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Modesto, Ca, Us

Modesto, Ca, Us

Modesto, California, United States

• Implemented projects and provided real-time updates on operational activities to leadership and partners.• Developed daily work plans, approved timecards, and set developmental goals for team members.• Ensured compliance with inventory control, product quality, and sanitation standards, adjusting production plans as necessary.• Championed adherence to Environmental, Health, and Safety guidelines and ensured compliance with company policies.• Conducted performance reviews, provided coaching, and developed team members to address operational challenges.• Drove initiatives for efficiency and cost savings, monitoring key operational metrics for performance enhancement.

Hughson, California, United States

• Dual site responsibilities for all Inbound and Outbound Shipments• Dual site responsibilities for OTIF – currently over 99%• Lead Shipping team across functions – both inter-office and warehouse labor• Zero recordable injuries since taking over.• Manage fleet of FL for dual site – ensure we have the right equipment with the right specs at the right time.• Leverage engagement survey results to put actions into place to improve engagement and morale.• Support Production team as needed.

Modesto, California, United States

- Department created following SAP implementation For Gallo – responsible for SAP return on InvestmentCreated strategy around 5 pillars of work to create vision for team.Delivered $1M in direct Cost Savings in year one.Partnered with Business, IT, BI, and Lean team to prioritize and collaborate on efforts towards cost savings.Closed 20 + data/reporting gaps in first year of operation.Team created Knowledge Center as new central repository for all things training and standard work.Built a Super User network for a community of experts to assist with efforts from business perspective.Balanced demand asks from Gallo partnership – worked with associated BRM’s to align on projects impacting each other.

Modesto, California, United States

Short term role fulfillment to support SAP integration with primary focus on OTM dock scheduling implementation for largest customer – Gallo winery.

Modesto, California Area

Responsible for all inter/intra CA domestic transportation (excluding Ag operations) to include OTR, Intermodal, LTL, and Rail modes – Approximately 112k shipments annually. This includes responsibility for hauling Brokered Freight (inter/intra CA), Empty Glass, Misc. FG, Bulk Commodities, Bulk Wine, Inland drayage for import/exportBU responsibility for excess of $65M in Annual RevenueImplemented S&OP practices to be more forward looking to ensure adequate capacity to support customers – team drove schedule attainment results from approximately 60% to over 95% in 6 month periodResponsible for all Maintenance team and activities – we maintain all trailer assets – total asset base exceeds 1600 units; 3 shops with service trucks; Overhead/Cost budget responsibility (Approx. $1M)Maintenance team has gone 1.5 years injury free (TCIR 2015 = 0)Conducted industry analysis on Operational Cost of trucking to establish baseline trucking rates – business leveraged for 2016 budgeting purposes – first study of its kindLeadership team/team members support 24/7 operationFoster positive and good work environment – objective feedback and examples provided from team to VP of LogisticsActive member with both CTA and ATAIncorporated lean principles to drive efficiencies in processesProject Sponsor and active participant for new dock scheduling tool implemented in mid 2016 – delivered successfully and ahead of timeManage relationships with 50+ suppliers of transportation to organizationObtained working knowledge of safety, compliance and contractual agreements relative to transportationCurrently on lead team and active participant in new TMS implementation

Modesto, California, United States

Responsible for all inbound and outbound finished good shipments for the Modesto site – Approximately 75 million cases of shipment volume/year. This responsibility includes transportation via the truck department (Regional Distribution Center) as well as the rail department (Central Distribution Center – service 7 other Regional Distribution Centers)Fiscally accountable for three budgets – Trucks shipping ($4.2M), Rail Shipping ($3.2M), Receiving ($1.3M) – Delivering financial plan as budgeted YTDReduced Absenteeism Rate YOY by 19%Reduced total injuries from 4 to 1 (2011 vs. 2012) through consistent support of our “journey to zero” mission and base behavior based process.Collaborate with leadership team to establish and implement countermeasures on feedback from original engagement survey to drive double digit improvement on 2012 survey.Rolled out ideals of leadership standard work and mentored direct reports up to point of implementationAssisted with implementation of new engineered labor standard software from infancy stages to usable tool to help drive visual workplace and drive productivityImplemented structured communication tools to create consistency and development for direct reportsCoached Directs Reports and TM’s through effective problem solving methods to deliver results across Cost, Quality, Service and People KPI’sMentored operations teams to achieve progress on our High Performance Work Team developmental stagesAchieved ‘Above Expectations’ on 3 of 4 Annual Performance Assessments

