Jj Harrison Email & Phone Number

Houston, Tx, Us

In my role as Director of Environmental, Health, and Safety Compliance at Sysco, I support US and Canadian production companies and distribution centers. I conduct risk assessments, prioritize mitigation plans, and develop EHS site managers while implementing standardized communication practices.- Led the implementation of standardized communication and reporting practices across multiple companies, improving quality and consistency.- Introduced a solution to expedite problem resolution, saving time for the EHS team.- Established legal, HR, and operational partnerships cross-functional partnerships to deploy impactful policies and procedures.- Instituted changes across focus sites to reverse poor safety performance trends.

In my most recent role as a Director, Global Distribution Safety & Security, I carried out following tasks:Devised and implemented global safety and security strategies for all distribution centers. Conducted risk assessments and vulnerability analyses to identify potential threats and risks. Ensured all operations complied with all relevant safety and security regulations and standards. Designed and enforced emergency response plans for all distribution centers.The key achievements for this role have been:- Rolled out robust processes to strengthen safety awareness, tracking, and accountability across supply chain, leading to remarkable 55% reduction in global DART rate, despite tens of thousands of additional hours worked.- Optimized quality and reduced turnover of security team by revamping onboarding program and executing continuous training.- Minimized workplace injuries, implemented supply chain security practices, and aligned department processes with established guidelines across all locations.- Saved over $700K in transportation claims as well as recovered $2M in stolen product through execution of policy changes and revised documentation best practices.- Identified, assessed, and implemented off-site product and off-site trailer/container storage facilities on an international scale by collaborating with risk management.- Improved throughput, efficiency, and quality to meet organization's operational needs by streamlining and enhancing Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) Training and Certification process.- Achieved consistent year-over-year enhancements in Annual Risk Inventory and Evaluation (REI) Inspection for distribution center located in Netherlands.

As a top-performing professional, you will note that I have a strong aptitude for directing and streamlining supply chain operations to achieve targets with keen focus on advancing corporate mission and vision. With a keen focus on excellence, I have excelled across diverse industries and roles, consistently delivering exceptional performance.My expertise in military leadership has honed my ability to build and lead high-performing teams in demanding and adverse conditions. I possess a unique talent for formulating and implementing robust strategies that optimize supply chain processes and drive operational efficiency. Throughout my career, I have believed that collaboration is the key to success. For this reason, I have continually focused on nurturing professional relationships at all levels.Additionally, I have a deep understanding of complex business landscapes, allowing me to analyze challenges and develop innovative solutions that mitigate operational risks and drive excellence. With extensive experience in global operations, logistics, and facility management, I bring a broad perspective to optimizing supply chain operations on a global scale.Some core areas where I really excel at include:- Operations Management- Strategic Planning & Implementation- Operational Risk Assessment & Mitigation- Policies & Procedures Development- Team Leadership & Direction- Continuous Improvement- Profit/Loss Management- Business/Revenue Growth - Collaborative Partnership Building- Issue Identification & Resolution- Change Management- Military Leadership Expertise

While serving as Regional WHS Manager, I have performed following activities:Developed and implemented safety policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and Amazon standards. Conducted site audits and inspections to identify potential hazards/risks and develop corrective action plans.Examples of my key accomplishments include:- Boosted underperforming region's performance by an impressive 75% within just five weeks during company restructuring, while also providing valuable support to four other regions.- Decreased regional annual recordable incident rate by 65% Region throughout peak season, during 250% growth in locations.- Mitigated safety incidents and implemented standardized OSHA and LA Department of Health practices across all locations.- Improved Regional Safety performance while orchestrating expansion of region from 6 to 18 locations within short timeframe of 4 months, subsequently leading to an expanded span of influence from 18 to 43 locations throughout my tenure.- Ensured zero violations/citations after 11 unannounced OSHA and LA County Health Dept. inspections during Covid-19 outbreak; interpreted and implemented evolving compliance processes and procedures based on fluctuating LA County Dept of Health standards to ensure inspection success and citation avoidance for all 18 regional Delivery Centers.

Richmond, Virginia, Us

As a Field Asset Protection Director, I havePrepared and delivered asset protection training to employees and managers, including new hire orientation, job-specific training, and refresher courses. Collaborated with law enforcement agencies as well as internal and external stakeholders to investigate incidents and share best practices.Please find below the key contributions for this role:- Prepared and implemented loss prevention measures to safeguard CarMax against all forms of internal and external fraud, securing company over $39M a year.- Improved 13-year trend of poor Repo Bad Debt performance, propelling region from last to first in firm, saving over $1.4M in first year and maintaining region's performance since.- Elevated culture of safety for customers, vendors, and 25K associates by overhauling workplace violence program.- Identified significant multi-million-dollar operational cost-saving opportunity for Production/Service department through high-level multi-site investigation.- Developed and managed Safety and Security plan for CarMax's prestigious annual Top Performers event held at Mandalay Bay Hotel in Las Vegas, NV; ensured well-being and emergency response readiness for over 7K participants, performers, and staff.- Spearheaded conceptualization, communication, and successful implementation of an advanced perimeter, camera, access, and alarm system solution for CarMax's largest facility to date.

Phoenix, Arizona, Us

During this tenure, I haveEstablished and implemented loss prevention and safety strategies for all stores, distribution centers, and supply chain operations. Conducted investigations into incidents/breaches of security and implemented corrective measures to prevent reoccurrence.The key achievements for this role have been:- Created reliable and consistent security practices as well as sustainable safety program throughout supply chain.- Ensured year-over-year decreases in OSHA recordable incidents and reduction in company's workers' comp premiums by enforcing annual safety program improvements.- Secured over $11M in operational waste through revision and implementation of company DC-to-stores claim review process along with decreasing operational loss in Canada by more than $2M over same period.- Organized repeatable positive associate engagement event and raised over $80K for PetSmart Charities by introducing network-wide discontinued product program.

Managed complete supply chain operations, including receipt, storage, loading, manufacturing, transportation, facilities operations and vendor management in a historically challenging union environment in the successful distribution of product to and from Asia. • Created Excel-based productivity tracker improving and sustaining pick accuracy from 94.72% to 99.29% in less than 18 months and initiating the organization’s exploration of investing in WHM system.• Boosted business/revenue growth by up to $1M in single quarter through increased productivity and 43% reduction in damage claims; attained and sustained highest consistent productivity performance and lowest damage rates in location history.• Achieved remarkable 50% reduction in grievances within first year by strengthening company-union relationships in historically challenging environment.• Harvested over $240K reductions in operation expenses via vendor contract negotiations and enhanced preventive maintenance practices.

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

- Led process review, provided subject matter expertise, and conducted implementation training for seamless transition from paper-based to voice-pick system in Target's Import Warehouses decreasing new hire on-boarding from weeks to days.- Generated $400K in logistics savings and drove additional cost savings for store partners across three test districts within Target Logistics position by identifying key opportunities, building strategic partnerships, and executing delivery efficiency initiatives.- As the Import Warehouse subject matter expert, contributed to the creation and implementation of automatic receiving process with organization's Regional Distribution Centers.

Washington, Dc, Us

Mba, Business

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Engineering