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Monroe, New Jersey, Us

Arcadia, Wi, Us

• Responsible for 4 buildings totaling 2,100,000 square feet in (Ca & Az) • Responsible for all day-to-day operations • Main building receives 200 plus containers a day and ships 120 plus outbound trailers• Responsible for Robotics and Automation • Support all of the Western Region • Large Ecommerce Volume • Responsible for all day-to-day operations • Reduced OSHA Recordables in ½ the last year• Work closely and build solid relationships with other departments – Safety, HR, Finance, Logistics, and others • Same day shipping for all E-commerce orders • Shipping to Customers and Ashley Home Stores • Multiple 3pl operations • Developed and managed annual budget, maintaining full P&L responsibility.• 24/7 operations including holidays

Fountain Valley, California, Us

• Developed and managed annual budget, maintaining full P&L responsibility.• Responsible for all day to day operations management • Develop and track KPI's to Best in Class Standards • Implement and manage labor management software (LMS) • Supply chain management in US (two Locations) and Canada (3PL)• Oversee direct to consumer and drop ship programs• Manage cost per unit to annual budget and prior year• Continues improvement programs • Business process improvement • Lead and develop safety program • Customer service management • Work closely with product development and operations for product launches • Working knowledge of OSHA, DOT, and HAZMAT regulations• Well-Versed in Six Sigma, implementing lean initiatives throughout each facility to ensure maximized workflow efficiency• Built a solid team, ensuring continued training and team building environment

Camden, New Jersey, Us

• Managed up to 8 facilities (2,500,000 sq. ft.) and 20+ accounts.• Developed and managed an annual budget, maintaining full P&L responsibility. • Monitored and recorded customer profitability for up to 30 accounts and negotiated new rates, resulting in better profit margins for the company.• Oversee Direct to Consumer for a large footwear company. • Worked closely with the engineering team to develop pricing models for clients.• Collaborated with corporate and local vendors to acquire and maintain material handling equipment, storage, and conveyors.• Responsible for the transition of a large purchase of a competitor. • Implemented a labor sharing program during seasonal high times between the company’s 11 buildings to help reduce overtime and turnover. • Developed an Inventory Control Management position to oversee physical supplies and cycle counts and created a network of inventory experts throughout the region to standardize reporting and goals to track success while taking better care of the customer’s product. • Fostered and maintained long term relationships with customers and internal personnel.• Utilized labor management software and streamlining processes within the facility to improve overall handling margins 5-20%.• Well-versed in Six Sigma, implementing lean initiatives throughout each facility to ensure maximized workflow efficiency.• Charged with building a solid team, ensuring continued training and cross-training all employees within the region.• Worked with local brokers to identify available buildings in the correct location and price range to fulfill business needs. Collaborated with the legal department and the landlord on completing the language of the lease. • Conducted facility audits on a yearly basis.• Working knowledge of OSHA, DOT, and HAZMAT regulations.

Camden, New Jersey, Us

• Managed 109 employees and maintained full P&L responsibility of a $10M annual budget.• Successfully led the relocation of 3 buildings in Ontario to 1 larger (1,001,000 sq. ft.) facility in Chino, California with zero downtime.• Implemented a new warehouse management system to improve flow and accuracy throughout the facility, moving more volume at the cost.• Executed standard operating procedures (SOP) and key performance indicators (KPI).• Moved the location from Ontario, Ca from 4 different buildings and consolidating into one 1,001,000 square foot facility in Chino, Ca.

Camden, New Jersey, Us

• Directed day-to-day operations for a startup Hasbro facility in Auburn, Washington, managing warehouse personnel and implementing action strategies and training.• Standardized reports for western region facilities, increasing communication internally and with customers and improving overall performance in cycle counts and shipping.• Successfully relocated a facility from Los Angeles to Montebello, California with zero downtime.• Oversaw inbound/outbound shipments, monitoring for accuracy and ensuring they were carried out in adherence with strict timelines.

Camden, New Jersey, Us

• Oversaw daily operations for a 700,000 sq. ft. facility and a 120,000 sq. ft. overflow building, managing 160 associates, 6 supervisors, and 1 manager. • Successfully implemented a warehouse management system (WMS) to control the movement and storage of materials.• Leveraged the company from a struggling start up to a profitable, efficient operation, reducing overall costs for the customer while improving profit margins for NFI. • Developed a solid team of warehouse, office, and salaried employees.

Bonn, De

• Managed 3 shifts operations, 5 days a week for an 850,000 sq. ft. facility, while directing 120 associates and 7 supervisors. • Oversaw 20 – 40 trailers unload shipments and 50,000 – 100,000 cases loaded daily. •Led the construction, setup, WMS implementation, and a shift of products from 3 buildings into 1 850,000 sq. ft. building. Received Certificate of Occupancy on time.• Successfully implemented a new RF Warehouse Management System to manage customer product handling requirements, while ensuring time sensitive products maintained proper rotation. • Transitioned more than 2 million cases from the old to the new facility with zero disruptions in day-to-day business. • Recruited to position to help improve the site while overseeing operations of 3 buildings.• Stabilized the workforce which in turn improved productivity and morale. • Managed 2nd and 3rd shifts, directing 60 associates and 2 supervisors.Previous Exel Positions (1993 – 2000):Operations Supervisor (Walmart) | Operations Supervisor (CellStar)| Trainer (SCJohnson Ontario) Group Leader (Cerritos)| Group Leader (Johnson & Johnson Ontario)