Brian Neavin

Experience

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  Nokia

  Jul 1997 - May 2007

  Warehouse Lead

  Mentored, coached and trained 20 team members. Identified inefficiencies andmade recommendations for process improvements. Maintained accurate stockrecords and schedules. Selected products for specific routes according to picksheets. Conducted monthly, quarterly and yearly inventories of warehouse stock.Oversaw warehousing and storage practices and housekeeping.

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  APL Logistics

  Jul 2008 - Jul 2013

  Operations Management

  Managed inbound and outbound shipments in a multiple client facility. Engaged staff in 6S methodology which resulted in a much more organized and productive areas. Engaged all picking staff on accountability through owning specific areas as their own. • Managed five different customer accounts ranging from Yamaha, Kawasaki, Joerns Healthcare, RCA• Improved productivity, cost savings and customer savings via Lean projects resulting in major savings to both customer and company.• Cubed loads, scheduled LTL, FTL and partial loads• Maintained space utilization within facility to maximize space for accounts.• Recognized in company newsletter for best Lean Projects within the company nationwide. Show less

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  Ingram Micro

  Jul 2013 - Aug 2016

  Inventory Control Management

  Managed Inventory Control Department. Engaged staff in quality over quantity thinking to ensure inventory accuracy is maintained and root cause analysis identifies issues. Worked with production management team to identify and resolve quality and inaccuracies in their daily work. • Performed cycle counts of thirty million dollars of inventory resulting in 99.9% accuracy.• Improved department processes through special projects resulting in twenty percent increase in inventory accuracy.• Developed post inventory QC audit to ensure all inventory was captured during physical inventory. Show less

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  Assurant

  Sept 2016 - Mar 2018

  Operations Management

  Manage technical and warehouse staff to meet or exceed customer and internal daily, monthly and yearly targets. Engage employees through involvement in projects to own their respective areas. Follow-up to ensure all Quality and key performance indicators are achieved daily, and take action if necessary.• Incorporated improvements to enhance quality. Improved production times and reduce costs through reduction in downtimes.• Cross-trained staff in all business areas making the team a cross functional unit.• Maintained or exceeded departmental goals such as: Pick to kit accuracy, Parts profitability, Monthly cycle count accuracy, Component handling Labor profitability, retention of staff and developmental budget. Show less

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  Allied Electronics & Automation

  Mar 2018 - now

  Operations Management

  Manage and direct distribution center associates to meet daily metrics. Ensure budget guidelines are within compliance with departmental financial budgeting. Ensure all department goals and objectives are maintained within company standards. Ensure service to customers meets or exceeds company standards. Maintain and enforce all safety and 5S policies within department. Mentor and develop staff to grow future leaders within the organization. White and Yellow belt certified.

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  RS Americas

  Sept 2021 - now

  Inventory Control & Quality Manager