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# Port Hueneme’s Foster named Employee of the Quarter

By DLA Distribution Public AffairsDLA Distribution Public Affairs

                PORT HUENEME, California  –              

James Foster, a packerlead at DLA Distribution San Diego, Calif., at Port Hueneme, has been namedEmployee of the Quarter for the first quarter of fiscal year 2016. 

Handpicked as leadpacker during one of the biggest “bow waves” of calendar year 2015, Foster leadthe packing of miscellaneous cargo and sustainment items in support of theNational Science Foundation Antarctic research mission by providing distributionsupport encompassing the packaging of over 1,200 line items of general andhazardous cargo. 

Additionally, Fosterdirected the manufacturing of over 500 custom pallets and wooden containers andbuilding of over 1,100 fiberboard boxes for surface and air shipments to ensurethat transported items were adequately protected from damage during transport.

While maintaining openlines of communication with customers to enhance organizational performance,accountability and customer satisfaction, Foster ensured the contracted serviceproviders were indoctrinated with customer specific processes in order to ensureoptimum customer service.

“Mr. Foster’sinitiative, dedication and tenacity have enabled him to overcome obstacles,pressures and demands that would have derailed others,” explained John Crandall,DLA Distribution San Diego at Port Hueneme site director. “His vast knowledge ofDoD and commercial protocol has contributed to our ability to formulate a recipefor success without degrading the service we provide to thecustomer.”

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