1. Michael F Grabowski Home - 732-649-3216
15 Almond Drive Cell - 732-397-9841
Somerset, NJ 08873
Email:mikeg12152@gmail.com
Professional Summary:
Successful management experience in varied distribution, 3PL, and manufacturing environments well versed
in the areas of business planning, distribution, logistics, human resources, project management and inventory
control
Work Experience:
General Operations Manager- 7-2006- present
Lagasse-Sweet, Edison, NJ 08817
Directs operations of two distribution business units of United Stationers- $75 million in sales. Broad
line of products including safety products, food service, beverage, tools, housekeeping/maintenance
Jan/San.
Accomplishments:
• Opened new Facility in 2006, organized job fair recruitment and hand picked full staff of
warehouse associates, Admin, assistant managers, and transportation associates as well
• Assumed position of Facility Transportation manager for duration of 4 years As well as
GOM.
• Facility realized sales growth from $40.5 million in 2006 to $75 million presently
• Devised distribution network that reduced transportation time to customers throughout Tri
State NY, NJ, Conn Market.
• Developed up state NY Market utilizing shared services resulting in next day service
eliminating driver layover
• Developed Back Haul program with national accounts eliminating dead head miles
• Developed same day service within 50 mile radius of facility which increased sales over
10%, while establishing 99% on time delivery
• Initiated transportation/fleet outsource project that reduced distribution costs
• Led Lean education and implementation strategies that helped to introduce concepts such as
cross-docking and value stream mapping that resulted in reduced lead-time and improved
inter-company stock transfers
• Awarded the position as North East Safety Champion in 2006 to present
• Devised Facility / Transportation safety programs resulting in zero OSHA recordable
incidents 7 years running
• Committee Lead of sales/marketing team developing strategies to improve customer support;
developed new customer services protocols that reduced customer credits and returns
• Developed in-house equipment repair program that became national model for the corporation
• Led staff in yearly charitable initiatives involving 98% of employee participation
• Organized and developed Adopt a School Back Pack Program. Distributing over 5,000 back
packs over a 3year period
• Received two Blue Diamond Awards in 2009, 2011, the corporation’s highest award for
outstanding quality improvement and outstanding operations leadership.

2. General Manager- 3/1998 - 6/2006
NDC / NFI Edison, NJ
Operations management for a 3 PL based $70 million Company. Oversaw Distribution and
transportation operations for several large companies within the Tri State area
Accomplishments:
• Lead 20Wakefern appointed warehouse associates, developing a same day in and out service
to support account needs
• Lead Snapple Team organizing 40 plus inbound trailer loads of goods daily pre-shift allowing
Snapple to avoid production line shutdown
• Set up a casual workforce program for Hain Celestial Group that gave repack production
flexibility with a substantial coast reduction... Program adjusts to support seasonal product
introductions and holiday needs
• Developed and designed an in-house safety program which became the national standard.
• Led startup of logistics projects for various clients that included dedicated fleets and
distribution centers
• Introduced Lean Concepts increasing productivity, coast reduction, as well as developing
associate engagement.
• Operated seasonal Distribution Centers for Toys R Us.
• Engineered flex facility expansion from 200K to 1million sq foot to accommodate holiday
demand.
• Responsible for multiple 3 PL facilities within NJ and NY. Operations claims over 800K
square feet, 150 associates.
• Developed / organized racking installation projects within facilities allowing flex space to
accommodate 3 PL needs while reducing OPEX
• Co Creator of the Home Expo Design customer PO consolidation, delivery, and install SOP of
high end appliances. Traveled 6 states training Home Depot / Home Expo Design Associates
3PL accounts serviced
• Wakefern
• Federated Macys
• Bed Bath and Beyond
• Arquest
• Haine Celestial Group
• Snapple
• Poland Springs
• Reienzi
• Toys R Us
• Home Depot
Accomplishments
• Lean Certified Leader
• Certified Safety Champion
• Recognized Operations Leader
• Blue Diamond Award Winner
• Facility of the Year Award
• Region Of the Year Award
• National HR recognition, Associate Development and Training

3. • Giving Back to our Community
• National Back Pack Program
• Jersey City State College 1971 – 1972 – Business Admin
• USAF – Deployed – Business Admin – Transportation / Distribution
• Lean Concepts Training Certificate
• Lean Leadership Certificate
• Lean Facility Certified
• Shawn Delany Delta Certified
• Human Resources Develop and Training Certified
• OSHA certification 2006 – 2015
• OSHA PIV Certified 2015 – Train the Trainer
• Raymond of NJ PIV safety certification 2006 - 2013