Anthony DeRose
Kenosha,Wisconsin
Summary
Detail oriented employee always looking for internal growth opportunities and love to be part of a high energy team. Have been a part of a rapidly growing business for the past 13 years. Over the years have grown into many different positions and learned the business from the ground up. Implemented new programs and incentive packages for employees through a competitive and ever changing market. Great at team building, employee development, retention, and training.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Transportation Supervisor
Greco And Sons Of Wisconsin
01.2023 - Current
- Managed driver safety awards program, promoting safe driving and working safe initiative.
- Maintained compliance with DOT regulations and accurately documented driver qualifications, permits and equipment information.
- Verified that drivers completed required safety training and attended quarterly driver safety meetings.
- Built and maintained strong partner relationships for smooth, cost-effective logistics.
- Improved working conditions for employees and fostered work environment that maximized employee morale and engagement.
- Managed and updated database detailing important information such as Delivery windows and exact geocoded locations using Omnitracs and Telogis.
- Tracked shipments from dispatch through delivery to verify timely arrival utilizing Verizon Connect Telogis .
Food Safety and Facilty Manager
Greco And Sons Of Wisconsin
02.2020 - 01.2023
- Cultivated and maintained customer-focused mindset that acknowledged importance and value of food safety for customers.
- Identified non-conforming food products and led decision-making process for disposition based on risk to food safety and quality.
- Completed facility audits to confirm warehouse and personnel was up to standards.
- Oversaw property maintenance and ensured annual safety testing was completed for the facility.
- Facilitated maintenance on condenser units for the operation.
- Dealt with general building maintenance and repairs for the facility.
- Upheld OSHA guidelines for a safe work environment.
- Mandated compliance to regulatory, customer and corporate standards and led and participated in food safety audits.
- Created safe and healthy work environment throughout plant, adhered to safety policies and procedures and drove safe work behaviors in leadership and front line staff.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
Transportation Manager
Greco And Sons
04.2017 - 02.2020
- Integrated warehouse operations with existing and new business processes.
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
- Visited customers to address delivery issues
- Would do ride alongs and spot checks for delivery drivers to help coach them up.
- Implemented new technology to create better communication with delivery errors.
- Implemented driver incentive program to combat turnover and get better incentives for current and new employees.
- Oversaw warehouse staff and maintained efficiency in fast-paced environment.
- Planned, scheduled and assigned 40+ driver routes and workloads.
- Coordinated driver dispatch to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
- Reduced worker accidents by implementing improved safety standards and monitoring procedures.
- Held safety meetings with our insurance company to reduce accidents.
Purchasing Manager
Greco And Sons Of Wisconsin
10.2012 - 05.2017
- Wrote standard operating procedures for department.
- Generated reports, documents and analysis in Entree for senior management review and approval.
- Reduced costs by streamlining contract bidding and procurement processes to assure best prices for materials and services.
- Devised and implemented strategies to optimize purchasing processes and reduce costs.
- Researched and evaluated potential suppliers to determine best fits for company needs and to identify cost savings opportunities.
- Identified opportunities to reduce lead times and improve inventory management.
- Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.
- Set up new vendors and sourced new products while the company grew at an accelerated pace.
- Managed growing purchasing budget and kept inventories at correct levels to reduce waste or dead inventory.
Inventory Manager
Greco And Sons
06.2012 - 10.2012
- Conducted research to address shipping errors and packaging mistakes.
- Participated in regular cycle counts to confirm accuracy of inventory records.
- Oversaw warehouse staff and maintained efficiency in fast-paced environment.
Delivery Driver
Greco And Sons
12.2011 - 06.2012
- Answered common customer questions, accepted payments and completed paperwork at delivery and pickup locations.
- Verified accuracy of all deliveries against order forms.
- Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.
- Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
Skills
- Delivery Issues Resolution
- Workplace Safety
- Shipping and Receiving Understanding
- Fleet Dispatching
- Data Analysis
- Safety Standards
- Incident Reports
- Warehouse Management
- Driver Safety Programs
- Safety Compliance
- Emergency Shipments
- Spreadsheet Tracking
Timeline
Transportation Supervisor
Greco And Sons Of Wisconsin
01.2023 - Current
Food Safety and Facilty Manager
Greco And Sons Of Wisconsin
02.2020 - 01.2023
Transportation Manager
Greco And Sons
04.2017 - 02.2020
Purchasing Manager
Greco And Sons Of Wisconsin
10.2012 - 05.2017
Inventory Manager
Greco And Sons
06.2012 - 10.2012
Delivery Driver
Greco And Sons
12.2011 - 06.2012