manager

Posted on: 2007-06-25

Grady Walker 1167 Creekside Court Burton, MI 48509 810.742.4659 (home)  810.874.6663 (cell) ________________________________________ Manager Warehousing  Manufacturing  Distribution ________________________________________ Summary  Seasoned leader and motivator who draws the best out of everyone. Able to define and address underlying dynamics which often contribute to negative work behavior.  Solid oral and written communicator.  Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.  Knowledgeable in HAZMAT materials. QS9000 Quality trained.  CDL-A licensed; DOT certified.  Willing to relocate. Experience Coca-Cola Enterprises Bottling Companies, Flint, MI  2002-Present Warehouse Manager II (2005-Present)  Promoted from Production Supervisor to Warehouse Manager II in under 2 years, where norm is 5 years.  Oversee total warehouse operations for 13 Michigan facilities, and 36 out-of-state facilities.  Manage $1.75M overall fiscal operations budget.  Decreased lost product deficit from $250,000 to $125,000 profit.  Reduced recordable accidents from 12 to 2, with no loss of time.  Virtually eliminated countless grievances. Created a positive, cohesive environment and team. Production Supervisor (2002-05)  Directed all phases of manufacturing.  Consistently met or exceeded every production directive.  Wrote all job descriptions. Rocor Transportation, Oklahoma City, OK  2000-01  Truck Driver TecMar Distribution, Inc., Auburn Hills, MI  1998-99  Supervisor Recruited to develop new delivery system similar to one created for position directly below. Comprehensive Logistics Distribution, Inc., Lansing, MI  1997-98  Operational Manager Created, implemented and oversaw just-in-time delivery system with General Motors. General Motors Corporation, Lansing, MI/Reno, NV  1977-92  Supervisor Education Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI Bachelor of Science  Major: Business  Minor: Management & Supervision Commercial Trade Institute, Chicago  Computer Programming United States Air Force  Honorable Discharge E-4 Additional Deacon  Armor Bearer  Mason  Big Brother  Omega Psi Phi Member