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Brandywine, Md, Us

Upper Marlboro, Md

Overall accountability and responsibility for leading, coaching and managing a 300,000 square foot Perishable Distribution Warehouse through a team of 2 superintendents, 10 supervisors and over 150 hourly employees across a two-shift shipping and receiving operation in a union environment. Facility volume of 45 million cases shipped/ received annually.Increased overall plant productivity by 23% over a 12-week period by establishing and implementing new SOP’s, objectives and goals to decrease labor hours and costs.Significantly increased overall employee morale by assisting with the implementation of a 4 hour earlier start time and improving overall management to employee communication.Facility shutdown is scheduled for April 2020 and the operation is moving to Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Upper Marlboro, Md

Responsible for managing a 400,000 square foot Grocery Distribution Warehouse that services 111 local and out of state stores through a team of 1 superintendent, 8 supervisors and over 130 hourly employees across a one shift shipping and receiving operation in a union environment. Facility volume of 30 million cases shipped/received annually.Effectively led, directed and managed all warehouse operations through the superintendent and supervisors to achieve daily operational demands and meet customer expectations. Motivated and developed the superintendent/ supervisory team with strong leadership, applied interpersonal and communication skills.Promoted to Perishable Operations Manager after 7 months in the role.

Upper Marlboro, Md

Manager that effectively lead 7 front-line supervisors and over 130 hourly employees across a shipping and receiving operation in a union environment.Developed an ownership program for all union positions which reduced warehouse breakage and improved overall plant housekeeping.Demonstrated and developed a reputation for holding people accountable through coaching, support and disciplinary action.Facilitated plant team meetings and trainings with the shipping and receiving teams to improve communication and build a positive relationship with the leadership team.Promoted to Grocery Operations Manager after 6 months with the organization.

Laurel, Maryland

Front-line leader that effectively communicate, supervise and support over 50 employees across receiving, production and distribution departments in a union environment that operates 24 hours a day and 365 days a year.Established and head a safety committee to address employee concerns in real time and reduced safety accidents by 50%.Increased communication and effectiveness through employee engagement, coaching and troubleshooting.Demonstrated and developed a reputation for handling difficult problems and situations with people.Received first SQF (Safe, Quality, Food) Certification two years in a row.

Baltimore, Maryland Area

First-level leader providing coaching, support and direction to work team. Promoted positive employee relations though effective conflict management and issue resolution.Received 1st Presidential Supply Award for significantly improving Line OEE Performance by 14% allowing for production required volume in one shift. The 2nd shift was eliminated.Headed continuous improvement and total employee involvement in critical success areas by empowering employees to utilize lean manufacturing tools.Developed new processes and programs that reduced and minimized production downtime losses by utilizing Root Cause Problem Solving (RCPS) structure.Generated ideas which increased and implemented changes in processes and utilized equipment that increased efficiencies 21%, improved safety and quality, reduced costs, and improved employee morale.Facilitated regular team meetings with the production team and maintenance that established focused area of attack which resolved major and minor mechanical failures.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Subcontractor for Department of State that bid on technical services, equipment and tools for military utilization abroad. Company went out of business in 2006.Researched and proposed costs of materials for proposals.Purchased equipment based on contracts awarded.Tracked International delivery of materials/ equipment and insured that project schedules were met.

Baltimore, Maryland Area

Front-line manager that efficiently supervised warehouse, logistics and transport operations.Developed and implemented new inbound transportation program which decreased driver wait-time by 50%.Restructured route and bulk loading process which in turn increased loader accuracy and efficiency by 25%.Motivated and inspired employees through effective communication and performance incentive program.

Glen Burnie, Maryland

Leader that supervised all Bulk, Transport and Side Loader drivers to increase productivity, maximize in-store execution and deliver high quality customer service.Reduced driver returns 15% and increased on-time deliveries with restructuring delivery area assignments.

Baltimore, Maryland Area

Supervised staff off 55 warehouse employees and maintained a productive, cost efficient, loading and shipping operation.

Hyattsville, Maryland

Managed staff of 25 warehouse associates.Directed and trained employees in performing package loading and unloading tasks.