Eric Klink
Michigan City,Indiana
Summary
Dynamic Warehouse and Distribution Manager with a proven track record at GAF, excelling in operational excellence and supply chain optimization. Skilled in enhancing productivity and fostering team development, I effectively manage diverse teams while implementing strategic improvements.
Professional and clear communicator successful in managing efficiency while boosting morale through constructive employee feedback and staff reviews.
Continuous motivating others in coaching and cross training employees to make the running of the warehouse more efficient.
Total belief if my team is successful then I am successful.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse and Distribution Manager
GAF
11.2023 - Current
- Managed warehouse operations, ensuring proper storage and handling of products to maintain quality.
- Manage 24 employees that are combination of salary, hourly and contingent workers at the Distribution Center.
- Led a team of distribution staff, fostering a positive work environment and promoting professional growth.
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
- Collaborated with manufacturing and supply chain management.
- Oversee inbound and outbound shipping activities; monitor performance of operators against standard operating procedures, identify areas for improvement and implement resolution. Handle all customer service compliance in regard to shipment, damage, and error.
- Manage labor; schedule shipping personnel work hours to minimize operating costs while meeting the needs of the customers and carriers. Make labor assignments fairly and without prejudice to effectively handle volumes and meet the handling metrics within the rules of the collective bargaining agreement. Ensure accurate usage of the WMS system in shipping, receiving, and all product movement.
Production Manager
GAF
01.2021 - 11.2023
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Managed multiple projects concurrently, ensuring timely completion and meeting budget constraints.
- Increased overall productivity by identifying bottlenecks in the production process and proposing effective solutions.
- Oversaw quality control efforts, maintaining strict adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements while achieving high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Work jointly with Logistics and Purchasing to ensure appropriate inventory mix is available, while balancing both production efficiency and raw material demands
- Works closely with the maintenance department to ensure the minimal interruption of production and to eliminate mechanical problems
Stillyard Manager
GAF
10.2020 - 01.2021
- Managed asphalt operations which included hourly employees and a group lead.
- Responsible for the operation of the asphalt processing segment of the manufacturing operation. Assures efficient and optimized processing of asphalt that meets all specifications and business needs.
- Develops and manages equipment integrity programs to assure efficient and reliable operation of all primary (asphalt processing equipment, conveying systems) and auxiliary equipment (HTF systems, environmental controls, heaters, etc.)
- Manage process and project engineering projects from conception to completion, utilizing both in-house maintenance personnel and outside contractors.
- Develop, communicate, and evaluate departmental and individual objectives. Set standards to advance initiatives and manage personnel development.
Shipping Supervisor
GAF
11.2015 - 10.2020
- Supervised shipping team employees at two site locations.
- Plan and direct daily and weekly activities of the shipping/warehouse function to meet or exceed safety goals, service metrics, shipping/warehouse budget compliance, transportation lane compliance and service reliability targets.
- Oversee inbound and outbound shipping activities; monitor performance of operators against standard operating procedures, identify areas for improvement and implement resolution. Handle all customer service compliance in regard to shipment, damage, and error.
- Manage labor; schedule shipping personnel work hours to minimize operating costs while meeting the needs of the customers and carriers. Make labor assignments fairly and without prejudice to effectively handle volumes and meet the handling metrics within the rules of the collective bargaining agreement. Ensure accurate usage of the WMS system in shipping, receiving, and all product movement.
Production Supervisor
GAF
09.2012 - 11.2015
- Drive productivity and foster continuous improvement through sound management practices including communication of goals, training of operators, operation of machines within established process specifications, and identification and resolution of production related issues. Maximize production efficiencies, achieve targeted raw material usages, and minimize yield losses while producing high quality product in a safe manner. Troubleshoot and quickly resolve production method or machinery issues that are impacting run rates, downtime, or quality.
- Provide a safe work place through adherence to company safety policy, housekeeping and defined standards of training. Lead production crew safety meetings. Monitor compliance to safety policies and procedures, conduct inspections of plant areas, and ensure deficiencies found are resolved or appropriately communicated. Ensure production crew is well trained, involved, and committed to meeting production, quality, and safety requirements.
- Provide leadership and direction to the production crew on a daily basis. Ensure production operators receive appropriate training for their positions. Participate in the selection discussion for filling open operator positions and participate in the interview process for new production personnel. Support communication throughout plant and maintain a union free workplace. Understand and feel comfortable communicating the bonus program so that employees understand their ability to impact results and maximize Operating Income and their bonus opportunity.
- Complete all required administrative duties accurately and in a timely manner. Address performance issues with employees as required. Provide effective employee feedback to employees using the performance evaluation process. Monitor and address poor attendance issues in a timely manner. Work with production department administrative assistant to solicit and obtain coverage for absences and vacations. Maintain accurate timekeeping for production employees and ensure timecards are approved on time.
Production Coordinator
UGN
03.2012 - 09.2012
- Provided hands-on support during peak production periods, assisting teams in meeting tight deadlines.
- Coordinated with production team to support productivity targets and deadline management.
- Monitored and tracked progress of all production tasks for on-time delivery.
- Coordinated communication between departments, fostering a collaborative work environment.
Production Supervisor
GAF
11.2008 - 03.2012
- Drive productivity and foster continuous improvement through sound management practices including communication of goals, training of operators, operation of machines within established process specifications, and identification and resolution of production related issues. Maximize production efficiencies, achieve targeted raw material usages, and minimize yield losses while producing high quality product in a safe manner. Troubleshoot and quickly resolve production method or machinery issues that are impacting run rates, downtime, or quality.
- Provide a safe work place through adherence to company safety policy, housekeeping and defined standards of training. Lead production crew safety meetings. Monitor compliance to safety policies and procedures, conduct inspections of plant areas, and ensure deficiencies found are resolved or appropriately communicated. Ensure production crew is well trained, involved, and committed to meeting production, quality, and safety requirements.
- Maintain an excellent quality level of product produced at the lowest cost. Monitor key operating parameters to ensure the product adheres to specifications while minimizing raw material usage. Work with production operators to identify and reduce controllable quality issues. Ensure each operator completes required quality checks. Review results of audits performed by QA department and communicate to production crew. Provide feedback to production crew on all field complaints.
Education
High School Diploma -
Pinellas Park High School
Largo, FL01-1989
Skills
- Warehousing operations
- Operational excellence
- Supply chain optimization
- Warehouse management
- Critical Thinking For Problem Solving Class through Management Concepts in April 2025
Accomplishments
2022 Gaf Presidents Club Winner
Timeline
Warehouse and Distribution Manager
GAF
11.2023 - Current
Production Manager
GAF
01.2021 - 11.2023
Stillyard Manager
GAF
10.2020 - 01.2021
Shipping Supervisor
GAF
11.2015 - 10.2020
Production Supervisor
GAF
09.2012 - 11.2015
Production Coordinator
UGN
03.2012 - 09.2012
Production Supervisor
GAF
11.2008 - 03.2012
High School Diploma -
Pinellas Park High School
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