David Hartman
Manchester,US
Summary
Dynamic Senior Production Manager with a proven track record at Christian Dior, excelling in process improvement and team building. Expert in strategic planning and WMS systems, I successfully enhanced operational efficiency, leading diverse teams to exceed performance metrics and achieve business objectives while reducing costs. Committed to fostering collaboration and optimizing production workflows.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Production Manager
Christian Dior
Cranbury, New Jersey
07.2025 - Current
- Managed cross-functional teams to facilitate effective communication and collaboration.
- Developed production schedules to align with project timelines and resource availability.
- Ordered materials, supplies, and equipment as needed to support production operations.
- Conducted regular meetings with team leaders to review performance metrics and discuss strategies for improvement.
- Assessed staffing needs and recruited new employees as required by business objectives.
Distribution Manager
Christian Dior Perfumes LLC
01.2021 - 07.2025
- Responsible for the scheduling and picking/packing off all wholesale orders in the distribution center with in SLA
- Ensure all Safety and SOP's are being followed
- Review all work performance and identify any training needs and potential gaps
- Manages a diverse team of 135 employees across two shifts
- Managed the budget for the department
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase efficiency of the distribution center
Distribution Supervisor
Christian Dior Perfumes LLC
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Monitor productivity of all material handlers
- Directed material handlers to various areas of Distribution to ensure SLA is met for all departments
- Inventory investigation of missing full case picks
- Oversee replenishment to various pick modules in a timely manner
- Work with outside vendors to ensure MHE equipment is operating efficiency and safely
- Conducted regular meetings with staff members to discuss performance goals and objectives and address any concerns they may have regarding their job roles.
Distribution Supervisor
J Knipper & CO
Lakewood, US
05.2013 - 01.2017
- Maintained a safe Work Environment
- Supervise various areas of Distribution (ex. Cold chain, receiving, shipping, various pick modules, DEA, returns promoting a )
- Facilitated cross-departmental collaboration among four teams to cultivate a cohesive "one-team" atmosphere.
- Scheduling of all outbound shipments
- Directly responsible for meeting pre-established Service Level agreement
- Deploy labor to different areas of the distribution center to ensure deliverables are met
- Trained new employees on job knowledge and order fulfillment
- Scheduling of upcoming Jobs
- Met deadlines while maintaining high-quality deliverables
- Interview potential new hire
- Lead a team of 55 employees
Distribution Lead
J Knipper & CO
Lakewood, US
09.2011 - 05.2013
- Accurately enter, track, and report hours and materials in resource management
- Assign individual tasks to associates and follow through on completion of the tasks
- Responsible for meeting productivity of my direct reports
- Assisted with the training of new employees
- Track direct reports hours in resource management
- Met deadlines while maintaining high-quality deliverables.
Material Handler
J Knipper & CO
Lakewood, US
03.2007 - 09.2011
- Locate and pull material for production fulfillment
- Shuttle product and material to different distribution centers
- Load and unload trucks
- Receive all product into to inventory
- Scheduling of inbounds to receive stock in available inventory
- Operated forklift and other heavy equipment to move materials between locations with accuracy and safety.
Night Crew
Home Depot
, US
01.2005 - 02.2007
- Stocked shelves with merchandise to maintain product availability and organization.
- Assisted customers by providing product information and locating items in the store.
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to move inventory safely and efficiently.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to safety protocols.
Education
High School -
Toms River High School East
Toms river, USCriminal Justice -
Ocean County College
Toms river, USSkills
- Process improvement
- Team building
- Planning and development
- WMS systems including RF scanners
- Strategic planning
- Problem-solving abilities
- Operations optimization
Timeline
Senior Production Manager
Christian Dior
07.2025 - Current
Distribution Manager
Christian Dior Perfumes LLC
01.2021 - 07.2025
Distribution Supervisor
Christian Dior Perfumes LLC
01.2017 - 01.2021
Distribution Supervisor
J Knipper & CO
05.2013 - 01.2017
Distribution Lead
J Knipper & CO
09.2011 - 05.2013
Material Handler
J Knipper & CO
03.2007 - 09.2011
Night Crew
Home Depot
01.2005 - 02.2007
High School -
Toms River High School East
Criminal Justice -
Ocean County College