Directs and leads all phases of production of a variety of pillow products. In charge of four managers across three manufacturing warehouse facilities; accountable for budget and P/L. Leads interviewing, hiring and ongoing training of staff, with a focus on safety training and employee development. ➣ Successfully turned around struggling operations by reducing payroll and eliminating over-time, and greatly increasing employee morale company-wide.➣ Manages end to end manufacturing process from sourcing raw materials, production, finished product, and post-production quality control.➣ Ensures manufacturing process is consistently based on ISO-9000, Lean Six Sigma and Continuous Improvement methodologies.

Directed and led all day to day operations of three large warehouses (one in St. Louis), and a diverse team of 80+ employees across multiple backgrounds and skillsets. Accountable for budget and P/L, transportation, day/night warehouses, and quality control. Proactively met with customers to understand expectations, potential concerns, and address/resolve any open issues. ➣ Provided instrumental leadership in establishing and implementing significant operational changes to quickly turnaround a struggling night shift team that was consistently under-performing. Successfully improved operational efficiency and productivity, while reducing overall costs.➣ Created and implemented a new inventory and organizational system company-wide.➣ Established and led regular staff safety meetings (OSHA).➣ Developed and managed multiple budgets; enforced all DOT regulations via detailed log books.➣ Created a new program for rewarding outstanding employee performances; eliminated all employee overtime in the division. Started weekly management meetings to improve internal communication. ➣ Significantly reduced employee turnover rates while improving the employee/company relationship.

Led a team of four managers across two local warehouses; reported to the CEO. Spearheaded all day to day operations management functions that included procurement, product logistics, inventory/quality control, staff training/development, and creating a positive, healthy work environment for all staff.➣ Supervised and enforced regular warehouse inspections and detailed audits.➣ Picked and staged outbound shipments to ensure the highest level of productivity.➣ Worked closely with drivers to manage product logistics and proper inventory management.➣ Led ongoing training of all staff, with additional focus and time dedicated to safety.➣ Maintained and leveraged product locator system to ensure optimal utilization of warehouse space.➣ Conducted operations in accordance with OSHA and MSDS standards; maintained order and cleanliness throughout all work areas at all times.➣ Provided hands-on support to all departments regarding any procurement matters.

In charge of the day to day operations of two warehouses and a team of three manager direct reports. Provided project and administrative support to the production team as needed; assisted with research, proposal/budget development, and new vendor sourcing. Managed logistics and execution of all programs. ➣ Oversaw the entire shipping/receiving process, managed vendor contracts/relationships, inventory control, and enforced all DOT regulations.

Oversaw and managed a team of eight managers across four warehouses located in Miami, Puerto Rico, Orlando, and Atlanta. Instrumental in the successful turnaround of a struggling Atlanta warehouse within the first few months of employment; promoted to Operations Manager soon after. In charge of the safety, operation, and daily performance for 70+ employees. Led all recruiting, interviewing, hiring and ongoing training of staff; spearheaded the strict enforcement of inspections and company procedures. ➣ Accountable for every aspect of the product manufacturing process that included raw materials, equipment maintenance, supply chain logistics, and quality control of final products. ➣ Led procurement process of all goods and services; coordinated the unloading of inbound shipments. ➣ Conceptualized, developed and implemented detailed inspection procedures with the coordination and input of quality control representatives as needed. ➣ Conducted all operations in accordance with OSHA and MSDS standards. ➣ Assisted in the physical inventory process, insuring the integrity of all results. ➣ In charge of all staff work schedules, assigning jobs to best utilize talent and resources. ➣ Inspected accuracy of all reports and process certifications for shipments.