Melvin Kirkwood
Memphis,T.N.
Summary
Logistics Manager with 5 years of experience in supply chain management and safety. Skilled in developing and optimizing site logistics solutions to meet project needs while ensuring safety compliance. Strong background in inbound management and consistently exceeding productivity goals. Astute in identifying operational requirements, creating action/implementation plans, and effectively coordinating with cross-functional teams to achieve objectives. Distribution professional with a background in managing logistics and coordinating distribution processes. Proven ability to streamline operations and enhance team performance. Adaptable to changing needs while maintaining a focus on collaboration and results. Skilled in inventory management and process improvement. Experience overseeing distribution operations and ensuring efficient workflow. Utilize expertise in logistics planning to improve operational efficiency. Track record of leading teams and maintaining high safety standards. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Recognized for adaptability, reliability, and effective problem-solving skills. Skilled in inventory management, process improvement, and staff training.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
DC LEAD 2
Milwaukee Tool & Equipment Company
04.2024 - Current
- Implemented standardized work procedures, ensuring consistency in operations while maximizing efficiency.
- Managed the development and implementation of standard work documents, ensuring consistency in operations while maximizing efficiency.
- Analyzed existing processes to identify opportunities for optimization, recommending changes that led to significant cost savings and improved performance.
- Trained staff on Lean methodologies, empowering employees to identify and address inefficiencies proactively.
- Evaluated staff performance regularly, offering constructive feedback designed to promote growth within their roles.
- Managed scheduling and workload distribution, maximizing productivity without overwhelming team members or compromising quality of work.
- Established clear expectations for team members, fostering a positive work environment through open communication and accountability.
- Achieved high levels of customer satisfaction with consistent attention to detail and effective communication skills.
- Acted as a liaison between upper management and staff members, effectively communicating expectations from both parties while addressing any concerns that arose during operations.
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
- Oversaw facility maintenance activities to ensure optimal performance of equipment and infrastructure elements.
Supply chain and Process improvement
DHL supply chain
06.2022 - 08.2024
- Company Overview: Supply chain and Process improvement
- Website: Not provided
- Builds relationships with operations to understand business needs and objectives
- Partner with stakeholders to ensure that safety & security standards are met
- Partner with HR to facilitate on-boarding training including participating in orientations
- Partner with HR, Payroll, Compliance, and Field Operations to track key performance indicators on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis
- Conducts risk audits
- Facilitates on-going claims reporting training and support
- Assist with managing the Safety/Security/Training audits, Driver checklists, site visit evaluations, risk audits, safety audits, etc
- Research and recommend new sources for hazard prevention equipment (Column guards, reflective gear, slip mats, footwear, carabineers, delineators, etc.)
- Assists in developing and maintaining a pipeline of safety driven candidates for current and future needs
- Partner with teams to create/develop multimedia visual aids & training videos & safety marketing specific to the Region/location
- Partner with Account Managers to create regional/location specific training materials
- Assists with day-to-day onsite operations at a frequency TBD for purposes of evaluating the relevancy of training materials
- Supply chain and Process improvement
- Website: Not provided
- Assisted in managing relationships with logistics providers, optimizing transportation routes and reducing shipping costs.
- Improved supplier relationships by negotiating contracts and establishing clear communication channels.
Receiving Supervisor
Milwaukee tools
01.2002 - 01.2007
- Company Overview: Website: Not provided
- Leads a team to effectively and efficiently manage the day-to-day operations and activities of facilities and programs in an assigned area
- Solicits feedback from Team Leads and Associate Supervisor related to performance and takes corrective action when needed
- Leads in the recruitment, hiring, promoting, and terminating processes as needed
- Ensured safe working environment by enforcing safety protocols, leading toolbox talks, and providing necessary personal protective equipment.
- Directed and coordinated roles and responsibilities of receiving floor staff with efficiency and intelligence.
- Kept detailed records of product influx and inventory for monthly, quarterly and yearly reports.
- Streamlined documentation procedures for inbound shipments, reducing errors in record-keeping while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Works with manager to ensure appropriate staffing levels
- Sets schedules according to workload
- Serves as a back-up in the absence of the Manager
- Fosters a high degree of morale among associates, including providing feedback, recognition, and rewards
- Conducts or delegates or shift start-up meetings; communicates information related to culture, safety, production, accuracy, recognition, and facility/HR updates to keep team members informed
- Leads the performance review process and enters ratings in PEAK
- Website: Not provided
Education
No Degree - Business Administration
Southwest Tennessee Community College
Memphis, TN08-2007
Skills
- Training and coaching
- 5S methodology
- Poka-yoke techniques
- Andon system
- Performance monitoring
- Complaint resolution
- Shipping and receiving
- Lean principles
- Supply chain management software
- Demand forecasting
- Freight control
- Multitasking
- Team Leadership
Certification
- P.M.P. (Project Management Professional) Certification
- Six Sigma Yellow Belt
- OSHA 10-Hour
- OSHA 30 Hour
- General Industry certification
- 3Plus Concept Training: Quality management
- Product management
- Managing Risk Certification
- Lift Operator (crown and Raymond- Order Picker, Reach, SitDown and Dock Stocker)
Timeline
DC LEAD 2
Milwaukee Tool & Equipment Company
04.2024 - Current
Supply chain and Process improvement
DHL supply chain
06.2022 - 08.2024
Receiving Supervisor
Milwaukee tools
01.2002 - 01.2007
- P.M.P. (Project Management Professional) Certification
- Six Sigma Yellow Belt
- OSHA 10-Hour
- OSHA 30 Hour
- General Industry certification
- 3Plus Concept Training: Quality management
- Product management
- Managing Risk Certification
- Lift Operator (crown and Raymond- Order Picker, Reach, SitDown and Dock Stocker)
No Degree - Business Administration
Southwest Tennessee Community College
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