Introducing: Bob Kiernan
Position: Bob’s primary role as Warehouse Manager is to lead our Divina/Phoenix team in fulfilling customers’ orders and delivering them accurately and on time. Maintaining the integrity of inventory, supporting production needs, and promoting an efficient warehouse operation is crucial to ensuring success in satisfying our customers’ needs. Bob thrives in challenging, fast-paced environments.
Background: Bob has extensive experience in Operations Management, including Logistics, Transportation, Distribution, and Procurement. Most recently, he was the Logistics Manager and then Purchasing Manager for a pharmaceutical company that manufactured and distributed health care and beauty products to the largest retailers and drug store chains in the USA. Prior to that, he was the Director of Operations for a large furniture store chain.
Years with Divina/Phoenix: Start date, January 29, 2024.
Unique Fun Facts: Bob is an avid hiker and truly believes in immersing himself in nature. He has done daily crossword puzzles every day since he was 10 years old. Bob loves to cook and bake, and he especially takes pride in baking loaves of sourdough bread!
Personal Life: Bob’s family and the time they spend together are most important to him. His wife, Rona, and he enjoy traveling and seeking new adventures. They especially enjoy making memories with their four grandchildren!
Personal Message: Bob says, “I am proud to be a part of the Phoenix family, where everyone is valued and contributes to our successes. Customer Service is not just a department, but is the mission of the entire company. We take great pride in the products we manufacture and the services we provide. We set high expectations for ourselves and are committed to exceeding customers’ expectations.
Thank you for your loyalty and business!”
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LEAD TIMES — From Invoice to Ship Lead times from invoice to shipment vary based on the product category. During the busy season, spanning from March 1st to Labor Day Weekend, the following lead times apply:
- Divina Brand Products – 3 to 4 Weeks
- Private Label Products – 4 to 6 Weeks
- 10+ Pallets Divina Brand – 4 to 6 Weeks & Private Label
Updated Office Closure
Thursday, July 4, 2024 —Independence Day
Friday, July 5, 2024 — Employee Appreciation Day
Remember To Plan Ahead
Please place your orders early so we can schedule deliveries accordingly. Advanced orders can be placed with ship dates that can be adjusted.
SCHEDULE A MEETING JULY 23 OR 24
Solutions & Offerings For Your Business Needs
John Haase and I will be attending. We would love to connect with you — breakfast, lunch, dinner, cocktail, a brief meeting. Please call or email me with your preferred date and time.
203-297-3851 [email protected]
TIME MANAGEMENT — Productivity Tips!
Have you ever said, “What happened to the day or week? I feel like nothing was accomplished.” Do you feel at times you are just a “project hopper” and only chipping away at the projects a little at a time? You’re not alone in this struggle. We all find it challenging to manage our ever-growing task list within the constraints of the time available. Those task lists are never going away, but here are a few productivity tips to make getting through them easier!
PRIORITIZE. Before ending your day, create a top ten hit list for your next workday. Having an action plan for your next workday written down before ending your day will relieve your mind of the “I gotta do’s” in your off-time. If you have more than ten professional tasks, prioritize them and see what can be delegated.
Your Top Ten Task List should be comprised of three tiers:
Top Third Tasks – tasks that must get done that day Second
Third Tasks – tasks that must be completed within the present week
Last Third Tasks – tasks that must be accomplished by month’s end
Typically, focusing on daily tasks first will help reduce the stress of achieving larger tasks.
SET REALISTIC GOALS. Having realistic goals within the appropriate time frame will keep you from feeling overwhelmed. When trying to achieve the impossible within a set amount of time, stress and failure usually follow. All goals can be met with good planning and tracking. To prevent unnecessary stress, here are some tips for setting realistic goals. Write Down Your Goal — By writing down your goal, you take the first step in achieving it and owning it. Break It Down — Depending on the goal, break it down into smaller, manageable steps you would need to go through to achieve it. Each part will contribute to the overall goal. Some goals will have more steps to achieve than others. Inventory Resources — Look at the resources you have, may need, and any obstacles you may face in obtaining the goal. Consider all parts, such as the timeline, motivation, information, training/education, funding, and support. Then, create an action plan.
Reassess and Adjust—Track your progress. By tracking your progress, you will feel accomplished and be able to identify delays or issues early on. Along the journey, stop and assess your goal. Do you need to restructure the task list, skip some steps, adjust for obstacles, or look for new support? Part of the journey is being flexible.
Consider Other Approaches—There are many methods of achieving goals; it’s up to you to find the method that works best for you and your goals. Some like the Goal Chunking Method (my preference), while others may like the SMART Method: Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time-based.
PLAN AHEAD. By planning ahead, you are creating an action plan. Sequence each task within the goal and assign a specific time frame to achieve it. Begin by creating daily, weekly, and monthly task lists. This will keep the goal on track and within grasp. Be sure to plan for short breaks between each task to prevent burnout. Celebrate the accomplishment of each task!
KNOW WHEN TO DELEGATE. Not all tasks within a goal are meant to be for one person. Some tasks are meant for others’ expertise. This is when delegating tasks can be crucial to obtaining the goal. There are team members within a company or partners outside the business with strong skills in a certain area that will prove beneficial and efficient. Take advantage of the talents of those who can help bring the goal to reality. The most important part of delegating is communication. Everyone needs to be brought up to date and plan the next steps together in order to achieve success. Following these productivity tips, or even using bits and pieces of them, will make your time more productive, enable you to tackle large projects with ease, and make fewer mistakes. Most of all, you will not feel overwhelmed like we so often do. So let’s…
