JOE THOMPSON

• Implements initiatives that improve safety, cost, service, quality, and/or compliance. Set goals for each employee to measure functional productivity.
• Fosters cross-functional collaboration between customer representatives, sales force, and manufacturing to advance critical business objectives.
• Develops & monitors budget targets for load optimization & delivery service requirements. Identifies, evaluates, & implements sourcing strategies & new potential terminals. Identifies & manages site specific projects. Identifies & implements network redesign & vendor changes to improve performance. Cooperates with sales field to identify & lead joint improvement efforts.
• Fosters relationships with key vendors/suppliers/customers; collaborates on CPI initiatives. Works on new customer set-ups & new accounts. Manages supplier performance. Works with Divisional management to audit customer sites. Meets service level agreements. Investigates & resolves customer complaints.
• Monitors & approves all detention. Investigates off-loading detention issues at customer sites. Identifies & improves inconsistent ordering patterns by account. Communicates openly with peers in Logistics, Manufacturing, & other Ecolab functions. Coordinates with coworkers, peers & customers to solve internal & external issues.
• Complies with EHS & Regulatory standards. Leads safety program & provides safe working environment. Maintains driver safety program, ensuring all drivers hauling Ecolab bulk loads are certified, conducting and/or delegating training duties, reporting metrics & updating documentation as needed.

• Communicate with fellow supervisors and Manager on daily operational activities.
• Manage and promote safety and sanitation in all areas.
• Plan production/staffing need on a daily, weekly, period basis.
• Work hand in hand with all other areas to maximize productivity and performance.
• Monitor and meet all order accuracy requirements/expectations.
• Conduct meetings with hourly associates.
• Oversee the personnel records for all associates.
• Help develop and train hourly associates.
• Generate distribution/service center productivity reports regarding labor standards, and accounts for all labor hours, adhering to budget requirements and works toward obtaining objectives and divisional goals
• Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; completes performance reviews and provides feedback to direct reports.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Establish and maintain warehouse operational infrastructure as a member of the initial start up in the Inwood location.

· Develop and maintain ISO level operation guidelines and metrics.

· Develop and monitor productivity standards.

· Develop and maintain efficient, cost effective operations layout.

· Establish and maintain daily operating schedules.

· Coordinate daily cycle counts.

· Develop and maintain an internal training center within operation.

· Present facility operations to prospective customers.

· Ensure a safe working environment through consistent practice of safety programs and procedures.

· Select and place staff, ensure staff receives training for job activities, and define specific job assignments.

· Manage performance to ensure required levels of productivity and achievement of organizational objectives.

• Managed scheduling and task delegation for up tp 30 member warehouse team.
• Oversaw inventory control levels and verified storage and organization processes were upheld correctly.

• Lead, guide and direct dock employees as needed to include setting targets , monitoring performance, providing coaching, counseling and development.
• Accountable for the management of an efficient, clean and safe LTL operation to include dock planning and set up schedules
• Enforced understanding and compliance with all company policies and procedures ; safety rules and government regulations Involved in and help make recommendations in the hiring and termination process.
• Responsible for meeting all KPI's assigned Administered and carried out assigned portions of the Terminal Business plan as set forth by the Terminal Manager Reviewed and revised schedules to increase efficiencies and to lower costs.
• Responsible for equipment assignment and movement in collaboration with other members of management Oversee and responsible for all paperwork associated with the dock to ensure it is handled timely and correctly by employees.

• Successfully managed production activities so all orders were shipped on time on time.
• Investigated and implemented ideas for quality improvement , increased production and cost reduction.
• Maintained and communicated daily production and shipment reports for all departments.
• Planned , directed, coordinated and assigned manpower to meet aggressive production schedules.
• Directed improvements in safety, production quality ,service and cost efficiency.

• Led warehouse improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies.
• Adhered to all requirements and regulations for interstate HAZMAT carriers.
• Sorted cargo before loading and unloading.
• Reported all equipment failures and malfunctions to supervisor.

• Received all imported goods and checked product condition and count.
• Communicated with dispatchers, warehouses and customers regarding outgoing orders.
• Supervised the work of 15 transportation personnel.