Howard Langenstein

Provides contracting support to the Naval Fleet by ensuring the contract is completed in its entirety; this is accomplished by performing both pre and post contract award functions. Pre-Award duties include but are not limited to: conducting market research, completing the Small Business Coordination Record (DD 2579), issuing a solicitation (oral or formal), receiving quotes from vendors, negotiating contracts with vendors, reviewing applicable laws and regulations to include in the award, constructing the price justification for an award and acquiring required signatures for completion of awards. Post-Award duties include but are not limited to: completing the Contract Action Report (CAR) and completing modifications required for the completed award. Special skill sets possessed to be a successful contract specialist are: the ability to prioritize a sizeable workload, good communication skills, the ability to be flexible and to be a strong critical thinker. Possess a strong working knowledge of the following applications and sites: Microsoft teams, Microsoft word, Outlook, Excel, ITIMP, SPS, Acquisition.gov (Far and DFARS), SAM.gov, Haystack, CPI Inflation Calculator, LMT, WorkFlowPro, IRAS, PIEE, Federal Procurement Data System and Producer Price Index (PPI).

Assist with material management actions; update material management records; maintain asset visibility and equipment redistribution; provide the work using the organic or subordinate unit facilities; Attend, conduct briefings, meetings, and workshops; prepare/submit reports; assist with inventories; assist with data cleanup; assist rebuild PBO; assist with redistribution of excess assist inventory teams with redistribution, turn-ins, and found on installation along with inventories; assist units with preparation for deployment, change of command inventories, and special inventories; provide system integration with GCSS Army, Decision Support Tool, and FAAST; provide assistance to the supported units, reconciling hand receipts, cataloging property, maintaining property book records, managing inventories, lateral transfers, and the management of excess property. Assist with IUID markings of equipment.

Supervise the replenishment operation and provide leadership and guidance, ensuring the efficient functioning of the replenishment process. Daily, the sales areas must be adequately stocked to meet expected sales forecasts. This will be accomplished by providing all team members with proper training, daily assignment of jobs/tasks, and establishment of shift/task priorities. Adhere to all safety, sanitation and HR established THC standards and government regulations for compliance. Motivate and clearly, effectively communicate with all members of the replenishment team. Work independently, and responsible for all decision making during the replenishment shift. Coordinates the ticketing of all retail merchandise to ensure that all applicable product has a bar code and pricing attached prior to leaving the warehouse

Coordinate with the HCW Warehouse Manager to ensure that successful operation of all warehouse functions. Ensure that primary bins are replenished based on date code of product at completion of the replenishment shift. Enter all bin changes that have been completed into the WMS – Bin Management System. Goal is for all pulling locations to be accurate for the timely and efficient order pulling each day. Provide supervision in the proper rotation and stocking on retail sales floor of retail confectionery products that are handled on a daily basis. Ensure completeness of cycle counts according to the required schedule. Provide backup to the HCW Warehouse Manager, in conjunction with the Warehouse Supervisor, when the manager is not on site.

Lead the Warehouse Safety and Sanitation program. Maintain program which complies to all government and regulatory requirements. Follow-up and respond to all safety or sanitation audits. Research and recommend all necessary safety equipment. Oversee the operation of all warehouse equipment. Schedule all service and maintenance on the lift trucks this includes daily inspections and documentation on each piece of equipment. Conduct training on material handling equipment according to OSHA regulations.

Meet with flex employees on an annual basis for a performance review. Work on incentive and motivation plans to ensure adequate coverage for the replenishment shift.

Responsible for managing the Supply Discipline Program; receives, inspects, inventories, stores, issues, delivers and turns-in supplies and equipment; assisted in property accountability through the PBUSE / SAMS-E system ensuring total accuracy; ensures critical assets are on hand or ordered; monitors all sensitive items and unit inventories; secures and controls all sensitive items including weapons and ammunition; responsible for the accounting of $25,000,000.00 worth of property book equipment. Directly responsible for the supervision of 17 Soldiers in the Supply Field. Additional duties included Defense Travel System (DTS) approver, Government Purchase Card (GPC) holder and purchaser, physical security for the Supply section, Unit Status Report (USR) in-put and a member of the Physical Fitness Team.

