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COREY APPLEWHITE

Palatine,IL

Summary

Hardworking Operations/Distribution Manager with 10 plus years of experience applying Organization and Operational skills to achieve success in the goods distribution industry. Analytical and detail-oriented with excellent interpersonal relationship skills. Great communicator and morale builder. I'm proud to say that I have achieved career growth by working my way up from introductory warehouse associate to management. This has allowed me to understand and implement operational process improvements successfully. .

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Distribution Manager

KeHE
Romeoville, Illinois
06.2023 - Current
  • Developed and implemented production schedules to ensure timely completion of projects.
  • Monitored the daily operations of the production team, providing guidance and support as needed.
  • Ensured that all safety policies and regulations were followed in accordance with company standards.
  • Analyzed production processes to identify areas for improvement in efficiency and cost savings.
  • Coordinated with other departments to ensure smooth flow of materials throughout the production process.
  • Maintained accurate records of production data such as labor costs, output, and quality control results.
  • Developed performance metrics to track progress against established goals.
  • Reviewed customer feedback to determine if changes are necessary in order to improve product quality or customer satisfaction levels.
  • Established clear communication channels between management and staff members.
  • Resolved conflicts among personnel within the department when necessary.
  • Monitored employee attendance records and took disciplinary action when appropriate.
  • Evaluated existing processes for potential automation opportunities.
  • Identified opportunities for improvement in workflow design and implementation.
  • Planned production operations while establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing processes.
  • Scheduled staff work assignments, rotations and overtime.
  • Reviewed production orders, schedules, delivery dates and inventory levels to determine product availability.
  • Established and updated production schedules to meet changing demands.
  • Collaborated with other departments to create and document best practices for continuous improvement.

Operations Manager

EA Sween
Woodridge, IL
03.2021 - 04.2023
  • Transportation an logistics - Final mile
  • 3PL - E commerce
  • Issued work schedules, duty assignments and deadlines for office or administrative staff.
  • Recruited, interviewed and selected employees to fill vacant roles.
  • Created formulas of successful strategies to enhance financial welfare of organization for maximum profit.
  • Recommended solutions related to staffing issues and proposed procedural changes to managers.
  • Coordinated with other supervisors, combining group efforts to achieve goals.
  • Consulted with managers to resolve problems relating to employee performance, office equipment and work schedules.
  • Built and developed employee talent to drive engagement, resulting in advancement within company.
  • Evaluated and reported on department metrics to upper management.
  • Participated in subordinates' tasks to facilitate productivity or help overcome difficulties.
  • Reviewed reports on employee attendance, productivity and effectiveness to evaluate performance.

Distribution Manager

Blue Wave Products
Batavia, IL
10.2016 - 03.2021
  • Supervised activities of workers engaged in receiving, storing, testing and shipping products to maintain operational efficiency
  • Streamlined operational efficiencies by hiring and training staff to drive growth initiatives
  • Streamlined Amazon order flow by implementing processes that reduced shipping time, increased PO on time accuracy to 98.6%
  • Engaged Information Technology department and successfully implemented SOA (system order accountability)
  • This implementation enhanced order accuracy and reduced shipping errors below 0.67%
  • Managed the Returns Department and implemented process improvements and was able to recoup $450,000 in inventory yearly
  • Managed 3 PL that stored and shipped overflow of inventory
  • Worked closely with VP of Operations and successfully opened a 3rd fully operating warehouse
  • Managed carrier relations with Fed ex, Ups, Estes, Estes forwarding, ABF freight, SAIA, Holland and YRC
  • Implemented 5S strategies that reduced overtime
  • Implemented cycle counts and managed 14 million of inventory
  • Implemented reorder points for packaging in small parcel department
  • Safety Committee
  • Train the trainer certifications for Industrial equipment
  • Strategically implemented processes inside the Distribution Centers and efficiently carried the company with massive growth from 45 million to 62 million company.

Distribution Supervisor

Office Depot, Stream
Carol, IL
02.2013 - 10.2016
  • Oversaw scheduling for day-to-day activities of 18 employees
  • Maintained workplace safety by involving employees in order to maximize engagement and team morale
  • Ensured staff followed administrative policies and compliance regulations by closely monitoring daily operations and performing safety audits
  • Sourced, distributed and monitored usage of equipment required to achieve transportation operational goals in line with financial targets
  • Earned reputation for good attendance and hard work
  • Created agendas and communication materials for team meetings
  • Attended departmental meetings, providing feedback to enhance future performance
  • Maintained operation flow of pick pack department with daily volume of 120,000 orders
  • Supervised Quality / Control team of 10 employees that inspected 3,000 shipments daily.

Education

High School Diploma -

Paducah Tilghman High School
05.2002

OSHA Safety compliance certification. OSHA train the trainer industrial equipment certification. -

HAACP Certification

Illinois Food and Safety

Skills

  • Union Contracts / Negotiations
  • KPI Implementation
  • Continuous Improvement
  • FIFO
  • 3PL
  • Route Delivery / Transportation
  • TMS
  • Quality management
  • Supplies inventory
  • Lean manufacturing
  • Inventory control
  • Planning production
  • Logistics oversight
  • Safety standards
  • Mentoring and training
  • Equipment Operation
  • Operational Improvement
  • Customer Service
  • Budgeting and Cost Control Strategies
  • Performance Management
  • Team Building
  • Staff Development and Training
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Relationship Building
  • New Hire Orientation
  • Handling Complaints
  • Motivational Leadership
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Microsoft Office
  • Recruitment and Hiring
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Schedule Coordination
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Warehouse Operations
  • Inventory Management
  • Honesty and Integrity
  • Budget Management
  • Project Management
  • OSHA Compliance
  • Production Optimization
  • Team Development
  • Resource Allocation
  • Supply chain distribution
  • Quality Control
  • Safety Management
  • Staff Scheduling
  • Quality Inspection
  • Production Oversight
  • KPI Tracking
  • Knowledge of 5S methodology
  • Training skills
  • Performance Evaluation

Timeline

Distribution Manager

KeHE
06.2023 - Current

Operations Manager

EA Sween
03.2021 - 04.2023

Distribution Manager

Blue Wave Products
10.2016 - 03.2021

Distribution Supervisor

Office Depot, Stream
02.2013 - 10.2016

High School Diploma -

Paducah Tilghman High School

OSHA Safety compliance certification. OSHA train the trainer industrial equipment certification. -

HAACP Certification

Illinois Food and Safety

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