Adolph Tonsall
Portsmouth,VA
Summary
Resourceful Shipping Supervisor known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in logistics management, inventory control, and regulatory compliance. Excel in team leadership, problem-solving, and time management to ensure seamless operations in fast-paced environments. Skilled supervisor in the field of helpers, laborers, and material movers with background in overseeing day-to-day operations and team management. Possess strong leadership abilities, effective communication skills, and capability to improve workflow efficiency. Known for enhancing team productivity and maintaining high levels of work quality through hands-on guidance and support.Implemented operational improvements leading to smoother processes and increased job satisfaction among team members.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Shipping Supervisor
Flowers Foods
Norfolk, VA
09.2003 - Current
- Supervised shipping personnel to ensure efficient and accurate completion of tasks.
- Maintained records of all outgoing shipments, ensuring that they were accurate and complete.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed when loading and unloading trucks or containers.
- Coordinated with carriers to schedule pick-up and delivery times for shipments.
- Performed regular inspections of warehouse areas to identify potential hazards or issues requiring corrective action.
- Resolved customer complaints related to shipment discrepancies or delays in a timely manner.
- Provided training to new employees on proper operation of packing equipment and safety protocols.
- Assisted in developing strategies for improving efficiency within the shipping department.
- Developed inventory control systems to track incoming and outgoing shipments.
- Created monthly reports on shipping activities for management review.
- Monitored staff performance to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures regarding packaging, labeling, and shipping deadlines.
- Managed communication between customers, vendors, suppliers, and other stakeholders throughout the entire shipment process.
- Tracked and reconciled inventory in [Number] square-foot warehouse, slashing supply errors [Number]%.
- Implemented quality assurance processes for verifying accuracy of shipments prior to departure.
- Oversaw daily operations within the shipping department including assigning tasks, setting deadlines, resolving conflicts.
- Conducted regular audits of inventory levels stored in warehouses to ensure accuracy.
- Oversaw shipping activities for [Number]-person warehouse, successfully processing over [Number] orders daily.
- Directed and managed shipping team of [Number] staff, delivering continuous training to improve employees' skills.
- Established transportation cost standards and economical shipping practices.
- Checked loaded materials compared to work orders for correctness.
- Planned workflow, coordinated employee scheduling and assigned duties to maintain performance and accommodate fluctuating workloads.
- Monitored workers and reviewed completed work for proper performance.
- Informed upper management or department heads of items loaded or problems encountered.
- Promoted safe working conditions by monitoring safety procedures and equipment.
- Scheduled materials shipments and transportation for on-time delivery, reducing delays.
- Resolved personnel problems, complaints and grievances, referring serious issues to higher-level supervisors.
- Held staff meetings to share project information and address specific issues.
- Examined freight to determine loading sequences.
- Completed or assisted with difficult or skilled tasks.
- Prepared and led staff training and instruction.
- Presented and explained work orders to team.
- Reported employee time, job expenses and inspections results in work records.
- Reviewed supplies inventory levels and purchased necessary items.
- Conducted interviews, selected candidates and supported hiring processes to maintain staffing levels.
- Inspected equipment for wear, specifications adherence and issues.
- Assessed job sites to determine work needed.
- Evaluated employee performance and prepared performance appraisals.
Education
Leadership Training - Leadership
Dale Carnegie Training
Virginia Beach, VA01-2007
High School Diploma -
Booker T Washington High School
Norfolk, VA06-2002
Skills
- Schedule oversight
- Staff Development
- Team Development
- Inventory Control
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Safety Compliance
- Quality Assurance
- Supply Ordering
- Flexible Schedule
- Payment Processing
- Decision-Making
- Schedule Management
- Documentation And Reporting
- Scheduling expertise
- Inventory controls
- Process Improvements
- Delegating Work
- Compliance understanding
- Staff Training and Onboarding
- Training and mentoring
- Staff Motivation
- Workplace Safety
- Cash Handling
- Policy administration
- Hiring and Recruiting
- Energetic and Enthusiastic
- Mentoring and Coaching
- Opening and closing procedures
- Tech-Savvy
- Punctual and Reliable
- Sales Strategies
- Employee Training
- Relationship Building
- Operations Management
- Handling Customer Complaints
- Interpersonal Skills
- Shift checklists
Timeline
Shipping Supervisor
Flowers Foods
09.2003 - Current
Leadership Training - Leadership
Dale Carnegie Training
High School Diploma -
Booker T Washington High School