Joseph Gannon

Experience

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  Cameco Meats Inc

  Mar 1993 - Oct 1998

  Warehouse Lead

  I was responsible for loading and unloading shipments of both foreign and domestic meats. I communicated between production department and logistics manager as relates to the scheduling of raw materials needed from inbound carriers and the readiness of finished products for out bound shipping. Cleans and maintains USDA inspection room for imported meats. I assisted USDA inspector in sampling of imported meats. I assisted company controller in monthly inventory of raw materials for slicing and canned products for resale. I preformed weekly inventory of packaging films, labels, and boxes. I promoted good housekeeping throughout the warehouse. Show less

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  Applegate Farm Homemade Ice Cream

  Nov 1998 - Dec 2010

  Planned and directed operations of the Applegate Farm production facility utilizing lean principles and techniques in a manner that improved competitive position and profitability. I managed the activities of production, scheduling, facilities maintenance functions. Ensured approved products were manufactured on schedule in the safest manner, within quality standards and cost objectives. I drove continuous improvement through promotion of company's Growth program. I initiated actions that prevented the occurrence of any non-conformities relating to product, process and quality system. I identified any problems relating to the product, process and quality system. Initiate, recommend or provide solutions. Controlled further processing of non-conforming product until the deficiency had been corrected or satisfactory condition had been achieved. Recorded and maintained all production information for FDA and USDA inspections. Planned, implemented and maintained Applegate Farm HACCP program. Forecast all production needs weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly. Established goals and objectives communicated and reported metrics for vendors. Regularly monitored vendor performance against plans. I promoted good housekeeping and all company SO P's in all Applegate Farm Facilities. Ensured that facilities are maintained in a clean and safe manner, and emphasize good safety practices through safety awareness programs and policies.Developed and implemented cost reduction programs that made our products cost equal to or lower than competitors. . Regularly monitor performance against plans. Promote Facility Safety, Quality & Growth initiatives. Recommend capital investment and income improvement ideas that offer profit opportunities and eliminate unprofitable situations. Develop plans for new areas of technology that support Applegate Farm strategic direction.Selected and trained qualified personnel in all positions within Operations, Production, and Planning. Show less Responsible for inventory of multiple warehouses and purchasing of all raw materials, packaging materials and equipment, all manufactured finished products, and resale products. I set stock levels and cycle counts for all SKUs in accordance with space requirements for 2 warehouses using Just in Time Distribution Principals. Development of systems to ensured quality packaging of UPS and FED EX parcels. Negotiated and contracted third party carriers for LTL and TL shipments throughout the United States. Selected and retained qualified personnel in all positions within Warehouse and Distribution, and recommend their compensation. Provided orientation and on the job training for subordinates and ensured that the duties, responsibilities authority and accountability of all direct subordinates were defined and understood. Identified training needs, development needs of associates, and recommends effective actions. Assessed performance and conducted annual performance reviews of personal in a timely manner. Actively participated as a Leadership Team member provided Operational insights and executed strategic direction of the business. Show less

  • Production / Distribution Manager

    Nov 1998 - Dec 2010

  • Distribution Manager

    Nov 1998 - Dec 2010
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  Hayward Laboratories Inc.

  Nov 2011 - Apr 2012

  Warehouse Manager

  Responsible for inventory integrity. Oversees employee record keeping, departmental budgets, creates and maintains departmental procedures. Responsible for inbound freight, receipts, locating of product, monthly supply inventories, departmental supply purchases, special pallet purchases, UPS shipments in& out, out bound freight movement, creating and maintaining pallet patterns, conducting cycle counts, bin to bins, adjustments, production issue picking and staging, destruction's, reject/non-compliance reports, mass movements and subordinate performance evaluations.Conducts departmental safety meetings, ensures all Personal Protective Equipment is used, and oversees all company and department forklift functions including training. Show less

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  Chobani, Inc.

  Apr 2012 - now

  Plant Superintendent