Matthew Lemke
Manager
Port Saint Luice,Florida
Summary
Results-oriented business leader with more than 20 years in day-to-day business operations management. Adept problem solver, employing creativity and innovation to overcome challenging and complex issues across employees, processes and costs. Focused and meticulous in all financial and regulatory compliance objectives to strategically plan and execute budgets, forecasts, cost-reduction techniques,project management, and safety initiatives.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Site Manager
Capstone Logistics LLC.
Boca Raton, FL
12.2021 - Current
- Oversaw employee attendance record, handled payroll, and ordered new materials for sites.
- Monitored, coached, and supervised team of 47 employees and 3 supervisors.
- Oversaw inbound operations for a 40 door food distribution warehouse
- Managed and forecasted P&L for site.
- Met and exceed budgetary demands for 16 months, increased business from partner by 6% YOY.
- Work closely with 3PL to improve relationship with operations', drive efficiencies and employee retention.
Field Supervisor
Louis Berger Group
West Palm Beach, FL
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Updated operational methods, oversaw accounting procedures, tracked information and compiled data to improve efficiency.
- Reined in project costs while meeting key milestones reduction of project over time by 3%.
- Ensure that 15 maintenance technicians complete all tasks to MRP standards, and follow FDOT guidelines.
- Respond to emergency TMC calls and assist with setting up long term MOT to FDOT guidelines.
Operations Manager
Garabar Roofing
Lake Worth, FL
02.2020 - 10.2020
- Improved delivery plans with strong scheduling knowledge, organizational skills and route development expertise.
- Oversaw upkeep of equipment and physical condition of warehouse, identifying and ordering needed repairs, renovations and replacements.
- Evaluated supplies and product inventory to check for quality and quantity issues and returned unacceptable materials to vendors to obtain replacements or refunds.
- Offered expertise in inventory management and current stock levels to internal teams and customers to facilitate accuracy and product availability.
- Developed warehouse system that helped organize and reduce waste on materials up to 6%.
- Supervised 18 employees in transportation, and warehouse by monitoring activities, coaching and offering hands-on support.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Reviewed and assisted with all projects to ensure completed on time, and achieve cost goals.
Director of Operations
Capital Solar And Roofing
West Palm Beach, FL
02.2019 - 02.2020
- Modernized and improved operational procedures to increase efficiency and profitability while tightly controlling costs such as labor and preventing waste.
- Worked with both internal and external project managers to ensure safety, productivity, and customer satisfaction on job sites.
- Reviewed, and maintained KPIs on all solar projects.
- Worked with purchasing, and engineering , to apply step by step process was in place to lower waste costs, and ensure proper material on job sites reducing overall job costs by 4.5%.
- Aligned with all customer service agents to outline processes for project closeout and customer issues.
- Worked with warehouse supervisors and team members to understand supply needs and bring levels within desired tolerances.
- Oversaw inventory control levels and verified storage and organization processes were upheld correctly.
Business Owner
Mazzeo Landscaping
Loxahatchee Groves, FL
05.2015 - 09.2019
- Employed prompt decision-making and in-depth research to resolve issues.
- Managed over 200 residential and commercial accounts.
- Increased customer base by 5% each fiscal year, earnings increase of 3% YOY with reduction of loss by 6%
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Input income and expense details into database to track business finances and address variances, saw earnings
- Fostered relationships with vendors to foster positive working relationships.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
Branch Manager
UMI Marble And Stone
Boynton Beach, FL
01.2018 - 02.2019
- Uncovered and resolved strategic and tactical issues impacting sales management and business operations.
- Oversaw staffing of new branch covering Southeast Florida region with 16 employees, which included inside,outside sales reps , warehouse, and drivers.
- Developed best practice program to resolve escalated customer issues in 24hr period.
- Managed all day to day aspects of a 15000sqf building both externally and internally.
- Trained and developed sales team associates in products, selling techniques and company procedures.
- Facilitated 7% increase in gross sales over 6 month period
- Planned 4 annual Meet and greet events to strengthen brand initiatives and maximize outreach.
