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Chad Lee

Alto,GA

Summary

Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Operations Manager

CARDINAL HEALTH
05.2024 - 12.2024
  • Supervised operations staff of 45 associates and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
  • Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to senior management while improving processes and productivity to lower overtime.
  • Spearheaded process improvements, resulting in increased productivity and reduced operational costs with a profit/loss margin of 1.2B/year.
  • Customer Champion for Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.

Warehouse Manager - Inbound

OLLIE’S DISTRIBUTION
01.2022 - 05.2024
  • Reported to the General Manager while overseeing 4 supervisors, 6 team leads, and 71 hourly associates over two shifts in a 1.1 million square foot facility while managing a profit and loss margin of 178.6M/year. Worked a hybrid shift between first and second.
  • Traveled monthly to other Distribution centers to safely train leaders on Material Handling equipment (Reach truck, Pacer, Pallet Jack, and Turret)
  • Maintained strong vendor connections at all stages, including arranging pricing before approving capital expenditures.
  • Implemented work instructions and simplified the stocking and receiving processes which boosted productivity by at least 25% in both areas.
  • Implemented production and quality control systems to proactively identify deficiencies.
  • Handled day-to-day receiving and stocking with more than 475,000 cases and 15,000 pallets per week received and put away.

Automotive Manufacturing Warehouse Manager

NIFCO
Toccoa, Georgia
01.2018 - 01.2022
  • Reported to the Director while overseeing 9 direct salary associates, and 97 hourly associates across 2 facilities equaling 350,000 square foot while managing a profit and loss margin of 95M/year.
  • Major KPI’s include premium transportation cost, inventory record accuracy, overtime, on time delivery, supplier score card and safety.
  • Improved Inventory Record Accuracy from 87% to 98% within one year by implementing a cycle count program.
  • Redesigned warehouse layout and travel paths for improved productivity.
  • Reduced overtime by 3% by level loading the inbound and outbound shipments.
  • OSHA compliant certified instructor on all material handling equipment.
  • Lead task force to develop Work Instructions for all processes and procedures.
  • Rated #1 warehouse in the network in 2020, 2021 and presented Excellence award 2021.

Warehouse Manager - Outbound

MSC INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY COMPANY
Mableton, Georgia
01.2016 - 01.2018
  • Reported to the Director while overseeing 12 direct salary associates, and 150 hourly associates in a 700,000 square foot facility while managing a profit and loss margin of 100 M/year.
  • Major KPI’s included inventory accuracy, quality, overtime, lines per hour, turnover, transportation cost, and safety.
  • Managed all aspects of the procurement of transportation.
  • Cut $17k by removing a non-value-add part of the packing process.
  • Lowered turnover rate by empowering team with start-up communication meetings and Town Hall sessions.
  • Decreased cost by 6% by negotiations between transportation companies and myself.
  • Worked with EHS coordinator implementing move smart system & pre-shift stretching guidelines.

Warehouse Manager - Inbound

MSC INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY COMPANY
Mableton, Georgia
01.2003 - 01.2016
  • Report to the Operations Manager while overseeing 8 direct salaried reports and 75 hourly reports.
  • Major KPI’s included quality, overtime, lines per hour, turnover, transportation cost, and safety.
  • Spearheaded initiative between Inbound and Outbound to improve Inventory Accuracy.
  • Decreased unloading cycle time by 11% after developing innovative operating procedures.
  • Reduced MHE incidents by 6% by launching a safety training inspection procedure.
  • Ensured compliance of all processes by conducting daily audits.

Skills

  • Manufacturing & Distribution Warehousing
  • Inventory Management
  • Continuous Improvement Process
  • OSHA Certified MHE Instructor
  • Budget & Cost KPI Analysis
  • Contract Negotiations
  • Project Management
  • Business Development

Certification

  • Certified MHE Instructor, OSHA Certified

Timeline

Operations Manager

CARDINAL HEALTH
05.2024 - 12.2024

Warehouse Manager - Inbound

OLLIE’S DISTRIBUTION
01.2022 - 05.2024

Automotive Manufacturing Warehouse Manager

NIFCO
01.2018 - 01.2022

Warehouse Manager - Outbound

MSC INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY COMPANY
01.2016 - 01.2018

Warehouse Manager - Inbound

MSC INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY COMPANY
01.2003 - 01.2016

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