Yard Supervisor, Shipping/Receiving, Inventory Control

• Oct 2021 - Present

Plant Manager

• Sep 2018 - Jan 2023

Operations Manager

• Feb 2004 - Dec 2011

• Managed and oversaw the expansion of 50,000 sq. ft., for a total of a 150,000 sq. ft. facility o Streamlined the addition of an operations office including moving operations into a separate office in the warehouse  Combined shipping, receiving and supervisors in the same office, which had separate an operations manager office under the same roof  Created an easy and quick way to access warehouse personnel, outside venders, daily deliveries, will calls and the ability to monitor the warehouse for training opportunities o Added two (2) band saws HE & M 2000 and 140, burn machine with plasma and oxy fuel (assets) • Supervised a team of seventeen (17) employees including three (3) supervisors o Improved performance, productivity, efficiency and profitability through training and coaching o Cross-functional coordination and communication between supervisors, shifts and sales personnel • Introduced inventory control measures including, cycle counts, random item checks and proper receiving method; accuracy in order filling and allocations, quarantine damaged and returned material. o Kept delivery expense level despite the increase of fuel cost by increasing the amount of material shipped per outbound load, working with the sales department to negotiate with customers regarding delivery dates, thus combining more customer orders allowing fewer trucks for more maximum loads o Return on assets increased 100% by utilizing the processing equipment, assisted in expanding the sales understanding of the "value added" opportunities of the processing equipment o Lowered TRIR (total recordable incident rate) scores to zero via toolbox meetings, safety first, made safety a culture, as well as working closely with the V.P. of operations, created a safety incentive program o Reduced overtime 33% by re-engineering warehouse and processes, thus, increased production with less man-hours o Increased tonnage shipped by 35% Show less

Quality Control Manager

• Feb 2003 - Feb 2004

• Played an integral part in helping the company become certified in ISO 9001 through the training and implementing processes • Aided warehouseman by ensuring the quality of packing, material, traceability and inventory controls met company standards; provided training on using PC's and terminals on the floor • Analyzed products, made recommendations on how to correct and improve process and the product; ensured quality packaging and troubleshot orders • Assisted with software related issues throughout the office and warehouse Show less

Supervisor

• Jul 2002 - Feb 2003

Supervise a team of 86 members and 5 coaches. My department verified and performed value-added task to 10, 000+ cases per shift. I monitored workflow, arranged personnel for duties, and provided training. During my short time at Spectrum, my team was recognized for setting company-wide records of accomplishments in production and quality. Supervise a team of 86 members and 5 coaches. My department verified and performed value-added task to 10, 000+ cases per shift. I monitored workflow, arranged personnel for duties, and provided training. During my short time at Spectrum, my team was recognized for setting company-wide records of accomplishments in production and quality.

Operations Supervisor

• Jan 1993 - May 2002

**While at EMJ, I held several positions, including the following: Operations Supervisor: I was responsible for 60 warehousemen and 10 drivers in a union environment. I was able to increase production without the increase of manpower, and developed operations expense plan for upcoming year. Production Supervisor: Twenty-six employees reported to me in the Plate Division. I developed and implemented successful expense plans, while increasing output from 1 million lbs. month to 1.6 million lbs. We cut expenses and increased production while having staff decreases through attrition. I participated in contract negotiations and union relations. Through training and implementation of new software developed by IT, I was able to bring the warehouse into the technological age. Senior Office Clerk: Managed $1.6 million of plate inventory, including deductions and wall-to-wall inventory. "Cycle Counts" were created to provide a more accurate inventory, which the sales department was able to access. This aided in the on-time delivery performance, while reducing time to create a sales order. I monitored the flow of production using the OMS software program, and was responsible for all documentation for delivery to customers. Routed Common Carriers and UPS trucks with 48,000 pounds of material daily. Warehouseman: Filled orders that required overhead cranes, operated CNC plate-burning machines, oxy-fuel and plasma, forklift trucks, Raymond side loaders, overhead cranes, Sigmanest software. Show less