce all company policies, programs, rules, regulations, and safety rules.
  • Achieve departmental, plant, and corporate goals for safety, quality, and productivity.
  • Promote clean, safe work areas throughout the plant by continuously checking for hazardous conditions.
  • Lead production employees in continuous improvement activities.
  • Develop, direct, and manage manufacturing personnel and train them to properly utilize all equipment and tools.

Putaway Supervisor

Wayfair
McDonough, GA
04.2020 - 10.2021

• Supervising the Putaway functions of the warehouse associates

• Delegating and assigning tasks and targets and evaluating the work of the staff

• Adhering to the compliance of all legal and safety procedures.

• Supervising proper shift allocations and ensuring efficiency of all warehouse staff • Organizing and conducting necessary training activities for the staff and workers

• Ensuring the proper functioning of all warehouse tools and equipment

• Safe operation of all equipment, including Order Picker (Cherry Picker), Reach Trucks, Forklifts, Electric Pallet Jacks, Clamp Trucks and other industrial equipment • Works effectively with other managers within functional team and supports new team members

• Drives specific initiatives that have proven business results

• Proactively thinks beyond the explicit assignment to ask second-order questions and identify additional analytic needs

• Accurately, quickly and clearly answers questions related to their area of focus

• Viewed as credible company expert on their area of focus

• Effectively prepares for and runs internal meetings with supporting analytics and data

• Additional responsibilities as assigned

Assembler

Masterbrand Cabinets
Jackson, GA
03.2021 - 04.2021
  • Installed drawer rails for the Mantra Cabinet assembly line in a production environment.
  • lift, bend, push, pull and move materials up to 50 pounds to make cabinets.
  • Standing up to 10 hrs a day.
  • Use tools such as hand held pallet jacks, pneumatic staple guns, industrial hot glue guns, and power drills.

Forklift Operator

Prologistix Staffing
McDonough, GA
01.2021 - 03.2021
  • Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
  • Inspected lifts before each use
  • Maneuvered forklift around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
  • Transported, loaded, unloaded and stacked materials.
  • Used high reach trucks, pallet jacks and forklifts to safely move merchandise from staging areas to rack locations.
  • Used RF devices to scan pallets to rack locations.

Lyft Driver

Lyft
McDonough, GA
11.2020 - 01.2021
  • Followed safety rules to keep clean driving record with no accidents or incidents.
  • Cleaned vehicle regularly to maintain professional appearance.
  • Achieved consistently high customer scores due to exceptional service.
  • Drove passengers from pick-up points to deliver to destination.

Receivng Supervisor

Wayfair
McDonough, GA
10.2020 - 11.2020

• Supervising the Receiving functions of the warehouse associates

• Delegating and assigning tasks and targets and evaluating the work of the staff

• Adhering to the compliance of all legal and safety procedures.

• Supervising proper shift allocations and ensuring efficiency of all warehouse staff • Organizing and conducting necessary training activities for the staff and workers

• Ensuring the proper functioning of all warehouse tools and equipment

• Safe operation of all equipment, including Order Picker (Cherry Picker), Reach Trucks, Forklifts, Electric Pallet Jacks, Clamp Trucks and other industrial equipment

• Works effectively with other managers within functional team and supports new team members

• Drives specific initiatives that have proven business results

• Proactively thinks beyond the explicit assignment to ask second-order questions and identify additional analytic needs

• Accurately, quickly and clearly answers questions related to their area of focus

• Viewed as credible company expert on their area of focus

• Effectively prepares for and runs internal meetings with supporting analytics and data

