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Justin Tolbert

Atlanta,GA

Summary

Seasoned Production Manager successful at achieving production goals on consistent basis. Highly organized, forward-thinking and creative in handling normal and challenging production problems. Known for great leadership and attention to detail. Experienced in senior-level operations, production and distribution. Promotes wide range of experience in planning and leading operations in manufacturing environment. Well-versed in contributing to company growth by implementing continuous process improvement, production optimization and high-performance team development. Experienced with union labor and contract negotiations.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Manager

Georgia Crown Distributing
06.2024 - Current
  • Plan, direct, manage and coordinate all areas of activities and employees for the night shift.
  • Responsible for the order pulling breakage/spoilage, safety, equipment operation, driver check in, returns and truck loading.
  • Evaluate employee performance and making adjustments when and where problems exist.
  • Assure accurate management of time and attendance system.
  • Responsible for proper inventory maintenance and replenishment.
  • Assure forklift certification/testing is completed on all employees who will be operating equipment.
  • Provide direct leadership to supervisors and night warehouse employees including mentoring performance appraisals and development.
  • Analysis of development of the loading process including quality, safety and cost reduction.
  • Develops and establishes plans, operating objectives, goals and performance standards for warehouse operations.
  • Ensure that safe operating procedures and practices are followed and monitors compliance to all recommended OSHA regulations.
  • Develop effective training programs, production standards and tacking.
  • Responsible for integration of management of strategic initiatives related to CFGA operations.
  • Adhering to and ensuring employees adhere to all company policies and procedures.


Warehouse/Production Manager

Republic National Distributing Company
09.2016 - 06.2024
  • Wave plan routes for the production shift (night shift)
  • Train all new machine operators as they are hired or transferred from another department
  • Process all payroll for hourly employees on the shift as well as the temp pay. Manages 3-5 supervisors and a total of 50+ employees.
  • Maintain and organized the shipping dock as well as the truck jockey for the shift
  • Oversee the selecting of cases throughout the shift for all orders
  • Manage all invoices including coding all the correct codes for all inventory that is not available.
  • Scheduled staff work assignments, rotations and overtime.
  • Reviewed production orders, schedules, delivery dates and inventory levels to determine product availability.
  • Promoted employee safety awareness based on understanding of regulatory mandates and organizational best practices.
  • Monitored staff training and output to meet compliance, productivity and revenue goals.
  • Reviewed individual employee performance to correct issues and enhance productivity.
  • Directed cost reduction and process improvements to boost workflows and productivity.
  • Managed daily order backlog through key metrics monitoring for on-time delivery.

Warehouse Supervisor

Berlin Packaging
02.2012 - 09.2016
  • Responsible for moving product through the warehouse as it is received into inventory
  • Prepare billing processes for warehouse and drop ship orders
  • Fulfill employee portion of the "Berlin Values."
  • Maintain an accurate account of inventory and keep a clean efficient warehouse
  • Schedule inbound and outbound shipment for customers and vendors
  • Negotiate freight rates for all shipments (inbound and outbound.)
  • Verifying and checking product as it is received and as it is shipped
  • Budget cost saving through freight as well as through materials ordered through the warehouse
  • Keep records of all equipment and schedule the proper maintenance as needed
  • Monitoring all shipments and making sure each job has been billed out daily.

Warehouse Supervisor

Pompano Isle Casino
12.2009 - 02.2012
  • Assist with developing and managing the budget for the warehouse
  • Development of staff, ensuring that all policies and procedures are being followed, training and evaluations
  • Coordinate process to control and reduce loss time injuries
  • Adhere to regulatory, departmental, and company policies in an ethical manner
  • Always ensure operating principals are being adhered to
  • Responsible for maintaining accurate inventory of the warehouse and for the proper storage, rotation, care, and disbursement of inventory items
  • Have complete knowledge of all casino events and promotional activities and assist as needed
  • Conduct meetings with all other managers/supervisors for inventory needs and or request to make all processes effective at departmental level.
  • Worked additional hours and shifts to meet tight deadlines during peak periods.
  • Trained staff on material handling processes to reduce shipping times.
  • Enforced strict safety procedures and protocols through successful management of warehouse team members.
  • Monitored daily shipping, handling and receiving to promote smooth operations within warehouse.

Shipping/Inventory Manager

United Electronics corporation
01.2007 - 12.2009
  • Planning the weekly company revenue reports
  • Scheduling deliveries to production area and then to the customers
  • Retrieving supplies and materials by studying specifications; locating and verifying supplies and materials; secures pallet on truck; moves pallet to production location
  • Help engineering with the first article builds for new products
  • Monitoring the process of the manufacturing floor, making sure the products is completed on time
  • Clearing production area by securing and moving finished pallets; moving empty pallets
  • Training all personnel in the company to operate the forklifts in the company
  • Maintaining safe work environment by watching out for foot traffic; following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations
  • Keeping forklift operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs
  • Updating job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities
  • Overseeing the production team as a Project Manager.

Education

High School Diploma -

Boyd Anderson High School
05.2007

Skills

  • Warehouse Supervisor Experience
  • Shipping & Receiving
  • Logistics
  • Warehouse Management
  • Forklift
  • Order Picking
  • Load & Unload
  • Inventory Control
  • Freight Experience
  • Pallet Jack
  • Warehouse Experience
  • Warehouse Distribution Experience Certifications and Licenses Forklift Certification
  • Quality Assurance
  • Training Coordination
  • Safety Management
  • Production Planning
  • Team Development
  • OSHA Regulations

Timeline

Assistant Manager

Georgia Crown Distributing
06.2024 - Current

Warehouse/Production Manager

Republic National Distributing Company
09.2016 - 06.2024

Warehouse Supervisor

Berlin Packaging
02.2012 - 09.2016

Warehouse Supervisor

Pompano Isle Casino
12.2009 - 02.2012

Shipping/Inventory Manager

United Electronics corporation
01.2007 - 12.2009

High School Diploma -

Boyd Anderson High School

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