Charles R.

Gatz
22310 Columbus Ave
Port Charlotte, FL 33954
17 Mayflower Heights Drive
Oakland, ME 04963
(207) 242-1946 (C)
Email: cg6a1b7c@westpost.net
Summary of Qualifications
Over twenty eight years successful experience within the warehouse/distribution
business, utilizing high tech distribution systems, and oversaw both union and n
on union employees.
Successfully managed all aspects of warehouse/distribution operations with direc
t responsibilities of budgeting, forecasting financials, personnel (personnel is
sues, recruitment, compensation, and evaluations), system development, route coo
rdinating providing technical advice with regards to acquisitions, etc.
Skilled in MS Office and a variety of Warehouse/Transportation systems
Professional Experience
Transportation Manager
Pine State Trading Co.
Augusta, ME 04330 2000 - Present
Oversee the fleet transportation in all six New England States including NY, dis
tributing convenient store products such as candy, tobacco, beverages, snacks, s
undries, packaged foods, etc. Responsible for distribution centers located in W
ebster, MA, Manchester, NH and Montpelier, Vt. with a team of 65 transportation
personnel.
Accomplishments:
* Implemented in-house lumping program generating $35,00u/year.
* Located new distribution center in Webster, MA to accommodate expansion in RI
and Ct.
* Increased backhaul activity utilizing delivery equipment to gain efficiencies.
* Assisted in transition of acquisitions of Colonial Distributors, Tally Wholesa
le, and Reid Confectionary.
* Assisted in the coordination of the State of Maine Liquor contract, distributi
on of liquor to new/existing customers throughout the State of Maine.
* Re-organized out of state shuttles, discontinuing outside carriers, utilizing
senior Pine State drivers by helping them to obtain Class A license.
Director of Operations (1999 - 2000)
Sysco Food Services of Northern New England 1989 - 2000
Westbrook, ME 04092
Oversaw regional distribution process for largest North American food distributo
r. Led a team of 200 employees, including a transportation manager and two shif
t warehouse managers. Managed receiving, selection, and delivery of food produ
cts, supporting $135 million in annual sales. Managed employee selection for Op
erations, provided training for supervisors with regards to evaluations and held
annual evaluation meetings. Oversaw operations of fleet to 70 tractor/trailer
units. Coordinated scheduling of deliveries and ensured that shipments met qual
ity and specification standards. Utilized automated Sysco Warehouse Management
System to control inventory movement and fully utilize space for over 8000 diffe
rent product lines within 200,000 square foot warehouse. Planned outgoing shipm
ents in accordance to customer defined time windows. Maintained sanitation and
safety standards to meet requirements of corporation, FDA and American Institute
 of Baking. Served on Senior Management team to define and implement company po
licy. Also coordinated operations with internal departments including sales, f
inance and merchandising.
Accomplishments:
* In conjunction with corporate merger, discontinued operations at two facilitie
s, consolidating operations/staff
* Received specialized training and implementation radio frequency inventory con
trol system, allowing continuous updating of stock locations and operator produc
tivity.
* Developed orientation program, personnel policies and procedures
* Trained managers on team cohesiveness, how to complete performance reviews.
Accomplishments (continued): Charles Gatz, P.2 Cont.
* Revamped salaried and hourly performance reviews providing training to supervi
sors which improved the process.
* Analyzed corporate compensation systems and designed local tiered incentive sy
stem, comprising of varying standards by job classification.
* Served on Nonexempt Employee Evaluation Committee to determine pay scales and
levels based on required position, skills, and responsibilities.
* Developed annual departmental profit plan, forecast labor, equipment and shrin
kage costs, according to plan. Formulated/controlled operating budget at aprox.
$5 million and maintained profit/loss statements.
Vice President of Operations (1989 - 1999)
Maine Sysco
Newport, ME 04953
Managed distribution process, supporting $55 million in annual sales. Oversaw o
perations of 85,000 square foot warehouse, leading team of 100 employees. Coord
inated operations, maintenance, and purchasing of fleet of 30 power units.
Accomplishments:
* Introduced efficiencies in operations management, contributing substantially i
ncreasing annual sales from $37 million to $55 million.
* Served on Nonexempt Employee Evaluation Committee to determine pay scales and
levels based on required position skills and responsibilities.
* Managed safety program, which included overseeing weekly employee safety meeti
ngs.
* Collaborated with 10 senior managers to develop and instruct periodic three we
ek professional development program for junior supervisors. Curriculum involved
both classroom and on-site experiences, focusing on management strategies, inte
rpersonal communication, conducting meetings, and motivation/team building.
Warehouse Manager
Rykoff-Sexton,
Norwood, MA 02062 1988 - 1989
Oversaw distribution process for third largest national distributor of food and
related equipment. Led team of 60 unionized employees, involving ongoing contra
ctual compliance and grievance administration.
Accomplishments:
* Coordinated consolidation of distribution operations related to merger of food
product and food equipment companies.
* Opened new warehouse and handled integration of two union locals.
* Introduced labor productivity system and group incentive program resulting in
service turnaround and improving service levels by 45%.
Warehouse Supervisor
Hallsmith - Sysco
Norton, MA 02766 1982 - 1988
Managed night warehouse operation, directing selection and shipping of product.
 Supervised 75 employees.
Accomplishments:
* Started my career as a Selector/Clerk and within 2 years was promoted to Wareh
ouse Supervisor.
Education
* 20 credit hours short of BS at Norwich University, Northfield, VT.
* Professional development, Sysco Corp, Houston, TX
* Sysco's Management for Success Program for senior management, Houston, TX