Gerald Cramer Email & Phone Number

Springfield, Ma, Us

Effectively managed supply chain operations, driving overall capabilities through implementing TPM and team development. I fostered continuous improvement, set clear expectations, and provided strong leadership in performance management and career development. By building team capabilities, delivering change leadership, and motivating members, I achieved goals while minimizing impact. Leading efforts to eliminate losses, I improved costs, inventory, time, and quality, and promoted a positive culture while administering policies.

Manages through 3 Supervisors to achieve facility goals from 60 hourly associates to ensure operational excellence in all warehouse areas, efficient operations of warehouse management system(s) and related equipment, inventory is received appropriately and efficiently and safely processed in the warehouse, proper layout of warehouse and product placement, and proper maintenance and organization of all warehouse areas. Managing to ensure operational excellence in all warehouse areas, efficient operations of warehouse management system(s) and related equipment, inventory is received appropriately and efficiently and safely processed in the warehouse, proper layout of warehouse and product placement, and proper maintenance and organization of all warehouse areas so that it's appearance is conducive to creating a perfect load for our Stores and CustomersCoaches, trains, and develops Associates informally and through formal training programs, providing both informal (e.g. on-floor coaching) and formal (e.g. written evaluation) job performance based feedback.Assists GM and/or AGM with the DC's financial, operational, people and process and service related objectives to drive continuous improvement and efficiency gains to reduce overall cost-to-serve; leads associates, and peers to anticipate and solve problems and plan for upcoming events, seasonal changes, etc.Ensures a culture of safety throughout the organization by following Home Depot safety policies and procedures - monitor DC safety, physical security and operational metrics on a daily, weekly and monthly basis

Provide a team consisting of 2 department leads and 24 direct reports with leadership, direction, and coaching to achieve work objectives and improve performance. Maintain product, packaging and material inventory/availability using demand forecast, historical order data and software tools to support Operations and to meet Customer Demand.Lead entire shift operations while delivering key performance indicators (safety, quality, cost and service).Enforce safety policies and procedures to reduce the potential for employee injuryEnsures equipment pre-trip inspections are completed and that working conditions are safe at all times.

Direct activities related to inventory, warehousing, shipping, receiving, job tracking, payroll, and personnel management of 60+ subordinates for a world-class food distribution company. Earned a reputation as a valuable and cooperative supervisor by: being fair, honest, and willing to help others when needed; effectively resolving conflicts at appropriate times; and assisting new managers and other staff to become familiar with policy and operationDirectly oversee daily shift operations to include selection, shipping, receiving, cross docking and trailer loading operations.Take immediate action to resolve any problems that could impact daily labor standards & timely completion of shift requirements.Conduct performance management activities including, annual performance appraisals and design of training and career development plans.Ensure that progressive coaching and counseling concepts are conducted according to established policies and procedures.

Six Sigma Green Belt, Lean/Six Sigma

Bachelor Of Business Administration (B.B.A.)

As Business Administration, Business