1. Donald W. Stark
5836 Hillside Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46220,
Home# (317) 257-7321 Cell# (317) 490-6940
PROFILE
A Distribution Professional with successful experience in Shipping and Receiving warehouse environments.
Recognized for strong business reliability, outstanding interpersonal communication skills and the ability to
conceive profitable and efficient solutions. Industrious troubleshooter who thrives on challenges, works well
with diverse people at all levels, builds effective teams and promotes a productive work environment through
TEAM skills concepts.
Bachelor of Science Communications, graduated from BALL STATE UNIVERSITY, Muncie, IN. Valparaiso High School
Graduate, Valparaiso, IN, Assertiveness Skills for managers and Warehouse Training for Supervisors (Fred Pryor Seminars),
Hazardous Materials Training, Train the Trainer Forklift Certification through OKI Systems Limited, Electro-static discharge
equipment training, Inventory Control Training, SAP, LOGIC, MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and KRONOS, Six Sigma Experience.
EXPERIENCE
Pitney Bowes, Indianapolis, Indiana (10/2011-
Present)
Pitney Bowes Shift Supervisor
Responsible for the coaching, motivation, development, hiring, firing, disciplinary actions and work direction of the assigned
staff.
• With direction from the Operations Manager or Assistant Operations Manager organize the mail flow on the production
floor by assigning workers, assessing volumes and type of mail based on current staffing levels.
• Sets up Windows on the various machines using ECA and Winsort software. Prepares reports as directed which
converts the Winsort and Msort programs to combine the information for the proper processing and documentation.
• Responsible for overseeing the production workers on a designated shift. Supervisory responsibilities include
interviewing, hiring, training, appraising performance, rewarding, and disciplining employees; addressing complaints
and solving problems. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company policies and applicable
laws.
• Handle multiple projects simultaneously and demonstrate both strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Demonstrate and enforce employer's attendance policies and desired goals to company personnel through daily
meetings and create a positive working environment.
• Reviews time clock hours of production workers (KRONOS) to assure accuracy. Interprets company policies to the
production staff as needed and upholds safety regulations and practices.
• Offer suggestions regarding increasing efficiency in the use of fork lifts and equipment, working conditions, and
motivating employees.
2. Beckman Coulter, Indianapolis, Indiana (Contracted Position) (01/2011-08/2011)
Instruments, chemistry, software and supplies to simplify and automate laboratory processes used in all phases of the battle
against disease.
Warehouse Material Handler in Dispositions
Implemented the defective returns goods dispositions procedures at the Service Operations Support Center.
• Daily communicated and received feedback from Field Service Engineers identifying all recalls and quarantine parts.
Identified all Non-Conforming materials, plus high priority returns for investigation and prepared these instruments and
parts for decontamination for a Senior Inventory Specialists disposition.
• Utilized electro-static discharge devices, Company Computer Systems, and heavy duty equipment while performing
return procedures. Achieved a high level of production while following all SOSC tear down procedures documenting all in
the Warehouse Dispositions database.
• Trained continuously through the company’s data-base studying all assigned System Operating Procedures. Provided
improvement feedback during weekly team disposition meetings and demonstrated all procedures during routine audits.
• Weekly prepared shipping manifests and pallets for specific product returns to remanufacturing locations. Performed
scheduled inventory cycle count processes for efficient material management.
CSL Bering/Plasma Logistic Center, Indianapolis, Indiana (01/2008-07/2010)
CSL Plasma is one of the world’s largest collectors of human plasma for use in manufacturing life-saving biotherapies.
Warehouse Logistics Supervisor
Responsible for supervising the day to day functions of center staff and promote daily efficiency, safety, KPI performance
initiatives, and production operations. All daily scheduling and performance objectives I created and relayed daily to achieve
all performance goals.
• Directly supervised personnel by giving clear and consistent instruction and direction, conducted meetings daily, and
clearly communicated performance expectations. Tracked and presented all KPI expectations to personnel and
management. Worked in compliance with SOPs; supervised all center operations and daily activities.
• Ensured the center was staffed with an adequate number of personnel to provide sufficient support based upon center
size, structure, and product flow.
• Developed an adequate level of cross training within Center work areas through coordination with training personnel.
• Physically oversee and monitored all inbound plasma shipments and forklift equipment during all receiving, storage,
release, and Shipping processes.
• Maintained up-to-date employee files with applicable training checklists, evaluations, and certifications involving fork lifts
and all heavy duty equipment.
• Participated in the recruitment and selection of center operation staff. Interpreted and implemented company policies
and procedures.
• Maintained a clean, efficient work environment, and ensured sufficient operating supplies were available when needed.
Followed all FDA, GHA and OSHA policies and procedures. Worked in compliance with SOPs; supervised all center
operations and daily activities.
ETS TAN, LLC Indianapolis, IN (6/2006 – 12/2007)
ETS TAN was one of the world’s largest manufacturers of tanning beds and supplies for salon owners and entrepreneurs.
Warehouse Production-Material Handler Supervisor
3. Responsible for control flow of parts from warehouse to production, including control released parts for production in KANBAN
format. Located parts and determined proper quantities for production lines. Collaborated with purchasing in ordering non-
inventory parts and stock levels needed.
• Successfully maintained error rate in production to at least 95% inventory/production goal of accuracy.
• Kept accidents at zero level since hire.
• Successfully performed production planning in a lean manufacturing environment, and ensured that all safety standards
were enforced.
• Worked with Purchasing Department to acquire non-inventory parts for order fulfillment.
• Conducted performance appraisals, provided performance feedback, and documented corrective actions when needed.
Provided coaching and training to staff when necessary. Performed all forklift training and certifications for all staff
throughout the warehouse.
• Monitored Warehouse Associates part picking procedures, attendance, and the utilization of overtime.
J. ENNIS FABRICS, Indianapolis, IN (9/2001 – 6/2006)
The largest distributor of fabrics and textiles in Canada; warehouse operations was its first start up in the United States.
Warehouse Supervisor
Managed a 40,000 square foot warehousing facility, and performed all functions from shipping to receiving. Daily operations
involved warehouse organization, transactions, sales deposits, interviewing/hiring/training new hires, payroll, warehousing
supplies purchasing and inventory, vendor management, and equipment/machinery operations including bar code scanners,
warehousing tools etc.
• Successfully negotiated freight rates saving company $12,000 annually.
• Selected and contracted outside vendors for the correction of any issues related to upkeep or functions of the warehouse
facility.
• Utilized bar code scanners and physical warehousing tools/techniques to maintain accurate cycle counts including
reconciliation of counts, root-cause analysis and process change requests.
• Hired new employees including warehouse staff for distribution of textiles shipped throughout North America, Europe,
Virgin Islands, as well as for the U.S. Military.
• Established strong working relationships with UPS and leveraged their systems to ensure compliance, particularly with
hazardous material regulations.
• Communicated effectively with corporate management in Alberta CA as well as warehouse managers in Montreal,
Toronto, and Vancouver to seamlessly integrate shipment processes.