Works directly with and is responsible to the Warrior Leader Course (WLC) Course Manager for providing information concerning course development, methods of instruction and the individual training support plan implementation procedures; serves as a Senior Small Group (SSGL) / Platoon Sergeant which directly evaluates, supervises and is responsible for the certification, professional development, morale, health and welfare of 5 Small Group Leader (SGL's); monitors student performance; provides statistical data and performs quality control of student records. Additional duties included key control custodian, Master Resilience Trainer and Battle Staff Qualified.

Leads a 20 Soldier squad in the conduct of the Warrior Leader Course (WLC), assesses leadership potential and evaluates students ability to apply lessons learned and effectively lead their peers in a garrison and tactical environment, conducts and evaluates student performances to include drill and ceremony, physical readiness training, written correspondence, oral briefings, risk management, map reading and combat operations; proctors written examinations; responsible for squad equipment, weapons, vehicles, classroom and student living areas worth in excess of $300,000. Additional duties included ASI 8 Instructor Qualified and Small Group Instructor Training Class (SGITC) qualified as well as being awarded the Basic Instructor Badge.

Orders, receives and issues expendables, durables and medical supplies; supervised arms room and Nuclear Biological Chemical (NBC); maintained records on clothing and organizational equipment; food service coordinator for the unit; responsible for unit hand receipts and issuing and receiving equipment in excess $10,000,000; conducted and maintained inventories of 130 Soldiers; maintained document register for all Classes of Supply. Additional duties included safety NCO, Food Service NCO and Officer, Physical Security NCO, Lodging and Transportation NCO, Key custodian, Center Fire Marshall and member of Unit Logistic Support Team. Directly in charge of 15 Soldiers.

Receive, properly/securely store, and issue hand tools, machine tools, dies, and other materials and/or equipment; deliver tools and equipment to plant workers manually of by hand truck; maintain accurate record of tools and equipment issued to and returned by plant workers, manually or by use of computer; locate lost or misplaced tools and equipment; conduct periodic audits of the tools and equipment; mark and identify tools and equipment using ID tags, stamps, or electric marking tool; inspect and measure tools and equipment for defects and material wear, manually or by using the proper measuring equipment, reporting damage and wear to supervisors; conduct preventive maintenance on the tools and equipment. Additional duties included receiving equipment and separating based on work order and assisting in the delivery of businesses orders.

Receives, stores, and issues hand tools, machine tools, dies, and equipment. Unpacks and stores new equipment. Selects and sets up specific storage locations. Keeps records of tools issued. Make adjustments or minor repairs to tools and equipment in stock. Prepare periodic, special, or perpetual inventory of stock. Count stock on hand and searches for lost or misplaced items. Determines stock replenishment levels. Assures items are on hand in sufficient quantities and at the time required. Prepares requisitions for procurement of material and supplies. Reviews requisitions for completeness and compliance with regulations. Recommend substitution when supply items are not available. Verifies material received to determine irregularities in order. Report incoming shipments of stock that are over, short, or damaged. Search for identifying or management data on items of supply. Compares data listed on documents with reference sources. Edits supply transactions or provides customer service for urgent critical shortage items and other items requiring special handling. Codes and classifies requisitions, shipping orders, and other documents.

Loading and unloading of vehicles with packaged goods for shipment. Ran and maintained the pallet stacking machine.

Perform defined work routines, using various dietary utensils, supplies and equipment as assigned by the Dietary Manager; provide assistance to the cook in the preparation and service of meals; meet scheduled meal and snack times; follow Federal and State long term care regulations and Dietary Department policies and procedures; follow cleaning schedules and perform cleaning duties as scheduled; assist in arranging tray cards, loading food carts, and serving meals; setting up the dining room and serving residents; wash and store dishes; follow defined Infection Control procedures; be knowledgeable of Federal, State, and Facility’s rules, regulations, policies and procedures.