James Lebaroff
Hilliard,OH
Summary
Passionate and results driven individual with over 15 years experience in warehouse operations. Received consecutive Excellence in Manufacturing awards, Manager Award winner and achieved bonus every month for budget. Seeking an Operations Management role in a growing company with opportunity for advancement.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Plant / Warehouse Manager
Hall’s Culligan
10.2020 - Current
- Directed warehouse and plant operations, prioritizing safety, quality, inventory oversight, space use, logistics, team performance, shipping/receiving, order accuracy and compliance requirements.
- Implemented Lean initiatives and optimized warehouse layout.
- Kept material waste at 2% or below on a steady, ongoing basis
- Oversaw shipping and receiving operations, covering scheduling, product planning and Bill of Lading documentation.
- Led warehouse and production teams in handling daily challenges while improving overall efficiency
- Evaluated and improved workflows, staffing levels, space setups, equipment layouts, and action plans to meet company goals for productivity, quality, and customer care.
- Created a safe and healthy work environment by establishing and enforcing standards and procedures that are compliant with legal regulations
- Managed fleet of forklifts, power jacks and floor scrubbers
- Managed regular care and repairs for the production plant and all machinery
- Partnered with suppliers, transport companies and dealerships to streamline operations and save costs.
- Sourced qualified candidates by conducting phone/in person interviews and facilitated the training of all new employees
- Driven approach to boosting profit and reducing unnecessary costs
- Played a key role in purchasing and planning for a new bottling plant start-up
- Served as the company’s main contact during FDA and IBWA audits
Lead Loader
Hall’s Culligan
07.2018 - 10.2020
- Prepared loads on all route trucks for next day’s deliveries to allow for proper product delivery to our customers
- Handled all BOL’s for shipping and receiving
- Maintained safe work environment by proper training, creating standards and adhering to safety systems in place
- Sustained a safe and orderly storage arrangement for all merchandise and supplies, ensuring cleanliness and open space in the loading area
- Supervised and coordinated the activities of workers engaged in daily warehouse activities
- Trained all new employees for forklift certifications, safe lifting techniques and quality assurance
Inventory Specialist
Nestle Waters North America
05.2015 - 07.2018
- Managed warehouse inventory to keep accurate physical count of all products on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis
- Engaged in team collaboration, education, and workshops with branches across the country
- Administered the end of month inventory with the count of every product, entry into Microsoft Excel and reconciliation with the inventory manager to identify any missing items or errors that would have negative implications for the next month’s accounting period
- Partnered with management team to ensure product security and check out or write off products taken out of inventory to maintain quality inventory control
- Arranged the orders of products and supplies while maintaining low costs and quantity accuracy
Route Sales Representative
Nestle waters North America
04.2006 - 05.2015
- Route lead helping team with training and covering open routes
- Delivered friendly daily service making sure every order was correct, safe, and handled with care ensuring customer satisfaction
- Executed daily truck inspections to ensure a safe vehicle
- Ensured proper lifting techniques to avoid injuries
- Trained on Smith Systems to allow for safest driving scenarios
- Orchestrated route management by including delivery information, routing sequence, proper delivery locations, updated contact listings, product upsell and achieving daily sales goals
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft 365
- WMS/SAP
- Leadership & Team Management
- Detail Oriented
- P&L Management
- Machine Operator
- Forklift Certified
- Fleet Equipment Management
- Class B commercial driver’s license
- Purchasing/Vendor relations
- Smith Systems Driver Training
- Inventory Management
- Mechanical and Electrical knowledge
- Problem-solving
- Decision-making
- Planning and implementation
- Equipment Maintenance
- Route optimization
- Facility maintenance
- Policy development
- HACCP planning
- Operational efficiency
- Food safety compliance
Accomplishments
- Excellence in manufacturing
- Manager of the quarter
Certification
- Certified Plant Operator, CPO with International Bottled Water Association. October 2021 – Present
- Manages the food production plant while following FDA and IBWA standards to keep all processes safe and controlled.
- Ensures that the production facility is under proper supervision of someone proficient in GMP’s (Good Manufacturing Practices) and HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points)
- Knowledgeable in Water treatment technologies, sanitation, and regulatory issues
- PCQI, Preventive Controls Qualified Individual January 2021 – Present
- Implemented the development of Food Safety Plan and maintenance of the food safety system
- Completed standardized curriculum recognized by FDA as adequate to meet the requirements of 21CFR 117.180 (Code of Federal Regulations)
- Lead the creation, application, validation, and verification of risk based preventative controls
- Acquired technical knowledge to make food products and to identify, evaluate and control any associated risk
- Facilitates the review of production documentation and signing of the documents
Timeline
Plant / Warehouse Manager
Hall’s Culligan
10.2020 - Current
Lead Loader
Hall’s Culligan
07.2018 - 10.2020
Inventory Specialist
Nestle Waters North America
05.2015 - 07.2018
Route Sales Representative
Nestle waters North America
04.2006 - 05.2015