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Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Oversee the daily operations of Receiving, Warehousing, and Shipping a variety of standard and non-standard products in a 115,000 sq. ft. multi-client logistics warehouse. Ensure that all company objectives for safety, efficiency, quality, and inventory accuracy are met or exceeded by managing, training, and motivating a team of Lead-Hands, Forklift Operators and Warehouse Associates. Proactively implement operations action plans to improve the service and cost performance of the… Show more Oversee the daily operations of Receiving, Warehousing, and Shipping a variety of standard and non-standard products in a 115,000 sq. ft. multi-client logistics warehouse. Ensure that all company objectives for safety, efficiency, quality, and inventory accuracy are met or exceeded by managing, training, and motivating a team of Lead-Hands, Forklift Operators and Warehouse Associates. Proactively implement operations action plans to improve the service and cost performance of the company and resolve any issues or challenges that may arise.• Manage Employees including performance, conduct, quality, and payroll.• Labour Planning / Engineered Labour Standards.• Supervise safety, security, and housekeeping.• Inventory Management.• Space Utilization / Flow Planning.• Shipping / Receiving.• Reverse Logistics.• Customer Service. Show less

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Warehouse Operations & Excellence (70%):• Support Warehouse Operations by providing leadership and guidance• Manage the day-to-day Warehouse operations when the Warehouse Manager is unavailable• Provide coaching, training, and support to Supervisors, Team Leads, and Warehouse Associates• Collaborate with Supervisors to put daily huddle meeting notes for each shift• Identify Inbound and Outbound targets, KPIs and metrics, ensuring capabilities and capacity are in place to… Show more Warehouse Operations & Excellence (70%):• Support Warehouse Operations by providing leadership and guidance• Manage the day-to-day Warehouse operations when the Warehouse Manager is unavailable• Provide coaching, training, and support to Supervisors, Team Leads, and Warehouse Associates• Collaborate with Supervisors to put daily huddle meeting notes for each shift• Identify Inbound and Outbound targets, KPIs and metrics, ensuring capabilities and capacity are in place to effectively deliver on all Supply Chain performance commitments• Develop and manage Supply Chain and Operational breakthroughs by leveraging industry best practices, key innovations, and other methods that accelerate current performance• Submit work orders and follow up through work completion• Manage, order, and track operational supplies and their usage based on volume variance• Schedule and support the Company's Health & Safety efforts• Collaborative listening and facilitation skills that enable the best strategies and implementation of key initiatives• Strong personal accountability and a willingness to engage others to ensure the execution of key initiatives• Work with cross-functional teams to identify and implement best practices, process improvements and actions that will deliver improvements in business performanceData analysis, communication plans, and Best Practices (30%):• Monitor operational excellence KPIs and prepare reports, in addition to acting as the key point of contact for questions relating to operational excellence issues• Coordinate Supply Chain Initiatives and objectives in alignment with organizational goals and strategies• Support the development of the Fulfillment Center budget while collaborating with all stakeholders to meet, or exceed budgetary goals• Support the Warehouse Manager in tracking, managing, and planning the annual budget and monthly expenses• Analyze quality metrics, Cargo Loss reports, and develop solutions to improve deficiencies Show less

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

• Monitor, coach, and counsel all Warehouse Associates• Accountable for the development of Associates through training and mentoring• Establish targets, track KPIs and motivate Associates to achieve operational goals• Responsible for the development, presentation, and implementation of all performance reviews• Initiate positive methods of driving team excellence, providing consistent and fair feedback on performance. Act through coaching and counselling to correct… Show more • Monitor, coach, and counsel all Warehouse Associates• Accountable for the development of Associates through training and mentoring• Establish targets, track KPIs and motivate Associates to achieve operational goals• Responsible for the development, presentation, and implementation of all performance reviews• Initiate positive methods of driving team excellence, providing consistent and fair feedback on performance. Act through coaching and counselling to correct behaviours.• Hold daily start-up meetings, ensuring all work instructions, daily workflow activities and safety protocols are being followed• Maintain a productive work team through cross-training, communication, and positive motivational techniques• Responsible for scheduling, ensuring duties are assigned effectively and completed properly, according to the forecasted workload• Involved in recruitment, including interviewing and decision making in conjunction with the Fulfillment Center Manager and Human Resources• Develop and execute daily and weekly action plans to meet performance expectations• Analyze and investigate Standard Operational Procedures; work with Management to make improvements and execute the changes• Prepare and distribute various reports needed for typical day-to-day operations• Accurate communication and implementation of Company policies and procedures, and follow up to ensure associates' compliance• Communicate effectively with various Warehouse departments to resolve inventory and service issues• Ensure housekeeping standards and equipment maintenance Show less

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

• Follow Standard Operating Procedures to ensure the efficient and cost-effective operation and utilization of resources• Oversee outbound warehouse operations including sorting, storing, loading, shipping, handling, damaged goods, maintenance• Prepare Shipping documentation and submit multiple reports• Comply with all Health, Safety, and Security protocols to ensure the safety of all personnel, equipment, and property• Ensure adequate training of warehouse associates• Train… Show more • Follow Standard Operating Procedures to ensure the efficient and cost-effective operation and utilization of resources• Oversee outbound warehouse operations including sorting, storing, loading, shipping, handling, damaged goods, maintenance• Prepare Shipping documentation and submit multiple reports• Comply with all Health, Safety, and Security protocols to ensure the safety of all personnel, equipment, and property• Ensure adequate training of warehouse associates• Train new hires and casual labourers• Delegate tasks to warehouse employees and keep teams up to date with daily operational targets and priorities• Complete multiple leadership and direct labour tasks with minimal supervision• Operate various MHE safely and efficiently Show less

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

• Sort packaged orders and consolidate freight• Check for sorting errors and report to Team Lead• Operate warehouse equipment safely and efficiently• Load and scan orders into delivery trucks• Prepare shipping documentation• Collaborate with peers and other departments• Work within time constraints in a fast-paced environment

Bucharest, Romania

• Managed daily operations• Met with clients to identify and document requirements• Performed business analysis identifying and documenting improvement opportunities• Provided support in aligning customers' information and communications technology systems to support business objectives• Allocated material and financial resources to implement projects• Office administration, contract management, customer relationship management

Bucharest, Romania

• Managed and supervised the Engineering team, ensuring timely projects completion• Project management, risk management, contract management, cost containment

Bucharest, Romania

• Supervised and coordinated the activity of technicians and support staff• Research, design, operation and performance of mechanical systems and components

Bucharest, Romania

• Prepared designs, blueprints, calculations, and specification sheets• Prepared technical reports and cost estimates

Certificate, Supply Chain Management

Master’S, Technological And Management Engineering

Assessed in 2015 by the Government of Alberta through IQAS as a four years BSc with a focus in Manufacturing Engineering