KEVIN J. GORMLEY
Mississauga,ON
Summary
Enthusiastic, results-driven Warehouse Manager with over 15 years of experience nurturing competent teams and business strategies to meet evolving service demands. Exercises seasoned skills in planning, forecasting and procedural oversight to engage complex problems and capitalize on opportunities to increase performance and productivity. Excels as motivational leader and colleague, actively investing in employee development to promote best practices, improve workflows and minimize costly disruptions.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Operations
Fresh Taste Produce inc
Halton Hills, Ontario
12.2023 - Current
- Oversaw day-to-day operations across two 24/7 warehouses, managing Shipping/Receiving, Production, Processing, Quality Control, Food Safety, and Maintenance.
- Collaborated with warehouse operations managers to streamline workflows and optimize resource allocation.
- Led training initiatives for key personnel and participated in hiring processes with HR.
- Developed and implemented contingency plans to ensure continuous workflow during staff absences.
- Prepared production and performance reports for senior management, highlighting strategic goals and market trends.
- Ensured compliance with safety and health regulations, fostering a culture of safety and operational efficiency.
- Established and monitored Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Facilitated cross-departmental collaboration between Quality Control, Production, and Food Safety teams.
- Proficiently utilized MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for reporting and special projects.
Warehouse Manager
Toja Grid Inc.
Oakville, CA
07.2022 - 11.2023
- Provide strategic and operational insight as it relates to logistics and distribution of products.
- Oversee all receiving, warehousing and distribution operations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing program, operational and personnel policies and procedures.
- Managed traffic flow of inventory within two separate warehouses as well as oversee the supply chain.
- Regularly meets with team of supervisors and general labors to review, analyze, and develop actionable plans for productivity, inventory control, space management, logistics and shipping.
- Reviewed all standards/metrics to implement progressive improvement, maximize productivity, and promote
efficient material flow and utilization. - Successfully implemented new automation technology and supporting software.
- Worked collaboratively with other department heads to support all aspects of supply chain, logistics, and business as a whole.
Senior Operations Supervisor
Mevotech
Mississauga, ON
07.2020 - 06.2022
- Spearheaded implementation of short and long-term strategies to guide business plans and meet profitability goals.
- Trained, mentored and motivated employees to maximize team productivity.
- Disseminated safety information and monitored employee compliance with regulatory and organizational policies.
- Implemented process innovations to improve performance and reduce labor costs.
- Identified areas of deficiency and performed root-cause analyses to solve problems.
- Managed supply chain and monitored logistics functions.
- Developed policies and standard operating procedures to manage output quality, customer service and logistics.
Senior Operations Supervisor
Gap Inc.
Brampton, ON
09.2018 - 07.2020
- Spearheaded company online distribution changes.
- Adapted quickly to unique automation infrastructure and improved output and process efficiency.
- Satisfied KPIs to maximize production, inventory integrity and customer satisfaction.
- Strengthened teams through hands-on process guidance and proven leadership regarding both floor and administrative operations.
- Liaised with appropriate departments to assess business needs and streamline daily operations, garnering immediate praise for measurable improvements.
- Delivered daily broad-based analysis solutions.
Operations Supervisor
Metro Supply Chain
06.2012 - 09.2018
- Created and managed inbound team from startup.
- Exceeded company expectations by streamlining processes for efficiency.
- Managed team of 15-70 members, offering ongoing development, training and process guidance to improve practices.
- Oversaw worker planning and forecasting.
- Identified opportunities to improve morale, shift performance and reduce labor costs within limited inbound forecast situation.
- Served as active management member of JHSC.
Operations Senior Supervisor
Loblaw Companies Ltd
Mississauga, ON
04.2007 - 04.2012
- Managed 2-3 operations supervisors, 1 controller, 1 IC coordinator, 1 auditor and 50-100 unionized employees.
- Capitalized on opportunities to increase morale, productivity and safety awareness, thereby exceeding all set objectives for 2010.
- Served as management member of HS&W team.
- Helped develop supervisory staff by managing performance, colleague relations and professional development plans.
- Trained colleagues from other DCs in supply chain releases of WM, LM and TMS.
- Planned, organized, forecasted and responded to production volume and labor needs to maximize efficiency while meeting productivity goals and scheduled commitments.
- Interpreted and administered collective bargaining agreement.
- Conducted staff evaluations and determined workforce promotions, realignments and reductions.
Operations Supervisor
Loblaw Companies Ltd
Mississauga, ON
05.2007 - 12.2009
- Supervised over 50 unionized employees tasked with assembly, shipping, receiving and sanitation in service of retail and corporate customers.
- Training and mentored employees to maintain inventory integrity inventory and assume accountability for work.
- Enforced adherence to proper procedures and best practices.
- Monitored employee performance by conducting regular audits and report analyses.
- Offered constructive feedback to reinforce positive behavior and identify areas needing improvement.
- Administered union collective agreement.
Skills
- Leadership
- Automated systems technology
- Task coordination
- Process improvement
- Interpersonal communication
- Team oversight
- Operations management
- Data analysis
Contact
Mississauga, ON L5N 6L2
Timeline
Director of Operations
Fresh Taste Produce inc
12.2023 - Current
Warehouse Manager
Toja Grid Inc.
07.2022 - 11.2023
Senior Operations Supervisor
Mevotech
07.2020 - 06.2022
Senior Operations Supervisor
Gap Inc.
09.2018 - 07.2020
Operations Supervisor
Metro Supply Chain
06.2012 - 09.2018
Operations Supervisor
Loblaw Companies Ltd
05.2007 - 12.2009
Operations Senior Supervisor
Loblaw Companies Ltd
04.2007 - 04.2012
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