Work:
Composits USA Feb 2012 to Present
Shift Supervisor
LiDestri Foods - Pennsauken, NJ Jul 2008 to Aug 2011
Distribution/ Production Shift Manager
Triangle Tube Phase III - Blackwood, NJ Apr 2003 to Jan 2007
Machine Operator
Diversified Foam Products - Pennsauken, NJ May 1993 to Mar 2003
Manufacturing Production Manager
Education:
Network Learning Institute - Mount Laurel, NJ 2011 to 2012
Office Administrative Specialist/Microsoft Office Specialist
Camden County Vocational and Technical Schools - Sicklerville, NJ 1981 to 1985
Architectural and Mechanical Drafting
Skills:
Logistics Management Skills Oversaw shipping and receiving in accordance to SOPs (standard operating procedures), and GMPs. Data- entry for custom and domestic orders, prepared BOLs documentation Maintained cycle count process ensuring accurate inventory as well as rotation of inventory to comply with FIFO (first in first out). Scheduled and conducted training classes on (RF) radio frequency scanners, responsible for forklift training and certification. Performed inventory and locations audits and staging of next day shipments. Conducted safety classes referencing OSHA standards, H.A.C.C.P. Hazardous analysis critical control points. Production Management Skills Managed Inventory control department Monitored the staging and delivery of ingredients to production floor Monitored weekly production schedules as well as monthly forecast for vendor deliveries ensuring production needs are met. Organized a bi-weekly cycle count team to implement FIFO (first in first out) is ensuring rotation of stock Conducted cross-training between various work stations creating a more diverse unit Tracked incoming product, by orchestrating movement and storage utilizing 5S and Lean Manufacturing. Tracked APU (actual productive up time) to aid in time management and efficient scheduling Developed and reviewed production and employee activity reports to address scanning discrepancies and track material usage cutting waste while increasing yield and profit Communication Skills Conducted end-of-shift change over meetings to develop a more informed and open atmosphere. This resulted in more effective communication between the shifts, and overall improvement in the department. Led team building meetings, to improve communication and good work place etiquette Produced end of shift production activity reports; distributed to department heads. Produced weekly warehouse reports noting production yields, inventory counts, and total shipping and receiving as well as total company hours for employees. Orchestrated the removal, delivery or changing of refrigerated / dry box trailers, pick up of Recyclables and waste compactors, and maintenance calls for yard truck and forklifts.