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Decatur, Alabama Area

Huntsville, Alabama Area

• Generate load plans for pick/pack and ship functions. • Ensure special shipping requirements are met for customers and work with sales and customer service to resolve any issues.• Direct warehouse functional areas, including receiving, replenishments, shipping, order filing, and returns to ensure on time and accurate delivery of product to internal and external customers.• Meet with manufacturing and packaging supervisors to discuss the daily production schedules. • Use forecasting tools to coordinate the shipment of CII products from Memphis and Vonore TN warehouses to the Huntsville DC to meet customer demand.• Monitor cycle counts of all pick locations after load plans are completed and thoroughly investigate and reconcile any errors. Conduct and monitor monthly controlled substance cycle counts and submit results to DEA Compliance. Results: DEA inspection Dec 2015 inventory reconciled 100% for 1 year audit period. • Review all shipping documents for accuracy and maintain on file for 2 years.• Provide regular coaching and performance feedback to employees in addition to annual performance reviews and goal setting for employees. • Review attendance records, PTO time and approve/deny employee time off requests and take disciplinary action as needed.• Hold employees accountable for execution of assigned duties. Results: shipping rates 99% delivered on time YTD. • Ensure employee training is completed and properly documented: Results 100% completed YTD.

Athens Al

• Determine the best way to do each job and document (Cyclical Standard Work including Job Breakdown Sheet) and insure adherence.• Determine the best 5s for value steam to maintain area “Tour-Ready” at all times.• Track, analyze, and communicate performance trends using Zone Leader Broad and startup meeting to connect Value Steam performance to Plant goals to help team see the big picture.• Use Pareto analysis to determine chronic issues and drive corrective action using problem solving tools.• Ensure a harassment free, knowledgeable / aware team environment using effective communication and leveraging DDI principles.• Lead and develop a team of 20 employees.

Huntsville, Alabama Area

• Assign labor force of 25 union employees to appropriate tasks in line with efficient crewing needs and contractual needs.• Insure that all processes and quality specifications are followed in the shipping/receiving of scheduled components.• Responsible to monitor shipping results and insure that budget rates are exceeded.• Administer labor contract, plant rules, and handle appropriate discipline.• Results: Prior to the April 2011 tornados we were hitting at 96% line items delivered on time which exceeded company goals.

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