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Kevin Lawlor

Williamstown,NJ

Summary

Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with a swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant General Manager

Burlington Stores Inc.
01.2024 - Current
  • Served as a key leader in the launch of the Logan Township Distribution Center, supporting UAT testing, go-live launch for multiple shifts, and assisted with training for Operations Managers, Area Managers, and Associates
  • Interviewed, hired and assisted with the onboarding process for all Operations Managers and Area Managers for go-live
  • Managed at team of 17 exempt leaders
  • Mentored Operations Managers and Area Managers using robust coaching in the moment conversations on the DC floor as well as scheduled weekly touch base meetings
  • Oversaw supply inventory and ordered supplies based on usage. Conducted monthly supply inventory counts that were turned in to the Finance Team
  • Developed daily task lists for Operations and Area Managers to use to ensure all tasks were completed daily
  • Oversaw daily operations, to ensure all tasks were completed efficiently and to a high standard

Assistant General Manager

Burlington Stores Inc.
08.2020 - 01.2024
  • Development and monitoring of the employee work plans, development and training plans for succession planning
  • Engage the staff by motivating, organizing and encouraging teamwork within the workforce to ensure set productivity targets are met
  • Ensuring the health, safety, cleanliness and security of the work environment
  • Strong management skills, able to efficiently organize a large team
  • Managed a team of 12 exempt leaders

Operations Manager

Burlington Stores Inc.
06.2017 - 08.2020
  • Manage the operation of assigned departments to ensure all phases of the operation, Safety, Service, Quality and Expense
  • Managed a team of up to five exempt leaders
  • Manage operational procedures as per the SOP
  • Trained and developed Supervisors to meet daily and future production and operational goals
  • Maintained a Safety Tracker that tracked workplace injuries for multiple warehouses in the network

Warehouse Supervisor

Burlington Stores Inc.
04.2014 - 05.2017
  • Made sure associates are assigned to specific areas to where they can be most productive
  • Led regular start-up meetings, events and continuous improvement projects with measurable goals
  • Accurately and efficiently stayed on top of special projects that were given to me and my department
  • Consistently met production goals and stayed within the SLA’s of the internal customer
  • Supervised teams of associates ranging from 20-120 associates

Warehouse Group Lead

Burlington Stores Inc.
02.2012 - 04.2014
  • Strong communication, motivation, team building, and leadership skills. Action-oriented, focused on solving immediate problems
  • Effectively resolving conflicts at appropriate times; and assisting new associates and other staff to become familiar with policy and operations.
  • Communicated with my Supervisor and Manager daily with any type of concern or idea
  • Made sure that all new associates were fit with the proper tools and training to be able to succeed in their position in the department

Warehouse Associate

Burlington Stores Inc.
09.2009 - 02.2012
  • Produced a range of reports on a daily basis. I also took on many special projects and created new reports as needed
  • Created and maintained an appointment schedule for the distribution center daily
  • Set reasonable plan numbers for each department in the distribution center daily
  • Kept up with trailers in the yard, made sure there were no outlying trailers

Education

Diploma -

Kingsway Regional High School
Swedesboro, NJ
06.2007

Skills

  • Effective organization skills
  • New employee hiring
  • Process improvement
  • Analytical problem-solving
  • Excellent communication
  • Strategic decision-making
  • Inventory oversight
  • Effective team leadership
  • Collaborative team development

Timeline

Assistant General Manager

Burlington Stores Inc.
01.2024 - Current

Assistant General Manager

Burlington Stores Inc.
08.2020 - 01.2024

Operations Manager

Burlington Stores Inc.
06.2017 - 08.2020

Warehouse Supervisor

Burlington Stores Inc.
04.2014 - 05.2017

Warehouse Group Lead

Burlington Stores Inc.
02.2012 - 04.2014

Warehouse Associate

Burlington Stores Inc.
09.2009 - 02.2012

Diploma -

Kingsway Regional High School