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Kenneth Epstein

West Islip,NY

Summary

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Mass Market Supervisor

Nassau Candy
01.2021 - Current
  • Supervised warehouse operations by managing employees during shifts.
  • Supervised shipping and handling operations.
  • Completed daily operations on time and maintained high standards of accuracy.
  • Operated warehouse material handling equipment correctly to move loads.
  • Oversaw inventory control levels and verified compliance with storage and organization processes.
  • Used warehouse management software to reconcile daily inventory.
  • Managed merchandise inventory transactions.
  • Completed timely and accurate daily logs to keep internal reporting accurate and track materials movements.
  • Built motivated warehouse team to consistently accomplish operations goals and exceed performance targets.
  • Redesigned warehouse layout to accommodate new equipment, maximize space utilization, and optimize processes.
  • Oversaw upkeep of equipment and physical condition of warehouse, identifying and ordering needed repairs, renovations, and replacements.
  • Offered expertise in inventory management and current stock levels to internal teams and customers to facilitate accuracy and product availability.
  • Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
  • Monitored progress of tasks to provide feedback for improvement.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to improve team productivity and efficiency.
  • Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
  • Operated forklifts, lift trucks, and hand trucks to move items around warehouse.
  • Organized storage areas to optimize materials movements and minimize labor hours.
  • Handled high-volume paperwork and collaborated with administrators to resolve invoicing and shipping problems.
  • Supervised shipping team of Number employees.
  • Pulled, verified, and packaged items for shipment.
  • Prepared shipping documents and invoices, processed payments, and fielded client questions.
  • Evaluated team performance and provided feedback on areas requiring improvement.
  • Developed standard operating procedures for team to follow and maintained records of activities.

Operations Manager

Exotic Gourmet
08.2015 - 01.2021
  • Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
  • Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
  • Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
  • Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
  • Reduced process bottlenecks by training and coaching employees on practices, procedures, and performance strategies.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Reported issues to higher management with great detail.

Independent Operator

UTZ Quality Foods
09.2006 - 07.2015

Education

Journalism

SUNY Stony Brook
Stony Brook, NY

Skills

  • Order Picking and Processing
  • Warehouse Logistics
  • Shipping and Receiving Operations
  • OSHA Compliance
  • Quality Control
  • Order Management
  • Stock Counts
  • Staff Training
  • Forklift Operations
  • Inventory Replenishment
  • Staff Management
  • Operating Equipment
  • Decision-Making
  • Supply Inventory Management
  • Daily Receipts Documentation
  • Records Maintenance
  • Schedule Coordination
  • Performance Assessment
  • Attention to Detail
  • Positive Attitude
  • Clear Communication
  • Material Handling and Moving
  • Email and Phone Communication
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Computer Skills
  • Task Delegation
  • Forklift Operation

Timeline

Mass Market Supervisor

Nassau Candy
01.2021 - Current

Operations Manager

Exotic Gourmet
08.2015 - 01.2021

Independent Operator

UTZ Quality Foods
09.2006 - 07.2015

Journalism

SUNY Stony Brook
Kenneth Epstein