CHIAGOZIE UHIARA
Toronto,Ontario
Summary
Motivated Leader enthusiastic about helping team members meet and exceed company targets with compassionate leadership. Talented trainer and operational problem-solver with front-line experience and collaborative nature. Resourceful in balancing customer, company and employee needs. Adept at managing concurrent objectives to promote efficiency and influence positive outcomes. Knowledge and experience in administering and managing annual budgets.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Warehouse Manager
Griffith Foods
Scarborough, Ontario
03.2022 - Current
- Develops and maintains strong inventory management practices.
- Initiates, develops and implements warehouse improvement projects.
- Works closely with the Production, Planning and Logistics teams to meet customer expectations (OTIF).
- Through multi-disciplinary teams conducts root cause analysis on any warehouse related problems.
- Ensures warehousing transactions are executed in a timely and accurate manner.
- Leads physical inventory counts and continuous cycle counting activities.
- Work alongside the logistics team to develop third party warehousing partners.
- Ensures that all Health and Safety and GMP related requirements are met.
- Leads, coaches and develops a large team with 3 shift operation which included shipping/receiving and picking.
- Promotes and enhances a positive work environment including efforts to continuously improve teamwork and establish high levels of employee involvement.
- Acts as a back up to other managers on the Supply Chain Management Team.
- Administers and manages annual budget.
Warehouse Supervisor
Griffith Foods
Scarborough, Ontario
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Drove safety, quality, productivity, inventory accuracy and service improvements within the department
- Managed the efficient and effective movement of all goods and materials into and between plants of Griffith Foods and 3PL warehouses across multiple shifts and/or buildings through encouraging and motivating a large team
- Kept stock control systems up to date and planned for future capacity requirements. Managed the accuracy of the finished goods and raw materials inventory through solid cycle counting processes and procedures
- Managed KPIs specific to warehouse operations and utilization
- Maintained rack damage logs as per Griffith and governmental requirements
- Conducted internal warehouse inspections for dock doors, dock plates, dock locks, racking and floor repairs
- Reviewed forklift, scissor lift and other material handling equipment inspection sheets
- Issued maintenance work orders for warehouse and equipment repairs
- Allocated necessary space for stock rotation and ensured proper tracing and tracking
- Participated and helped with the physical inventory four times a year (usually on weekends)
- Was responsible for department’s Health & Food Safety, Safety Alerts, Security, GMP, AIB, BRC, Griffith Management System, and HAACP compliance
- Ensured corrective and preventive actions were carried out regarding non-conformances, process deviations and complaints
- Owned the Forklift Safety Program and ensured optimization of equipment: Fork Lifts, Skyjacks, reach trucks, low riders, etc.
- Prepared for and participated in client audits
- Ensured that housekeeping, sanitation (food safety), and standards were maintained
- Managed day to day freight issues. Verified invoices/trailers/outside warehouses
- Managed the ordering of wooden pallets cost items from CHEP, PECO and suppliers of white wood pallets
- Supported the Heat Treated pallet program through cycle counts and inventory
- Monitored departmental costs including Labour
- Tracked vacation, sick leave and daily schedules through Day Force
- Performed audits to ensure compliance, dealt with violation issues and was responsible for updating procedures, implemention and overall accountability for CTPAT
- Participated in special projects as needed
Central Warehouse — Shift Leader
FGF Brands
North York, ON
08.2018 - 04.2021
- Lead by example and fostered an environment of mutual respect and teamwork among team members.
- Ensured that a safe working environment was maintained at all times.
- Assisted the planning team with the managing of inventory levels, ensuring that safety stock levels were put in place.
- Supervised warehouse operations in the distribution center.
- Provided orientation and training as required to new team members during onboarding.
- Ensured all GMPs, SOPs and safety procedures were practiced and followed.
- Supervised, motivated, and led employees to maintain and sustain high productivity levels.
- Coordinated daily shift changes to facilitate tasks and handle special needs or requests.
- Trained team on procedures and tactics to ensure daily goals were met.
- Managed schedules, accepted time off requests and found coverage for shifts.
Plant Manager
Imperial Building Products
Brampton, ON
06.2018 - 09.2019
- Developed strategic programs and devised key plans that affected the direction of the business.
- Evaluated and coordinated results of production and supported departments to ensure effective use of labor, materials and equipment resources for production.
- Promoted high-quality daily production by enforcing product standards and monitoring level of quality.
- Managed all areas of manufacturing, safety, inventory control and process implementation.
Senior Manager Operations & Process Improvements
CSI
Scarborough, ON
02.2012 - 03.2017
- Drove business development by pursuing partnerships, funding and revenue streams.
- Evaluated reports from front-line managers to make managerial key decisions.
- Established priorities and clear policies for the operations area, and prepared, recommended indirect incentive programs to motivate team members.
- Worked cross-functionally with marketing, sales and finance departments.
- Resolved problems proactively and decisively, applying business acumen and sound judgment.
- Reviewed all requests to hire, promote or dismiss employees.
- Held biweekly meetings to review and analyze production reports with the CI, QA and H&S teams.
- Collaboratively identified inefficiencies and made recommendations for process improvements
Warehouse & Materials Manager
CSI
Scarborough, ON
03.2006 - 02.2012
- Evaluated challenging warehouse situations and resolved issues to comply with company guidelines and maintain good process flows.
- Picked and prepared numerous daily shipments in large warehouse environment to facilitate customer order fulfillment.
- Received deliveries, scanned packages and updated orders in internal database to enable efficient order processing and fulfillment.
- Unloaded incoming products off trucks, sorted items in staging area and transported items to final storage locations.
- Identified safety hazards and notified management to determine proper resolution of issues.
- Tracked inventory, conducted cycle counts and audits and resolved issues to maintain accurate records.
- Assisted coworkers with special projects to learn new tasks while gaining additional responsibilities.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Supply Chain Management & Global Logistics
Seneca College of Applied Arts & Technology
2018
Masters Degree (WES Certified) - Architecture
University Of Nigeria
2001
Skills
- Team management
- Communication
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Conflict resolution
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking and active listening
- Experience in leadership
- Organization
- Decision-making
- Budget controls
- Mentoring and training
- Safety standards
- Logistics oversight
- Staff development and oversight
- Project planning and scheduling
Certification
- Certified in first aid & CPR + LSSGB certified
Timeline
Warehouse Manager
Griffith Foods
03.2022 - Current
Warehouse Supervisor
Griffith Foods
08.2021 - 03.2022
Central Warehouse — Shift Leader
FGF Brands
08.2018 - 04.2021
Plant Manager
Imperial Building Products
06.2018 - 09.2019
Senior Manager Operations & Process Improvements
CSI
02.2012 - 03.2017
Warehouse & Materials Manager
CSI
03.2006 - 02.2012
Graduate Certificate - Supply Chain Management & Global Logistics
Seneca College of Applied Arts & Technology
Masters Degree (WES Certified) - Architecture
University Of Nigeria
- Certified in first aid & CPR + LSSGB certified
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