Daniel Garcia

Experience

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  Nob Hill Foods

  Jan 1981 - Mar 2001

  · Directed 50+ employees in 3 warehouses to support 30 Nob Hill Stores· Managed all department budgets and oversaw complete inventory control practices, purchasing of equipment, and preventive maintenance· Worked directly with the Vice President and Senior Director of Distribution to ensure top level goals were achieved · Oversaw receiving, order selection, and replenishing of goods· Implemented cycle counts, defined bin locations of goods, and conducted daily safety meetings· Scheduled employees (2 shifts) and maintained equipment records · Implemented tracking with daily graphs for “units per man hour” order picking process

  • Director of Warehouse Operations

    Jan 1991 - Mar 2001

  • Warehouse Manager

    Jan 1981 - Jan 1991
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  Vin Vision Trucking

  Mar 2001 - Mar 2003

  General Manager

  · Managed all department budgets and oversaw all inventory control practices· Responsible for 30+ employees and all employee activities such as recruitment, performance, dismissals· In charge of 10 Bobtail trucks, storage and distribution for MBWC and Epic Wines inventory control· Opened additional warehouse space to meet company growth

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  Milgard Windows & Doors

  Mar 2003 - Mar 2011

  Production Supervisor (2005-2011)· Supervised and directed crew of 35 in production Lines producing 2000 units daily· Implemented and developed In-Line processes, Quality Visual Aids, and Standardized work procedures· Improved on time delivery performance and customer responsiveness by implementing a 5 “S” approach to workforce involvement· Improved safety practices by implementing Behavioral Base Safety (BBS), employee involvement safety process and maintaining OSHA compliance· Improved equipment down time by implementing Total Productive Maintenance (T.P.M.)· Participated in Kaizen and continuous improvement events internally and externally· Awarded Leader of the Quarter 2010 and 2011 for continuous process improvements Show less · Supervised and directed crew of 35 in warehouse, shipping office, and drivers ensuring delivery of 2500 windows and doors daily· Maintained accurate inventory levels by implementing cycle counts and developing resale process of all bone yard units· Facilitated daily back order meeting with the department managers and inside/outside sales teams to maintain focus for on time delivery effectiveness and customer support· Controlled costs and maintained fleet maintenance with outside vendors, Penske and Ryder leasing· Managed 3 office coordinators: order input, back orders, truck routing, and delivery appointments Show less

  • Production Supervisor

    Mar 2005 - Mar 2011

  • Distribution Manager

    Mar 2003 - Mar 2005