Andrew Edmunds
Azle,TX
Summary
Results-driven Yard Supervisor with extensive experience in team leadership, safety compliance, and workflow optimization. Proven ability to train staff, enhance operational efficiency, and maintain quality assurance in yard operations.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Yard Supervisor
Willbanks Metals
Fort Worth, Texas
06.2020 - 10.2026
- Supervised yard operations to ensure efficient workflow and safety compliance.
- Coordinated loading and unloading of materials to optimize space utilization.
- Assisted in maintaining inventory accuracy through regular checks and updates.
- Trained new team members on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Monitored equipment usage to prevent breakdowns and ensure reliability.
- Conducted routine inspections of yard area for cleanliness and organization.
- Implemented safety measures to minimize accidents and promote a safe environment.
- Assigned tasks to personnel based on their skillset and qualifications.
- Provided guidance on operational issues such as maintenance of equipment or inventory control.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations, company policies, procedures, and standards.
- Coordinated efforts between departments to facilitate smooth workflow processes.
- Inspected materials received from vendors for quality assurance purposes.
- Maintained accurate records of inventory levels, deliveries, shipments, and other related documents.
- Directed and coordinated the daily activities of yard personnel to ensure efficient operations.
- Monitored employee performance and provided feedback to improve efficiency.
- Tracked delivery times for incoming orders to ensure that deadlines were met.
- Established effective communication systems between supervisors and subordinates.
- Performed preventive maintenance on yard vehicles by checking fluid levels or inspecting tires regularly.
- Resolved conflicts between workers in a timely manner while maintaining a positive work environment.
- Implemented changes in methods or procedures when necessary in order to increase efficiency or reduce costs.
- Promoted safe working conditions by monitoring safety procedures and equipment.
- Assessed job sites to determine work needed.
- Checked loaded materials compared to work orders for correctness.
- Presented and explained work orders to team.
- Held staff meetings to share project information and address specific issues.
- Informed upper management or department heads of items loaded or problems encountered.
- Resolved personnel problems, complaints and grievances, referring serious issues to higher-level supervisors.
- Completed or assisted with difficult or skilled tasks.
- Inspected equipment for wear, specifications adherence and issues.
Shipping and Receiving Lead
Willbanks Metals
Fort Worth, Texas
06.2020 - 10.2026
- Oversaw daily shipping and receiving operations for metal products.
- Trained team members on safety protocols and equipment usage.
- Managed shipping schedules to ensure timely deliveries and pickups.
- Inspected incoming materials for quality and compliance with specifications.
- Streamlined processes to enhance accuracy in order fulfillment.
- Maintained records of shipments, receipts, and inventory levels efficiently.
- Maintained high standards of quality control throughout the entire shipping and receiving process.
- Managed warehouse operations by organizing workflow, delegating tasks, and ensuring accuracy of product labeling.
- Performed daily shipping and receiving duties, including verifying items received against invoices or packing slips.
- Supervised and trained personnel in the proper use of shipping and receiving equipment and procedures.
- Coordinated returns of damaged or incorrect items with suppliers.
- Inspected containers for damages or discrepancies prior to accepting them from carriers.
- Identified opportunities for improvement in the existing shipping and receiving processes.
- Created detailed reports regarding inventory levels, shipment tracking information, and other relevant data.
- Scheduled pick-ups and deliveries with carriers in a timely manner.
- Developed strategies to improve overall efficiency of shipping and receiving processes.
- Utilized computer systems to track orders throughout the supply chain process.
- Implemented new policies related to shipping and receiving procedures.
- Monitored stock levels and replenished as needed to meet customer demands.
- Provided technical support for freight forwarding services such as air freight, ocean freight, ground transport.
- Resolved discrepancies between purchase orders and actual receipts.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams on special projects related to logistics operations.
- Identified opportunities for process improvements through root cause analysis techniques.
- Operated lift and hand trucks to transfer materials to and from target areas.
- Examined shipment contents and compare with manifests, invoices or orders to verify accuracy.
- Prepared work orders, bills of lading or shipping orders to route materials.
- Compared and verified identifying information of outgoing shipments.
- Troubleshot issues related to shipping and receiving in compliance with corporate procedures.
- Traced missing material and shipments through vendor and customer communications.
- Packed, sealed or affixed postage to prepare materials for shipping.
- Corresponded with establishment representatives to rectify damages, shortages or nonconformance to specifications.
- Delivered or routed materials to departments using handtruck, conveyor or sorting bins.
- Folded letters, circulars or other documents and inserted into envelopes for distribution.
Team Leader
Willbanks Metals
Fort Worth, Texas
06.2020 - 10.2026
- Led team in daily operations and project execution.
- Coordinated cross-functional collaboration for effective workflow management.
- Mentored team members to enhance skills and knowledge retention.
- Implemented process improvements to streamline team efficiency.
- Facilitated regular team meetings to align goals and address challenges.
- Oversaw scheduling and resource allocation for projects and tasks.
- Resolved conflicts within the team to maintain a positive work environment.
- Maintained a positive work environment that promoted collaboration between team members.
- Offered training and support to keep team members motivated and working toward objectives.
- Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
- Motivated and empowered team members to build customer satisfaction and loyalty to support retention and growth.
- Participated in regular meetings with senior leadership to provide updates on team progress.
- Monitored daily workflow to ensure adherence to established policies and procedures.
- Established clear expectations for employees, providing guidance when needed.
- Resolved customer complaints in an effective manner while maintaining a high level of customer service.
- Promoted to leadership position in recognition of strong work ethic and provided exceptional customer service.
- Developed strategies for problem solving and conflict resolution among team members.
- Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality, and conformance.
- Completed daily quality assurance duties to provide feedback for improvements.
- Conducted regular performance reviews to assess individual team member progress.
- Mentored newly hired employees on machine operations and implemented training on safety procedures to prevent injuries.
- Maintained daily inventory to facilitate successful material distribution.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure alignment of goals across teams.
- Held weekly staff meetings to review project updates, discuss issues, and brainstorm solutions.
- Analyzed data from various sources to identify areas of improvement in the department's operations.
- Implemented strategic plans to enhance team performance and productivity.
- Monitored team workload to prevent burnout and ensure equitable task distribution.
- Collaborated with other departments to streamline processes and improve interdepartmental cooperation.
- Allocated resources effectively to ensure project completion within deadlines and budget.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging innovation and efficiency.
- Established clear team goals aligned with company objectives, tracking progress regularly.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Identified areas for improvement, narrowing focus for decision-makers in making necessary changes.
- Set specific goals for projects to measure progress and evaluate end results.
- Assessed company operations for compliance with safety standards.
- Evaluated needs of departments and delegated tasks to optimize overall production.
- Utilized document management system to organize company files, keeping up-to-date and easily accessible data.
Skills
- Inventory management
- Safety compliance
- Logistics coordination
- Quality assurance
- Team leadership
- Workflow optimization
- Conflict resolution
- Training and development
- Process improvement
- Effective communication
- Incident reporting
- Heavy machinery operation
- Excellent communication
- Self motivation
- Record keeping
- Materials handling
- Adaptability
- Transportation coordination
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Multitasking capacity
- Hand and power tools
- Daily receipts documentation
- Employee supervision
- Forklift operation
- Operational efficiency
- Information verification
- Order picking and processing
- Reliability
- Computer skills
- Organizational skills
- Equipment inspection
Timeline
Yard Supervisor
Willbanks Metals
06.2020 - 10.2026
Shipping and Receiving Lead
Willbanks Metals
06.2020 - 10.2026
Team Leader
Willbanks Metals
06.2020 - 10.2026