Eric K. Horton
Pennsville,NJ
Summary
Warehousing and Logistics professional with over 5 years experience in Team Leadership/Management in a high volume Regional Distribution Center. Over 10 years experience in Hospitality/Food Service in a renown resort. Organized, dedicated and driven with a strong sense of urgency while maintaining customer and associate satisfaction.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Distribution Center Team Lead
Trek Bicycle Corporation - NJ Distribution Center
2021.05 - 2026.06
- Reported Directly to Operations Manager. Supervised daily operations and workflow management within distribution center.
- Coordinated with partnered Logistics companies to communicate daily outbound needs and expectations.
- Coordinated with corporate export team as the Primary in-building processor of international shipments and reporting of customs documentation.
- Closely Coordinated with Inventory Team to mitigate inventory discrepancies.
- Trained and mentored team members on best practices for safety and efficiency.
- Developed training materials to support onboarding of new staff members effectively.
- Monitored performance metrics to ensure adherence to quality standards and service levels.
- Coordinated cross-functional communication between departments to enhance collaboration (company wide).
- Certified Crown Power Equipment Trainer
- Developed and Managed Electronic Version of Power Equipment Daily checklist.
- Daily Operation of Crown and Raymond Standing Forklifts and Reach Trucks.
- Coordinated moving of operations from Former location in Swedesboro to current location in Carney's Point.
Warehouse Associate
Trek Bicycle Corporation - NJ Distribution Center
2020.09 - 2021.05
- Bikes department picker
- Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments to verify accuracy and prevent errors
- Bike Freight loading and unloading
- Cross-trained as Parts and Accessories Picker/packer
- Cross-Trained with Receiving/Inventory department in Cycle Count and Location Verification functions
- Crown PE 4000/4500 Pallet Truck Trained
Pastry Sous Chef
Ocean Reef Club
2008.05 - 2020.04
- Reported directly to Executive Pastry Chef, meeting daily to go over business levels, daily production goals and expectations.
- Managed day to day operation of full production Bakery/Pastry Kitchen supplying Breads, baked goods and fully prepared ready to plate desserts to club's multiple stand alone outlets and catering events through club's banquet department.
- Collaborated with Outlet Chef de Cuisine(s) and club Banquet Chef on seasonal dessert menu designs and regular new offerings.
- Mentored more than 15 bakery staff at all levels to prepare each for demanding roles.
- In charge of placing daily food orders and weekly paper good orders, collaborating with leading industry vendors and club's in house commissary warehouse to source desired ingredients while maintaining tight cost controls.
- Prepared staff scheduling based on business levels and monthly payroll goals.
- Led team in daily production. (Preparation and finishing of items including plated desserts and banquet displays)
Dish Washer/Prep Cook
Colony Pub & Grille
2004.02 - 2006.06
- Washed Dishes
- Daily food prep for hot line
- Helped on hot line when needed
Education
Certificate (Non Degree Program) - Culinary Arts/Baking And Pastry Arts
Indiana University of Pennsylvania ACA
Punxsutawney, PA2008-05
High School Diploma -
Fairview High School
Fairview, PA2006-06
Skills
- Forecasting and planning
- Workflow Optimization
- Process improvement
- Budgeting
- MS Office
- Logistics coordination
- Inventory management
- Forklift operator and trainer
Certification
Crown DP Trainsafe Train-the Trainer Certification - January 2023
Timeline
Distribution Center Team Lead
Trek Bicycle Corporation - NJ Distribution Center
2021.05 - 2026.06
Warehouse Associate
Trek Bicycle Corporation - NJ Distribution Center
2020.09 - 2021.05
Pastry Sous Chef
Ocean Reef Club
2008.05 - 2020.04
Dish Washer/Prep Cook
Colony Pub & Grille
2004.02 - 2006.06
Certificate (Non Degree Program) - Culinary Arts/Baking And Pastry Arts
Indiana University of Pennsylvania ACA
High School Diploma -
Fairview High School