Cory Duplantis
Denver,CO
Summary
Dynamic Operations Supervisor with a proven track record at DHL Ecommerce, excelling in process optimization and team training. Skilled in safety compliance and data analysis, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence. Processes and Training are a passion of mine.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Training and Quality Supervisor - DEN, SFO, SEA
DHL ECommerce
Denver, CO
06.2024 - Current
- Established a culture of continuous learning by implementing regular feedback loops and performance evaluations.
- Mentored new hires during their onboarding process, accelerating their integration into the company culture and work environment.
- Provided recommendations for process improvements and discontinuation of ineffective or outdated methods.
- Collaborated with department heads to identify skills gaps and develop customized training interventions accordingly.
- Lead training teams in BOS, DEN, and SFO successfully rolling out new SCF process. Helped to establish good plans to sustain best practices and cross-training efforts.
- Initiated an on-site First Choice team aimed to evaluate processes, waste, and organization and improve on them while creating buy-in to garner sustainability.
- Directed and supervised 7 employees involved in product inspection and quality control procedures.
- Stretch assignment to include SFO, SEA, and DEN
Operations Supervisor
DHL Ecommerce
Denver, CO
04.2020 - 06.2024
- Improve operational efficiency by streamlining processes and focused on training new and old employees.
- Manage daily operations for optimal performance, ensuring smooth workflows and timely completion of tasks.
- Enhance team productivity by providing ongoing training, coaching, and mentoring to staff members.
- Oversee safety program including safety committee meetings and minutes, weekly safety topics, weekly safety audits, and forklift certification and training.
- Good understanding of most tasks from inbound, encode, outbound, and receiving.
- Monitor inventory for warehouse and office supplies ordering items as needed. Performed monthly inventory counts and entered into SAP.
- Help train new supervisors and assisted with onboarding
Production Manager
Bron Tapes
Denver, CO
01.2020 - 04.2020
- Implemented labor metrics to be reviewed weekly at management meeting
- Reviewed Safety Program to ensure compliance and add value
- Implemented Quarantine Program to ensure non conforming goods are being processed correctly
- Organized Warehouse, Shipping, Mezzanine, and Production area by moving, cleaning, and footprinting areas to ensure the most efficient use of spaces whereby processes could be built
- Adjusted set schedule for lunches and breaks to ensure best workflow for machine utilization
Operation Manager/Production Supervisor
Consolidated Container Company
09.2018 - 01.2020
- Directed day-to-day operations focused on attainment of key business metrics, continuous improvement initiatives and 3-member management team with related direct reports
- Reviewed financial reports each day and investigated variances with accounting staff to keep records accurate
- Strengthened performance metrics tracking and analysis to enhance tactical and strategic company plans
- Monitored materials use to identify concerns and keep costs low
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts
- Reduced inventory loss by 20% by implementing new production excel worksheet and excel inventory counts worksheet
- Boosted production throughput and quality by revamping procedures, monitoring strategies, and loss analysis
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, providing hands-on training and mentoring to individuals with lagging skills
- Minimized resource and time losses by addressing employee or production issue directly and implementing timely solutions
- Evaluated team member performance every day to identify and resolve productivity concerns
- Oversaw equipment modifications and upgrades
- Accomplished targets and met demand by assessing equipment efficiency, reviewing materials supplies and organizing manpower
- With over 60+ participating plants, received the 2018 Cost To Make award which is how CCC analyzes a plants overall cost efficiency
- Scored 98.4% on last external quality audit
- Initiated and implemented scrap competition/monitoring reducing scrap loss by 50%
- Implemented extra quality controls to continuously improve quality efforts
- Received Safety Excellence Award for being 2 years safe
Machine Operator
Consolidated Container Company
12.2016 - 09.2018
- Dismantled machinery to access, remove and replace worn components and keep production within optimal tolerances
- Operated blow molding equipment safely and efficiently on team of 4 employees
- Tended operating machinery to identify equipment malfunctions and locate sources of product defects
- Maintained good maintenance practices on machines and within work area, complying with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations
- Updated daily production logs with timely and accurate information, regularly informing management of special incidents or non-conformance issues
Owner/Operator
Bio Remediation, LLC
09.2007 - 08.2015
- Founded and managed Crime Scene Cleanup business, growing revenue from $48K to $78 in first year and to $112K within 5 years
- Managed day-to-day business operations, including accounting, finance, HR, marketing and public relations
- Recruited, hired and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization
- Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Mathematics
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GAHigh School Diploma -
Flowery Branch High School
Flowery Branch, GA05.2003
Skills
- Process optimization
- Process Implementation
- Production targets
- Safety, quality, and compliance
- Maintenance and repair
- Cost reduction and containment
- P&L management
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Data collection and analysis
- Materials management
- Production target management
Timeline
Training and Quality Supervisor - DEN, SFO, SEA
DHL ECommerce
06.2024 - Current
Operations Supervisor
DHL Ecommerce
04.2020 - 06.2024
Production Manager
Bron Tapes
01.2020 - 04.2020
Operation Manager/Production Supervisor
Consolidated Container Company
09.2018 - 01.2020
Machine Operator
Consolidated Container Company
12.2016 - 09.2018
Owner/Operator
Bio Remediation, LLC
09.2007 - 08.2015
Some College (No Degree) - Mathematics
Kennesaw State University
High School Diploma -
Flowery Branch High School