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Olathe, Kansas, United States

Manage, lead, mentor, select, train, and evaluate inventory control management and staff includingManagement of staff overtime, ensuring appropriate staffing levels Mentoring and development of staff for future leadership roles within TVH Manage inventory control department to ensure balanced scorecard objectives are set, communicated and exceededEnsures execution of daily cycle counts to ensure inventory is accurate and cycle counts are completed in the established timelineOversees inventory adjustments after verification of accuracy Provides oversight and leadership to ensure safe and clean work areasPartner with training team to identify training needs and deliver appropriate content to employees and managersReview and partner with Inventory Control Supervisor on employee performance evaluations Provides guidance to management on goal setting, career and professional development for team members Assists management with change management during systems and process implementations Identify and recommend areas where cost savings can be achieved without the sacrifice of qualityRepresent and oversee TVH’s annual inventory/cycle count audits and observations performed by an outside firm.Leverage expertise of departmental processes and procedures to identify and recommend improvements to processes, systems, and methods Document and report on monthly warehouse adjustments for all U.S. distribution centers.

Olathe, Kansas, United States

Ensures that product is picked, checked and shipped according to established standards and procedures. Demonstrated knowledge of manifest systems. Demonstrated knowledge of DOT regulations and Haz-Mat shipping practices. Demonstrated knowledge of Federal labor and employment laws. Ensures crew members have the appropriate equipment and tools necessary to perform their jobs. Ensures the efficient and safe operation of all materials handling equipment. Must maintain a clean and organized work environment. Determines work procedures, prepares work schedules, and expedites workflow, assigns duties and examines work for exactness, neatness, and conformance to policies and procedures. Completes necessary records and reports in a timely and accurate manner. Assists with training/certifying crew members on material handling equipment on an as needed basis. Conducts line meetings with crew members to discuss results of data analysis and corrective actions to be implemented. Responsible for securing facility. Participates in operations development and problem solving meetings as requested. Conducts performance reviews, counseling sessions and disciplinary actions. Reviews and approves time off requests and time sheets for put-away crew members. Maintains confidentiality in all areas. Supports and enforces recommendations from management. May fulfill requirements of Warehouse Manager in their absence. Must be able to communicate effectively with all levels of employees. Ability to assist in fostering and driving a team-based environment. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities to include training employees; planning assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Staffing responsibilities within the department, which includes hiring, and firing.

Shawnee, Kansas

Plans, implements, and monitors the day-to-day operations for the warehouse department to ensure that established objectives for shipping, product rotation, sanitation, safety, and timeliness are met or exceeded.Monitors loading, dispatch, and receiving times and makes appropriate changes, ensuring compliance with QIP, HACCP, and DOT regulations.Routinely informs and communicates with associates to ensure compliance with established warehouse productivity, safety, and sanitation policies and procedures.Monitors and completes numerous computer-based and manual reports and related paperwork, including time records, daily logs, damage reports, etc.Monitors product damage and audits routes to ensure reliable product delivery. Plans and schedules manpower. Plans and coordinates vehicle and equipment maintenance and utilization reports.Supervises of up to 100 hourly associates, depending on size of facility. Manages projects and assignments with significant impact on customer service.

Wichita, Kansas Area

This position is accountable for heating and cooling finished goods inventory and or raw material warehouses. Each of these job components contains a substantial average monthly inventory dollar value responsibility. Principle duties include:1.Controls and monitors shipping office administrative functions. 2.Assists in planning, preparing and administering departmental budgets. 3.Serves as liaison with order management regarding scheduling, shippers, inventories, traffic, etc. 4.Handles employee relation issues such as training, discipline, vacations, rosters, and overtime. 5.Authorizes equipment requests, maintenance and repair. 6.Recommends packaging, warehousing and equipment changes as needed. 7.Administers, coordinates and implements needed changes in departmental policies and procedures. 8.Plans and reviews day-to-day shipping/warehouse operations to assure meeting established shipping schedules economically while maintaining quality standards.9.Other duties may be assigned.

Wichita, Kansas Area

-Supervise a staff of employees during various inbound, city, and/or outbound freight operations. -Ensure production goals are met by managing tonnage, payroll and other administrative functions.-Available to work a variety of shifts, including days, evenings, nights and weekends.-Effectively manage the inbound/outbound processing of various freight.-Consistently meet or exceed productivity goals.-Ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently and greater than 75 lbs. occasionally.-Supervise and manage personnel operations to ensure efficient loading, unloading, and processing of customer shipments.-Supervise and plan hourly employee schedules to meet daily operations goals.-Enforce all company, FMCSR, OSHA and DOT policies, rules, regulations and laws as required.-Ensure customer's freight is delivered and picked-up timely and damage free.-Coach, train and develop employees consistent with company policy.-Standing and walking on non-climate controlled loading dock area for several hours at a time.-Safely climb in and out of a tractor cab & trailer.-Safely walk, reach (including above your head), bend, climb, push, pull, twist, squat & kneel as necessary to perform the job duties.-Prompt, daily attendance at assigned work location.-Perform other duties as assigned.

• Last worked as an Intercompany Inventory Analyst in the materials department responsible for stocking levels and replenishment of all distribution centers global and domestic.• Worked closely with buyers and QA to expedite shipments and resolve product issues.• Also worked with sister companies to process orders, evaluate lead times and schedule delivery dates.• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.• 5 years in warehouse leadership as a group lead, supervisor, and assistant warehouse manager responsible for managing and scheduling staff to meet strict daily deadlines.• Working knowledge in warehouse operations including, stocking, shipping, production, receiving, replenishment, equipment and inventory control.