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Steven C. Tori

Steven C. Tori

Palm Harbor,Fl.

Summary

OBJECTIVE: Provide complete customer satisfaction operating within a company's budget expectations while securing a safe and efficient work environment.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Warehouse Supervisor

Molex
05.2018 - Current
  • Managed 2 warehouses and 32 employees covering 3 shifts.
  • Improved inventory accuracies from 88% to 98% in less than one year.
  • Established KPI's for the warehouses.
  • Responsible for onboarding and training of all new hires.
  • Developed and implemented policy and procedure updates to improve workflow and productivity.
  • Promoted diligence and culture of safety for drivers and warehouse operations.
  • Kept detailed records of inventories and merchandise inventory transactions.
  • Oversaw upkeep of equipment and physical condition of warehouse, identifying and ordering needed repairs, renovations, and replacements.
  • Evaluated material movement data for accuracy and improvement opportunities while implementing process enhancements.
  • Managed pre-inventory activities and daily inventory processes while developing resources for material handler positions.
  • Trained and mentored staff regarding proper data entry procedures using SAP, streamlining daily operations and processes.
  • Established work organization and enhanced processes by gathering data and preparing regular reports for management reviews.
  • Collaborated and liaised with the management by discussing data maintenance and inventory control issues.
  • Proactively investigated and resolved inventory disputes recognized through division inputs and regular cycle count processes.
  • Implemented physical inventory methods to streamline operations, resulting in shorter shutdown periods and quicker return to production

Warehouse Manager

Got-Rack
06.2015 - 04.2018
  • Responsibilities included:
  • Implemented major changeover from programming HRMS to KIWI
  • Developed comprehensive staff training program to improve employee performance and morale.
  • Boosted warehouse operations performance by overseeing dispatching and setting optimal employee schedules.
  • Collaborated with manufacturing and supply chain management.
  • Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
  • Created freight matrix that saved the region over $300k annually, and over $2 million corporate wide
  • In seven years as Safety Coordinator in a hazardous material plant, there were zero lost time injuries during my tenure while also holding Distribution Manager Title
  • Provided Superior leadership for over twenty employees including warehouse and driving personnel
  • Exceeded budget expectations in all departments I controlled
  • Conducted internal warehouse audits at customer sites, implemented new safety ideas, as well as new business sales
  • Control all managerial aspects of Warehouse, Shipping and Receiving
  • Responsible for total reorganization of 155,000 square feet of inventory.
  • Worked with HR and am responsible for hiring/firing of all Operation personnel
  • Implemented Procurement procedures for all of Operations
  • Worked in Sales and Project Management
  • Learned all aspects start to finish on order fulfillment
  • Manage shipping and receiving associates assigned to particular tasks with responsibility to determine methods, manage freight costs, quality, and quantities
  • Responsible for insuring the fair, consistent administration of all company policies and procedures
  • Develop and implement training programs
  • Handle all phases of Management including performance evaluations, merit increases, disciplinary procedures
  • Assure all shipments are properly shipped and invoiced correctly and timely
  • Responsible for the logistic movement of freight and tracking cost associated with freight movement.

Shipping Manager

Rock-Tenn Inc
09.2009 - 01.2014
  • Over all aspects of Shipping, Receiving and Warehouse functions for 3 shifts
  • Most notably: 24 hour 7 day on-call responsibilities with direct supervision of 12 employees
  • Handle all phases of Management including performance evaluations and disciplinary procedures
  • Documented safe work procedures for Trucking, Forklift safety and Unityzer Bander operations
  • Zero hours lost time injuries during my tenure
  • Maintained 99% plus inventory accuracy
  • Implemented changeover in inventory tracking programs from HRMS to KIWI over a 3 month period
  • Purchasing and Logistics Controller of Shipping and Receiving Department including 80 trailers, 2 tractors and 6 forklifts while discovering cost savings for supplies

Shipping Manager

Got-Rack
03.2008 - 07.2009
  • Responsible for over five million in inventory and the accuracy of inventory adjustments
  • Direct communications with carriers and customers to schedule all outbound deliveries based upon customer needs and in company production abilities on a daily basis
  • Visited regional customers to analyze their needs, improve process flows and secure future business relationships
  • Maintained and updated daily the following required programs: Loadmax, Cassport, Easy View
  • Manage shipping and receiving associates assigned to particular tasks with responsibility to determine methods, manage freight costs, quality, and quantities
  • Responsible for insuring the fair, consistent administration of all company policies and procedures
  • Develop and implement training programs
  • Handle all phases of Management including performance evaluations, merit increases, disciplinary procedures
  • Assure all shipments are properly shipped and invoiced correctly
  • Responsible for the logistic movement of freight and tracking cost associated with freight movement
  • Responsible for over three million in inventory and the accuracy of inventory adjustments.

Shipping/Warehouse/Trucking Manager

House of Flavors, Ludington, Scott Specialty Gases
08.2003 - 02.2008


  • Warehouse Manager, Shipping/Receiving frozen goods for 3 distribution facilities in 3 different cities using Access RF Technology
  • Proficient in using AS400 for Shipping/Receiving billing and inventory tracking
  • Controlled inventories and managed all warehouse budgets
  • Conducted audits and cycle counts
  • Managed logistics of up to 30 loads per day
  • Maintenance of semi tractors and trailers o Negotiated freight rates with haulers and managed all tariffs
  • Employee Supervision o Supervised up to 30 warehouse employees and drivers
  • Hires, terminations, and performance reviews
  • Administered forklift training certifications for all employees
  • Wrote procedures for facilities and created corporate daily picking procedure all facilities.

Distribution Supervisor/Safety Coordinator

Scott Specialty Gases
11.1992 - 10.2002
  • Controlled the distribution of gases in 3 different states, managed 30 employees including drivers
  • Managed all facets of 3 distribution centers
  • Delivered compressed gas directly to customers
  • Created freight matrix that saved company over $2 million
  • Inventory control and audits in all three facilities
  • (Colorado, Utah, California)
  • Negotiated freight rates with LTL carriers and managed all tariffs, D.O.T
  • Regulations, UPS/Fed-X shipments
  • Safety Coordinator: Administered training for all employees, conducted monthly safety meetings including mock drills
  • Certified Level III hazardous materials respondent.

Education

No Degree - Hazardous Materials

Front Range Community College
Westminster, CO

Skills

  • Inventory Replenishment
  • Shipping and Receiving
  • Product Availability
  • Materials Movement

Accomplishments

  • Experienced deliveries to customers, D.O.T
  • Regulations, Hazardous Materials regulations
  • Controlled over 300 SKU'S in inventory at over 99.0% accuracy
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • Kaizen events for continuous improvement
  • LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION HISTORY:
  • International Air Transport Assoc
  • Certified
  • Dangerous Goods International Certified,
  • Level III Hazardous Material Respondent Certified
  • CFR 49 and CFR 29
  • Certification on Working Well With Others and Performance Management

Timeline

Warehouse Supervisor

Molex
05.2018 - Current

Warehouse Manager

Got-Rack
06.2015 - 04.2018

Shipping Manager

Rock-Tenn Inc
09.2009 - 01.2014

Shipping Manager

Got-Rack
03.2008 - 07.2009

Shipping/Warehouse/Trucking Manager

House of Flavors, Ludington, Scott Specialty Gases
08.2003 - 02.2008

Distribution Supervisor/Safety Coordinator

Scott Specialty Gases
11.1992 - 10.2002

No Degree - Hazardous Materials

Front Range Community College
Steven C. Tori