• Additional responsibilities as assigned

Middle Mile Inbound Supervisor

Wayfair
McDonough, GA
10.2019 - 04.2020

GENERAL FUNCTION

• Supervising the Inbound Unloading functions of the warehouse associates
• Delegating and assigning tasks and targets and evaluating the work of the staff
• Adhering to the compliance of all legal and safety procedures.
• Supervising proper shift allocations and ensuring efficiency of all warehouse staff
• Organizing and conducting necessary training activities for the staff and workers
• Ensuring the proper functioning of all warehouse tools and equipment
• Safe operation of all equipment, including Order Picker (Cherry Picker), Reach Trucks, Forklifts, Electric Pallet Jacks, Clamp Trucks and other industrial equipment
• Works effectively with other managers within functional team and supports new team members
• Drives specific initiatives that have proven business results
• Proactively thinks beyond the explicit assignment to ask second-order questions and identify additional analytic needs
• Accurately, quickly and clearly answers questions related to their area of focus
• Viewed as credible company expert on their area of focus
• Effectively prepares for and runs internal meetings with supporting analytics and data
• Additional responsibilities as assigned

Stockroom Assistant Supervisor

Luxottica
McDonough, Georgia
04.2018 - 10.2019

The Assistant Supervisor manages the day to day operations of various departments for all products, operations, staff, picking, receiving, putaway, and letdown functions.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervises, plans, organizes and solves problems for distribution departmental functions.

Schedules staff and monitors daily operations and department plans.

Conducts interviews for new hire associates and makes recommendations.

Monitors daily operations to business and departmental plans.

Performs performance evaluations and provides associate guidance as needed.

Monitors and perform follow-up for associate accuracy.

Conducts audits to ensure associate accuracy.

Communicates daily with the operations manager.

Conducts training for newly hired associates.

Repack Supervisor

Dollar General
Jackson, GA
07.2017 - 02.2018

Repack Supervisor
Dollar General - Jackson, GA
Reviews WMS reports; notifies WMS personnel regarding shutdowns or other WMS failures.Utilizes Standard
Operating Procedures to resolve and correct problems; communicates issues to Inbound/Outbound
Manager.Reviews reports to determine daily department staffing levels; reviews staffing plan with
Inbound/Outbound Manager.Develops continuity in utilization of Labor Transfer pay program.Conducts weekly
and monthly staffing review with Inbound/Outbound Manager.Partners with Training Department to monitor new
employee development tracking.Plans daily production goals.Utilizes Productivity Improvement Plan process to
identify improvement areas.Reviews quality measurements and reports status to Inbound/Outbound
Manager.Maintains employee records on a daily basis.Supports safety programs to reduce or eliminate employee
injuries.Conducts annual employee reviews and merit increase evaluations.Interviews and selects candidates for
employment in partnership with Human Resources department.Performs counseling sessions and is empowered
to dismiss employees in applicable situations.

Wholesale Supervisor

Luxottica
Mcdonough, GA
08.2016 - 07.2017
  • Manage 35-45 associates daily
  • Supervise, plan, organize, and solve problems for distribution departmental functions
  • Schedules staff and monitor daily operations
  • Conduct interviews for new hire associates
  • Communicate daily with operations manager
  • Conduct training for newly hired associates
  • Responsible for Picking, Packing, Shipping, Vas, and Receiving
  • Responsible for associates weekly Kronos time records
  • Responsible for maintaining RF equipment
  • Responsible for overall cleanliness of the facility
  • Monitor workflow and daily productivity via SAP

Big Ticket/Backstock Manager

Sports Authority
Mcdonough, Ga
01.2011 - 07.2016
  • Responsible for maintaining inventory by performing weekly, monthly, and quarterly cycle counts.
  • Cooperate with multiple departments to ensure order fulfillment and aging standards.
  • Daily audits to ensure accuracy
  • Responsible for all back stock orders slotted and picked
  • Responsible for all corporate pushed orders for store replenishment using voice technology.
  • Responsible for the distribution of all over sized product.
  • Responsible for 8-15 associates, with three leads to facilitate the areas.
  • Responsible for all storage trailer merchandise
  • Responsible for all internet orders and internet inventory

