Dan Kuczynski
Yardville,NJ
Summary
Knowledgeable General Manager with over 28 years of experience in Supply Chain and Final Mile Delivery bringing planning and problem-solving abilities. Focused on maximizing resource utilization to support scalable operations and increase bottom-line profitability. Organized and systematic with natural relationship-building and leadership talents.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager – Deliver From Store
The Home Depot / Temco Logistics
Perth Amboy, NJ
02.2023 - Current
- Manage 4 Operations Managers who oversee 56 drivers on 28 routes covering over 1200 customer deliveries weekly.
- Provide accurate and detailed financial and operational audits and reports as well as deliver analysis and recommendations for improvements. Implement reporting tools and mechanisms that effectively communicate KPI’s.
- Communicate areas of responsibility and performance expectations, creating clear goals and expectations; ensure accountability for performance.
- Recruit and maintain a qualified workforce. Review staffing and talent needs and partner with Human Resources on recruiting and retention efforts.
- Create, coordinate, and deliver training and presentations on new and established company practices.
- Ensures compliance with and adherence to timekeeping and payroll policies.
- Drive location management teams to sustain and maintain high levels of customer service.
- Maintain strong working relationships with our Home Depot store partners and Field Delivery Team.
New Capabilities Operations Manager – DFC 5854
The Home Depot
Perth Amboy, NJ
05.2022 - 02.2023
- Led the Direct Fulfillment Center team on a successful implementation and rollout of the Local Box Delivery / Ship to Home customer deliveries to our embedded and Satellite Market Delivery Operations.
- Managed a team responsible for shipping 1100 Local Box Deliveries / Ship to Home deliveries on a weekly basis.
- Worked cooperatively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives.
- Balanced interests of having LBD/STH Must Ship By Date at 100% with doing what needs to be done to ensure that the building reaches 100% MSBD in its entirety.
- Set expectations for MSBD, load quality, accuracy on a daily basis resulting in 100% MSBD on nearly a daily basis.
- Trained, retrained and coached associates on proper picking and loading techniques resulting in excellent load quality to our Satellite MDOs.
- Served as a strategic partner to build, grow, and maintain profitable and long-lasting relationships with our DFC, Embedded MDO and Satellite MDOs.
- Built and delivered solutions that meet customer expectations and needs.
- Identified opportunities that benefit the customer.
- Ensured a culture of safety by following company guidelines and safety policies and monitoring through observations, start up meetings, and the safety team.
Assistant General Manager – SDC 5965
The Home Depot
Cranbury, NJ
11.2016 - 04.2022
- Planned across various departments, coordinated and executed a building move for our Manhattan Consolidation Center from an offsite facility to a building on our Cranbury campus without any disruption in our service to our customers.
- Implemented a weekend shift which included hiring, training, and developing associates to achieve optimal performance.
- Responsible for hiring and retaining top talent and ensuring proficiency in all functions.
- Managed 5 Operations Managers and 2 Area Supervisors who oversaw 100 hourly employees across a 3 building campus in all warehouse functions.
- Implemented key initiatives including zone loading, wave management, RF dispatch and performance database.
- Ensured a culture of safety by following company guidelines and safety policies and monitoring through observations, start up meetings, and the safety team.
- Coached, Mentored and developed the management team through comprehensive on the floor training as well as in depth classroom sessions and written evaluations.
- Led to ensure operational excellence in all warehouse functions and all metrics are being met in a safe and timely manner and that we are providing the highest service levels to our customers.
- Worked closely with 3PL management to ensure optimal efficiency and that metrics are being met.
- Collaborated with GM, fellow AGMs and Operation/Support Managers to drive continuous improvement and ensure that the building is staffed for events and seasonality.
Various Positions of Increased Responsiblity
The Home Depot
Cranbury, NJ
04.1995 - 11.2016
Education
Bachelor of Arts – Criminal Justice/Political Science -
Kean College
06.1994
Skills
- Financial Management
- Customer Service
- Process improvement strategies
- Strategic Planning
- Business and Operations Management
- Communication Skills
- Process Improvements
- Staff Management
- Distribution Management
- Workflow Planning
- Supply Chain Management
- Problem Resolution
- Team Player
- Multimillion-dollar P&L Management
- Staff Supervision
- Performance Improvements
Timeline
General Manager – Deliver From Store
The Home Depot / Temco Logistics
02.2023 - Current
New Capabilities Operations Manager – DFC 5854
The Home Depot
05.2022 - 02.2023
Assistant General Manager – SDC 5965
The Home Depot
11.2016 - 04.2022
Various Positions of Increased Responsiblity
The Home Depot
04.1995 - 11.2016
Bachelor of Arts – Criminal Justice/Political Science -
Kean College