Bethany K Santo
Westmoreland,KS
Summary
Dynamic Warehouse Lead with a proven track record at Champion Teamwear, excelling in process improvement and team supervision. Enhanced productivity through effective training and cross-functional collaboration, while ensuring safety compliance. Skilled in inventory management and problem resolution, consistently optimizing operations to meet customer demands and maintain high service quality.
Diligent Warehouse lead with solid background in leading warehouse operations. Managed inventory control and optimized workflow to enhance efficiency. Demonstrated leadership and problem-solving skills in high-pressure environments.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Lead
Champion Teamwear
Manhattan, KS
10.2009 - 11.2025
- Supervised daily warehouse operations, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to safety protocols.
- Trained and mentored new team members on equipment usage and inventory management processes.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced productivity and reduced operational delays.
- Coordinated shipping schedules, optimizing delivery timelines to meet customer demands.
- Conducted regular inventory audits to maintain accuracy and minimize discrepancies in stock levels.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline order fulfillment processes and improve service quality.
- Developed training programs focused on safety compliance and best practices for warehouse operations.
- Trained employees on equipment operation and safety protocols.
- Managed a team of warehouse personnel, delegating tasks effectively to optimize workflow.
- Followed verbal and written instructions to properly move and ship products.
- Supervised warehouse operations by managing employees during shifts.
- Oversaw warehouse staff and maintained efficiency in fast-paced environment.
- Loaded, unloaded, and sorted cargo as part of accurate and efficient weekly shipments.
- Collaborated with other departments to address any issues or discrepancies in orders, ensuring smooth communication across teams.
- Maintained clean, orderly work environment free of hazards.
- Assisted in receiving, stocking and distribution of merchandise.
- Unpacked and repacked items in different quantities and configurations for shipment.
- Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.
- Shipped material and performed boxing, packing, labeling, and preparation of related documents.
- Used machinery and equipment such as box cutters, shrink-wrap guns and electric pallet jacks.
- Used handheld scanners to efficiently track and maneuver freight throughout distribution network.
- Drove forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials.
- Helped train new employees in safe practices and warehouse procedures.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Business
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KSSome College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Highland Community College
Wamego, KSSkills
- Warehouse operations
- Team supervision
- Inventory management
- Process improvement
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Order fulfillment
- Quality assurance
- Stock auditing
- Problem resolution
- Supervisory experience
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
- Warehouse functions
- Performance improvement
- Multitasking and organization
- Team collaboration
- Inventory control
- Performance monitoring
- Project coordination
- Inventory cycle counting
- Communication skills
- Forklift operations
- Decision-making
- Inventory tracking
- Safety procedures
- Heavy lifting
- Willing to learn
- Reliability
Timeline
Warehouse Lead
Champion Teamwear
10.2009 - 11.2025
Some College (No Degree) - Business
Kansas State University
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Highland Community College