Dan Chiciu

Experience

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  Blumenthal

  Jan 1991 - Jan 2001

  Founder

  • Started up and developed own business of exporting raw material for pharmaceutical department all across Europe, including Australia; directed activities to obtain optimum use of equipment, facilities, and personnel• Managed all operational and financial decisions, by coordinating production, quality control, and evaluating investment opportunities; made decisions respected for sound judgment in crisis • Recognized problem areas and implemented techniques that foster efficiency, cost reduction and customer satisfaction, while maintaining an exceptional level of employee morale;• Motivated 150 subordinates to superlative levels of achievement, yielding continuing company growth. Show less

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  C.F. Gaynor

  Jan 2002 - May 2003

  Warehouse Manager
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  The SYGMA Network

  Sept 2005 - Aug 2014

  • Implement “do right thing the first time” and “the right person in the right position” mentality, using collaboration and teamwork resulting in outstanding increase in quality of loads and earlier of dispatching times• Actively involved in redesigning pallets building by the warehouse selectors which increased significantly the on-time delivery and order accuracy (strongly adhere to zero defect program)• Stabilize the relationship with the customers, and considerably increase the employee retention through On Job Trainer (OJT) topics• Ensure safety culture throughout the organization through employee involvement and personally setting the standard for safety expectations• Lead the efforts to provide quality training to assist in creating the safest possible work environment• Operate safely and responsibly the delivery vehicle with a high percent of accuracy and on time delivery (99.99 or higher);• Adapt quickly according to the environment and demands of hectic unloading appointments and driving conditions;• Perform duties in accordance with company policies and procedures, and comply with federal, state and local regulations - Department of Transportation (DOT); resolved time limitations and provide superior customer service• Analyze and propose ways of improvement for efficiency level and employees’ performance; Show less

  • Training Expert

    Jan 2012 - Aug 2014

  • Transportation Supervisor

    Feb 2011 - Dec 2012

  • OJT

    Sept 2005 - Jan 2011
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  The SYGMA Network

  Jan 2015 - Jul 2019

  Spearheaded a culture of constant improvement and feedback to support more effective operations. Partnered with Human Resources to lead development initiatives and improve overall employee engagement.• Realized a substantial increase in load quality and improvements in dispatching times• Designed a maneuverability training yard with multiple stations as a preventative measure, dramatically reducing the number of incidents• Increased performance of the Drive Cam Events from 82% to 100%; maintained the #1 leading position for nearly three years out of 15 SYGMA centers• Led and implemented the Fundamentals of Leadership for Operation (FLO) program to improve performance and enhance leadership and communication skills• Oversaw all the mandatory training; passed 100% of BRC audits Show less Planned and implemented safety policies and procedures to comply with local, state, and federal rules and regulations including OSHA and DOT. Conducted safety meetings, preventive care, and inspections to ensure compliance, evaluated performance, identified corrective action, and implemented follow up assessments. Inspected equipment and investigated incidents and accidents Maintained safety program records with an eye on potentially unsafe conditions.• Advised safety director on safety compliance concerns and preventative actions• Planned and implemented training for employees in work site safety practices• Conducted post-accident investigations; compiled reports to identify possible causes and hazards• Passed 100% of DOT audits Show less

  • Safety Manager

    Jan 2019 - Jul 2019

  • Operations Training Manager

    Aug 2014 - Jul 2019

  • Project Manager

    Aug 2014 - Jul 2019

  • Interim Safety Manager

    Jan 2015 - Jan 2019
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  The SYGMA Network

  Dec 2019 - Mar 2020

  Operations Training Manager

  Conducted a needs analysis to identity opportunities for training program improvement.• Collaborate with leadership to develop onboarding programs to improve employee performance• Follow up with trainees to ensure compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations