Robert J Soares

54 Gregory Drive
Attleboro, MA 02703
Home: (508) 223-5473
Cell: (508) 380-9738
QUALIFICATIONS:
* Substantial experience in all phases of
Warehouse Operations including Warehouse Management Systems,
Transportation,
Truck Routing, Target Systems, RF bar Coding Systems, Shipping,
Receiving, Inventory
control and Order processing. Excellent work standards and leadership
abilities. Assertive,
energetic and reliable. Over 30 years experience in Shipping,
Receiving and Inventory Control
* Proficient in Microsoft Word XP, Excel and Access. Substantial
training in Management,
Inventory Control, OSHA, MSDS, and USDA guidelines. Forklift
Certification training
EXPERIENCE:
COSTA FRUIT AND PRODUCE- BOSTON, MA 2005-2010
NIGHT WAREHOUSE OPERATIONS MANAGER
* Oversee all Phases of Night Warehouse Operations within the
Shipping Department with a
STAFF OF 35 EMPLOYEES, INCLUDING 4 SUPERVISOR'S AND 1QUALITY CONTROL
SUPERVISOR. RESPONSIBLE
FOR MOTIVATING TEAM MEMBERS, CONDUCTING PERIODIC REVIEWS, HIRING AND
FIRING. OBTAINED COMPANY
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES WITHIN THE WAREHOUSE OPERATIONAL BUDGET THROUGH
MONITORING PRODUCTIVITY
WITHIN EACH DEPARTMENT. SUCCESSFUL IN REDUCING LABOR COSTS AND
OVERTIME THROUGH TRAINING, SAFETY
AND ACCOUNTABILITY OF EACH EMPLOYEE WITHIN THE FACILITY. ALSO
EXPERIENCED WITH A UNION ENVIRONMENT ALONG WITH NEGOTIATING AND
WORKING WITHIN THE COMPANY'S BUDGET. PRODUCTION WAREHOUSE EXPERIENCE
TRIMARK UNITED EAST- Attleboro, MA 2004
NIGHT WAREHOUSE MANAGER
* Supervision of 30 warehousemen along with Shipping, Receiving and
Inventory Control. Responsible for motivating team members,
conducting reviews,
PAY INCREASES, HIRING AND FIRING. MAINTAINED GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
FOR THE NIGHT
Warehouse Operations.
* Developed a productive, safe working environment along with a
reduction in
labor cost and minimized injuries through training and safety
training program.
AGAR FOOD SUPPLY
WAREHOUSE MANAGER 2000-2003
* Oversaw 45 employees, Assistant Warehouse Manager and a Quality
Control
Inspector. Responsible for motivating team members, conducting
periodic
reviews, hiring and firing. Obtained company goals and objectives
within the
Night Warehouse Operational budget. Reduced labor costs and overtime
through
training and safety training program.
HALLSMITH-SYSCO
WAREHOUSE SUPERVISOR 1984-2000
* In charge of overall production, selecting and loading of product
on the proper Routes along with
EMPLOYEE REVIEWS AND DISCIPLINARY ACTION AS NEEDED. RESPONSIBILITY
WITH ALL NECESSARY CREDIT
RETURNS, REPORTS AND INVENTORY ADJUSTMENTS. OSHA CERTIFIED, HACCP
CERTIFIED, FORKLIFT
Certification Trainer- Capability to train and assist any new or
current
employee in proper equipment operation.
GOALS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
COSTA FRUIT AND PRODUCE 12/ 2005-03/2010
1. ESTABLISHED ERROR POLICY BASED ON INDUSTRY STANDARD OF 1 PER 1000
2. ERROR RATIO PRIOR TO MY START OF EMPLOYMENT WAS 4.25 ERRORS PER
1000
3 ERROR RATIOS AT 1 PER 100 THROUGH MONITORING AND OBSERVATION
METHODS.
4. ELIMINATED OVERALL PRODUCTIVITY WITH NO ACCOUNTABILITY
5. ESTABLISHED CPH RATE TO IMPROVE PRODUCTIVITY THROUGH
OBSERVATIONAL MONITORING.
AGAR FOOD SUPPLY 01/2000-04/2003
1. IMPROVED THE QUALITY OF WORKERS THROUGH TERMINATING NON
PRODUCTIVE EMPLOYEES
AND HIRING QUALITY WORKERS CAPABLE OF MEETING COMPANY PRODUCTION
LEVELS.
3. I DEVELOPED A SELECTING SYSTEM STRICTLY BASED ON THE WAREHOUSEMAN
GETTING
 COMPENSATED BY THE PIECE VERSES HOURLY. THIS SAVED THE COMPANY
SUBSTANTIAL
MONIES AND ELIMINATED ALL OVERTIME. EMPLOYEES WERE PAID BASED ON
THEIR OVERALL
PRODUCTION.
4. DEVELOPED A BULK PICKING SYSTEM TO ACCOMMODATE THE CUSTOMERS NEED
BASED ON A
TIMELY AND ORDERLY DELIVERY SCHEDULE.
TRI MARK UNITED EAST 01/2004-12/2004
1. DEVELOPED A CREW OF QUALITY WAREHOUSEMAN THROUGH SAFETY TRAINING
ALONG WITH
ACCOUNTABILITY WITHIN THE WORK FORCE.
2 IMPROVED THE INVENTORY SYSTEM WITHIN THE WAREHOUSE OPERATIONS TO
ASSURE THAT
THE CUSTOMER ALWAYS RECEIVED SUPERIOR SERVICE ON A DAILY BASIS.
3. CONTINUE TO ADJUST AND CHANGE THE ROUTING PROCEDURE IN ORDER TO
MEET THE
CUSTOMERS NEED AND TO DELIVER THE PRODUCT WITHIN THE TIME WINDOW
EXPECTED BY
THE CUSTOMER.
HALL SMITH SYSCO 01/1984-01/2000
1. RAN THE WAREHOUSE IN AN EFFICIENT TIMELY MANNER TO ASSURE
SUPERIOR CUSTOMER
SATISFACTION.
2. MEET ALL COMPANY GOALS AND CONSISTENTLY DEVELOPED AND EXCEEDED
COMPANIES
EXPECTATIONS.
3. DECREASED OVERTIME 10% BY INCREASING OVERALL PRODUCTION LEVELS
THROUGH WAREHOUSE
IMPROVEMENTS.