Adam Garcia
Denver,CO
Summary
Detail-oriented Shipping and Receiving Supervisor assigning team members responsibilities with performing intake, transportation and storage of materials. Excellent industry acumen creating relations to the accuracy of the shipping and receiving department. Superior problem solving, decision making, planning and organizational skills. Organized professional experienced in coordinating workflow and delegating tasks. Works with upper management to resolve issues and advocates for employee needs. Promotes workplace safety through stringent enforcement of OSHA requirements.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Wearhouse Shipping and Receiving Supervisor
Hawthorne Gardening
Aurora , CO
01.2017 - 06.2024
- Monitored inventory levels to ensure accurate stock counts and reorder points.
- Developed processes for efficient receiving operations, including unloading, sorting, storing, labeling, and tracking of goods.
- Trained new employees on company policies and standard operating procedures related to shipping and receiving.
- Assist with the assessment of daily and weekly output, identifying trends in productivity, and managing the allocation of people and equipment, to address day-to-day variations in demand and capacity, across assigned warehouses.
- Assist with the training of employees and ensure they are provided ongoing skills development and coaching, to improve job performance.
- Assist with any of the maintenance and implementation of safe work practices and conditions, to ensure a safe environment for associates and visitors, in accordance with company policies and health and safety regulations.
- Assist with the review and evaluation of performance of assigned employees. Address performance gaps, and take corrective action, as needed.
- Assist with the assessment of business conditions, evaluate business needs and take action to address short-term opportunities to improve service, reduce costs, and enhance operational results.
- Assist with the scheduling of work teams and initiate short and long-term plans with other managers and supervisors.
- Assist with the cycle counts of product inventories and ensure that all inventory is accurately accounted for, in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Assist in identifying gaps in effectiveness of work processes and worker performance, contributing to errors in inventory management and product losses (i.e. shrink), taking corrective action as needed.
- Assist with the management of the development of individual and team performance improvement goals, which support the achievement of company objectives.
- Assist with the monitoring of stock and make appropriate arrangements to ensure timely deliveries.
- Process paperwork and maintain inventory and rotation of product.
- Ensure inspection logs are maintained daily.
- Assist with the location’s pest control and sanitation program.
- Assist with the management of, and employee training for, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
- Effectively communicate with other Managers, Supervisors and other location leadership and teams on production issues and changes.
- Special projects as assigned.
- Supervised the daily activities of warehouse staff including assigning tasks and monitoring performance.
- Coordinated with vendors, suppliers, customers, and other departments to resolve shipping issues in a timely manner.
- Worked closely with carriers and freight forwarders to arrange logistics services and negotiate favorable rates.
- Reviewed invoices and bills of lading prior authorizing payment for shipment services rendered.
- Implemented quality assurance programs to maintain high standards of customer service when delivering products and goods.
- Assigned tasks to workers based on their skillset and availability.
- Ensured that all incoming and outgoing shipments were properly documented and tracked.
- Conducted regular inspections of loading docks to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Analyzed data such as order volume trends and shipping schedules in order to optimize resources.
- Provided guidance to warehouse personnel regarding proper handling procedures for fragile items during shipment preparation.
- Initiated measures to reduce errors in packing and shipping process for improved accuracy rate.
- Troubleshot any discrepancies between orders placed and items received from vendors or customers.
- Performed weekly cycle counts and physical inventories according to established guidelines.
- Maintained records of all materials received or shipped from the warehouse.
- Managed department priorities and provided leadership for on-time delivery production
- Organized training for production staff to achieve performance objectives with quality instruction.
- Oversaw staff to prepare production cycles on time using specified requirements.
- Balanced quality, productivity, cost, safety and morale to boost performance in production.
- Received, processed and restocked returns.
- Investigated inventory discrepancies to maintain recordkeeping validity.
- Compared shipment contents with paperwork to support inventory accuracy and records management.
- Directed warehouse team in stocking merchandise, pulling orders and setting up loads.
- Organized storage areas to maximize movement and minimize labor.
- Managed inventory levels to optimize shipping and receiving processes.
- Updated and maintained accurate records of shipping activities in company database.
- Utilized shipping software to schedule pickups and track shipment statuses.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance shipping efficiency and accuracy.
- Prepared and processed shipping documents, including bills of lading and invoices.
- Coordinated daily shipping schedules to ensure timely delivery of products.
- Resolved issues related to damaged or lost shipments in a timely manner.
- Developed and maintained relationships with shipping vendors and partners.
- Conducted regular audits of shipping procedures to ensure adherence to company policies.
- Collaborated with warehouse staff to ensure proper packaging and labeling of shipments.
Receiving Lead
Amazon
Aurora , Colorado
03.2014 - 01.2017
- Identified areas for improvement within the department and developed action plans accordingly.
- Received, inspected and recorded incoming shipments of raw materials, components and finished products.
- Managed daily cycle counts for inventory accuracy; conducted physical inventories as needed.
- Verified quantity, quality and type of items received to ensure accuracy against purchase orders.
- Supervised receiving staff by providing direction on daily tasks and monitoring performance to ensure compliance with established procedures.
- Performed regular maintenance checks on equipment used in the receiving area; reported any malfunctions promptly for repair.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed when handling hazardous materials or chemicals.
Wearhouse Associate
Platte valley Distribution
Denver , CO
10.2011 - 03.2014
- Labeled containers correctly for product identification purposes.
- Packed goods for shipment in accordance with customer instructions.
- Ensured compliance with established safety procedures when operating machinery or performing physical tasks within the warehouse environment.
- Prepared parcels for shipping in an efficient manner utilizing appropriate packing materials to protect goods during transit.
Education
High School Diploma -
Las Cruces High School
Las Cruces, NM05-2000
Skills
- Shipping and receiving procedures
- Load Planning
- Personnel Management
- Order Fulfillment
- Safety enforcement
- Warehouse Operations
- Equipment operations
- Equipment Certification in Pacer,Sitdown,propane forklift,Deep reach, reach and EPJ
- Ems safety certification in Adult/child/infant CPR,AED as well as Bloodborne Pathogens
Timeline
Wearhouse Shipping and Receiving Supervisor
Hawthorne Gardening
01.2017 - 06.2024
Receiving Lead
Amazon
03.2014 - 01.2017
Wearhouse Associate
Platte valley Distribution
10.2011 - 03.2014
High School Diploma -
Las Cruces High School
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