1. STEVEN R. LEIBOWITZ
22 Delaware Crossing
Somerset, NJ 08873
Cell: 732.236.3776
sleibo50@yahoo.com
SUMMARY
Hands-on-manager experienced in mentoring, distribution, operations, logistics. Proven skills in strategic
planning, budget forecasting and customer service. Demonstrated competence in managing union and non-
union associates to meet or exceed operational goals. Excellent motivator, communicator and problem solver
who leads by example. Monitors team performance metrics and ensures proper use of assets and resources.
Provides direction on activities and behaviors by cultivating and reinforcing team vision, values, expectations
and accountability. I am primarily interested in a part time or full time position that I can use my experience in
a supervisory or administrative capacity.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE/ CAREER TIMELINE
UNITED STATIONERS SUPPLYCOMPANY,Cranbury, NJ Nov 2002-Present
Assistant General Manager July 2004-Feb 2014
Operations Manager Feb 2014-Present
Unit Manager Nov 2002-July 2004
Leadership
• Acting General Manager (Sept 2006-Dec 2007).
• Facilitated the Engineered Production Standard initiative with the Argent Group in 2009
• Trained and coached the management leadership team for continuous improvement in safety,
housekeeping, quality and productivity.
• Assisted in the start up of the LEAN Program with the focus on job observations and continuous
improvement opportunities.
• Liaison responsibility between Operations, Transportation, Customer Service and Sales Teams
to promote a Customer First and Safety Always mentality
• Directed a multi-shift order fulfillment operation consisting of 80 union associates and 3 supervisors in the
daily quality processing of business supply products.
• Developed associate recognition programs as incentives for improved associate quality and productivity.
Production Results & Achievements
• Reduced operating expenses over 5% including a 13% reduction in overtime expense through team
accountability
• Facility was selected Most Improved for Cost Per Line and Quality in 2007.
• Responsible for overall facility profitability and budget planning; achieved P&L improvement of 20% in
2006.
• Quality improvements in stocking and order filling processes resulted in a 50% improvement in mark outs
• Implemented a productivity and quality accountability program by establishing performance standards that
resulted in a greater than 10% improvement.
Process Improvements
• Assisted in the scheduling and facility implementation of the Warehouse Management System (WMS)
including Pick-to-Voice (P2V) and Radio Frequency (RF) technologies. .
• Implemented manpower planning tool to project resource requirements which enhanced operational
flexibility through cross training and reduced staffing .
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KMART CORPORATION,North Bergen,NJ 1973-2002
General Manager 1987-2002
Operations Manager 1982-1986
Supervisor 1974-1981
Leadership
• Directed and administered a multi-shift regional distribution center with over one million sqft.
• Supervised 75 employees in the distribution, ticketing, packing and physical inventory of repack and carton
merchandise
Production Results & Achievements
• Awarded the corporate October 1997 trophy for Best Distribution Center for overall cost efficiency.
• Awarded the corporate 2000 trophy for 1.5M hours worked without lost time accident.
Process Improvements
• Reduced overtime 15% and payroll 14% by developing production standards for hourly associates.
• Increased carton productivity 5% through the implementation of associate recognition programs.
• Improved trailer unloading 10% by implementing an inbound carrier drop program.
EDUCATION
BS Degree in Business Management, St. Peter’s College, Jersey City, NJ
US Army National Guard
Supply Logistics, E4, 104th
Engineers
MILITARY SERVICE
Coordinated allocation of supplies to the batallion
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Bank Street Mission, Morristown, NJ
Organized food inventory and set up location and allocation controls.
Chaired the Facility Foundation Council and executed numerous “giving back” programs.