Ananda Subasinghe’s Post

From Picker Packer to Distribution Centre Manager: My Journey at Chemist Warehouse When I first joined Chemist Warehouse as a picker packer, I had no idea how transformative this journey would be. Starting at the ground level, my primary focus was to ensure that every product was picked, packed, and ready for dispatch accurately and efficiently. While the work was challenging, it laid the foundation for the skills and work ethic that would shape my career. Climbing the Ladder: From Picker Packer to Supervisor After gaining experience and consistently striving for excellence, I was promoted to the role of Supervisor. This transition was a significant milestone, offering me the opportunity to lead a team, streamline processes, and contribute to the overall efficiency of the warehouse. I learned the importance of teamwork, effective communication, and leadership—skills that would prove invaluable as I continued to grow. Embracing Challenges and Growth: Becoming a Distribution Centre Manager With dedication and a continuous desire to improve, I eventually advanced to my current role as Distribution Centre Manager. This position has been the most rewarding yet. Overseeing operations, managing logistics, and ensuring that every aspect of the distribution center runs smoothly is no small feat. However, the challenges have driven me to develop strategic thinking, problem-solving abilities, and a deep understanding of the supply chain. Lessons Learned and Looking Forward Throughout this journey, several key lessons have stood out: 1. Hard Work Pays Off: Starting from an entry-level position and working my way up has shown me that dedication and perseverance are crucial for success. 2. Continuous Learning: Every role I’ve taken on has offered new learning opportunities. Embracing these has been essential to my growth. 3. Leadership Matters: Leading by example and fostering a supportive environment are critical in driving team success. 4. Adaptability: The ability to adapt to new challenges and changing environments has been crucial in navigating my career path. I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunities I’ve had at Chemist Warehouse and for the supportive colleagues and mentors who have helped me along the way. My journey is a testament to the fact that with hard work, dedication, and a willingness to learn, you can achieve great things. To anyone starting their career journey or aiming to climb the ladder, remember that every step, no matter how small, is a step towards your goals. Keep pushing forward, and never stop believing in your potential. #CareerJourney #Leadership #Growth #Inspiration #SupplyChain #WarehouseManagement

"When the going gets tough, the tough get going”. This line perfectly summarizes Nilesh Tadas, our Purchase Manager who has been a bedrock of our organization since its early stages. Flexible and versatile, Nilesh has put on several hats throughout his journey with us. He hasn’t confined himself to just one role in our organization and has always displayed an aptitude in picking up several processes within a short span of time. He wholeheartedly joined the manufacturing unit, standing strong for our organization even during the challenging times of COVID. He didn't limit himself to his primary role, instead he stepped up to help in other departments, mastering new processes along the way. Nilesh's time at our company has been a journey of growth and skill. We've seen him grow into someone we're really proud of, and his promotion as Purchase Manager has been well earned. Despite his primary experience being in day to day production but his zeal to learning has seen him grow and come a long way in a short time. Youthful and energetic, Nilesh embodies these qualities perfectly. His exceptional people skills has him adored by his peers. And the fact that he is the brain behind all the fun team engagement activities doesn’t hurt either :) His story embodies dedication, adaptability, and true teamwork. He's not just one of our initial hires, he's now an integral part of our journey. @Nilesh, We look forward to more milestones in your remarkable journey. #Employee #Appreciation #Inspiring

Operator 🔹 Meet the Operator: Patient and Cooperative Team Worker! Operators are relaxed and cooperative, making them perfect for roles that require consistency and collaboration. 💼 Great Fits: Warehouse Manager, Production Supervisor, Logistics Coordinator 👨💼 Management Style: Steady and reliable, focusing on teamwork and consistent processes. 👩💼 Leadership Style: Leads with a calm and cooperative approach, fostering a reliable environment. 🚀 Keep your operations efficient and steady with the collaborative nature of Operators! 👉 Learn More #Operator #Teamwork #BusinessOperations #CareerFit

Not only should leaders be willing and able to step into the breach when the team is under pressure, we should do so regularly enough to appreciate the demands and constraints they face. Maintaining that connection to the daily activities of our teams is one way to identify opportunities for improvement and eliminate barriers to progress.

Operator 🔹 Meet the Operator: Patient and Cooperative Team Worker! Operators are relaxed and cooperative, making them perfect for roles that require consistency and collaboration. 💼 Great Fits: Warehouse Manager, Production Supervisor, Logistics Coordinator 👨💼 Management Style: Steady and reliable, focusing on teamwork and consistent processes. 👩💼 Leadership Style: Leads with a calm and cooperative approach, fostering a reliable environment. 🚀 Keep your operations efficient and steady with the collaborative nature of Operators! 👉 Learn More #Operator #Teamwork #BusinessOperations #CareerFit

