Justin Warren

Experience

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  TJ Maxx Distribution Center

  May 2006 - Oct 2008

  Managed the daily functions of the Ticketing/Selection and packing operation comprised of approximately 40 people in an exceptionally high SKU count environment. Drove significant process improvements resulting in significant labor efficiencies of up to 53%. Manage administrative record keeping activities to include: payroll, employee development, performance, as well as safety and recognition events. Developed and promoted highly focused quality centric teams. Provide backup coverage to operations manager as needed. Managed 3 Supervisors- responsible for 4 productions areas comprised of over 100 hourly associate for a period of 3 months.Drove labor efficiencies up 53% through a system of process improvements, employee feedback, and physical changes. Championed cost reduction initiatives aimed at material flow and recycling; bringing the facility from the bottom 10% to the top 10% of all facilities in the company. Routinely process 750K units per month. Developing new paper recycling program aimed at significant cost reductions and moving towards a more environmentally friendly facility. Received site recognition for achieving an error free quarter.Recognized by site leadership for overall performance.Managed 3 Supervisors- 4 production areas comprised of over 100 hourly associates Show less Managed the daily functions of the Lay-up operation comprised of approximately 12 people in an exceptionally high SKU count environment. Developed and implemented best practice procedures resulting in increase throughput and labor efficiencies of over 14%. Manage administrative record keeping activities to include: payroll, employee development, performance, as well as safety and recognition events. Developed and promoted highly focused collaborative teams. Achieved record throughput of just over 1.1 million units in a month Implemented best practice process improvements to facilitate the optimum flow of merchandise. Supported and implemented corporate process improvement initiatives. Show less

  • Processing Supervisor Ticketing/Selection

    Jan 2007 - Oct 2008

  • Processing Supervisor Layup

    May 2006 - Jan 2007
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  AJ Wright Distribution Center

  Oct 2008 - Feb 2011

  Manage 25 associates supporting 120+ work stations, as well as maintain inventory supply levels. Provide continuous work flow while distributing all materials necessary to be successful. Work in date standard with levels up to and over 400,000 units daily. Weekly inventory levels taken and orders processed for building Floor Ready supplies. Sister AJ Wright D.C. mirrored Fall River Floor Ready process. Trained Management and Supervisors from both D.C's. Manage 25 associates supporting 120+ work stationsOrganize/Manage product streams of over 400,000 units daily ensuring department goals are attainable Drove significant inventory reduction processes that resulted in $80,000/month savings through coordinated efforts with our retail storesManage inventory supply levels using multiple approaches and have achieved zero stock outages to dateLead trainer for Management and Supervisors on new process deployments and related initiatives Show less Developed, managed, and implemented a new chain wide initiative that was adopted throughout the facility and then expanded to other facilities. This innovative process resulted in greater sales at original price, less mark-downs, and a reduction in labor needs. Managed 30 production associates in a fast paced demanding environment. Drove process improvements through training and team building increasing production exponentially. Successfully managed support associates supplying materials improving work flow. Increased O.P.H 66% through training, team building, and process improvementsTrained 120+ associates and supervisors in chain wide initiative, Floor Ready, processReduced labor needs while increasing sales at the department stores Show less

  • Operations Supervisor

    Jan 2009 - Feb 2011

  • Operations Supervisor-Floor Ready Project-Process/Support Implementation

    Oct 2008 - Jan 2009
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  Bureau Veritas

  Apr 2011 - Apr 2012

  Quality Testing Supervisor

  Supervise seven operational departments consisting of 20+ technicians to provide timely, accurate, and professional services to the internal and external clients to meet or exceed their expectations. Provide proactive assistance to clients by identifying and resolving product and testing issues.•Work in conjunction with Technical Staff to develop and maintain testing expertise in domestic and foreign standards, regulations and client specification•Ensure adherence to and implementation of guidelines, protocols, technical procedures, and methods.•Develop and execute process, continuous improvement, and corrective action plans.•Improve operational and technical procedures through implementing KPI's and LEAN practices•Responsible for ensuring equipment and instrumentation valued at over $2M is maintained and calibrated•Control expenses and generate revenue to meet or exceed budgetary expectations•Prepare written / conduct verbal communications to clients regarding administrative and or technical issues•Manage specialized testing and method development Show less

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  Boston Children's Hospital

  Jun 2012 - now

  Manage two multi-shift operations departments (Central Supply & Supply Chain Technicians) supporting the entire hospital with inventory and delivery services of medical devices and equipment.• Maintained all supply levels during the pandemic and supported other local hospital inventories• Managed complex supply chain including on premise warehouse, floor inventories, overstock warehouse and offsite distribution center• Responsible for creating the Supply Chain Technician department, servicing 75+ supply rooms with 17 technicians• Partner with clinicians to recommend substitute products to optimize central inventory budget• Maintain vendor accounts to ensure accurate and timely payment more than $7MM• Decreased stockouts by over 50% Show less

  • Logistics & Distribution Manager

    Aug 2018 - now

  • Materials Management Supervisor

    Jun 2012 - Aug 2018