Robert Forrest

About Robert Forrest

Proven leader with over 39 years’ experience in a food production plant which includes 28 years in shipping and receiving operations and an additional 10 years in food production. Results oriented, decisive leader with proven success in inventory control and warehouse management. Track record of inventory excellence and strong communications with supply chain to drive sales and maintain customer satisfactionCurrently in charge of purchasing from Sept 2024-present Production Superintendent May 20••••24 Distribution Supervisor-July 2021-May 2023 Production Supervisor- December 2012-July 2021Ability to organize, manage, challenge and motivate a production team to exceed expectations. Producing a top quality product while keeping scrap low and following accepted GMP’s. Constantly striving to improve performance and efficiency while developing employee loyalty. Managing in a union environmentKey Achievements:Appointed by production superintendent to train all incoming supervisors in the correct way to run a line and follow proper procedures.Responsible for training incoming supervisors on paperwork and computer input including work orders and production orders. Reduction of lost time accidents through safety inspections and working closely with maintenance and safety coordinator to correct any and all potential issues in and around the plant.Instrumental in reducing quality complaints and increasing customer satisfaction through a concerted effort of controlling issues on the line. Process improvements that have reduced waste and improved efficiencies in the departmentMember of safety committee responsible for overseeing incidents and making recommendations for both discipline and corrective actionsDesigned and conveyed modifications and additions to equipment which reduced losses plant wide with all aspects of daily Distribution Operations as a result of exceptional ability to improve operational efficiencies. Greatly improved inventory management and record keeping through an organized detail oriented process. Ability to evaluate priorities of daily job activities and perform or assign as needed.Promoted to Distribution Supervisor July 2009Promoted to Monitor-Shipping and Freezer Operations Jan 2008Recipient of 2006 Tastykake Presidents award for operational excellenceTrained and certified in SAP warehousing technology in both warehouse and inventory management, OSHA certified licensed forklift operator and powered industrial equipment trainer

Experience

1. Production Superintendent

   Flowers Foods & Subsidiaries

   Mar 2023 — Present · Philadelphia, PA, US

Education

• Peirce College

  Business Administration

  2008 — 2009

Skills

• Transportation
• Merchandising
• Manufacturing
• Warehousing
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Lucasware Voicepick Software
• Word
• Supply Chain Management
• Forklift Operator
• Logistics Management
• Internal Communications
• Sap
• Microsoft Word
• Operations Management
• Lotus Notes
• Leadership
• Shipping/Receiving
• Supervisory Skills
• Management
• Team Building
• Process Improvement
• Shipping
• Sap R/3
• Director
• Excel
• Adaptation
• Distribution Center Operations
• Highjump
• Inventory Management
• Computer
• Invoicing
• Inventory Control
• High Jump
• Supply Chain
• Outlook
• Lean Manufacturing
• Manager
• Distribution
• Customer Satisfaction