I love the interaction with employees, getting to know what makes them tick and bringing out their strengths to build strong and successful teams. I'm goal oriented, results-driven and dedicated, with a wide range of experience and success in planning, leading and improving operations in warehouse, distribution, and production facilities.I have enjoyed the varied management positions I've had throughout my career, which have included warehousing, distribution, and inventory. My personal and professional experiences have taught me the following about myself: *I effectively build teams to ensure success and meet or exceed company goals.*I successfully streamlined, mobilized and refocused staff to increase picks-per-hour from 67 to 82.57 picks with a 99.96% accuracy rate.*Implemented a “replenishment blitz”, increasing cooler safety and resulting in a 10% improvement in the moves-per-hour by my team.*I believe in treating all employees with respect and encourage open communication, which has allowed me to have transparency within teams and to consistently score high on employee feedback surveys. *One of my strengths is discovering and introducing process improvements, increasing efficiencies and lowering costs.*I was able to introduce an IBP (incentive-based pay) program, creating a 25% increase in the standard efficiencies, additionally improving moral and boosting work performance. *Generated a 10% reduction in MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Operations) costs through streamlining the multiple-plant internal supply system and standardizing the company's needs from our vendor companies. *Slashed the forklift preventative maintenance contract cost by $23,000, while securing the continuation of superior forklift fleet service. I strongly believe in always working to improve myself, increasing my professional knowledge and doing the best I can for the company I work at.I've won the Ray Kubly award; the highest award achievable at Colony Brands, recognizing departmental and company-wide contributions for improvement. It also acknowledges individual initiative and desire for professional growth and development.Completed the Dale Carnegie Leadership Training.Member of ASCM (Association of Supply Chain Management)Achieved a Bachelors degree equivalent from taking Colony Brands internal company courses and trainings.Contact:(321) 305-9797bill_kulikowski@yahoo.com
