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Domenic Bruzzese

Woodbridge,ON

Summary

To receive the opportunity to utilize my multiple skills, as well as to become part of a fully established professional corporation. To find myself in a position of responsibility and commitment therefore being able to pursue a sustainable career, while being mindful of the interests of my co-workers and employers, as well as myself.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Manager - Distribution Center

Cosentino

09.2022 - Current

Daily use of SAP software
Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to senior management.
Oversaw facility maintenance, ensuring optimal functionality of equipment and infrastructure at all times.
Facilitated smooth collaboration between departments through clear communication channels.
Managed budgets effectively, consistently delivering projects on-time and within financial constraints.
Achieved higher employee retention rates by fostering a positive work environment and providing opportunities for professional growth.
Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
Handled staff training initiatives aimed at upskilling the workforce to meet dynamic industry demands.
Developed and implemented strategies to maximize customer satisfaction.
Spearheaded process improvements, resulting in increased productivity and reduced operational costs.
Developed strong relationships with vendors, resulting in better pricing and improved service quality.
Increased profit by streamlining operations.
Analyzed data trends to identify potential bottlenecks in operations workflow, implementing strategies to mitigate risks accordingly.
Implemented quality control systems to boost overall product consistency and reliability.
Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to obtain best pricing and terms.
Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
Reduced operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends.
Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.

Warehouse Operations Manager

Con-Elco

Concord, ON

08.2017 - 09.2022

Managed daily warehouse operations, resulting in reduced waste and optimized space utilization.
Successfully managed high-volume periods by allocating resources efficiently and maintaining a smooth workflow, ensuring timely delivery of products.
Developed employee training programs to enhance skill sets and increase overall productivity within the warehouse team.
Organized storage layouts, resulting in increased accessibility of items and improved worker efficiency during retrieval tasks.
Improved warehouse efficiency by implementing streamlined inventory management processes and procedures.
Optimized order picking processes, leading to faster fulfillment times and improved customer experience.
Introduced new technology into the warehouse operations, streamlining processes and improving overall workflow efficiency.
Monitored inventory levels closely, preventing stockouts and overstock situations that could negatively impact business operations.
Implemented safety protocols, reducing workplace accidents and ensuring a safer work environment for employees.
Directed the recruitment process for new hires, building a strong team committed to operational excellence in the warehouse environment.
Oversaw purchasing activities, negotiating favorable contracts with suppliers to reduce costs while maintaining product quality.
Offered expertise in inventory management and current stock levels to internal teams and customers to facilitate accuracy and product availability.
Developed and implemented policy and procedure updates to improve workflow and productivity.
Built motivated warehouse team to consistently accomplish operations goals and exceed performance targets.
Coordinated with vendors to verify timely delivery of materials and supplies, avoiding delays.

Operations Manager

Base Windows Ltd.

07.2013 - 08.2017

Accountant/Bookkeeper/ Scheduling /Simply Accounting/SAP
Production Manager (25+ employees to overseen)
Purchasing Manager/Contracts with Builders
Customer service (worked directly with Site Supers)
Human Resources/Administrator
Health Safety (special certificate in management Health+Safety
Inventory control
Various Document Creation (from order confirmation, invoicing, purchasing, to shipping, Word, Excel, Power point
Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
Enhanced customer satisfaction by establishing clear communication channels and addressing concerns promptly.

Purchasing / Operations Manager

Realform Technologies

01.2009 - 07.2013

Handle All day to day plant operations (supply chain management)
Obtained and succeeded all set goals by employer
Purchaser (currently exceeding 70,000 in cost savings this year )
Production Scheduling and Reports for Company CEO
Provided client services in all matters, from purchase orders to order delivery
Inventory Control (4000+ Sku’s) 250+ suppliers/vendors
Various Document Creation (from order confirmation, invoicing, purchasing, to shipping, and Excel)
Inventory Control (forecasting production 5-8 weeks out)
Work with both Customers and Suppliers on a day to day basis
Human Resources/Health and Safety
Helped Company achieve ISO 9001
Helping Company Achieve highest sales totals to date
Accounting Knowledge (AP,AR, Payroll in Simply Accounting)

Warehouse Supervisor

C.M. Group Inc.

01.2005 - 03.2008

Managed shipping and receiving
Inventory control and creation
Direct customer service
Material Purchaser (saved company more than 50% in raw material purchasing from previous year)
Created direct reports to upper management
Implemented Sap program
In charge of 25 employees on a day-to-day basis