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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

Senior Operations Supervisor

Mevotech
Mississauga, ON
07.2020 - Current
  • 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.

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
08.2017 - 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 Supervisor

Schenker of Canada Ltd, Unilever
05.2012 - 02.2016
  • Supervised warehouse activities for afternoon shift, including picking, shipping and receiving.
  • Provided leadership and training in new procedures, policies and developments to safely and proactively meet evolving needs of business.
  • Assisted in development and implementation of new and existing processes and CPIs.
  • Reduced client costs by monitoring daily productivity and output quality.

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

Timeline

Senior Operations Supervisor

Mevotech
07.2020 - Current

Operations Supervisor

Gap Inc
09.2018 - 07.2020

Operations Supervisor

Metro Supply Chain
08.2017 - 09.2018

Operations Supervisor

Schenker of Canada Ltd, Unilever
05.2012 - 02.2016

Operations Supervisor

Loblaw Companies Ltd
05.2007 - 12.2009

Operations Senior Supervisor

Loblaw Companies Ltd
04.2007 - 04.2012
KEVIN J. GORMLEY