Kenneth Blake Phillips
Leesburg
Summary
Highly motivated self-driven professional bringing extensive experience in logistics and distribution. Well organized, attentive to detail and vigilant in achieving safety and lean manufacturing to increase productivity and cut cost . Coordinated and prepared documentation detailing production requirements and schedules to maintain supply levels. Cross-functional collaborator effective at understanding requirements and devising successful solutions. Talented in bridging gaps between labor forces and management to achieve objectives. Articulate negotiator skillful in supporting competitive company growth by sourcing top-quality applicants for critical roles. Driven and decisive with passion for building and retaining highly effective teams.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Distribution Director
EMI Yoshi
01.2022 - Current
- Implemented lean production changes to identify and quickly resolve root cause issues bottlenecking production levels.
- Maintained current inventory tracking information using warehouse management system.
- Planned, organized and managed operations, including ordering materials and supplies, workflow management.
- Drove daily production activities with effective communication and leadership.
- Worked with quality manager to achieve proper segregation and recycling of all waste and rework.
- Supervised receiving, stocking and shipment in high-volume warehouse environment.
- Enforced workplace safety requirements for forklifts and other material handling equipment.
Inbound Operations Manager
WebstaurantStore
10.2017 - 12.2021
- Tracked production and quality control systems to proactively identify deficiencies
- Offered expertise in inventory management and current stock levels to internal teams and customers to facilitate accuracy and product availability
- Created and enforced detailed organization processes to increase quality service standards
- Created timetables and production commitments using data from sales forecasts
- Reviewed building plans and cubic capacities to verify compliance with requirements of stock placement in order to be cubicle efficient
- Implemented policies to reduce cost and eliminate waste. Decreased material expenses by 78% by managing tracking and supply
Production and Purchasing Manager
Thrush Aircraft
06.2013 - 10.2017
- Maintained responsibility for purchasing materials necessary for manufacturing 90 % of all aircraft assembly parts for agricultural aircraft. Along with federal contract for IOMax Archangel
- Presented status updates and inventory evaluations in weekly board meetings for confirmation of contract timeline adherence
- Improved inspection policies to increase quality of raw materials and finished goods
- Wrote standard operating procedures for department
- Organized receipts, purchases and documentation of finished goods, packaging, materials and ingredients
- Generated weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly reports on purchasing operations
Store Manager
Walmart
06.2011 - 06.2013
- Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain efficiency and responsiveness to demands
- Engaged and interacted with customers to create positive shopping experiences and drive revenue growth
- Completed quarterly profit and loss performance reports. Reducing shrink by 1.2%
- Delivered positive results by controlling monthly operations budget and limiting financial discrepancies
- Upheld and communicated store programs and standards to employees for optimal quality, freshness, safety and cleanliness
- Protected store from loss or theft by setting and enforcing clear security policies
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Logistics And Materials Management
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA05.2015
Associate's Degree - Accounting And Business Management
Darton State College
Albany, GA06.2011
Basic Diploma -
Lee County High School
Leesburg, GA05.2009
Skills
- Supply chain and resource management
- Profit and loss understanding
- Operational improvement
- Risk analysis and management
- SAP expertise
- Supply chain logistics
- P&L Management
- Team Leadership
- Project planning and development
- Logistics management
- Six Sigma expertise
- Organizational Development
- Employee training and development
- Warehouse and manufacturing operations
- Reporting knowledge
- Excellent verbal/written communication
Timeline
Warehouse Distribution Director
EMI Yoshi
01.2022 - Current
Inbound Operations Manager
WebstaurantStore
10.2017 - 12.2021
Production and Purchasing Manager
Thrush Aircraft
06.2013 - 10.2017
Store Manager
Walmart
06.2011 - 06.2013
Bachelor's Degree - Logistics And Materials Management
Louisiana State University
Associate's Degree - Accounting And Business Management
Darton State College
Basic Diploma -
Lee County High School
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