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Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States

PPS is a facilities management, industrial packaging, janitorial, food service, and equipment supply distributor.As Director of Operations and Supply Chain, I am accountable for leading a team to orchestrate all facility operations including receiving, inventory management, order fulfillment, maintenance, fleet management, service, and repair.To carry out my mandate, I implement a suite of initiatives to reduce operating costs, strengthen P&L performance, and uphold key safety standards throughout the facility.Some of my contributions include:➥ Lead diverse teams – including warehouse staff, delivery drivers, maintenance personnel, and service technicians – across multiple shifts and departments.➥ Manage and maintain a 30-vehicle fleet while ensuring DOT compliance.➥ Negotiate competitive quotes for equipment repairs, vehicle leases, and facility maintenance/improvement services. ➥ Manage a team of 10 delivery drivers.➥ Orchestrate warehouse activities including receiving, inventory control, pick and pack, and shipping.➥ Work with purchasing/sales teams to ensure an optimal balance of supply vs. demand, minimize on-hand inventory, and optimize the inventory turnover ratio.➥ Manage employee conflict to provide a frictionless work environment.➥ Maintained a normal flow of operations throughout pandemic shutdowns.

Nashville, Tennessee

I joined ModusLink in 2018, where I led a 150-300-member team to manage all day-to-day operations – including fulfillment, receiving, production, picking and packing, returns, P&L management, warehousing, and inventory control – for an ISO 9001-certified, 240K sq. ft. facility serving 15 clients. Some of my key contributions include:➥ Ensured clients’ supply chain needs were efficiently and cost-effectively met in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment.➥ Built productive relationships with staffing agencies, collaborating to manage 100+ temporary employees. ➥ Reviewed and approved prospective clients’ Business Requirement Documents; ensured profitability and SLA goals were consistently met. ➥ Partnered with the customer-facing team to provide a highly differentiated and frictionless customer experience.➥Held team members accountable to a high standard of performance. ➥ Routinely onboarded and trained newly hired employees.

Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania

Between 2014 and 2018, I led a 131-member team to manage operations within an ISO 13485-certified, 1.4M sq. ft. J&J distribution center in a 24/7 operating environment. I oversaw a range of operation-critical functions – including training, labor management, overtime budgeting, inventory control, quality assurance, technology implementations, and leadership development – to exceed SLA objectives and shift goals for all departments.Some of my additional contributions include:➥ Deployed leading-edge technology solutions, resulting in significant cost reductions and an improved customer experience. ➥ Traveled to newly acquired startup customer locations to lead operations teams and ensure smooth transitions.➥ Mentored employees, team leads, and supervisors. Cross-trained staff to elevate team performance. ➥ Fostered a culture of continuous professional development and promotion from within.➥ Improved key performance standards by 15-20% and reduced budgeted overtime from 9-10% to 5-6%.

Tobyhanna, Pa

Between 2013 and 2014, I directed and oversaw the operational aspects of the facility supervising approximately 100 employees. .Some of my additional contributions include:➥ Investigated, documented, and reported on all accidents and safety incidents. ➥ Conducted weekly incident reviews with the Safety Manager and Assistant General Manager.➥ Provided actionable solutions to mitigate job hazards and correct unsafe behavior.➥ Reinforced safety best practices via training and on-the-job coaching.➥ Coordinating and conforming with the operational aspects of GENCO's Core Excellence Program and auditing regularly to ensure full compliance.➥ Assuring the attainment of facility production, quality, and safety objectives.➥ Knowing and evaluating operational productivity goals, monitor daily and ensure goals are achieved on all shifts.➥ Aiding the Facility Manager on special projects as required.