1. Joseph Gangemi
31 Kia Ora Boulevard, Mahopac, NY 10541
914-844-8997
josephgangemi@ymail.com
Logistics Manager
 Inspirational leader with a hands-on style of management that energizes employees and results in the
development of high performing teams.
 Highly adept in designing and implementing warehouse layouts and processes that lead to consistently
safe and cost effective operations.
 Skilled communicator and proactive team player with the ability to create strong cross-functional
collaborations that ensure the attainment of corporate objectives.
Experience
NESTLE WATERS NORTH AMERICA, Poland Springs, Stamford, CT 2006 to 2016
Warehouse Manager, Connecticut Zone (2013 to 2016)
Directed the 24/7 operation of four warehouses and a team of 19 supervisors, inventory specialists, and
forklift operators at the Elmsford, Newburgh, North Haven, and Springfield facilities. Managed P&L for
business and controlled $52.7 million annual operating budget. Oversaw the logistics management of 7.2
million cases/jugs of water annually. Partnered with operations, sales, and supply chain teams to ensure
attainment of customer delivery needs. Managed the preventive maintenance program for forklifts and
supervised vendors/contractors in facility management projects.
 Ranked #2 warehouse manager in the US in 2013, 2014, and 2015 based on labor cost, safety,
shrinkage/damage, service, and leadership performance.
 Pioneered an initiative to reconfigure warehouses, and based on outstanding results of project
selected by the national warehouse manager to redesign 16 warehouses across the Eastern Region.
 Achieved a record of zero OSHA reportable accidents and incidents in 2014 and 2015 and through
reconfiguration efforts led the Eastern Zone to reduce accidents and incidents 50% in two years.
 Lowered overtime 40% in 2015 through restructuring picking lanes, which reduced employee travel
time and resulted in more efficient operations.
 Reduced load back rate from 37% to 28% through piloting a program to replace forecast based
orders with actual customer orders.
 Decreased shrinkage and damages 20% through reorganizing warehouse to reduce movement of
product and by eliminating excessive load back rates.
 Attained an out of stock rate of .02%, surpassing the corporate goal of .2% by developing inventory
specialists to become proactive and resourceful planners.
 Elevated the quality of staff, recruiting higher quality, promotable new hires. Coached employees
on career path development with four employees receiving internal promotions in three years.
 Significantly reduced back injuries through implementing the PSR back injury reduction program.
Conducted onboarding for all new hires as a certified PSR trainer.
 Introduced a hands-on approach to safety education, identifying teachable moments and providing
on the job coaching to employees across all shifts.
 Led the Elmsford branch through an internal audit, which resulted in zero exceptions. Developed
organizational structure, enabling staff to respond to requests for 697 documents in two hours.

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 Upgraded the loading docks at all four warehouses, replacing docks requiring constant repairs with
new industrial grade equipment.
 Led numerous capital improvement projects, including installation of new overhead doors and
racking systems, which resulted in improved warehouse safety.
Warehouse Supervisor, Elmsford (2010 to 2013)
Supervised the operation of three shifts with 10 direct reports. Led staff in managing inventory and
preparing orders for 68 route sales representatives.
 Pioneered a new leadership style that transformed warehouse ranked as 49 out of 51 facilities
nationwide to becoming the top performing warehouse in the country.
 Surpassed labor cost objectives through introducing new staggered work schedules and by utilizing
lower paid employees for overtime assignments.
 Championed a new culture of working clean, safe, and smart, which led to improved employee
productivity, engagement, and retention.
Route Relief Specialist (2008 to 2010)
Route Sales Representative (2006 to 2008)
Education
CW Post Long Island University, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice – 2005
 Captain, Football Team (first ever three-year captain)
 AFCA All American (three years)
Technical Expertise
SAP, Globe Software, PSR, and MS Office