Robert Brandy
San Bruno
Summary
Results-driven professional with 20 years in production, distribution, and inventory management. Expertise in warehouse operations, order fulfillment, and process improvement through lean methodologies. Proven track record in streamlining operations and leading cross-functional teams to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
Overview
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1
Certification
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Manager
Lei'orum Travel and Entertainment LLC
San Pablo
01.2022 - Current
- Oversaw business operations, including finance, brand management, and vendor relations, to maintain efficient daily functions.
- Served as primary contact for customer inquiries, resolving issues promptly to enhance customer satisfaction.
Plant Operations Manager
Zero Waste Urbaser
San Leandro
10.2023 - 02.2025
- Led strategic planning and resource allocation to optimize plant operations and team performance
- Implemented continuous improvement programs using 5S and lean manufacturing principles to enhance process flow
- Developed and enforced SOPs ensuring compliance with OSHA, EPA, and California state regulations
- Managed budget with focus on P&L while ensuring appropriate staffing levels to meet operational demands
- Cultivated collaborative team environment and implemented cross-training strategies to enhance personnel knowledge and optimize labor costs
Senior Manager, Distribution
URBAN REMEDY
Richmond
09.2022 - 10.2023
- Developed departmental goals and drove employee performance, resulting in surpassing customer satisfaction standards
- Fostered cross-collaboration across multiple facilities and departments, enhancing operational efficiency
- Built and managed Lean/5S (6S) programs, improving workplace organization
- Developed departmental goals and drove employee performance to exceed customer satisfaction standards
Senior Operations Manager
HelloFresh
San Leandro
11.2021 - 01.2023
- Merged support teams into unified operational entity, improving collaboration and streamlining processes
- Identified and established sustainable processes to enhance productivity and reduce labor costs
- Collaborated with executive leadership to implement cost-cutting measures without compromising customer satisfaction
- Developed and managed lean programs and safety committees to meet and exceed HACCP, AIB, and SQF standards
- Created and implemented SOPs with cross-functional team collaboration, ensuring operational consistency
Distribution Center Manager
Pet Food Express
Oakland
11.2019 - 11.2021
- Directed daily operations to meet and exceed company performance standards
- Developed and implemented cross-training strategies to enhance personnel knowledge and improve labor cost efficiency
- Developed and implemented cross-training strategies to enhance personnel knowledge and reduce labor costs
- Led change management initiatives and promoted operational accountability
- Led change management initiatives to strengthen operational accountability and support team adaptability
- Fostered strong relationships with internal and external customers to drive satisfaction and loyalty
Senior ISC Manager
Blue Apron
Richmond
10.2015 - 10.2019
- Unified multiple support teams to streamline operations and improve service delivery
- Developed sustainable processes to enhance cross-department collaboration and workflow
- Unified multiple support teams to enhance organizational efficiency
- Directed personnel to achieve maximum performance through role-specific training
- Built comprehensive training programs to elevate skills of managers and supervisors
- Built comprehensive training programs and developed managers and supervisors
Senior Warehouse Manager
Ghirardelli Chocolate
San Leandro
11.2003 - 10.2015
- Developed supervisors and leads to effectively manage cross-functional issues and uphold employee task standards
- Managed shipping functions, inventory control using JDE WMS, and resolved inventory discrepancies
- Managed shipping functions and inventory control using JDE WMS, ensuring accurate resolution of inventory discrepancies
- Applied lean processes across warehousing and upheld safety standards as a safety team member
- Fostered employee accountability through time and motion studies and daily customer relationship management
- Fostered employee accountability through time and motion studies, enhancing daily customer relationship management
Wire Systems Installer/Platoon Sergeant
U.S Army
01.1989 - 12.2003
- Installed and maintained cable, fiber, phone, and computer lines, ensuring reliable communication infrastructure for operations
- Oversaw the accountability of soldiers and supplies in the field.
- Coordinated daily tasks to enhance soldier skills and cultivate future leaders within the platoon
Education
Science - Business Management
University of Phoenix
Skills
- Inventory control
- Warehouse management
- Order fulfillment
- Shipping & receiving
- Operations management
- Process optimization
- Lean manufacturing
- 5S
- Quality assurance
- KPI management
- Supply chain optimization
- Contract management
- Financial oversight
- Change management
- Business development
- Operational strategy
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Business operations
- Team management
- Customer service
- Effective communication
- Team building
- Microsoft Excel
- Organizational skills
- Process improvement
- Effective communication
- Team building
Certification
- Six Sigma
- LEAN Certification
- Team management
- Safety standards in production
- SOP development
- Cross-functional collaboration
Languages
English
Timeline
Plant Operations Manager
Zero Waste Urbaser
10.2023 - 02.2025
Senior Manager, Distribution
URBAN REMEDY
09.2022 - 10.2023
Owner/Manager
Lei'orum Travel and Entertainment LLC
01.2022 - Current
Senior Operations Manager
HelloFresh
11.2021 - 01.2023
Distribution Center Manager
Pet Food Express
11.2019 - 11.2021
Senior ISC Manager
Blue Apron
10.2015 - 10.2019
Senior Warehouse Manager
Ghirardelli Chocolate
11.2003 - 10.2015
Wire Systems Installer/Platoon Sergeant
U.S Army
01.1989 - 12.2003
Science - Business Management
University of Phoenix