Patel & Sons _Career Path_ At Patel & Sons, we are committed to helping our employees grow and develop in their careers. We believe in providing opportunities for advancement and professional development, and we're dedicated to supporting our team members in achieving their goals. _Career Development Framework:_ 1. *Onboarding*: Comprehensive training program for new employees 2. *Skill Development*: Workshops, training sessions, and mentorship programs 3. *Performance Management*: Regular feedback and coaching 4. *Career Progression*: Opportunities for advancement and role changes 5. *Leadership Development*: Training and mentorship for leadership roles _Career Paths:_ 1. *Sales & Marketing*: Opportunities in sales, marketing, and business development 2. *Operations*: Roles in manufacturing, logistics, and supply chain management 3. *Product Development*: Careers in product management, research, and innovation 4. *Customer Service*: Opportunities in customer support, service, and success 5. *Leadership*: Roles in management, leadership, and executive positions _Success Stories:_ - "I started as a sales representative and was promoted to sales manager within two years." - John - "I joined as a customer service agent and moved into a product development role after completing our training program." - Emily _Why Grow with Us:_ - Competitive salaries and benefits - Opportunities for advancement and professional growth - Collaborative and dynamic work environment - Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance - Commitment to employee well-being and work-life balance

Employee Spotlight: Deontae Haynes Position: Production Coordinator Company: Western Container Corporation, located in the Forrest County Industrial Park, WCC is one of the bottle manufacturers for Coca-Cola bottlers. It is WCC's largest facility producing 3 billion preforms, and 1 billion bottles annually. Q: What kind of jobs have you worked in Manufacturing? Deontae: Plywood Supervisor, Plywood press Operator, and a Coil Winder and Lacer, Currently a Production Coordinator. Q: What made you want to get into Manufacturing? Deontae: I never knew once I finished college that I would get into manufacturing, I guess you can say that God just placed me in it, but it offers great benefits and a huge opportunity for career growth. Q: What is something you think most people don’t know or understand about the Manufacturing Industry? Deontae: A lot of people tend to think that manufacturing consists of assembly lines and repetitive labor, but the truth of the matter today's manufacturing requires workers that are high skilled and have a certain level of expertise in the area they are working in. That’s why with most big-time manufacturing companies it's required for you to have a degree. Q: What is your favorite aspect of your job? Deontae: This role I am in now gives me the opportunity to connect with and lead a bunch of different personalities, I would say the best part is being able to connect and work with my crew and build a foundation and relationship off trust. Q: What advice would you give someone who is interested in working in the Manufacturing industry? Deontae: Be able to have enough humility to always learn, NEVER think you know it all. If you are in a leadership position, remember your job is to not be in charge but to take care of the people in your charge. QUALITY OVER QUANTITY. Always focus on developing strong technical skills. The most valuable thing you can have are people skills. Always be a good communicator and problem solver, that alone will take you a long way in this profession. #SeeYourselfInMFG #MEPNationalNetwork #Manufacturingmonth #PRCCPartner

Are you interested in becoming a manufacturing manager? Wondering what your career progression might look like? Every facility is different, but here is a look at the path you might take from entry-level manufacturing work to management. https://nsl.ink/d1Du #EntryLevelManufacturingWork #ManufacturingManager #ManufacturingWork #ManufacturingCareerProgression #ManufacturingJobsMichigan

Factory owners today are doing everything by themselves and falling into the flat/low growth trap: 1) Compliances (OTP minitstry!) 2) Sales (1-2 God level customers) 3) Marketing (Invisible mostly) 4) Planning ( catering to "urgencies") 5) Procurement ( "Known" dealer does the job) 5) Production & QA ( Setting up machines and checking for rejections) #delegation is the key. Many factory owners I talk to are worried about next in leadership. Children are persuing alternate careers, owners are averse to PE type invetment and external management and no succession plan within the company. Would love to talk to few onwers who are willing to help others with their experiences.

Hi everyone, I wanted to provide an update what I have been doing this last year in the Nestlé's Factory Management Development Program. The first 6 months of the program, I learned the end to end process what happens on the production floor while shadowing the different job roles from production supervisors, line leads to machine operators. As well as, I learned the importance and responsibilities of each department within the factory from Human Resources, Finance, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing excellence, Warehouse and Maintenance. After the first few months of the program and to finish off 2023, I moved into the warehouse department to work on my phase 1 project and start my first job role within warehouse. Project: Inbound Raw Goods Truck Report Results ☑️: Improve and smooth out the raw goods inbound truck schedule Monday through Saturday. With the goal working towards only receiving trucks Monday through Friday. With teamwork, we reduced the work labor hours equally of 3 full time employees equivalence which resulted in $289K of cost savings. Challenges‼️:Working cross-functionally with different departments externally and internally. Key learnings 📝: Acknowledge that I am still learning and need to reach out to my team when I need help. Collaborating with my team to determine a solution to the problem. During my project, I also was the full time packaging materials (cases, trays, pictorials,film)buyer at our factory. In this position, I developed my knowledge in how and why we order the packaging materials a certain way while seeing if we can make changes to improve warehouse inventory space. Not only I was ordering the packaging materials, I took on different buyer responsibilities that were done on a weekly basis such as obsolete report, scrap tickets and working with our suppliers. After completing my rotation in my buyer role, for the month of May, I will be shadowing on 1st shift for my warehouse supervising role. Starting in May, I will be moving to 2nd shift to begin this role. I can’t believe it’s almost been a year in my factory program, I have learned important lessons and built relationships internally and externally with amazing people. Excited for my warehouse supervisor role and what this next year has to come in my program. #nestle #manufacturing #stouffers #leancuisine #supplychain