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OPERATIONS MANGER

Decisive and results driven Operations & Logistics Management Executive with 20+ years of experience directing business development, with a keen understanding of reducing manufacturing and logistics costs, while increasing productivity and profitability.

Full operational responsibility for our 75,000 square foot cross-dock facility. Managed 9 different customers, with a wide range of products. Oversaw daily pick pack and custom build orders, with daily shipping to Amazon, Costco, Toys R Us, TJ Max/Marshalls (domestic & international) on a daily basis. Responsible for daily inbound/outbound containers (average 9 per week). Set up new warehouse racking (slots for over 2,000 pallets) and complete restructure of entire warehouse facility, including shipping/receiving departments. Manages 4 office employees and 10+ warehouse workers (seasonally upwards of 15-20 additional people). Implemented new policy & procedures, insuring a long term sound operational structure.

Duncan Kitchen Grips Inc. manufactures kitchen gloves and hand safety products and sells its products through a domestic and international distribution network. Established in 1985, Duncan Industries was acquired by Browne & Co., Inc. and changed its name in January 2009.


Recruited to this privately held company to direct day-to-day manufacturing and warehouse operations. Given full & complete responsibility for all aspects of warehouse & supply chain  management, including production planning, purchasing, scheduling, quality control, inventory control, personnel management, new product development, facility and equipment maintenance (TPM). Instrumental in developing new process and policy improvement, implementation of Lean Manufacturing Principles, inventory management, material planning and procurement, as well as the implementation of time study accountability. Hands on leader who has strong people skills with both customers and internal personnel. Collaborates with design engineers to offer guidance in both design and implementation of new products. This expertise helped in integrating new design concepts into a successful and profitable production process. Worked with customers and distributors to identify business requirements and developed solutions to meet these needs.  Oversaw 3 direct reports as well as 12 - 20 warehouse personnel at any given time.

GENERAL MANAGER OF OPERATIONS

A privately owned fastener and trim manufacturer selling to the surf wear apparel industry.


Held direct responsibility for all aspects of operations management and development, including budget, PnL and financial planning, vendor management, warehouse management, inventory management, sales, marketing, pricing, and customer service. Established industry and vendor standards for the global sourcing and production of apparel trim products. Effective decision making and problem solving capabilities. Oversaw 2 direct reports as well as a staff of 8 people.

OPERATIONS MANAGER

Orchestrated the successful transfer of personal ownership of Brooke-Lynn Button to Stocko Fastener, assuming full operational and sales management responsibilities of their West Coast Warehouse and Distribution Center. Responsibilities included production management, inventory management, policy and process management, sales, and leadership for a sales and warehouse staff of 10 - 20 people.

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

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David Cohen: OPERATIONS MANGER in Tustin, CA

David Cohen

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WAREHOUSING

DUNCAN KITCHEN GRIPS INC

NU LIGNE FASTENER & TRIM

STOCKO FASTENER / UNIVERSAL FASTENER (YKK ZIPPER)