James Wojna
Moreno Valley,CA
Summary
Professional and experienced dairy professional prepared for this role. Skilled in inventory management, product rotation, and customer service. Strong focus on teamwork and meeting goals, adaptable to changing needs. Reliable with effective communication and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dairy/Meat Department Clerk
Sprouts Farmers Market
Raito, CA
04.2024 - Current
- Receives, inspects and logs products for accuracy of shipment temperature and quality store and rotate products to avoid going out of codes.
- Stocks all dairy products that includes presentation of products facing, filling and organization of all products as set by dairy department schematics as well pricing and tags
- Knowledge of weekly ads items provides mark down on certain items that about to go out of code using FIFO method.
- Sustains a high level of product knowledge and product to respond to customer’s inquiries and assist with purchases.
- Perform spot checks and intelli-counts with RF scanning on all products for inventory and ordering purposes.
- San Bernardino County Food Handlers Training Certificate.
- Oversaw daily meat department operations, ensuring compliance with safety and sanitation standards.
- Managed inventory levels, reducing waste through effective stock rotation practices.
- Assisted customers with product selection, providing expert knowledge on various cuts of meat.
- Implemented promotional displays, enhancing product visibility and driving sales growth.
Purchasing Agent
Thermodyne Cases and Racks
Ontario, CA
06.2022 - 12.2023
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to secure favorable pricing and terms.
- Managed procurement processes for materials, ensuring timely delivery and inventory levels.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align purchasing strategies with operational needs and goals.
- Streamlined order processing systems to improve efficiency and accuracy in inventory management workflows.
- Facilitated smooth operations through accurate tracking of purchase orders, invoices, and payments.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through collaboration, professional development, and open communication among team members.
- Implemented cost-saving strategies that optimized purchasing decisions and reduced overhead expenses.
Logistics Supervisor
ECMD
Riverside, CA
08.2020 - 05.2022
- Managed logistics operations, ensuring timely delivery of products and compliance with safety standards.
- Oversaw inventory management processes, improving accuracy and reducing discrepancies in stock levels.
- Implemented process improvements that streamlined operations, resulting in significant time savings across logistics workflows.
- Coordinated transportation scheduling to optimize route efficiency, minimizing costs while maintaining service quality.
- Coordinated daily logistics activities for timely order fulfillment and customer satisfaction.
- Trained, scheduled and evaluated 10 employees.
Production Supervisor
Darcoid
Oakland, CA
03.1993 - 09.2019
- Oversaw daily production operations to ensure adherence to safety and quality standards.
- Led team in implementing process improvements, enhancing workflow efficiencies and reducing downtime.
- Mentored junior staff, fostering skill development and promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to align production schedules with inventory management strategies.
- Analyzed production data to identify trends, optimize resource allocation, and drive decision-making processes.
- Developed training programs for new hires, ensuring compliance with operational protocols and procedures.
- Managed equipment maintenance schedules, minimizing disruptions and maximizing operational effectiveness.
Education
CAD Drafting Technology -
Mohawk Valley Community College
Utica, NYSkills
- WMS EPR software EDI JD Edwards Oracle Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)
- Cold storage maintenance
- Coordination of inventory
- Teamwork orientation
- Reliability and punctuality
Certification
ISO 9001-2015 | Lean Manufacturing | 5S | Kanban Programs | Forklift Certified
Timeline
Dairy/Meat Department Clerk
Sprouts Farmers Market
04.2024 - Current
Purchasing Agent
Thermodyne Cases and Racks
06.2022 - 12.2023
Logistics Supervisor
ECMD
08.2020 - 05.2022
Production Supervisor
Darcoid
03.1993 - 09.2019
CAD Drafting Technology -
Mohawk Valley Community College