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MATTHEW D. ZIMMER

West Seneca,NY

Summary

Forward-thinking team leader skilled at operating van lines efficiently to meet goals. Proactive and hardworking individual focused on continuous operational improvement. Resilient in developing teams while improving processes and increasing productivity. Bringing solid understanding of industry trends, excellent communication skills, talent for spotting areas in need of improvement and implementing changes with strategic approach.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Site Supervisor

Rosina Foods
01.2023 - Current
  • Improved construction project efficiency by effectively managing resources and overseeing site operations.
  • Achieved timely completion of projects by coordinating with contractors and ensuring adherence to schedules.
  • Enhanced site safety by implementing strict safety protocols and conducting regular inspections.
  • Reduced costs for the company through effective budget management and vendor negotiations.
  • Provided clear communication to team members regarding goals, expectations, and individual responsibilities within the project scope.
  • Conducted thorough quality assurance checks on completed work, ensuring compliance with industry standards and client requirements.
  • Streamlined processes for material procurement, reducing delays in construction timelines.
  • Improved employee morale through consistent leadership support, fostering a positive working environment conducive to productivity.

Warehouse Manager

Thruway Fasteners
07.2022 - 12.2022
  • Built motivated warehouse team to consistently accomplish operations goals and exceed performance targets.
  • Offered expertise in inventory management and current stock levels to internal teams and customers to facilitate accuracy and product availability.
  • Improved delivery plans with strong scheduling knowledge, organizational skills and route development expertise.
  • Boosted warehouse operations performance by overseeing dispatching and setting optimal employee schedules.
  • Completed timely and accurate daily logs to keep internal reporting accurate and track materials movements.
  • Oversaw upkeep of equipment and physical condition of warehouse, identifying and ordering needed repairs, renovations and replacements.

Operations Manager

FedEx Ground
10.2021 - 07.2022
  • Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
  • Met environmentally controlled warehouse operational needs through smooth staffing and resource allocation.
  • Emotionally Intelligent, with a vast aptitude in dealing with high pressure situations on the job site, that lead to building a solid foundation of trust, respect and positive attitudes among staff.
  • Trained new staff on job duties, company policies and safety procedures.
  • Built a motivated team to consistently accomplish operations goals and exceed performance targets.
  • Maintained Strong communications with contractors on van lines to meet target goals.
  • Handles Flex area regarding address plots.
  • Manages package handlers on van lines.
  • Performed administration duties

Senior Operations Administrator

FedEx Ground
01.2020 - 09.2021
  • Managed cages, unload, and coordinated help when needed
  • Ran meetings and conferences for the Quality assurance team
  • Maintained relationships with contractors, drivers, managers, and package handlers
  • Helped newer managers with van lines to ensure effective, simpler, results
  • Maintained Cages on docks to ensure packages were sent out correctly and promptly
  • Handled Hazmat's safely and thoroughly
  • Utilized customer services skills in retrieving lost packages.

Overnight Manager/ Team Lead

Wegmans Food Markets
09.2017 - 01.2020
  • Managed performance and developed employees within the department; provided resources, training, feedback and development opportunities
  • Worked with overnight team members to ensure all Merchandising departments are replenished, fully stocked and well-merchandised to meet daytime operation needs
  • Oversaw and managed the entire store operation during overnight hours, delegating tasks and supervising my team to ensure maximize efficiency.

Sales Representative, Assistant Manager, Satellite Manager

Elemetal Refining LLC. / Formally NTR Metals, LLC.
05.2009 - 07.2017
  • Customer Service
  • Oversaw employees to ensure safe execution of daily responsibilities
  • Developed new business contacts and maintained relationships
  • Ensured all equipment properly functioned, repaired and recalibrated as needed
  • Responsible for overseeing monthly inventory orders, current finances, customer accounts, and daily maintenance routines
  • Organized and facilitated axillary support for offices in need around the country to provide support to local staff when instability arose within the office.
  • Developed loyal and highly satisfied customer base through proactive management of team customer service strategies.

Education

Associate Degree - Business Management

Erie Community College
Buffalo, NY

Skills

  • Team Leadership
  • Relationship Development
  • Adept in emotional intelligence
  • Exemplary interpersonal skills
  • Time Management
  • Ability to access needs with solution-based
    Methodology

Timeline

Site Supervisor

Rosina Foods
01.2023 - Current

Warehouse Manager

Thruway Fasteners
07.2022 - 12.2022

Operations Manager

FedEx Ground
10.2021 - 07.2022

Senior Operations Administrator

FedEx Ground
01.2020 - 09.2021

Overnight Manager/ Team Lead

Wegmans Food Markets
09.2017 - 01.2020

Sales Representative, Assistant Manager, Satellite Manager

Elemetal Refining LLC. / Formally NTR Metals, LLC.
05.2009 - 07.2017

Associate Degree - Business Management

Erie Community College
MATTHEW D. ZIMMER