Michael Otto Email & Phone Number

Saint Michael, Minnesota

Develops processes and leads continuous improvement efforts. Promotes superior service, cost, time, space and delivery efficiencies.•Effectively communicates and works with other areas of the company. Build relationships with key internal stakeholders such as transportation, J&B Partners, and sales as well as outside vendors and customers.•Oversees warehouse functions and directly supervises warehouse supervisors, leads, and associates. Provides strong leadership and creates a positive workplace. Mainly focusing on service, quality, safety and profit. •Utilizes Red Praire WMS to enhance product flow and UltiPro to management people within the warehouse. •Other duties as assigned. Performs special projects or assignments as directed by Director of Distribution.• Works independently in regards to decisions involving time and scheduling delays, shipping errors, process changes, Quality Control (USDA) concerns, customer related questions, etc.• Makes decisions regarding long-term goals and improvement, daily activity, and operations.- Makes decisions in regards to disciplinary actions, writing and conducting performance evaluations, objective setting and associate development/training; planning, assigning, and directing work; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Saint Michael, Minnesota

- Oversaw 3 warehouse leads & 30+ associates. - Lead night shift operations to maximize flow and efficiency of food product in/out of facility on routed trucks.- Conducted Material Handling Equipment training for forklift/powered pallet jack- Mentored associates and identified/initiated corrective actions to as required

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Mcguire Air Force Base, Nj

• Managed organizational programs on behalf of the unit Commanding Officer. Implemented 7 programs across 6 facilities/8 departments; ensured 100% compliance for all facilities/employees• Coordinates training at Passenger Services and Air Freight Terminal. Hosted 400 Active Duty, Reserve and Air National Guard personnel annually. Ensured members received job qualification training• Unit Security Manager; processed security clearance investigations for 420 member organization; Oversaw physical and electronic security of classified cargo and information for 3 security vaults• Processed billing invoices for services provided to foreign military aircraft while transiting the air terminal; recouped approximately $84,000 annually• Emergency Preparedness Liaison; ensured all facilities were properly equipped to handle any emergency. Conducted quarterly active shooter training with all departments and employees • Oversaw inspection program. Monitored 36 inspection checklists; ensures that departments were conducting semi-annual reviews. Conducted monthly meetings, compiled reports, and briefed leadership on areas of non-compliance and the corrective actions being taken.• Packaging Material Auditor; Conducted quarterly spot checks and an annual audit to ensure that lumber used for crating/shipping containers was bug/pest free and meet industry standards for domestic and international shipment• Anti-terrorism Officer; carried out weekly exercises to identify vulnerabilities in each facility and to deter any possible security threats. Implemented corrective actions and/or procedures if necessary.

Ramstein Air Base, Germany

• Team Leader for air freight inspection teams at various locations throughout Europe and Africa.• Coordinated logistics and shipping activities with various foreign, private, and governmental agencies.• Monitored aircraft arrivals and departures using on-site information systems. Shared data with internal/external customers; maintained 100% on-time departure rate• Processed, documented, and load planned personnel and freight aboard various types of aircraft• Prepared documentation according to applicable regulations and conducted inspections of freight; guaranteed safety of flight for crew and passengers• Handled, certified, and submitted country clearance requests for hazardous freight• Trained and certified new employees on proper inspection procedures for cargo being moved by aircraft

Mcguire Air Force Base, Nj

• Responsible for safe and expeditious movement of Department of Defense personnel. Supervised 14 Airmen; processed 7,300 passengers and 400,000 lbs of baggage annually to 40 locations worldwide• Managed $29,000 change fund account/reconciled monetary transactions. Maintained accurate accounting records and ensured safe transmittal of funds to the Financial Services Office• Enforced TSA security standards; conducted x-ray scanning and anti-hijack inspection on passengers, baggage, and cargo. Guaranteed safety of flight for passengers and crew on each flight• Dispatched on-time delivery of in-flight meals/beverages/comfort items for passengers and crew• Managed, operated, and maintained $1.2 million fleet of baggage conveyors, busses, and staircase trucks• Deployed to Afghanistan as ramp crews activity director. Supervised 12 personnel; utilized forklifts and cargo loaders to load/unload 51,000 tons of mission essential baggage, cargo, and mail on 7,200 aircraft

Mcguire Air Force Base, Nj

• Received and processed over 30,000 lbs of in/outbound freight and mail for air shipment. Completed shipping documentation according to commercial carrier guidelines and military regulations• Inspected cargo of all types for proper palletization and airworthiness. Selected, planned, and loaded freight aboard various types of foreign, U.S. military, and commercially contracted aircraft • Operated various types of forklifts and electric pallet jacks to load cargo on pallets and move cargo to various designated shipping areas within warehouse bay. Lifted and carried freight in excess of 70 lbs.• Directed on-site distribution center in Haiti for earthquake relief operations. Offloaded cargo from aircraft and delivered 2 million pounds of vital relief aid supplies to 3 million displaced Haitians as well as evacuated 3,000 US citizens

Fremont, Wisconsin

Laborer on family dairy farm. Responsible to general care/milking of 500 cows. Tractor/Heavy machine operator.

Associate'S Degree, Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management

High School Diploma