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Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

Desoto, Texas

Texas

Provide leadership, guidance and direction to Department Supervisors with general responsibility for directing, coordinating and supervising all operational functions.Ensure all HR, Department of Labor, Health and Safety, OSHA, and FDA regulations are enforced and adhered to.Demonstrate proficiency in performing the daily functions of shipping/receiving in a manner consistent with company service and cost objectives.Allocation, distribution control, stock levels, supply management and procurement, and cost compilation / analysis.Experienced working with KPI’s, and WMS.MHE training, documentation and certification.Experience with Performance improvement, Resource management, Document control, contract negotiation, Operating budget, and cost reduction.Implemented new procedures resulting in 15% increase in quality and 25% increase in productivity.

Arlington, Texas

Performed all administrative aspects of human resources activities within the department.Screened applicants via an internal operating system, recruited and interviewed potential candidates.Performed background checks and reference follow up.Conducted orientation and training of new employees as part of the induction and integration process.Acted as liaison for off -site recruitment – job fairs.Handled personal records, labor relations, unemployment claims, benefits and compensation.Confidentiality maintenance.

Arlington, Texas

Provide directives to a team of Supervisors and fulltime associates in a fast paced distribution center environment. Peak season increased the number of associates by over 50%.Plan, manage and coordinate Distribution Center Operations in Processing, Storage and Shipping.Enforce company policies and regulations. Find resolution to associate issue, corrective action and performance appraisals.Wave reconciliation, profit, loss, shrink, missed shipments and inventory control.Health and Safety, MHE training, trailer slotting, cross dock, automated sortation system.Process improvement and cost reduction.Manage product flow of Rapistan - automated material handling system.

Arlington, Texas

Supervised 4 Department Leaders and 57 associates in daily operations in Photolithography.Planned, coordinated and directed daily production in a manner that effectively utilized equipment and resources.Developed a team environment that valued diversity and used various individual strengths to the benefit of the team.Prepare and present Annual Performance appraisals, reports, monthly activity and accident reports.Coached and counseled associates to achieve and exceed site procedures, protocols and standards.Facilitated annual site training and enhancement program for ISO Certifications.Responsible for safety programs, housekeeping, process training and first aid team.

Business Administration And Management, General

Marketing/Marketing Management, General

Education record

Completed some college coursework.