Thomas M Hunter
West Covina,CA
Summary
Results-driven General Manager with expertise in Six Sigma implementation, enhancing distribution operations and achieving significant productivity gains. Experienced in managing multi-location budgets, ensuring compliance with OSHA and EHS regulations, and driving over $2M in annual profits. Strong focus on talent development and aligning teams with corporate objectives while maintaining top safety audit standards.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Dart Entities
Los Angeles, CA
05.2022 - Current
- Manage all aspects of the operation including shipping, receiving, inventory control, customer service and security.
- Managed annual budget of $2.4M, generating profits exceeding $2M each year.
- Oversaw financial operations across multiple locations, ensuring alignment with budget and strategic goals.
- Recognized as the Distribution Center of the Year in 2023.
- Achieved Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) highest score in company audit.
- Executed CTPAT compliance program to enhance supply chain security.
- Coordinated logistics operations with third-party service providers, optimizing supply chain efficiency.
- Managed a team of two managers and two supervisors, overseeing a total staff of 60 employees.
- Guided trainees in Operations Manager Program, developing future leaders within the organization.
Distribution Center Manager
Yamamotoyama
Pomona, CA
06.2020 - 04.2022
- Managed operations for three locations, ensuring efficient shipping, receiving, and inventory control.
- Managed international and domestic order fulfillment, ensuring inventory accuracy.
- Direct financial responsibility for three locations.
- Supervised one manager and six supervisors, leading a diverse team of 45 across multiple functions.
- Implemented Six Sigma philosophy which increased productivity by 58% in the first year.
- Conducted a successful inventory of less than 1% variance.
- Developed succession planning processes to ensure leadership continuity and organizational stability.
- Designed and launched a development program aimed at enhancing skills for supervisors and managers.
Senior Manager of Warehouse and Distribution
Kushco Holdings
Garden Grove, CA
12.2018 - 08.2019
- Managed operations across three locations, overseeing shipping, receiving, and inventory control to ensure efficient logistics and timely order fulfillment.
- Fulfilled international and domestic orders, achieving 99% inventory accuracy.
- Direct financial responsibility for the entire distribution center.
- Directed two managers and seven supervisors, leading a team of 44 to enhance warehouse operations and drive performance improvements.
- Implemented new WMS system, resulting in 64% increase in productivity across warehouse operations.
- Implemented Six Sigma philosophy.
- Reduced errors by 71% year over year.
- Conducted three successful inventories.
Senior Logistics/Warehouse Manager
The Gill Corporation
El Monte, CA
01.2017 - 12.2018
- Managed international and domestic order fulfillment to achieve total campus inventory accuracy.
- Oversaw shipping, receiving, and inventory control operations to improve departmental efficiency.
- Held financial accountability for three departments, ensuring strict budget adherence.
- Led a team of one manager and two supervisors, coordinating efforts of 34 staff members.
- Improved Six Sigma philosophy, including achieving 5S world class status and the first perfect score in company history.
- Introduced interleaving, which improved productivity by 49% year over year.
- Reduced customer errors by 59% year over year.
- Ensured compliance with company and OSHA regulations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Whitter College
Whitter, CAMaster of Arts - Program
Wayne State University
Detroit, MISkills
- Financial management
- Budget forecasting
- Cost reductions
- Performance improvement
- Process optimization
- Inventory control
- Warehouse systems
- CTPAT compliance
- Six Sigma
- Customer management
- Training
- Mentoring
Timeline
General Manager
Dart Entities
05.2022 - Current
Distribution Center Manager
Yamamotoyama
06.2020 - 04.2022
Senior Manager of Warehouse and Distribution
Kushco Holdings
12.2018 - 08.2019
Senior Logistics/Warehouse Manager
The Gill Corporation
01.2017 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Whitter College
Master of Arts - Program
Wayne State University