Larry Brooks

• Team Leadership & Training: Train, evaluate, and direct production associates, ensuring they understand and follow quality procedures and operating standards.
• Production Oversight: Manage the production floor to meet customer standards and production schedules, ensuring efficient workflow and high-quality output.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure adherence to company quality assurance policies and industry standards (e.g., ISO) by assisting in the development and maintenance of work instructions and standard operating procedures.
• Safety & Compliance:.Conduct safety reviews, promote adherence to safety policies, and ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental, and ergonomic regulations.
• Problem-Solving:.Assist in troubleshooting and resolving issues with production processes, equipment, tooling, and materials.
• Reporting & Documentation: Oversee accurate shop floor reporting, review timekeeping, and production reports for accuracy, and manage documentation for process changes.
• Continuous Improvement: Participate in and facilitate continuous improvement principles, such as Kaizen, to improve materials management and production control.
• Employee Relations: Act as the first point of contact for employee complaints, grievances, and accident investigations, ensuring appropriate procedures are followed.

• Supervise personnel: Assign tasks and manage a team of logistics staff, drivers, and other support personnel.
• Coordinate housing: Manage billeting and housing assignments for personnel.
• Oversee transportation: Direct the shipping, receiving, and movement of equipment, supplies, and materials to and from designated locations.
• Manage supply chain: Act as a central point of contact between suppliers, warehouses, and the end-user (warfighter battle staff).
• Ensure compliance: Implement and enforce strict adherence to company policies, safety protocols, and government regulations, such as those specified in the Defense Transportation Regulations.

Inventory and supply.

• Monitor inventory: Track stock levels, conduct cycle counts, and perform regular inventory audits to ensure accuracy.
• Forecast needs: Analyze demand and predict future requirements for equipment and supplies to prevent shortages.
• Maintain records: Keep accurate and up-to-date documentation on all incoming and outgoing shipments, including manifests and receipts.

Strategy and reporting.

• Evaluate effectiveness: Assess the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of logistics and warehousing operations, and recommend process improvements to management.
• Provide briefings: Present status updates to senior leadership regarding critical warfighter requirements and logistical readiness.
• Analyze data: Review reports and performance metrics (KPIs) to identify areas for improvement and ensure operational excellence.

Essential qualifications and skills

• Leadership and team management: Strong skills in supervising and motivating a team to meet demanding operational goals.
• Logistical expertise: Deep understanding of logistics and supply chain principles.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively coordinate with staff, management, and external parties.
• Problem-solving: Ability to identify and resolve issues quickly, especially in high-pressure situations.
• Flexibility and adaptability: The capacity to adapt to changing plans and manage multiple, competing tasks simultaneously.
• IT proficiency: Familiarity with logistics and inventory management software.

• Team Leadership & Training:Lead, train, and motivate a team to achieve department and company goals.
• Production Management:Oversee daily production, analyze schedules, assign work orders, and meet production deadlines.
• Quality & Safety:Enforce safety procedures, monitor quality standards, and report any safety violations.
• Problem Solving:Troubleshoot issues, identify root causes, and participate in continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Reporting & Documentation:Prepare and summarize daily production reports, quality reports, and other production data.
• Staffing:Monitor staffing levels, interview candidates, and assist with the hiring process for department openings.
• Compliance:Ensure team members adhere to working rules, time and attendance policies, and standard operating procedures.

Required Knowledge & Skills

• Leadership: Proven ability to lead, train, and motivate employees.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address operational issues.
• Manufacturing & Quality: Basic knowledge of manufacturing safety and quality principles.
• Software Proficiency: Experience with manufacturing software like Microsoft Excel, SAP, and Oracle. Also wiring electrical panels.
• Adaptability: Flexibility to work in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment.
• Experience: Typically requires several years of experience in a supervisory or manufacturing role.

• Staff Supervision:Coach, train, and develop hourly associates, conduct performance reviews, and handle personnel matters within the department.
• Operational Efficiency:Oversee daily tasks, monitor productivity, and work with other departments to meet performance and productivity goals.
• Safety and Sanitation:Promote and maintain a safe and clean working environment, ensuring compliance with all company policies and procedures.
• Communication:Report on daily activities to managers and communicate with staff to ensure clear direction and understanding of tasks and goals.
• Customer Service:Model and reinforce customer service standards, ensuring a positive customer experience Manages the receiving, selection, and loading of products.
• Plans production and staffing needs on a daily and weekly basis.
• Monitors and meets order accuracy requirements.
• Generates reports on labor standards and productivity, working to meet budget requirements and divisional goals.

• Team Management:Overseeing, hiring, training, and managing the performance of staff to ensure daily tasks are completed accurately and efficiently.
• Operational Oversight:Managing daily operations, such as inbound and outbound activities, shipment processing, and warehouse duties, to meet productivity and service goals.
• Process Improvement:Participating in the development and implementation of new systems and procedures to improve efficiency, quality, and customer service.
• Compliance:Ensuring adherence to company policies, industry regulations, and client-specific requirements, which can include customs documentation for air and ocean imports.
• Performance Monitoring:Tracking and reporting on key performance indicators (KPIs) to meet service levels and quality standards.
• Customer and Management Communication:Keeping management and clients informed of critical operational issues and facilitating effective communication.Responsibilities include managing a team through hiring, training, and performance, implementing process improvements, ensuring adherence to company policies and regulatory requirements, and monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs). Key qualifications typically include strong operational knowledge in the relevant logistics area, excellent communication skills, and experience in a supervisory role.