Experience

Turf Distributors

• United States
• Wholesale
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Regional Operations Manager

  • Sep 2022 - Present



Amazon

• United States
• Software Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• Operations Manager

  • Sep 2021 - Sep 2022



Nestlé Waters

• France
• Food and Beverage Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Regional Warehouse Process and Supply Manager

  • Jan 2017 - May 2021

  Oversaw the development, implementation, and control of ongoing process improvement strategies for up to 17 distribution facilities across 5 states (FL, GA, NJ, MD, and VA) with focus on improving operational efficiencies and optimizing warehouse and distribution models. Lead DMAICs, build organizational capability, and develop frontline leadership including the development and implementation of national warehouse and facility standards.· Functional leader of 11- 20 warehouse and operations managers and their 300+ direct reports. · Regional point person for $4.2M labor strategy supporting the regional P&L management 100M+.· Employed servant leadership principles to enable the frontline leadership through constant coaching and feedback sessions. Show less

• Zone Logistics Manager

  • May 2013 - Jan 2017

  Provided management of warehouse, fleet, and facility operations overseeing 7 distribution centers across CA, AZ and NV states supporting $60M in Revenue. Supervised functions including warehouse, inventory control, order system, sales forecast, route analysis, P&L budgets, fleet, transportation cost, vehicle maintenance and implementation of safety programs.· Oversaw P&L cost management, customer service performance, quality and safety standards, asset utilization, acquisition integration, environmental stewardship, and key metric benchmarking focusing strategic planning on continuously improving organizational performance.· Collaborated with Route Operations, Finance, Sales, Production, Safety and HR functions to lead 250 employees across the zone with 40 direct reports and successfully implement Nestle Continue Excellence initiatives across the zone. Show less



The Coca-Cola Company

• United States
• Food and Beverage Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Warehouse Manager

  • Oct 2008 - May 2013

  Warehouse Manager 05/2011 – 05/2013 Managed 2nd and 3rd shift teams for a highest volume distribution center in US, with 27M cases handled annually. Oversaw inventory, transportation, product recovery, and warehouse operation teams. · Led facility project for 160K SQFT facility layout optimization thereby increasing pick locations by 20%. · Improved AFR (Accident Frequency Rate) by installing daily supervisor observation award programs. · Implemented cost reduction strategy reducing overtime by utilizing part time labor. · Led voice- pick process implementation across facility improving order picking efficiency and accuracy. Warehouse Supervisor 03/2008 – 04/2011 Scheduled, trained, developed, and coached 25 direct and 30 indirect reports. Ensured the effective execution of all warehouse activities including shipping, receiving, order building, checking, and loading of an average of 55 routes daily. Oversaw Breakage-Damage-Loss (BD&L) levels, out of stock performance and cost per case variances. Focused on product loss control and securing company assets. · Allocated necessary logistical accommodations for stock rotation of 650K cases daily. · Ensured all Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability initiatives were aligned with Ownership Cost Management objectives and incorporated into the warehouse culture. Show less



The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.

• United States
• Personal Care Product Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Logistics l Production Supervisor l Operations Manager

  • May 2001 - Dec 2007

  Senior Logistics Supervisor 01/2006 – 12/2007 Supervised, coached, and developed a team of 70 subordinates within the Credit, Order Processing and Sortation Departments overseeing hiring, promoting, counseling, and training within the facility. Controlled the flow and storage of supplies, materials, and inventory, and delivery and distribution. · Managed daily execution of online orders while controlling flow/warehousing of $1.2M in inventory. · Aligned with Plant Manager defining operation requirements and ensuring implementation of new strategies. · Generated proactive solutions and continuous improvement suggestions to increase operational efficiencies. Brand Operations Manager 02/2005 – 01/2006 Managed and monitored the execution of long- and short-term objectives relating to product-to-market for the launch of new items for the fastest growing company brand. Developed tactical plans and resolved all timeline issues to achieve target ship dates. Coordinated with regulatory affairs department on all issues regarding product registration and synchronized new product developments with all departments in the Supply Chain. · Liaised with International markets on execution or service issues relating to new product introductions. · Assisted in the preparation of preliminary cost information for new products, while investigating cost issues. Production Supervisor 06/2001 – 02/2005 Managed the production volume, quality and operating standards of the daily filling and packing operations through a business unit totaling 50 exempt and non-exempt employees. Assisted in planning and scheduling efforts regarding components and raw materials. Supervised line start-up assigned production line tasks. · Monitored production levels, direct labor utilization, and component usage implementing procedures to improve output and directed the enforcement of FDA & GMP regulations and procedures. Show less