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Hagerstown, Md, Us

Hagerstown, Md, Us

Chicago, Illinois, Us

* Supervises and coordinates warehouse activities for incoming/outgoing shipments and a smooth flow of raw materials to the production lines. * Oversees the processing, packaging, and storage of supplies, materials, and equipment. * Determines work procedures, prepares work schedules, and expedites workflow.* Maintains timely loading, unloading, and scheduling of products or ingredients to meet plant and corporate objectives.* Oversees shipping/receiving operations to provide efficient handling of raw materials and customer orders.* Establishes and maintains warehousing rotation and hold programs.* Periodically audits inventory for accuracy and obsolete products.* Enforces the plant's safety program including good GMPs.* Monitors warehousing area and employees to eliminate work hazards and unsafe acts.* Monitors equipment, submit work orders for repairs and recommend changes for safe operation.* Trains individuals on safety procedures, specifically forklift and hand jack operation, loading, and trailer operation.* Trains, motivates, and monitors the performance of warehousing employees. Recognize good performance and take corrective action when needed.* Drive initiatives to reduce costs through labor controls, damage reduction, and implementation of new methods and tools to improve productivity.

Oakdale, Mn, Us

* Provide support to the Operations Manager in the day to day running of the organization.* Manage all terminal operations in the absence of the Operations Manager.* Motivate employees while maintaining a positive, results oriented workplace.* Work hand-in-hand with top management from General Motors and XPO Logistics concerning work/operational issues and other activities.* Address operational issues and concerns in a timely fashion.* Investigate and resolve customer complaints at a high level.* Monitor, analyze and address all opportunities to improve metrics, cut costs and improve efficiencies while maintaining rigorous safety standards. * Manage Continuous Improvement initiatives.* Utilize Root- Cause Countermeasures to analyze/target actual deviations in KPI's, break them down into action plans and fix them.* Enforcing compliance of all company policies and procedures, safety rules and governmental regulations* Participate in the interviewing and hiring process and provide feedback for hiring decisions.

Zurich, Ch

* Supervise processes and procedures in receiving, shipping and warehouse departments. (Drivers and Material Handlers) Maintaining continuous focus on safe operating procedures inside the facility and dock area.* Maintain and create procedures and documents related to Continuous Improvement initiatives and safety.* Coordinate movement of raw materials to production floor and finished goods to warehouse from offsite location.* Create schedules and manage ADP (timecards) for drivers and warehouse employees.* Foster vendor relationship to maximize purchasing leverage, improve supplier performance and exceed the demands of our business.* Assist in the training and management of employees to help maintain inventory for the warehouse with the use of RF equipment also including cycle counts.* Train employees on GMP policies and OHSA guidelines to ensure we are always audit ready.* Coordinate and schedule all Inbound and Outbound shipments with LTL, Truckload and Third Party Logistic Companies.* Procurement lead for Amcor, Hagerstown plant. Buyer of production materials and supplies.* Serve on Safety and Waste committees, Amcor First Responder Team, HACCP certified, forklift and reach truck trainer.

* Formed and Incorporated TJL Express, Inc. in January 2006.* Signed contract with FedEx Ground to provide safe and reliable transportation of package goods via TJL Express, Inc.* Hired, trained and managed drivers, handled weekly payroll, communicated and enforced company policies, with a focus on safety and compliance.* Created and managed P&L statements and balance sheets.* Arbitrated disputes, responded to inquiries and maintained accurate business reporting and paperwork.* Communicated with FedEx management daily covering service and safety topics, compliance of Federal and State DOT laws, daily logs and inspections.* TJL Express, Inc. recognized by FedEx as an exceptional business that delivered safe, dependable and professional service.

* Interviewed and road tested all new hire candidates.* Developed and implemented training curriculum for driving school graduates.* Provided classroom and road training for all new hires in Williamsport, MD. Taught Haz-Mat Classes Company wide.* Participated on Safety Committees and Accident Investigation Teams.* Fostered positive working relationships.