Kevin A. Foster
Kendall Park
Summary
- PROFESSIONAL SKILLS PROFILE
- Cultural and Emotional IQ
- Production Lead/Trainer
- Management
- High-Production Manufacturing
- Workplace Safety
- Kaizen Certified
- Supervising/Staff Coaching
- Urban Astuteness
Results-driven Warehouse Manager with expertise in management, high-production manufacturing, and workplace safety. Achievements include a 30% reduction in turnaround time and a 25% increase in storage capacity, enhancing overall team efficiency.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Manager
Franklin Food Bank
Somerset
07.2020 - Current
- Oversaw daily warehouse operations supporting food distribution to over 2,500 households monthly.
- Managed inventory accuracy through cycle counts, FIFO rotation, and real-time data tracking systems.
- Implemented space utilization strategies that increased storage capacity by 25% without added cost.
- Coordinated volunteer and staff teams to ensure safe, efficient handling and packaging of goods.
- Streamlined receiving and distribution processes, reducing turnaround time by 30%.
- Maintained full compliance with health, safety, and food handling regulations, resulting in zero violations.
- Partnered with local businesses and community organizations to enhance donation logistics and outreach.
Professional Visiting Barber
Independent Contractor
07.2014 - Current
- Make in person visits to perform various duties.
Production Supervisor
Steris Isomedix
South Plainfield
01.2016 - 07.2020
- Responsible for managing a team of 50 to 70 associates.
- Handled daily tasks of Production orders, handling, shipping, and receiving.
- Reduced operator errors by 44% by simplifying steps and implementing 5S.
- Moved department success rate up by 30% within 8 months of taking over 2nd shift.
- Implemented a cross-training program.
- Managed activities of workers engaged in receiving, storing, testing, and shipping products.
- Conferred and corresponded with establishment representatives to rectify problems such as damages, shortages or nonconformance.
Warehouse Manager/Supervisor
Vawani Inc
Edison
03.2015 - 01.2016
- Prepared and managed departmental budgets.
- Supervised the activities of workers engaged in receiving, storing, testing, and shipping products, general floor daily duties.
- Interview, select, and train warehouse and supervisory personnel.
Inventory & Recycling Supervisor
Pearson Education
Cranbury
10.2013 - 11.2015
- Established valuation methods, check-in procedures.
- Created stock picking and shipping procedures.
- Maintained minimum inventory and discarding all outdated and damaged material.
Shipping & Processor Supervisor
Symrise
Branchburg
11.2011 - 01.2014
- Recorded shipment data, i.e., weight, charges, space availability, damages/discrepancies for reports, accounting, etc.
- Prepared documents, i.e., work orders, bills of lading/shipping orders, and route materials.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business Management
Morris College
Sumter, SCSkills
- Cultural and Emotional IQ
- Production Lead/Trainer
- Management
- High-Production Manufacturing
- Workplace Safety
- Kaizen Certified
- Supervising/Staff Coaching
- Urban Astutenes
- Knowledgeable ERP's
- Knowledgeable ADP and Kronos
- Skilled Negotiating
Timeline
Warehouse Manager
Franklin Food Bank
07.2020 - Current
Production Supervisor
Steris Isomedix
01.2016 - 07.2020
Warehouse Manager/Supervisor
Vawani Inc
03.2015 - 01.2016
Professional Visiting Barber
Independent Contractor
07.2014 - Current
Inventory & Recycling Supervisor
Pearson Education
10.2013 - 11.2015
Shipping & Processor Supervisor
Symrise
11.2011 - 01.2014
Associate of Arts - Business Management
Morris College