Robert Franklin

• Facilitated open communication channels between drivers, dispatchers, and distribution centers for seamless coordination of deliveries.
• Monitored DOT compliancies for 21 locations through out North Central United States.
• Performed safety/accident investigations.
• Maintained KPI's for transportation departments.
• Route optimization for streamlined delivery markets.
• Functioned as DC manager in markets during hiring transitions.

Oversee day to day operations for 3-35k square foot distribution centers housing product for prison commissary's.

Managed all order processing, quality control, inventory control, receiving, and coordination of outbound deliveries.

Hired, trained scheduled and performed all human resource functions.

Negotiated freight rates with multiple carriers to ensure timely deliveries.

Directed operations for a 40k square foot warehouse to include routing for delivery maintenance supplies to customers.

Recruited, hired and trained all warehouse associates to include drivers.

Conducted inventory audits to maintain pick accuracy and inventory values.

Maintained strict safe and clean environment to adhere to all OSHA guidelines and company policies.

Monitored and made changes to pick paths for maximum efficiencies.

Progressed through advancement during tenure at company.

Began career as warehouse associate, team lead, shift supervisor, warehouse manager, to operations manager.

All areas of warehousing knowledge was obtained during tenure.

Forklift certification and instructor status.

Asked to start new business venture with Sam's Club, which included all hiring, training procedure development and policies.

Received exemplary inspection scores from American Institute of Baking while at McLane Foodservice.