Ryder Logistics at Imperial Tobacco Managing all Transportation and Warehousing needs for distribution centers (Toronto, Montreal, Moncton, Calgary, Saskatoon, Vancouver, Winnipeg, Shelby, and Cleveland)• Proactively analyze weekly metrics and continuous improvement projects as well as analysing Key Performance Indicator (KPI) reports for both Canada and US• Manage order tracking and processing within Manhattan (PKMS)• Design and testing of new in-house software including… Show more Ryder Logistics at Imperial Tobacco Managing all Transportation and Warehousing needs for distribution centers (Toronto, Montreal, Moncton, Calgary, Saskatoon, Vancouver, Winnipeg, Shelby, and Cleveland)• Proactively analyze weekly metrics and continuous improvement projects as well as analysing Key Performance Indicator (KPI) reports for both Canada and US• Manage order tracking and processing within Manhattan (PKMS)• Design and testing of new in-house software including Web-TM in conjunction with Maddocks (Truck-Mate)• Cross train staff in routing sequence, UAT/BAT testing for special projects • Assist in creation and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) for the department’s job processes• Forecast weekly demands in order to ensure Distribution Centers inventory requirements are effective and up to date• Manage processing of credit notes, cancellations, returns (RMA) and CS complaints• Evaluate, quantify and present opportunities for continuous improvement at assigned account (s)• Manage service performance through root cause analysis and implementation of improvements• Monitor vendor performance and evaluate wholesale and retail orders in order to ensure they lie within company standards and policies Show less

Brought onboard to Ground Meats department to overlook and manager Manufacturing, Food Production Standards, GMP’S, HACCP, SQF, OSHA, Safety Procedures and Quality Assurance • Introduced innovated schedule reduced the number of employees assigned for the weekend shift. With more man-hours available for weekday daily production, we effectively saved overtime costs while improving employee morale. • Constantly monitored production activities to assure that proper standard operating… Show more Brought onboard to Ground Meats department to overlook and manager Manufacturing, Food Production Standards, GMP’S, HACCP, SQF, OSHA, Safety Procedures and Quality Assurance • Introduced innovated schedule reduced the number of employees assigned for the weekend shift. With more man-hours available for weekday daily production, we effectively saved overtime costs while improving employee morale. • Constantly monitored production activities to assure that proper standard operating procedures were being followed. • Utilized analytical abilities to improve processes and make effective and profitable decisions. • Managed the production and process functions by following lean manufacturing technique and established production schedules to maximize the utilization of equipment. • Responsible for supervising over 74 unionized floor workers in day-to-day operations in the department. • Established training program for new employees that evaluated performance at scheduled intervals to gauge process. • Implemented procedures with regard to production, food safety, and product quality as per SQF and HACCP standard. Show less

Brought onboard to this distribution center for startup process, performing myriad duties such as production planning and container management, while forecasting transportation and distribution trends • Anticipated possible impediments to on-time deliveries and circumvented potential issues through composition of detailed weekly schedules that plotted delivery dates and times. • Built reports via internal database management system to eradicate errors in shipment information and enabled… Show more Brought onboard to this distribution center for startup process, performing myriad duties such as production planning and container management, while forecasting transportation and distribution trends • Anticipated possible impediments to on-time deliveries and circumvented potential issues through composition of detailed weekly schedules that plotted delivery dates and times. • Built reports via internal database management system to eradicate errors in shipment information and enabled management to access and view important details such as arrival times and shipment manifestos. • Tracked and monitored field operations, interfacing with all departments and all levels of employees to pinpoint gaps in performance, providing suitable recommendations to supervisor on how to augment training and productivity. • Utilized strong organizational and workflow management skills to coordinate and ensure that desired logistics objectives, priorities and schedules were met, reducing number of pending orders by over 36%. • Astutely analyzed problems, found quick and best-practice solutions to improve operational inefficiencies. Show less