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Promoted to a more strategic role, of which the objective is to improve upon processes, safety, and optimization of the warehouse business operations. Also given more access to P&L exposure for material procurement, fleet maintenance, building enhancement, all while mentoring the new operations manager.• Mentor the new Operations Manager. Young man with zero leadership experience. Instruct and guide him, keeping the warehouse operations running at high level, while additionally engaging… Show more Promoted to a more strategic role, of which the objective is to improve upon processes, safety, and optimization of the warehouse business operations. Also given more access to P&L exposure for material procurement, fleet maintenance, building enhancement, all while mentoring the new operations manager.• Mentor the new Operations Manager. Young man with zero leadership experience. Instruct and guide him, keeping the warehouse operations running at high level, while additionally engaging in the tasks for Excellence, from CEO.• Worked to redesign the warehouse layout of machinery and work stations. Goal of optimizing production utilizing LEAN, while also focusing on enhancing the Safety Culture in the building.• Safety Culture and Training for personnel. Previous ownership did not buy in, was haphazard at best. Show less

Operations Manager for small Manufacturing facility. Customized pallet and crate building supplier for all industries from small business to national corporations. Oversee day to day operations, managing personnel and being responsible for all aspects of the facility operations from the planning and procurement of raw materials through quality control of the manufacturing team and finally to the scheduling and logistical management of the shipping fleet. Responsibilities also to include payroll… Show more Operations Manager for small Manufacturing facility. Customized pallet and crate building supplier for all industries from small business to national corporations. Oversee day to day operations, managing personnel and being responsible for all aspects of the facility operations from the planning and procurement of raw materials through quality control of the manufacturing team and finally to the scheduling and logistical management of the shipping fleet. Responsibilities also to include payroll oversight, forklift maintenance and training, as well as OHSA compliance and the Safety program. Show less

Manage the day to day production operations within the facility while communicating with customers and overseeing the logistical deployment of 10 truck drivers supporting the needs of over 100 customers throughout NJ/PA/DE. Responsible for the daily supervision of over 80 personnel and their tasks. Specific responsibilities included production, machine maintenance, truck dispatch and trailer management, fleet accountability and readiness, customer service, inventory accountability and… Show more Manage the day to day production operations within the facility while communicating with customers and overseeing the logistical deployment of 10 truck drivers supporting the needs of over 100 customers throughout NJ/PA/DE. Responsible for the daily supervision of over 80 personnel and their tasks. Specific responsibilities included production, machine maintenance, truck dispatch and trailer management, fleet accountability and readiness, customer service, inventory accountability and personnel management and their effect on P&L. Show less

Responsible for the scheduling and movement of freight for inbound materials and outbound finished goods, while also improving the organization and efficiency within the warehouse environment. Close coordination with sales team and production lines for streamlining the processes and procedures within the procurement/production process. • Improved efficiency and effectiveness of the shipping and receiving team by 25% within 3 months, lowering overtime costs while still meeting productivity… Show more Responsible for the scheduling and movement of freight for inbound materials and outbound finished goods, while also improving the organization and efficiency within the warehouse environment. Close coordination with sales team and production lines for streamlining the processes and procedures within the procurement/production process. • Improved efficiency and effectiveness of the shipping and receiving team by 25% within 3 months, lowering overtime costs while still meeting productivity standards. • Established and enforced standards and policies regarding the operations of the shipping dock and hours, improving the organization of the delivery of materials and pick up of finished products.• Learned to utilize and manage SAP for inventory and production purposes. • Updated and organized warehouse inventory layout and accountability, improving material flow to production and overall worker movement efficiency and also established a set of standards for employee productivity and responsibility. Show less

Subject matter expert on US Army ground operations representing the Army in a highly visible Air Force instructional position. Responsibilities include the mentoring over 1,500 Air Force fighter pilots on Army ground operations and tactics and providing as much institutional knowledge in order to expedite close air support for troops executing combat operations. Was responsible for managing air integration in support of operations at the US Army’s premier training installation, the National… Show more Subject matter expert on US Army ground operations representing the Army in a highly visible Air Force instructional position. Responsibilities include the mentoring over 1,500 Air Force fighter pilots on Army ground operations and tactics and providing as much institutional knowledge in order to expedite close air support for troops executing combat operations. Was responsible for managing air integration in support of operations at the US Army’s premier training installation, the National Training Center; Ft Irwin, CA.• Participated in 20 training rotations, supervising the training for over 1,000 US and Allied fighter pilots on ground operations and academics; successfully prepared those pilots to support combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan.• Selected as a guest instructor on Army operations at the United States Air Force Weapons School, assisting in the training of over 300 Weapons Officers, the best and brightest instructors within each Air Force unit.• Deployed for a year to both Iraq and Afghanistan, acting as an enabler to the successful withdrawal of US forces from Iraq, then transitioning over to support continuing operations in Afghanistan.• Selected to participate as a guest instructor at the annual Tactics and Operational seminar for the Royal Danish Air Force in Denmark.• Rated in the top 25% of peers on annual performance report. Show less

Chief operations officer and second in command of an artillery battery consisting of 114 personnel and responsible for over $1.2 million in equipment. Managed all of the administrative, maintenance, logistical and training support functions of the battery and had direct supervision for 10 soldiers. • Managed the creation and fielding of a new unit and type of mobile rocket and missile launcher, participating and excelling at all training events, resulting in the unit being certified for… Show more Chief operations officer and second in command of an artillery battery consisting of 114 personnel and responsible for over $1.2 million in equipment. Managed all of the administrative, maintenance, logistical and training support functions of the battery and had direct supervision for 10 soldiers. • Managed the creation and fielding of a new unit and type of mobile rocket and missile launcher, participating and excelling at all training events, resulting in the unit being certified for combat operations.• Oversaw and maintained the maintenance program for the unit’s 27 combat and support vehicles which resulted in an operational readiness status that consistently exceeded the battalion’s average.• Deployed as the officer in charge of a firing section in support of combat operations in Afghanistan, filling in for an injured peer for 90 days. Show less

Managed the security operations for a forward operating base in Iraq. Responsibilities included constructing, manning, and improving a 27 kilometer perimeter; protecting the inhabitants from both interior and exterior threats, participating in mounted and dismounted operations, and vetting and screening access to the base by local national workers. Served simultaneously as the battery executive officer and unit safety officer.• Built and maintained critical working relationships with the… Show more Managed the security operations for a forward operating base in Iraq. Responsibilities included constructing, manning, and improving a 27 kilometer perimeter; protecting the inhabitants from both interior and exterior threats, participating in mounted and dismounted operations, and vetting and screening access to the base by local national workers. Served simultaneously as the battery executive officer and unit safety officer.• Built and maintained critical working relationships with the forces from 6 different allied nations as part of interactions involving the security of the operating base on a daily basis.• Developed and implemented seven new security enforcement and procedural directives for the base.• Served as the organization’s subject matter expert on numerous electronic surveillance, detection, and security systems which were utilized in defense of the over 4,500 US and coalition personnel residing on the base.• Served also as the base Safety Officer for the first 8 months, protecting the work environment for soldiers Show less