George Njau
Webb City,MO
Summary
Accomplished leader with a proven track record at Schreiber Foods, enhancing distribution efficiency and minimizing customer grievances. Expert in production scheduling and staff management, I've successfully implemented innovative solutions that significantly improved operational outcomes. Skilled in Kronos and adept at fostering team productivity, my approach has consistently reduced labor costs while maintaining high-quality standards.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Supervisor
Schreiber Foods Inc.
Carthage, MO
05.2023 - Current
- Delegate tasks to partners and monitor accurate and timely completion of tasks to meet project milestones.
- Collaborate with management team to develop strategies for improving efficiency in the production area.
- Plan production operations while establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing processes.
- Monitor inventory levels and ordered materials as needed to maintain production operations.
- Analyze data from monthly productivity reports to identify trends and potential issues with current processes.
- Resolve any conflicts between employees in a professional manner.
- Perform regular quality checks throughout the production process to ensure customer specifications were met.
- Work successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Production Packaging Operator
Land O’ Lakes
Carlisle, PA
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Trained to operate five unique production lines for butter packaging and coding.
- Verified proper weight and code on finished products before storage.
- Handled the assembly, disassembly, and cleaning of equipment (CIP).
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment by adhering to safety procedures.
- Adjusted machine settings to ensure optimal performance and product quality.
- Conducted troubleshooting to determine root cause and resolve packaging problems.
Owner Operator
Rapidgeorge Delivery LLC
Shippensburg, PA
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Operated truck in compliance with DOT regulations for interstate deliveries.
- Ensured accuracy of DOT/FMCSA daily logs.
- Secured and fulfill contracts with brokers/distributors
- Fostered relationships with customers by leveraging networking skills.
- Streamlined logistics for enhanced punctuality in deliveries.
- Coordinated dispatch operations for load management.
- Handled invoicing and maintained financial records.
- Performed routine checks ensuring truck operational efficiency.
- Reported delays due to breakdowns, weather or traffic conditions and emergencies relating to pick up or delivery of products.
DC Area Supervisor
The Home Depot
Hagerstown, MD
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Ensured prompt, efficient, and accurate handling of merchandise.
- Assisted HR with hiring recommendations, associate’s evaluation, development, discipline, and termination of hourly associates, team management responsibilities for 20 to 30 hourly associates
- Coordinated with IT on system updates that occurred on off shifts
- Maintained high level of pick and pack for customer orders
- Ensured accurate tracking of associate hours through Kronos.
- Tracked and documented daily distribution activities ensuring compliance with DC KPIs.
- Provided regular status reports to CSR on concerns related to orders.
Distribution Team Leader
Schreiber Foods
Shippensburg, PA
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Transitioned location to PA DC, ensuring timely delivery of upwards of 5 million pounds in weekly shipments.
- Liaised with supply chain team to maintain sufficient raw material levels.
- Coordinated inventory replenishments to support JIT manufacturing processes.
- Collaborated with HR on recruitment strategies for warehouse and DC.
- Managed outside storage solutions to ensure raw materials readiness for manufacturing.
- Conducted assessments of partner performance.
- Managed budget to maximize profit margin.
- Managed deadlines and contractor schedules for optimal project delivery.
- Facilitated effective communication with customer service, achieving on-time delivery goals for new products.
- Coordinated with SC to address carriers underperforming in shipping timelines.
- Coordinated holiday and downtime plans for the DC.
- Coordinated communications strategies for the DC amid disruptions and urgent situations.
- Managed interactions regarding trailer pools with transportation providers assigned to specific lanes.
- Spearheaded forklift program initiatives.
- Managed return process for defective raw materials.
- Provided training for new team members on safety protocols, product handling techniques, and inventory management systems.
Distribution Team Leader
Schreiber Foods
Richland Center, WI
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Promoted to Team Leader and relocated to Wisconsin DC.
- Implemented positive changes that increased efficiency for the DC and offsite warehouse by:
- Enhanced distribution center operations and minimized customer grievances.
- Streamlined departmental structure to cut down on labor costs, ensuring sustained optimal efficiency.
- Consistently reduced labor costs to maintain favorable financial outcomes.
- Operationalized scheduling of holiday downtimes and maintenance periods.
- Facilitated smooth distribution of raw materials to dual plant operations.
- Managed logistics to support labor planning at two facilities, overseeing inbound and outbound shipments.
Distribution Team Advisor
Schreiber Foods
Carthage, MO
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Advanced to position of Team Advisor.
- Worked alongside Team Leader to ensure successful DC project completion.
- Led team of partners in high-output automated facility.
- Completing partner assessments, training, and education
- Improving team productivity by monitoring set metrics for all partners
- Implementing innovative methods for improving utilization of automated system
- Develop and motivate through coaching of partners
- Responsible for accountability and inventory control systems
Distribution Operator
Schreiber Foods
Carthage, MO
01.2014
- Maintained accuracy in customer order building.
- Prepared orders for loading with expert forklift operation.
- Executed unloading of trucks, directing products into storage and retrieval automation.
- Ensured efficient loading of customers' orders onto trucks.
- Provided assistance to co-workers whenever necessary during peak periods or busy times.
Graphic Designer/Prepress Operator
Golden Business Forms
Golden City, MO
01.2004 - 01.2014
- Coordinated with clients and administered their accounts.
- Oversaw two key accounts for the location.
- Directed team activities within the composition department.
- Designed and organized new and existing files.
- Identified mistakes in documents and made necessary amendments.
- Completed the digitization of files through scanning and imaging.
- Oversaw maintenance for all Macintosh and prepress equipment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Supply Chain Management and Logistics
Bellevue University
Nebraska01.2015
Bachelor of Science - Commercial Graphics and Imaging Technology
Pittsburg State University
Kansas01.2004
Skills
- The Hive
- Production scheduling
- Kronos
- HCAAP
- Swiss Log
- Appointment Scheduling
- Staff training and management
- Customer communications
- Incident investigation
- Product complaint investigation
- Wyn soft
- DOS
- RMA
Timeline
Production Supervisor
Schreiber Foods Inc.
05.2023 - Current
Production Packaging Operator
Land O’ Lakes
01.2022 - 01.2023
Owner Operator
Rapidgeorge Delivery LLC
01.2021 - 01.2022
DC Area Supervisor
The Home Depot
01.2020 - 01.2021
Distribution Team Leader
Schreiber Foods
01.2019 - 01.2020
Distribution Team Leader
Schreiber Foods
01.2017 - 01.2019
Distribution Team Advisor
Schreiber Foods
01.2015 - 01.2017
Distribution Operator
Schreiber Foods
01.2014
Graphic Designer/Prepress Operator
Golden Business Forms
01.2004 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Science - Supply Chain Management and Logistics
Bellevue University
Bachelor of Science - Commercial Graphics and Imaging Technology
Pittsburg State University
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