Glanbia Foods/ Optimum Nutrition, Aurora, ILQC Receiving Manager 4/2013 to PresentOversee the processes for receiving and sampling of raw materials and packaging stock in a new, 600,000 square foot facility. Advanced knowledge of GMP’s, SAP, OSHA regulations, and PPE protocol. Leading my team in the inspection and collection of samples for lab testing, investigating shortages, initiate and follow-up Vendor Non-Conformance's, rejections, and lead GMP facility inspections.

Responsible for 2nd shift warehouse operations. Planning, releasing, and assigning of work orders to union staff for shipping and production support. Create spreadsheets to help control safe product movement through facility and monitor team effectiveness. Troubleshoot shortages and discrepancies, conduct daily safety and product organization reviews, work closely with all departments and levels of management.

Provided guidance and training to a large staff of over 50 Union associates while directly responsible for all Baby Ruth production on 3rd shift. Transferred to Warehouse Distribution, and ensured safety, shipping, and distribution goals met.Supported production needs, communicated and resolved issues with appropriate departments and managers. Participated, contributed to DOR meetings, DMAIC problem solving team meetings, and SHO's. Utilized Nestle programs such as SAP, SAM's, Kronos, and seniority rosters.

A national leader in the manufacture and distribution of decorative popcorn tins and food gift sets. Managed receiving of all global and domestic shipments. Led a staff of 30 associates by providing training and feedback in our 600,000 square foot facility. Collaborated with senior leadership in planning and distribution of multi-million dollar inventory. Distribution Employee of the Year 2001. Fluent in computer programs, including Excel, Word, AS-400 and product scanner systems, OSHA regulations, and warehouse GMP's. Member of the safety committee.Restructured the communication of incoming product data to Operations management, greatly improving Production planning. Reduced to zero the dollars spent on overseas containers demurrage through daily interaction with import companies, saving many thousands in first year.Consolidated the workload of receiving staff, improving productivity and reducing labor costs by a third.Resolved dozens of shortages and other problems each day.

Delegated work to Shipping/Receiving associates, scheduled all in- and outbound shipping for multi-million dollar inventory, handled all claims, managed inventory and selected trucking companies for transport. Cut transportation costs 25% through competitive bidding.Reduced temporary staffing and overtime costs 20% through improved workflowEnhanced inter-departmental communications through daily spread sheets.

Independently distributed and sold uniform and bulk textile supplies to over 75 customers weekly, providing customer services and negotiating service agreements. Increased customer satisfaction and route growth.

Supervised million dollar inventory. Handled domestic and international shipments. Trained in sophisticated software applications as well as UPS Manifest System and other shipping protocol. Expansion of tracking and costing systems, saving/eliminating at least 1K/month.Increased productivity by integrating job functions and eliminating discrepancies.Perfect attendance record.

As one of three controllers, I used sophisticated systems to manage dozens of daily shipments worth thousands of dollars in the largest, most active dry goods grocery warehouse in the US without incident. In this role I allocated work to over 100 union personnel each shift, scheduled incoming shipments from across the US, and supervised special store orders.