Raymond Arce

Distribution Center Manager @Coca-Cola Beverages Florida

Tampa, FL, US

Lead operations for an sq. ft. semi-automated distribution center on a 156-acre campus, overseeing 1,500+ weekly inbound/outbound loads. Direct a workforce of 250 employees supported by 5 managers and 22 supervisors, with full accountability for safety, productivity, service, and cost performance.Spearheaded transition from dirt lot to go-live automation, designing warehouse layout, yard flow, and operational processes while leading the training and transition plan for 400+ employees.Trained 150 operators on new automation systems while maintaining legacy operations, elevating the workforce into higher-skill roles and preserving performance standards.Implemented new workflows and structures aligned with semi-automated operations, driving efficiency and standardization.Increased load accuracy from 97% to 99.8%, surpassing company quality targets.Drove time-window compliance from 75% to 91.6% and sequence compliance from 59% to 94.9%, exceeding corporate benchmarks.Cultivated a strong safety and engagement culture while building leadership capability across all levels.

University of Texas at Tyler

Master of Science - MS, Human Resources Development

SUNY Brockport

Bachelor of Science (BS), International Business and Economics