Benjamin Hawthorne
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Business Leader proven to develop and implement business management initiatives, who creates strategies, allocates resources, finds ways to increase productivity and assesses employee performance along with bridging communication between partners and suppliers with strong business acumen and managerial abilities.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Warehouse Lead/ FIG Point / Back Fill Lead
Frito Lay / Pepsico
Phoenix, AZ
03.2011 - Current
- Pre-pick zone remapping, mapped out current layout for pick belt, and tested performance standards for material handler reset
- Re-organized dock layout for Frito-Lay North Phoenix, reducing labor cost.
- Coached and mentored team members.
- Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions.
- Prepared detailed reports on updates to project specifications and progress.
- Managed schedules and time off requests.
- Trained employees on equipment operation and safety protocols.
- Supervised warehouse operations.
- Promoted safety policies and practices.
- Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
- Acted as liaison between departments and warehouse teams.
- Maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
- Moved products using forklifts and other equipment, consistently meeting challenging performance goals.
- Completed daily cycle counts, weekly inventories and resolved variances.
- Satisfied documentation requirements by using SAP software to produce estimates, invoices and tracking spreadsheets.
Sergeant
United States Of America - Army
05.2004 - 04.2012
- Gave patrol briefings – Over 300 combat patrols, Platoon responsible for health, training, and wellness of soldiers
- Assisted Border Police – Performed searches of vehicles and personnel
- Gunner – Iraq Deployment
Warehouser II
FRITO-LAY, SAP
Phoenix, AZ
04.2000 - 07.2002
- Sustained exemplary rate on all job functions – Consistently rated as a top performer
- Audit orders and inventory – Load and unload trucks manually or with forklift
- Proficient in Vulcan pick program – Accountable for timely shipments
Education
Associates - Business Administration And Management
Maricopa Community Colleges - Gateway Community College
Phoenix, AZ03.2024
Skills
- Inventory Management
- Loss Prevention
- Product Knowledge
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Excellent Written and Verbal Communication
- Merchandise Receiving and Handling
- Computer Proficiency and Microsoft Office
- Attention to Detail
- Goal-Driven
- Team Leadership
- Documentation and Reporting
- Reliable and Responsible
Certification
- Fork Lift Operator and Trainer - Current
- Awards: Iraq Campaign Medal w/two campaign stars, Afghanistan Campaign Medal w/two campaign stars, NATO Medal, (4) Army Commendation Medal, (2) Army Achievement Medal, (2) Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Service Ribbon, (2) Overseas Service Ribbon, Combat Action Badge, Air Assault.
Timeline
Warehouse Lead/ FIG Point / Back Fill Lead
Frito Lay / Pepsico
03.2011 - Current
Sergeant
United States Of America - Army
05.2004 - 04.2012
Warehouser II
FRITO-LAY, SAP
04.2000 - 07.2002
Associates - Business Administration And Management
Maricopa Community Colleges - Gateway Community College
- Fork Lift Operator and Trainer - Current
- Awards: Iraq Campaign Medal w/two campaign stars, Afghanistan Campaign Medal w/two campaign stars, NATO Medal, (4) Army Commendation Medal, (2) Army Achievement Medal, (2) Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Service Ribbon, (2) Overseas Service Ribbon, Combat Action Badge, Air Assault.
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