Bennie Dillon III
Hickory Hills
Summary
Skilled logistics and operations professional with experience in managing daily processes and ensuring seamless workflow. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Expertise in inventory management, staff supervision, and operational efficiency. Known for reliability and effective problem-solving abilities.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Night Operations Manager
The Chefs Warehouse
01.2023 - 11.2024
- Conducted MHE and WMS training for30 associates (2024)
- Led team through implementation of new hardware for selection process (2024)
- Developed Picking Incentive Program resulting in15% improvement (2024)
- Daily audits of numerous customer orders for quality, presentation, and accuracy
- Led team through recent AIB audit resulting in a score of935 (2023)
- Trained and developed all members of management (2 supervisors and3 team leaders)
- Responsible for the accurate records management of all HACCP and FDA related documents
- Led team through takeover of routing and truck-building responsibilities
- Performed all testing on JDE, AS400, and Roadnet, to assist IT with system/security upgrades
Transportation Supervisor
The Chefs Warehouse
06.2019 - 01.2023
- Created10 new dedicated routes to help navigate the exponential growth of business to meet delivery needs of customers
- Assisted in the implementation of new staff scheduling, keeping accurate records of all PTO for40+ drivers including emergency call-offs and finding instant replacements to ensure all routes are covered
- Created driver production reports and daily transportation summaries for upper management
- Acted as a primary source of contact with the overnight team for distributing the next day’s deliveries to help ensure preferred time windows and customer special requests were met
- Trained and developed all members of management (2 supervisors)
- Maintained direct multi-level communication to provide live updates on impending deliveries
- Performed all Safety evaluations and monitored drivers using Samara Application
- Maintained DQ files to stay compliant with DOT regulations
Warehouse Receiving Supervisor
The Chefs Warehouse
01.2017 - 06.2019
- Primary source of scheduling for inbound and outbound orders
- Responsible for accuracy, quality, and placement of each load received
- Recorded all inbound discrepancies and credits to ensure they were logged correctly on BOL
- Recruited, interviewed, and hired15+ new warehouse employees
- Monitored the flow of product in warehouse from dock to pick slot through daily audits
- Track all movement of product in multi-climate facility including replenishments and transfers
Logistics & Purchasing Supervisor
MT Foodservice
04.2013 - 01.2017
- Data entry of customer orders (via email/voicemail) in a high-volume call center
- Ran back-order purchasing reports and procured goods from vendors for same-day pick up
- Order fresh bread, protein, and specialty items daily for high profile clients
- Maintain relationships with all types of vendors including the produce market, protein, dry goods and poultry
- Daily audits of numerous customer orders for quality, presentation, and accuracy
- Created an incentive program for warehouse employees which improved production by20%
Logistics Manager
Homemade Pizza
08.2001 - 03.2013
- Managed the day-to-day operations of commissary kitchen location including procurement, menu planning, and labor cost
- Monitored the flow of product in warehouse from vendor to storage to production through daily inventory counts
- Hired & trained20+ new employees for commissary & transportation needs
- Assisted in purchasing & placement of goods and services for new retail locations
- Conducted store audits on a weekly basis focusing on food quality, presentation, and labor costs
Education
No Degree - Liberal Arts And Sciences
University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, ILSkills
- Roadnet (transportation/routing software)
- BFC/AS400 (WMS)
- JD Edwards (order management/accounting software)
- Payroll (Kronos, ADP, and Workforce)
- Samsara & Smart Drive (truck monitoring systems with AI, engine diagnostics and facial recognition)
- 3rd party audits (DOT, Avendra, FDA, AIB) Application
- Quality control
- Budgeting and financial management
- Emergency response planning
Timeline
Night Operations Manager
The Chefs Warehouse
01.2023 - 11.2024
Transportation Supervisor
The Chefs Warehouse
06.2019 - 01.2023
Warehouse Receiving Supervisor
The Chefs Warehouse
01.2017 - 06.2019
Logistics & Purchasing Supervisor
MT Foodservice
04.2013 - 01.2017
Logistics Manager
Homemade Pizza
08.2001 - 03.2013
No Degree - Liberal Arts And Sciences
University of Illinois At Chicago
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