Warehouse Supervisor
Coke Cola Beverage Florida
Riviera Beach, FL
05.2017 - 12.2018
- Responsible for P&L, and all budgetary demands are met increased pick rate by 3% and accuracy by 1.2.
- Mentor, coached and trained 18, team members Monitor, schedule, and executed loading and unloading of 20 plus trucks a night.
- Ensure all safety, budget, and compliance reports are monitored and addresses.
- Use of SAP to ensure workflow is completed in a timely manner.
- Maintained excellent performance standards while working in a fast paced warehouse.
- Created and enforced detailed organization processes to increase quality service standards.
Senior Manager
Fedex Ground(6 Month Contract)
West Palm Beach, FL
11.2016 - 05.2017
- Mentor, coached,trained 28 team members,and supervisors.
- Reported directly to CEO on all P&L, daily operations, and contractor relations.
- Instituted a safety program, daily time tracking and vehicle maintenance program.
- Increase route efficiency by 3 % , maximized truck load potential by 5% and overall revenue increase by 2.7%.
- Developed and managed annual operating budgets for 19 routes covering Palm Beach area.
- Monitored and ensured compliance with strict budgets by negotiating freight in alignment with needs and specifications needed by FedEx ground.
Sr Large/small Format Logistics Manager
Pepsi
Riviera Beach, FL
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Recruited, hired, coached, employees for large and small format trucking.
- Conduct weekly meetings to communicate values,objectives of PepsiCo, and initiate open feedback forum which increased employee retention by13%.
- Worked with director of transport to resolve overtime issues and DOT hours by 5%.
- Ensure compliance with all safety and work rules and regulations in concordance with DOT and OSHA requirements.
- Meet with customers to discuss logistic issues, forecasting product, utilizing cross dock, and internal warehouse floor space.
- Resolving all large and small format issues, reviewed P&L, develop proper staffing plan, meet cost, and conduct regular meetings with upper management.
- Coordinated dispatching of 38 drivers to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
Operations Manager
FedEx Express
Riviera Beach, FL
01.2000 - 06.2013
- Coach, trained on-road couriers to reduce overtime and maximize production.
- Mentored, and trained up and coming operation managers.
- Multiple facility management of up to 3 locations.
- Conduct pre-sort meetings to communicate values, strategies, and objectives.
- Ensure compliance with all safety and work rules and regulations in concordance with DOT/ FAA and OSHA requirements.
- Responsible for P&L, and all budgetary demands are met.
- Assess and correct potential hazards and safety related issues both with employees and company properties
- Earned Top safety Award for decreased accident and injury's for years 2010,2011,2012
Education
MBA - Business Management
Dowling College
New York2013
Bachelor of Science - Business
Dowling College
New York 2009
Skills
- Budget management, coaching, compliance reports, cost reduction and utilizing KPI's
- Team building, marketing and sales, operational drill down meetings, Scheduling, safety and equipment training
- Efficiency in Microsoft office, SAP,Salesforce, Kronos,Dataforma
- Supply chain distribution 3PL,Site Management,Warehouse Logistics, and project management
Timeline
Site Manager
Capstone Logistics LLC.
12.2021 - Current
Field Supervisor
Louis Berger Group
01.2021 - 12.2021
Operations Manager
Garabar Roofing
02.2020 - 10.2020
Director of Operations
Capital Solar And Roofing
02.2019 - 02.2020
Branch Manager
UMI Marble And Stone
01.2018 - 02.2019
Warehouse Supervisor
Coke Cola Beverage Florida
05.2017 - 12.2018
Senior Manager
Fedex Ground(6 Month Contract)
11.2016 - 05.2017
Business Owner
Mazzeo Landscaping
05.2015 - 09.2019
Sr Large/small Format Logistics Manager
Pepsi
01.2013 - 01.2016
Operations Manager
FedEx Express
01.2000 - 06.2013
MBA - Business Management
Dowling College
Bachelor of Science - Business
Dowling College
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