Versatile Senior Manager specializing in supply chain and skilled at planning, implementing and overseeing key improvements to drive business growth and efficiency. History of cultivating an open culture with free exchange of information. Pursuing new professional challenges with a growth-oriented company.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Manager, Production
Trevco
06.2022 - Current
Accountable for budget accuracy for key scorecard pillars including: labor, purchasing, freight and repair/supplies
Accountable for Plant Managers, Purchasing Manager and Customer Service Manager in accordance corporate policies, continual improvement opportunities and corporate goals reporting directly to the CEO
Plant management mentoring for best practices: 5S, AQL, workflow support, training matrix, health and safety, order routing, and continual accountability for Service Level Agreements to marketplace and wholesale customers
Actively supporting business needs as it relates to evolving demand to Amazon business, specifically in support of fee containment, storage, seasonal stocking programs and any other supply chain needs
Negotiate contracts for all logistics functions both domestic and international
Negotiate purchasing agreements in accordance with the CFO for key areas, including manufacturing equipment, facility related needs, along with numerous goods/services
Supports purchasing manager as it relates to new product development needs as it relates to sourcing, inbound logistics, product testing best practices
Provide solutions-based training and templates for the domestic and international customer service team
Provide support to the customer service manager for new business needs as it relates to new selling channels, changes within selling channels in accordance with the needs to the VP of growth
Partner with the People operations team as cultural leaders for team growth with focus on career advancement opportunities, policies, current trends and best practices.
Improved team performance by providing comprehensive training and fostering a collaborative work environment.
Increased customer satisfaction with timely project deliveries and seamless communication.
Demonstrated exceptional adaptability in navigating complex situations or rapidly changing environments with ease.
Plant Manager
Trevco
10.2019 - 06.2022
Provide daily oversight to management, supervisors, leads and production staff
Consistent evaluation of labor budget as it relates to efficiencies measuring and KPI monitoring Maintaining Service Level Agreements with respect to manufacturing and delivering print on demand items direct to consumer Maintained staffing levels to support the business growth, including adding 2 fully staffed shifts in addition to the 2 standard shifts
Increased the core full time equivalent support staff from 48 up to 115+ in 2021
Regularly work with staffing agencies to provide adequate staffing levels to meet Service Level agreements while reducing overtime for the core group
Implemented quality measurement procedures to ensure customer satisfaction exceeded KPI measurables for Amazon/Wal-Mart and numerous wholesale customers
As the supply chain manager: maintained accurate cycle counts to meet the business needs with respect to inventory on hand value
Worked with manufacturers as well as distributors to ensure the business was sufficiently stocked for 90 days of inventory
Redeveloped a work flow to increase efficiencies to ensure that the receiving, warehouse, manufacturing and shipping areas were placed in the plant to reduce handling and labor spend.
Streamlined supply chain operations, reducing lead times and improving inventory management.
Conducted thorough root cause analyses on production issues, identifying solutions for continuous improvement efforts.
Maximized plant safety through proactive strategies and well-structured training.
Directed employees and related programs to maximize team productivity and facility output.
Director of Warehouse Operations
Mr. Alan’s Shoes and Sportswear
06.2017 - 02.2019
Provide daily oversight to management, coordinators, delivery drivers and labor staff Monitor performance metrics for all aspects of the business including employees and outside vendors to ensure corporate goals are met Ensure all inbound and outbound freight is processed properly from the vendor to into the warehouses and out to the stores Created work flow to ensure freight plans are coordinated with cost and on time performance at the forefront of decision making Implemented a full set up of the e-commerce processing area, staffing, including pick locations, process for adding online inventory, customer service, packaging needs, and carrier cost
Established a process flow for goods from inbound receiving to outbound execution Created an inter-store transfer process to eliminate redundancies
Managed the supply chain demands for growth from 19 stores to 26 stores operating in 3 states.
Order Fulfillment and Special Project Manager
HoMedics LLC
09.2017 - 01.2019
Order picking utilizing a 13 lane carton sorting module Process shipping load according to customer specifications in preparation for loading truck Ensuring proper label application for all outbound loads Provided project management and hands on line management for new packaging lines for essential oils including LEAN line development, staffing facilitation along with supply purchasing needs to ensure in-house processing was more cost conscious than utilizing external co-packers Experience managing production/ crews ranging up to 70 employees in areas of shipping, receiving, production and crews ranging from 1-15in an office setting
Streamlined project processes by implementing Agile methodologies, resulting in increased efficiency and reduced costs.
Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
Reverse Logistics Manager
HoMedics LLC
01.2017 - 06.2017
Perform financial reporting to maximize profitability of returned goods Currently oversee four warehouse departments including rework, UPS/FedEx pick and pack, case pick and out-bound pallet processing
Effectively staffed a full reverse logistics team to increase the domestic quality assurance program to inspect and qualify more than 30k units/month.
Provided training and standard operating procedures for 3rd party inspection team with focus on effective inspection/testing for 1500 units per day.
Multi Department Manager
HoMedics LLC
09.2011 - 09.2016
Maintenance of time keeping for payroll accuracy Understanding, training, and delegating several information systems changes
Analysis of forecasting tools to ensure on time supply purchasing and delivery Quoting and pricing comparison for operation critical supplies Software, internet connection troubleshooting, Installation of VOIP handsets
Inventory accuracy focused with support from multiple cycle count staff members in accordance with lender requirements.
Bill of Material requirements oversight to assure accurate allocation, consumption and final product results.
Added a 2nd shift to support seasonal demand, hired and a shift from inception to 48 employees.
Locating Manager
HoMedics LLC
01.2007 - 09.2011
Facilitated storage and movement of inventory within a reverse/forward logistics facility with over 200,000 Square Feet storage.
Developed cycle count procedures to meet lender expectations for internal finance teams
Staffed an added peak season shift to ensure that well as internal finance teams.
Met quarterly count expectations to assure each location and item was counted within the period. Fluctuation in counts from 80k items to 240k items.
Staffed an added peak season staff to meet business needs
Returns Restoration Supervisor
HoMedics LLC
04.2006 - 01.2007
Supervised a team of 8 production lines averaging 4-8 employees based on SOP requirements for inspections.
Developed quality assurance procedures with support from Global Quality Manager.
Rolled out a relabeling program to support business needs for transitional inventory, scaled to 2500 units per day.