Peter Castellana
Naples,FL
Summary
Results-oriented professional with expertise in operational management, disciplined approach, and meticulous attention to detail. Skilled in overseeing receiving, shipping, truck return, and inventory control processes. Proven track record of efficiently managing these critical aspects of operations while upholding a high degree of accuracy. Committed to optimizing productivity and minimizing errors to achieve outstanding outcomes in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Manager
Quality Importers Trading Company
01.2019 - 01.2024
- Used 32 years of experience to assist owner in the complete overhaul & modernization of 25,000 sq.ft
- Warehouse operations
- Managed, mentored & lead 15 warehouse employees- some resistant to change, to understand benefits of improved processes/procedures
- Within 12 months, brought warehouse up to OSHA compliance, created SOP's for all warehouse departments, trained employees in safety processes/procedures & implemented flow rack system
- Owner acquired multiple out of state companies
- Managed the logistics of relocating & accommodating new products / inventory into our Weston warehouse
- Additional 20,000 sq.ft was acquired, racks were purchased & installed, bar code system was implemented increasing efficiency & production
- Upgraded & launched new Net Suite 2.0 software system, installed conveyor belt to further accommodate increased shipping demands from Amazon & International sales
- The modernization & process upgrades contributed to the company's ability to grow monthly shipping sales from $800,000 to $2.2 million per month.
Personal Security Detail
Protection & Investigative Solutions, Inc
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Responsible for providing personal security & executive protection to high profile clients
- Assist as needed & upon request with investigation services, uniform security services & special events security
- Also, supervised security team staff of over 30 employees at special events & operations such as the South Beach Wine & Food Festival, concerts & the Latin Billboard Music Awards.
Operations Manager
Southern Wine & Spirits
01.2007 - 01.2016
- Managed 5 departments: receiving, shipping, replenishment, truck return & packaging assembly with a total of 80 employees in the 800,000 sq.ft
- Warehouse Operations.
- Responsible for meeting company goal of unloading 30 trailers daily in a timely manner
- Trained employees in distribution procedures & methods, certified new hires for forklift driving and replenishing flow racks
- Performed daily employee productivity assessments, minimized overtime by load balancing employees between departments
- Verified product return credits were processed properly and promptly
- Ensured daily: flow rack replenishment, key account orders fulfilled & shipped, i.e.- B.J.'s, Sam's Club, Total Wine, Seven 11, Costco
- Inventory control, cycle counting, report & process all damage/breakage, oversee truck return, via-dock & packaging assembly
- Additionally, provided security for company sponsored special events such as the Wine & Food Festival in South Beach, Chicago & New York, the company's annual sales convention held in Orlando, FL for over 400 sales representatives as well as other yearly special events
- Used various management systems such as MWI, Neptune, AS400 and Topaz.
Operations Manager
Modern Manufacturing
01.1987 - 01.2007
- Managed 30 employees in shipping, receiving, inventory control & talent recruitment departments within the 250,000 sq.ft
- Warehouse
- Achieved 99% inventory accuracy by launching AS400 for automated inventory control management & improved workflow between warehouse & sales department
- Created a training course for new hires that improved efficiency, focused on safety & increased profitability
- Held weekly safety meetings, implemented daily checks on heavy equipment, CNC machines & forklifts to promote a safe working environment
- Achieved OSHA certification as a forklift instructor and conducted training & certifications for the entire team
- Maintained a perfect record of OSHA compliance.
Education
Business Administration Studies -
Miami-Dade Community College
Miami, FL01.1986
Skills
- Fluent in English, Spanish & Italian
- AS 400, MWI (Warehouse Management Initiative), WMS (Warehouse Management System) Net Suite 20
- Office suite - Word, Power Point, Access, Excel, etc
- First Aid Certification
- D License & G License
- Workflow Coordination
- Safety oversight
- Quality Assurance
- Shipping and receiving
Training
1996, Certified Forklift Instructor, OSHA
Timeline
Warehouse Manager
Quality Importers Trading Company
01.2019 - 01.2024
Personal Security Detail
Protection & Investigative Solutions, Inc
01.2016 - 01.2019
Operations Manager
Southern Wine & Spirits
01.2007 - 01.2016
Operations Manager
Modern Manufacturing
01.1987 - 01.2007
Business Administration Studies -
Miami-Dade Community College
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