Garments On Hanger(GOH)/CasePack Manager

Sports Authority
Mcdonough, GA
06.2005 - 01.2011
  • Responsible for 6-20 associates in the GOH, and Casepack process.
  • Responsible for balancing associates and product for efficient cost per unit and operation.
  • Responsible for all flow through apparel via an automated apparel sorter.
  • Responsible for all casepack conveyable product.
  • Responsible for system generated reports, associate development, staffing, cycle counts, productivity, quality, housekeeping, and safety.
  • JDA(AS400)

Put To Light Supervisor

Sports Authority
Mcdonough, Ga
02.2005 - 06.2005
  • Responsible for 8-12 associates
  • Responsible for balancing associates and product in the Put To Light process for efficient cost per unit and operation.
  • Responsible for all break pack merchandise.
  • Responsible for training, productivity, and system generated reports.
  • An average of 16,000 units processed daily

Big Ticket Supervisor

Sports Authority
Mcdonough, Ga
06.2004 - 02.2005
  • Responsible for 8-12 associates
  • Responsible for the distribution of all over sized merchandise
  • Responsible for implementing and training associates in the pick ticket process
  • Responsible for all third party distribution processing
  • Consistently met or exceeded departmental expectations
  • 1500-5000 units processed daily

Bulk/Semi-Bulk Supervisor

Sports Authority
Mcdonough, Ga
06.2003 - 06.2004
  • Responsible for 15-20 associates
  • Responsible for the distribution of all non conveyable merchandise
  • Responsible for the use of recycled corrugate and supplies for the department
  • Consistently met or exceeded departmental goals with over 9,000 units processed daily

Shipping Supervisor

Sports Authority
Mcdonough, Ga
01.2000 - 06.2003
  • Responsible for 8-12 associates in an automated retail distribution center with over 250,000 units processed daily
  • Responsible for loading and routing
  • Trained and established production goals for hourly associates
  • Responsible for balancing associates, equipment, supplies, and product for efficient operation
  • Consistently met or exceeded departmental goals

Shipping Lead

Sports Authority
Mcdonough, GA
01.1999 - 01.2000
  • Responsible for pallet building, locating, and routing
  • Certified and trained in all aspects of forklift use
  • Responsible for system generated reports via PKMS
  • Monitored workflow, productivity, and safety

Associate

The Sports Authority
Atlanta, Ga
01.1998 - 01.1999
  • Picking, packing, shipping, receiving, customer service, forklift, RF

Education

Truett-McConnell College

Timeline

Superintendent

Masterbrand Cabinets
02.2024 - 05.2025

KC Line Supervisor

Masterbrand Cabinets
02.2022 - Current

Mantra Supervisor

Masterbrand Cabinets
04.2021 - 02.2022

Assembler

Masterbrand Cabinets
03.2021 - 04.2021

Forklift Operator

Prologistix Staffing
01.2021 - 03.2021

Lyft Driver

Lyft
11.2020 - 01.2021

Receivng Supervisor

Wayfair
10.2020 - 11.2020

Putaway Supervisor

Wayfair
04.2020 - 10.2021

Middle Mile Inbound Supervisor

Wayfair
10.2019 - 04.2020

Stockroom Assistant Supervisor

Luxottica
04.2018 - 10.2019

Repack Supervisor

Dollar General
07.2017 - 02.2018

Wholesale Supervisor

Luxottica
08.2016 - 07.2017

Big Ticket/Backstock Manager

Sports Authority
01.2011 - 07.2016

Garments On Hanger(GOH)/CasePack Manager

Sports Authority
06.2005 - 01.2011

Put To Light Supervisor

Sports Authority
02.2005 - 06.2005

Big Ticket Supervisor

Sports Authority
06.2004 - 02.2005

Bulk/Semi-Bulk Supervisor

Sports Authority
06.2003 - 06.2004

Shipping Supervisor

Sports Authority
01.2000 - 06.2003

Shipping Lead

Sports Authority
01.1999 - 01.2000

Associate

The Sports Authority
01.1998 - 01.1999

Truett-McConnell College
Anthony B Pate