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United States

Sacramento, California, United States

Sacramento, California, United States

Sacramento, California, United States

United States

• Complete oversight of all operations: office admin, warehouse, yard, install, maintenance, delivery, and OSHA forklift certifications. • Developed and implemented Human Resource best practices to define standard candidate selection practices, hiring procedures, on boarding and training to reduce employee turnover.• Developed and implemented Regulatory Compliance programs for Hazardous Materials purchasing, handling, storage, removal, and reporting responsibilities.• Developed and implemented Quality Management Standards for all finished work to improve "First Time Right" for a 5-STAR customer experience.• Implemented IIPP, OSHA 300, Safety Training Programs, Standard Operating Procedures, Project Work Risk Assessments to reduce employee injuries and WC claims to zero over prior years.• Developed and implemented P&L for transportation services brought in house to eliminate contracted delivery services. Realized a reduction of over $50k total third party transport spend while improving freight revenue by 20K.• Implemented 5-S standards, quick pick zones, and reset storage design for inventory rotation.• Reduced labor costs by $140K and increased output to sustain the additional 40-60% sales increases year over year. • Served as Sacramento Forklift - Master Trainer PIV Class I, III, IV, &V, eliminating third party contracted services totaling 33% gross revenue gains.

Roseville, California

-Participates in formulating and administering company policies and procedures and develops short and long-range goals and objectives for responsible departments.-Directs and coordinates activities of each production cell / unit for the attainment of goals and objectives.-Reviews and analyzes activities, costs and operational effectiveness of all production cells / units for progressing toward stated goals and objectives.-Development and implementation of a production model aimed at eliminating waste, improving costs and delivery and instills continuous improvement and prevention.-Formulate and administer company policies and goals with senior management staff. -Communicate company policies and goals for the Production, Logistics, Quality and Maintenance -Departments and to ensure they are progressing toward their assignments.-Ensure that the plant has the proper resources for daily operations to meet customer requirements-Develop and coordinate the implementation of a suitable production model aimed at waste reduction and continuous improvement.-Formulate policies, goals and objectives in conjunction with senior management and to deploy these activities to the plants.-Communicate, enforce and assign resources to meet company goals and objectives in the Production, Logistics, Quality and Maintenance Departments.-With the explicit approval of the President & CEO, to hire and terminate associates in the Production, Logistics, Quality and Maintenance Departments in conjunction with Finance / Human Resources.-Develop and implement a suitable production model for all production cells / units to achieve company goals and objectives.-Assist in the development and enforcement of the company budget and capital investment requirements.

California, Oregon, Washington, Texas, Denver, Oklahoma, Louisiana

>Responsible for all aspects of customer service, operations, financial results, people, maintenance and safety for multiple locations.>Monitor business closely, including daily, weekly and monthly reporting and reviews. Communicate expectations clearly to all site managers.>Coach and lead site managers of each operating location.>Fill in for site managers as needed.>Set expectations for safety, financial performance, employee/labor relations and client relations.>Ensure safety regulations are being observed and all training methods are contractually and legally compliant, up to date and effective.>Conduct location audits and reviews.>Ensure client expectations and contract requirements are met.>Project management and oversight of start-ups for new contracts.>Develop and manage talent in the region, including hiring, coaching and workforce planning.>Coordinate closely with CEO and VP of Operations.

Sacramento, California Area

•Provide technical expertise and management guidance to investigate process failures that lead to workplace accidents and environmental impacts. Including investigation monitoring of accidents and incidents involving fire, hazardous materials, unsafe situations, security issues and/or non-compliance issues ensuring corrective action recommendations appropriately addresses procedural changes as necessary for the prevention of future incidents.•Developing on-site safety, environment, and/or emergency management programs designed to respond to individual situations and to improve overall safety conditions in the factory. •Developing site-specific manual, records of inspections, and incidents relating to Safety, Health, Security and Environment.•Developing management driven Safe Behavior Observation, LOTO, Machine Guarding, Powered industrial vehicle programs for the site.

Richmond British Columbia

Acting EVP for Stryder Motorfreight in the U.S. and Canada, performing operational analysis for performance improvements in the following areas: finance, operations, asset utilization, compliance strategy, planning, delivery, training, behavior, and employee development.

1. Direct the function of the company’s Dispatch Coordinators, Special Projects Coordinator, Logistics Assistant, and Logistics Drivers; therein, provide assertive day to day leadership, management, and guidance.2. Ensure that robust and effective logistics-related safety, security, and regulatory employee training programs are maintained.3. Drive and facilitate the company’s strategy to cultivate a fully engaged workforce.4. Maintain the order flow of all products and manage the customer delivery process.5. Manage the procurement, tracking and reception of materials / products.6. Evaluate and review the company’s logistics operations business practices, update and develop process documentation, streamline opportunities, and eliminate non-value added activities.7. Drive the development and cultivation of positive business relationships with the company’s logistics customers and vendors; direct pricing and performance reviews in order to identify service and revenue improvement opportunities and to manage costs.8. Provide leadership support to other company business functions in the development of client solutions and transportation pricing requests.9. Ensure the existence, maintenance, and functioning of an adequate system of internal controls in all functional areas of the department.10. Develop and manage the logistics operations budget and all related fiscal forecasting and planning activities.11. Drive and facilitate activities that improve coordination and communication within the logistics department and other departments throughout the corporation (e.g. Client Services, Operations, Sales, Finance, HR, IT).12. Oversee and ensure all logistics-related operations comply with applicable environmental, health, safety, and other regulatory rules and regulations according to Nestle policies, State, and Federal regulations."Treat people how they want to be treated, respected, encouraged, and rewarded. That is the key to success!"

I was responsible for a high volume night shift outbound distribution process, which includes 8 different departments and over 50 employees. Our nightly production includes sales and distribution of over $6M, through more than 5,500 packages to a customer base of over 900 entities. My responsibilities include provide leadership to other managers and front line supervisors, including other professional staff members, assist in the development of financial and operational objectives, to make decisions, often difficult and/or unpopular, that support the organization strategy; influence others to support the new direction, set goals for the functional/work areas that are aligned with functional/organizational goals, inspire others to meet/exceed expectations on a daily basis through own enthusiasm and energy, identify and initiate efforts to achieve objectives, teaching others to accept accountability for meeting and stretching to exceed results in a timely and cost efficient manner, develop value added solutions that meet customer business needs and share key information with others across the network, resolve complex problems, and recognize and reward innovative thinking, responsible risk taking and the achievement of operational excellence.

Implemented efficient dock layout and operational improvements at the USF Group for effective cross-docking procedures. Standardized new hire training process for efficient on-boarding to produce financial savings from damage reduction, increased freight reclassification billing, and quality loads for maximum profit (high cube and balanced). Improved customer relations and profitability through collaboration and custom servicing agreements.

Sacramento, Ca.

Implemented standards of work at Diversified Marine Products for increased efficiency and reduction of damages. Engaged employees to meet new minimum performance requirements to reduce labor costs. Restructured internal inventory pick locations to optimize pick efficiency without lane congestion or inbound receiving restrictions (FIFO). Introduced 5S, housekeeping standards, and wrote training manuals for all the warehouse positions.

Multiple Locations

Youngest General Manager in the West Region at Sav-on Drug Stores. Five consecutive profitable inventories recorded at Sav-on Drug Stores. Multi-location seasonal aisle program coordinator.

Mba, Business

Activities and Societies: UoPX Alumni.

Bsb/Iscom, Iscom

Activities and Societies: As UPX alumni, I have supported recruiting efforts by inspiring four of my colleagues to pursue a higher.

Associate Of Arts, Business