Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Arquilla Ward

Dallas,Georgia
Arquilla Ward

Summary

Organized Warehouse Supervisor brings 5+ years of inventory and production management prowess illustrated through superior performance in warehouse roles. Applies advanced knowledge of production methods, shipping logistics and inventory audits to maximize warehouse performance. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

8
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Biolyte Laboratories
MARIETTA, GA

Warehouse Supervisor
02.2020 - Current

Job overview

  • Monitored daily shipping, handling and receiving to promote smooth operations within warehouse.
  • Worked additional hours and shifts to meet tight deadlines during peak periods.
  • Generated warehouse shipping documents, packing lists and invoices.
  • Enforced strict safety procedures and protocols through successful management of warehouse team members.
  • Trained staff on material handling processes to reduce shipping times.
  • Complied with standards and protocol requirements regarding warehouse operations, shipping and receiving and material handling.
  • Supervised scheduling for freight and package shipments and managed return and transfer procedures.
  • Processed requests and supply orders and pulled materials to successfully prepare orders.
  • Reviewed inventory sheet against shipments received and alerted manager of discrepancies.
  • Established and maintained good relations with customers, vendors and transport companies.
  • Developed weekly schedules for warehouse employees.
  • Collected stock location orders and printed requests to maintain inventory control.
  • Evaluated procedures, making corrections and changes to reduce safety issues and meet compliance.
  • Reconciled daily inventory in warehouse management system for tens of thousands of SKUs.
  • Satisfied reporting requirements with timely and accurate logging of daily activities.
  • Compiled, sorted and filed records of product orders, business transactions and other activities.
  • Monitored processing equipment and machinery for proper start-up, operation and shut down.
  • Employed first-in-first-out protocols to reduce waste.
  • Updated customers and interdepartmental employees on critical shipments upon request.
  • Oversaw inventory of incoming and outgoing materials based on physical counts and bar-code systems.
  • Provided information to shipping and receiving personnel regarding inventory stock.
  • Hired, trained and motivated warehouse staff to meet tight schedules and demanding performance targets.
  • Organized warehouse design to maximize space for stock while allowing for high volume traffic zones.
  • Operated forklifts to fill or empty overhead spaces.
  • Increased productivity through cross-training and thorough training of both current employees and new hires.
  • Provided detailed instructions for job responsibilities, safety protocols and company guidelines to new employees.
  • Coordinated service and maintenance on delivery trucks, forklifts and other warehouse equipment.
  • Read computer-generated move tickets, put-away labels and delivery labels to properly move merchandise.
  • Secured resourcing for materials, equipment and personnel to meet warehouse operational needs.

Molly Bs Restaurant
Atlanta, GA

Supervisor
09.2018 - 11.2020

Job overview

  • Monitored employee productivity to provide constructive feedback and coaching.
  • Complied with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
  • Coordinated employee schedules according to shift changes and availability.
  • Provided ongoing training to address staff needs.
  • Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality and conformance.
  • Responded to customer questions regarding products, prices and availability.
  • Established and enforced clear goals to keep employees working collaboratively.
  • Resolved customer complaints and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
  • Planned and managed resources to consistently meet production, quality and cost goals.
  • Responded to employee concerns or complaints by coordinating with human resources team to solve issues.
  • Coached staff members to develop long-term career goals.

Wal-Mart Distribution Center
Atlanta , GA

Leader
01.2016 - 08.2019

Job overview

  • Examined completed work to detect defects and verify conformance to specifications.
  • Kept areas clean, neat and inspection-ready to comply with product guidelines.
  • Established and enforced clear goals to keep employees working collaboratively.
  • Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality and conformance.
  • Monitored employee productivity to provide constructive feedback and coaching.
  • Provided ongoing training to address staff needs.
  • Complied with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
  • Coached staff members to develop long-term career goals.
  • Responded to employee concerns or complaints by coordinating with human resources team to solve issues.
  • Evaluated processes and employee strengths to realign workflows with changing business demands.

Education

UEI COLLEGE
Morrow, GA

from Business Administration And Management
05.2014

University Overview

Skills

  • Staff Training
  • Operations Management
  • Employee Motivation
  • Shipping and Receiving Management
  • Report Preparation
  • Material Handling Practices
  • Assembly and Production
  • Warehouse Organization
  • Order Management
  • Shipping and Receiving
  • Forklift Operations
  • Staff Management
  • Policy Enforcement
  • Quality Control
  • Operational Reporting
  • Loading and Unloading
  • Logistics
  • Warehouse Safety
  • OSHA Regulations
  • OSHA Compliance
  • Cost Reduction
  • Certified Forklift Operator
  • Quality Checks
  • Performance Improvement
  • Quality Assurance
  • Shipping and Receiving Operations
  • Material Handling

Certification

  • Code Of Conduct Essentials Training
  • Preparing For Difficult Conversations Training
  • Creating the right Atmosphere for Difficult Conversations
  • Increasing your Impact During Difficult Conversations
  • Are You Really Listening?
  • Forklift Train The Trainer (2019) Certification #503940

Timeline

Warehouse Supervisor
Biolyte Laboratories
02.2020 - Current
Supervisor
Molly Bs Restaurant
09.2018 - 11.2020
Leader
Wal-Mart Distribution Center
01.2016 - 08.2019
UEI COLLEGE
from Business Administration And Management
Arquilla Ward