Jody Minor
Tracy,USA
Summary
Experienced Logistics Manager, proficient at monitoring operational pulse to deliver relevant information to all major internal customers and stakeholders. Accustomed to working with multiple entities to achieve business goals for logistics efficiency, cost containment and contract integrity. Works quickly and maintains focus while providing top-notch customer service.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager SC Operations
GXO Logistics (Applied Material)
08.2023 - Current
- Execute customer/vendor contract requirements and identify accessorial activity and ensure necessary documentation and communication with customers. Utilize the site inventory management system to ensure management of cycle counting/adjustment/rotation programs.
- Identify opportunities for technology enhancements of the site inventory management system.
- Manage activities to ensure a safe, secure, clean and fair work environment for associates.
- Set clear performance expectations and ensure individual accountability.
- Implement associate performance reviews, individual development plans and succession plans as needed.
- Ensure compliance to the routines outlined in the site interaction matrix and standard operating procedures.
- Ensure company policies are communicated, administered, and enforced (i.e., accounting, operational, safety, regulatory, and administrative).
- Participate in managing turnover among hourly and supervisory staff consistent with the site turnover objectives.
- Ensure associates and supervisory staff have proper access to the necessary tools to perform their assigned duties and manage the availability and maintenance of those tools
- Operate within the agreed budget (p&l) for the site (allocation of overtime, purchasing, etc.)
- Coordinate the collection of performance measurements consistent with customer, vendor, and Excel (balanced scorecard) contractual requirements.
- Understand process performance versus target objectives, identify reasons for variance, communicate results and implement necessary changes.
- Ensure daily/weekly workload planning and volume forecasting routines are accomplished (i.e., staffing, equipment, space).
- Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
- Execute workshop action plans, projects, and best practices with regards to sharing implementation.
Operations Manager
DHL Logistics
03.2022 - 08.2023
- Ensure daily operation of 3rd shift employees and allocate resources to all functions in the outbound department to maximize productivity and exceed customer expectations.
- Provide leadership and Supervision to 15-40 employee
Operations Manager
DHL Logistics
06.2021 - 03.2022
- Ensure daily operation of 3rd shift employees and allocate resources to all functions in the outbound department to maximize productivity and exceed customer expectations.
- Provide leadership and Supervision to 15-40 employee
Senior Logistics Manager
Ryder Integrated Logistics (Kraft Heinz)
06.2019 - 05.2021
- Interface directly with the customer to ensure issues are resolved in a timely manner while maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction.
- Strategic operational planning and execution for daily operation
- Identify and solve operational issues with the account(s) by implementing continuous improvement and LEAN initiatives, to strengthen team unity, goals, productivity and results
- Responsible for hiring staff. Supervise and manage performance for employees, to maintain a positive employee relations environment at assigned account(s)
- Maintain open and effective communications within the work group(s) and with other work groups within the organization. Review data, identify and implement necessary actions as required
- Manage the profit and loss statements based on the complexity and scope of the organization
- Lead a proactive safety program within the work group(s) consistent with company policy in order to provide a safe and secure work environment. Instruct and enforce location safety management plans, training and processes. Monitor the maintenance of equipment for assigned work group(s) by using checklists and observations as required
- Responsible for coordination of Audits for inventory and sanitation practices
- Managed an inventory of $36-76 Million
- Perform other duties as assigned
Customer Logistics Manager
Ryder Integrated Logistics (Kraft Heinz)
04.2015 - 06.2019
- Communicate daily/shift goals at facility and group(s); drive, communicate and implement plans to obtain operational goals; work with and motivate employees to ensure goal achievement; provide progress or constraint updates to management and implement corrective measures as needed.
- Provide leadership for employees through in-depth training and continuous review of employee understanding of policies, procedures and processes; create a productive work environment through effective communications, coaching, motivating and leading by example
- Identify and/or solve operational issues with the account(s) by implementing continuous improvement and LEAN initiatives, to strengthen team unity, goals, productivity and results
- Hire, train and supervise Leads, Customer Logistics Supervisors (CLS), and/or hourly employees in the assigned work group(s)
- Support and aid in the development of system and process training for employees in the work group(s); perform administrative functions to include tracking of time, attendance and performance feedback
- Instruct and enforce location safety management plans, training and processes
- Delegate employees to individual tasks and ensure required tools are available
- Perform other duties as assigned
Customer Logistics Supervisor
Ryder Integrated Logistics (Kraft Heinz)
04.2013 - 04.2015
- Performance management of direct reports - Developing direct reports
- Employee relations/issue resolution - New employee training
- Execute and Develop Disciplinary Actions
- Quality Assurance, administrative duties
- Customer satisfaction/problem resolution
- Ensure functional area meets all productivity goals and objectives
- Safety management and reporting
Distribution Manager
Oatey Company
02.1995 - 04.2013
- Lead an 11-member distribution team across two staggered shifts in a 60,000 sq ft facility.
- Responsible for overseeing safety, too recordable or near-miss incidents in over 3,000 days.
- Managed employee productivity, security, and equipment maintenance for distribution personnel
- Managed budget, payroll, and purchasing. Scheduled associates to ensure on-time shipments yet control expenses
- Drove key cost reduction programs. Directed LEAN events, including: 6-S, Kaizen, continuous improvement, and motion studies. Streamlined shipping staff
- Saved over $500,000 on intentional shipping methods
- Established safety awards and training recognition programs
- Implemented Scale Warehouse Management System and new AX system for ERP.
- Coordinated inventory control. Worked with vendor on rack and slotting project upgrade
- Conducted site visits for customers and other visitors.
Education
No Degree - Business
Laney College
Oakland, CAHigh School Diploma - Diploma
Castlemont
06.1985
Skills
- Product
- Transportation
- Accounting
- Software
- Warehouse Safety Programs
- Data Interpretation
- ASL adherence
- Critical Thinking
- Operations Control
- Knowledgeable of Microsoft, EXCEL
- Knowledgeable of Systems: SAP, Kronos, Celonis, Geek automation
Timeline
Manager SC Operations
GXO Logistics (Applied Material)
08.2023 - Current
Operations Manager
DHL Logistics
03.2022 - 08.2023
Operations Manager
DHL Logistics
06.2021 - 03.2022
Senior Logistics Manager
Ryder Integrated Logistics (Kraft Heinz)
06.2019 - 05.2021
Customer Logistics Manager
Ryder Integrated Logistics (Kraft Heinz)
04.2015 - 06.2019
Customer Logistics Supervisor
Ryder Integrated Logistics (Kraft Heinz)
04.2013 - 04.2015
Distribution Manager
Oatey Company
02.1995 - 04.2013
High School Diploma - Diploma
Castlemont
No Degree - Business
Laney College
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