Lawrence Lawton
Fort Lauderdale,Florida
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager, Warehouse & Logistics
Chromalloy Material Solutions LLC
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
04.2025 - Current
- Supervision of quality inspectors, coordination of workload schedules, employee development and training.
- Management of the inspection function to ensure compliance with all quality standards and conformance of all products to applicable specifications before release to inventory.
- Management of the inspection process to minimize cycle time and optimize efficiency while maintaining compliance with all Quality policies and standards.
- Maintain compliance to Quantum Quality Management System (QMS), FAA regulations, ISO, AS standards and all internal Chromalloy quality requirements.
- Proficiency in MS Office applications. (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
- Knowledge of FAA regulations, orders, policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of Quality Standards, including but not limited to ISO, AS and aerospace industry specifications
Operations Manager
Publix Distribution Center
Deerfield Beach, Florida
10.2024 - 04.2025
- Operating all ice room equipment safely and efficiently.
- Moving product to the Frozen Food Warehouse using a forklift.
- Troubleshooting all ice room equipment safely and efficiently.
- Documenting and maintaining accurate paperwork.
Warehouse Manager
Sysco (Formerly Edward Don & Company)
Miami-Fort Lauderdale Area
11.2023 - 08.2024
- As the warehouse manager at the Edward Don & company division, I am responsible for the operations and productions within the business.
- As the manager I oversee the production of goods in the organization is also responsible for ensuring the optimal workings and performance of all employees, production machines, and operational processes.
- Nationwide distribution strength supported by seven full-service distribution centers.
- Bar code and radio frequency technology ensures that your order is picked fast and accurate.
- Ability to pre-pack opening orders to expedite the load in of equipment, supplies and furniture.
- Foodservice Equipment Division offering full service kitchen design from planning and new construction to installation and remodeling.
Manager of Operations
C&S Wholesale Grocers
Miami, Florida
06.2022 - 10.2023
- Coordination and Supervision - Coordinate, manage and monitor the workings of various departments in the organization.
- Best Practices - Improve processes and policies in support of organizational goals. Formulate and implement departmental and organizational policies and procedures to maximize output. Monitor adherence to rules, regulations and procedures.
- Production - Organize recruitment and placement of required staff. Establish organizational structures. Delegate tasks and accountabilities. Establish work schedules. Supervise staff. Monitor and evaluate performance. Used programs like Red Prairie and Blue Yonder to track employee KPI's to meet production standards. Utilize CRM's such as WMS and SAP to monitor daily production and meet all deadlines.
- Communication - Coordinate and monitor the work of various departments involved in production, warehousing, pricing and distribution of goods. Monitor performance and implement improvements. Ensure quality of products. Manage quality and quantity of employee productivity. Manage maintenance of equipment and machinery.
Supply Chain Logistics Manager
UNFI - United Natural Foods Incorporated
Pompano Beach, FL
05.2019 - 05.2022
- Supervises Warehouse shipping and receiving activities and associates for a specific shift/area to ensure functions are performed within Company and Distribution Center guidelines.
- Provides excellent customer service to stores serviced through accurate handling of the inbound and outbound product.
- Scheduled and supervised Inventory Control associates: Assigned Order Selectors, Receiving, Shipping or any other Warehouse personnel.
- Controlled production standards, the accuracy of inventory, using proper accuracy programs and systems.
- Processed store returns and returns to vendors using proper company policies.
- Coordinated with Inventory Control associates regarding slotting, product rotation, and space allocation.
- Maintained daily inventory and accurate records.
- Conducted daily crew meetings to discuss safety, productivity and accuracy.
- Communicated with Transportation on the flow and receipt of backhauls.
- Supervised the scheduling of inbound load appointments.
- Responsible to sign for, sort and distribute inbound, overnight carrier and mail service deliveries.
- Walks warehouse daily, with Superintendent, to ensure that safety, security, sanitation, and pest control codes, laws, and policies are maintained.
- Developed and maintained a good working relationship with all departments.
Executive Team Manager
Purdue University Global
11.2014 - 03.2018
- Directed and coordinated academic advising and counseling for all students, including career planning, and other student support services; Implements, manages, and evaluates student success programs in support of students' retention and student success.
Assistant Call Center Manager
Teleperformance
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
08.2007 - 10.2014
- Assist the call center manager with day-to-day call center operations, business planning which will ensure the staff's operational efficiency and delivering a superior client experience.
Manager of Branch Recruiting
Aerotek
Ft. lauderdale, Fl
01.1997 - 07.2007
- Recruiting Management: 10 years managing large branches (i.e., multiple accounts of 400-600 employees) - Oversaw a recruiting staff of 30 recruiters and staffing administrators in three different offices spread through the tri-county area (Dade, Broward, & West Palm). Ran office reports and tracked individual and team KPI's daily.
Finance Analyst, Business Intelligence Analysts
US Army
Ft. Stewart, GA
08.1988 - 12.1996
- In charge of a military unit that performed military pay functions and combat financial analysis as directed by the unit commander.
- In charge of Finance Support Team during conflict Operation Desert Storm.
Timeline
Operations Manager, Warehouse & Logistics
Chromalloy Material Solutions LLC
04.2025 - Current
Operations Manager
Publix Distribution Center
10.2024 - 04.2025
Warehouse Manager
Sysco (Formerly Edward Don & Company)
11.2023 - 08.2024
Manager of Operations
C&S Wholesale Grocers
06.2022 - 10.2023
Supply Chain Logistics Manager
UNFI - United Natural Foods Incorporated
05.2019 - 05.2022
Executive Team Manager
Purdue University Global
11.2014 - 03.2018
Assistant Call Center Manager
Teleperformance
08.2007 - 10.2014
Manager of Branch Recruiting
Aerotek
01.1997 - 07.2007
Finance Analyst, Business Intelligence Analysts
US Army
08.1988 - 12.1996