Modesto, California, United States

Directly accountable for $4 million departmental budget – delivered $215k positive to plan through ’09 YE; delivered $600k positive to plan ’10; flat to plan for ’11.Leveraged knowledge of lean principles to drive culture change within departmentEffectively negotiate with union representation of workforce to drive departmental key performance metricsCoach departmental team leaders to effectively manage shift operationsProactively manage change initiativesLeveraged across supply chain logistics group for lean philosophy and implementationRecognized as high potential within peer group for future career advancementDrove department line efficiencies up 10% within 6 months – sustained continued improvement to achieve 15% by next roleReduced cost per case 7% year over year - ’09-’10; ’10-‘11Obtained Black Belt Certification

Modesto, Ca

Created and implemented roll out of Continuous Improvement program for Supply chain logistics departmentsCoordinated weekly meetings and projects with CI teams – delivered 300k+ savingsFacilitated cross functional groups using standardized problem solving method geared at achieving long term resultsLead Total Cost Productivity initiative for Supply Chain Logistics – delivered $1.2M in plan savings and $2M out of plan savings

Directly responsible for over $45 million in loan portfolio performanceAccountable for overall growth and performance of 8 branch district – sales result and P&LSuccessfully staffed, trained and managed the opening of 3 new office locations Developed enhanced communication skills – management of displacement during April 2007Accountable for all compliance, HR, production and facilities issues within my districtManaged roll out of cross sell initiatives with affiliated companies – communicated across lines to ensure effective presentation and distribution of new sales products.Analyzed effectiveness of customer service ratio’s (pull through rates), identified opportunities and put performance management indicators in place for more effective disbursement of product line

Acquired knowledge in all aspects of mortgage and personal loan lendingAchieved 14.36% Personal Loan portfolio growth; 62.32% RE Portfolio growth (Fiscal Year 2005)Directly responsible for all aspects of sales, financial, compliance and human resource activities for branchRanked in top 8% of the company for execution against bottom line (133% to target; 190k of surplus profit)Received Chairmen’s club award 2005 performance – only top 8% of managers.Developed team for future career growth (currently 2 of 3 have been promoted into Branch Manager positions)Built extensive understanding of the profit and loss of business

Developed outstanding written and verbal communication skillsElected Western United States Product line Captain (1 of 5 in US)– SunchipsWorked closely with outside vendors and peer professionals to develop more efficient operations (mechanical and systematic) to stream line the production and distribution of Sunchips brand nationwide (roll out of Munchie’s product)Directly responsible for 35 team member performanceMet daily with representative across supply chain to ensure quality service up and down stream line and developed effective action plans to effectively meet needs across distribution of productPlanned, organized and implemented new organizational structure with cost savings of $140,000Facilitated effective team meetings to obtain valuable action plans leading to resultsPlanned, organized and implemented new accountabilities for team members across the site – over 700 employeesLed Cost Business Planning Process team to action plans forecasted to achieve $178,000 Participated in both hiring and termination of team membersMonitored individual performance of team members; assessed results alongside and formulated actions plans for execution

Directly responsible for 15 team member performanceDeveloped good customer service skillsWorked within Union environmentDirectly responsible for all load planning duties to ensure various products were distribute to the correct consumerCorresponded with different distributions network (trucking companies/ inter-modal) to ensure quality handoff and discuss opportunities for more efficient distribution.Created employee performance tracking system and used data to reward/recognize and/or address developmental opportunities with employees

Responsible for overall safety, quality, cost, service metrics for day shift dice room operationMonitored yield of raw product daily to ensure minimal product lossCoordinated performed weekly sanitation duties of dice roomSupported 3 team members in operations of dice room

Master'S Degree, Business Administration And Management, General, 3.80

Obtained my Masters Degree

Bachelor Of Science, Business Administration = Business Management/ Operational Leadership

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