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Christopher Flanagan

Roseland,NJ

Summary

Accomplished Warehouse Supervisor with extensive experience in managing operations and logistics coordination. Expertise in inventory management, quality control, and process optimization has driven significant enhancements in efficiency and productivity. Proven track record of streamlining procedures to elevate team performance and operational effectiveness.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Operations Manager

Royal Logistics
Fairfield, NJ
10.2024 - Current
  • Developed strategic plans for improving operational processes and increasing productivity levels.
  • Educated operations team on best practices, company policies and service excellence standards.
  • Monitored progress by establishing plans, budgets and measuring results.
  • Developed and implemented operational procedures to ensure efficient workflow.

Warehouse Supervisor

Refresco
Wharton, NJ
02.2020 - 12.2023
  • Spearheaded logistical operations for a leading beverage manufacturing company, overseeing a third-party shipping and logistics provider.
  • Enhanced logistical efficiency by overseeing the completion of daily cycle counts and actively collaborating in team discussions focused on inventory management
  • Facilitated communication between parent company, contracted companies, and third-party warehouse
  • Ensured the smooth operation of a facility covering more than 700,000 sq ft through timely updates and maintenance.
  • Implemented measures to ensure strict adherence to SOP, GMP, PPE, and food safety regulations
  • Coordinated regularly with various departments such as quality control, regulatory affairs, finance and supply chain to ensure streamlined operations.
  • Streamlined and optimized SAP entries for various clients

Shipping and Logistics Manager

VitaQuest International, Inc
West Caldwell, NJ
11.2002 - 10.2019
  • Supported sales efforts by facilitating the delivery of client orders and surpassing contractual obligations.
  • Collaborated with procurement to guarantee seamless execution of all manufacturing requirements.
  • Expertly handled transportation management by establishing and supervising outside shipping vendors for different modes of transport like LTL, full truckload carriers, air shipment companies, and export couriers.
  • Managed fleet of 4 in-house box trucks and one tractor trailer across various facilities
  • Successfully managed and coordinated overtime staff across all three shifts while maintaining financial targets
  • Contributed to the attainment of monthly sales quotas, supporting an annual revenue of over $300 million.
  • - Fostered collaboration among diverse departments for the enhancement of quality assurance, and production efficiency,

Export Shipping Manager

Exel Logistics
Edison, NJ
11.1996 - 11.2002

Education

Some College (No Degree) -

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Skills

  • Logistics management
  • Distribution execution
  • Imports/exports facilitation
  • Compliance standards
  • Supply chain understanding
  • External partnerships management
  • Continuous improvement
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • SAP software proficiency
  • Forklift certification
  • GMP knowledge
  • OSHA certification

Additional competencies

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, SAP Systems and Compliancewire software
  • Forklift certified
  • Member of QA team to ensure all SOP's and Food safety guidelines were being met
  • Inventory control liaison
  • Proficient in all GMP's for manufacturing and production
  • OSHA certified
  • Established CSF (critical success factors). & KFI (key performance indicators) to improve sales margins

Timeline

Assistant Operations Manager

Royal Logistics
10.2024 - Current

Warehouse Supervisor

Refresco
02.2020 - 12.2023

Shipping and Logistics Manager

VitaQuest International, Inc
11.2002 - 10.2019

Export Shipping Manager

Exel Logistics
11.1996 - 11.2002

Some College (No Degree) -

Montclair State University
Christopher Flanagan