Susan Savard 208 Bennett Drive Nicholasville, KY 40356 Cell: (859) 229-7761 ss11458ee@westpost.

net Objective To utilize skills and abilities developed through education and experience to en hance productivity levels, incorporate new methods to maximize efficiency, and c ontribute to the overall interest of the company Experience Buffalo Trace Distillery Distribution Manager Frankfort, Kentucky February 2008--January 2011 * Managed 30 union associates in alcohol bottling/distribution facility * Managed all aspects of distribution, from inbound receipts to picking to loadi ng * Increased throughput to reach monthly stretch goals for productivity * Implemented a cycle count program to increase inventory accuracy and shipping capacity by 5% * Optimized storage strategies within the warehouses to increase storage capacit y and reduce the pick path * Researched and corrected all inventory discrepancies * Troubleshot WMS issues and tested software fixes * Maintained bonded inventory levels and documentation for U.S. Customs & Border Patrol * Balanced workload to ensure continuity throughout the distribution center * Implemented policies to maintain stability * Fostered an excellent working relationship with the union workforce * Maintained a safe working environment Liquid Container Day Shift Production Supervisor Lexington, Kentucky August 2005-February 2008 * Managed 15 associates in an injection/blow molding plastics facility * Created production tracking forms in order to monitor individual productivity * Utilized 5S to create a more streamlined work environment * Initiated scrap reduction program reducing waste by 8% * Evaluated down time against inventory to determine line production * Implemented policies to maintain stability * Maintained a safe working environment OSRAM Sylvania 3rd Shift Warehouse Supervisor Versailles, Kentucky March 2004-April 2005 * Managed 50 associates in a start-up facility * Balanced workload to ensure continuity throughout the distribution center * Established small parcel shipping process * Utilized 5S training to design ergonomic workstations * Researched and corrected issues in a real-time environment * Evaluated daily workload against labor resources to meet outbound schedules * Implemented policies to maintain stability * Tested new software changes before implementing into the production environmen t

* Maintained a safe working environment * Obtained IATA and Department of Transportation certification for shipping haza rdous materials Amazon.com Night Shift Outbound Area Manager Lexington, Kentucky October 2002-January 2004 * Managed 100 associates in five departments * Increased productivity by 18.6% in rebin department through black belt project completion, resulting in $60,000 annualized savings * Implemented changes to part-time associate program through black belt project completion, yielding annualized savings of $160,000 * Coordinated night shift distribution of Harry Potter V release, over 150,000 u nits in a single day * Allocated resources to ensure that time-sensitive orders were shipped on sched ule * Balanced labor within outbound operations to maximize daily volume * Implemented policies to maintain stability * Issued corrective actions for associates failing to meet standards * Maintained a safe working environment * Obtained Six Sigma Certification * Completed People Skills training * Completed Situational Leadership II Training Family Dollar Distribution 2nd Shift Repack Area Manager Morehead, Kentucky October 2000-September 2002 * Managed 35 associates * Increased productivity by 23.2% by implementing new procedures * Balanced workload to ensure continuity throughout department and the distribut ion center * Established procedure manual and productivity standards for stockers * Researched and resolved inventory-related issues * Issued corrective actions for associates failing to meet standards Family Dollar Distribution WMS Coordinator Morehead, Kentucky July 2000-October 2000 * Increased repack productivity through consolidation by 13.4% * Resolved inventory-related issues * Troubleshot and resolved RF-related issues * Corrected problem pallets * Researched and corrected errors * Designed and implemented procedures for consolidation to increase productivity * Scripted and produced comprehensive detailed guides for complex job positions * Served as a certified trainer for new employees * Served as a first responder to work site accidents Education Bachelor's Degree in Geography/Chemistry Morehead State University Morehead, Kentucky August 1996-May 2001 * 1999 & 2000 Outstanding Undergraduate Student in Geography * Graduated with honors * GPA 3.86

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