Vincent Donovan
Buffalo,NY
Summary
Purpose-driven Warehouse / Production Manager with 22 years of experience supervising operations. Expert in consistently fulfilling orders on time through resource management. Personable communicator with strengths in providing useful and constructive employee evaluations to increase efficiency and support employee confidence.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production / Sanitation /Night Warehouse Supervisor
Upstate Niagara Cooperative Inc.
Buffalo, NY
09.2015 - Current
- Supervised, evaluated warehouse staff performance
- Managed loading and unloading activities of trucks at night time according to established procedures.
- Conducted weekly meetings with team members to discuss issues related to warehousing processes.
- Implemented new technologies such as Topvox voice systems into existing processes where necessary.
- Generated warehouse shipping documents, packing lists and invoices.
- Informed upper management or department heads of problems encountered.
- Ensured all equipment was properly cleaned, sanitized, inspected, and stored according to company policies.
- Participated in internal audits related to plant sanitary conditions and quality assurance programs.
- Delegated tasks to multiple employees while maintaining the workplace.
- Enforced company policies, answered coworkers' questions and trained new personnel.
Production Supervisor
NutraBlend Foods
Lancaster, NY
03.2011 - 07.2015
- Developed and implemented production schedules to ensure timely completion of production.
- Trained new staff on production processes and procedures.
- Supervised a team of 28+ employees, ensuring tasks were completed efficiently and accurately.
- Evaluated and assessed personnel to identify potential candidates for promotion.
- Identified opportunities for process improvements through analysis of existing workflows.
- Managed daily operations within budget constraints while meeting deadlines.
- Supported safety programs to reduce and eliminate employee injuries.
- Reviewed individual employee performance to correct issues and enhance productivity.
- Promoted employee safety awareness based on understanding of regulatory mandates and organizational best practices.
Production Leadman
Archer Daniels Midland Company
Buffalo, NY
04.1998 - 08.2008
- Ensured compliance with company policies and industry regulations such as OSHA guidelines.
- Managed workflow throughout all stages of production process from start to finish.
- Oversaw production, quality control and material handling operations and made improvements.
- Performed daily inspections of equipment used in the process of loading and unloading freight Railcars / Bulk tankers
- Created detailed reports of daily production output and inventory levels.
- Supervised a team of 15-18 employees on the Packing and Loading Department for 2nd Shift
Education
High School Diploma -
South Park High School
Buffalo, NY01-1990
Skills
- Workforce Management
- Documentation
- Reporting and Correspondence
- Time Management
- Adaptability
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Interpersonal Relationships
- Coaching and Motivation
Affiliations
- Fred Pryor Supervisor Seminars
Certification
- First Responder
union repepresentative
- negotiated corporate contracts
- ability to represent members in grievances / workplace issues
- arbitration proceedings
Timeline
Production / Sanitation /Night Warehouse Supervisor
Upstate Niagara Cooperative Inc.
09.2015 - Current
Production Supervisor
NutraBlend Foods
03.2011 - 07.2015
Production Leadman
Archer Daniels Midland Company
04.1998 - 08.2008
High School Diploma -
South Park High School
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