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Atlanta, Georgia, Us

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

Initiate and maintain the operations of all distribution centers within the specified territory, through adequate training, inspecting, and taking corrective action to accomplish company goals, objectives and to foster a safe work environment.Understand and adopt the “80/20” business standard as the underlying philosophy of Merchants Metals.Direct and manage facility operations by updating, implementing, and auditing company approved Standard Operating ProceduresMeasure performance using metrics against pre-defined goals in areas such as safety, transaction accuracy, inventory accuracy, pricing compliance, equipment inspection and Preventative Maintenance (PM).Works collaboratively with Service Center Managers to ensure alignment and coordination with functional support departments to insure sales growth, continuity of the supply chain, and financial accounting integrity.Coordinate facility activities and functions to ensure defined customer service and transaction accuracy metrics are achieved. Must be measured daily.Over-sees the development of growth plans and the annual budget.Ensures accurate and current data files are maintained for SKU’s including pricing, stocking levels and re-order logic.Perform or over-see all administrative duties including, but not limited to: facility and equipment maintenance and repair, OSHA requirements, safety training, control of fuel and P-card purchases.Oversee the management of equipment and capital asset maintenance.Control and minimize labor overtime, premium freight and repair expenses, but while maintaining safety standards.

San Diego, California, Us

* Leveraged Lean Six Sigma processes resulting in improvement of productionoutput.* Juggle multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced production environment.* Develop, maintain, and lead strong, well-trained, committed teams throughout the differentdepartments of the company and as a whole.* Manage scheduling, quality and maintenance* Oversee multiple locations. Granite Counter Top, Laminate Countertop, and Cabinet Warehouse.* Responsible for P&L management, review, and accountability.* Handled daily conflict resolutions.* Accountability for operations of facility and staff.* Successful project management related to the manufacturing resulting in square foot improvement and damage reduction. * Consistently identifying and overcoming risks and issues to meet deliverable timelines.* Implemented profit-sharing program for production staff.* Embed a culture of continuous improvement* Consistently identified risks, objectives, and requirements related to improvements in deliverables.

* Develop, maintain, and lead active, well-trained committed teams throughout the different departments of the company. Oversee 3 locations. Woodburn, OR. Sacramento, CA. Fullerton. - $46M in Total Sales. * Oversee Lean implementation. Tripled production output. Featured in trade publication – April 2018.* Implemented a profit-sharing program for production staff. Developed program from the ground floor.

Tigard, Or, Us

*Leveraged Lean Six Sigma process to improve inventory accuracy rate from 71% to 98%.*Directly supervises employees in the Warehouse, Delivery drivers, Inventory personnel. * HR duties included Interviewing, Hiring, Training, Corrective Action, Appraisal Performance, Job Description updates.* Standardized work - SOP creating and implementation* Manage scheduling, quality and maintenance* Consistent, Meaningful Continuous Improvement implementation.* Managed the company’s largest distribution center in Pacific Northwest. Servicing 16 other locations throughout northwest states.* Successfully managed projects to improve order accuracy. Managed large warehouse construction project meeting timelines and budget expectations. * Lead the delivery of products achieving sales goals in my tenure.* Initiate projects and find new ways to reduce costs, improve sustainability and increase efficiency.

Portland, Or, Us

* Leverage Lean Six Sigma resulting in a 60% improvement in production.* Achieved company's best-ever safety record by invoking employee investment in safety.*Manage all aspects of store operations including but not limited to: sales, vehicle production, customer care, and personnel. * Initiate projects and find new ways to reduce costs, improve sustainability and increase efficiency.*Ensure that the store operates environmentally compliant, while effectively and efficiently working within the guidelines of the administrative policies and procedures. * Management of projects, timelines and phases regarding Lean, EHS and Sales using Gantt charts and critical path schedules. * Lead the region in multiple sales contest for holiday events.

Bachelor'S Degree, Business Managment

Diploma, Business