Billy Chappell
DALLAS,GA
Summary
Detail-oriented Receiving Supervisor assigning team members responsibilities with performing intake, transportation and storage of materials. Excellent industry acumen creating vendor relations to accuracy of receiving department. Superior problem solving, decision making, planning and organizational skills.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Shipping/receiving supervisor
Printpack
Villa Rica, Georgia
04.1983 - 06.2013
- Supervised receiving operations to ensure efficient material handling and inventory management.
- Coordinated with suppliers to schedule timely deliveries and resolve discrepancies.
- Trained staff on safety protocols and proper equipment usage during receiving processes.
- Inspected incoming shipments for quality compliance and accuracy against orders.
- Managed documentation for inventory tracking and established record-keeping procedures.
- Implemented process improvements that streamlined workflow in the receiving area.
- Collaborated with production teams to align material availability with production schedules.
- Conducted regular audits of inventory levels to maintain optimal stock levels and accuracy.
- Provided training and guidance to new team members on proper procedures related to receiving activities.
- Monitored and maintained accurate receiving records for all incoming shipments.
- Maintained communication with other departments regarding status of incoming shipments.
- Managed department priorities and provided leadership for on-time delivery production
- Utilized computer software programs such as Microsoft Excel to track inventory levels.
- Managed the return process for damaged or incorrect items, including arranging for pick-up or replacement shipment from suppliers.
- Directed the daily operations of the receiving department, overseeing a staff of 10 employees.
- Ensured compliance with company policies and safety regulations in the warehouse environment.
- Coordinated with vendors to resolve discrepancies between purchase orders and invoices.
- Implemented solutions such as barcode scanning systems to enhance accuracy in tracking shipments.
- Ensured that all items received were accurately counted, weighed and inspected for quality.
- Supervised inventory counts and cycle counts, ensuring accuracy at all times.
- Collaborated with other teams on special projects involving product delivery or storage arrangements.
- Organized shipping documents into an efficient filing system for easy retrieval when needed.
- Balanced quality, productivity, cost, safety and morale to boost performance in production.
- Implemented leads change to improve systems of production control and standard operating procedures.
- Analyzed supply chain performance data to identify trends and recommend improvements.
- Assisted with resolving customer complaints related to incorrect orders, damaged goods or late deliveries.
- Created reports detailing departmental productivity and initiatives for cost savings.
- Directed warehouse team in stocking merchandise, pulling orders and setting up loads.
- Tracked inventory levels, handling aspects of shipping and receiving and kept accurate records.
- Compared bills of lading against actual merchandise received, inspected for damaged goods and coordinated distribution to correct departments.
- Operated forklifts, hand trucks, or other equipment to load, unload, transport and store goods.
- Rejected deliveries containing damaged items or shortages and corresponded with shipper to rectify issues.
- Monitored merchandise received and shipped from facility in computer system.
- Coached new staff preparing outgoing and receiving incoming shipments.
- Checked items to be shipped against work orders to confirm correct quantities, destination and routing.
- Communicated with carrier representatives to follow specific procedures and make special delivery arrangements.
- Checked customer orders, labeling and documentation prior to shipment to avoid delays.
- Prepared documentation to track and report on damaged or missing items.
- Contacted transport companies and suppliers to expedite, trace, or return shipments.
- Logged inbound and outbound discrepancies for wrong products, incorrect quantities and damages.
- Prepared packages for shipping and determined most economical shipping methods.
- Obtained required documentation to process shipments and support movement.
- Identified order discrepancies and damaged items and notified supervisor.
- Monitored workers and reviewed completed work for proper performance.
- Informed upper management or department heads of items loaded or problems encountered.
- Planned workflow, coordinated employee scheduling and assigned duties to maintain performance and accommodate fluctuating workloads.
- Presented and explained work orders to team.
- Estimated project materials, time and staffing requirements based on work orders and job specifications.
- Completed or assisted with difficult or skilled tasks.
- Reviewed supplies inventory levels and purchased necessary items.
- Assessed job sites to determine work needed.
- Reported employee time, job expenses and inspections results in work records.
- Conducted interviews, selected candidates and supported hiring processes to maintain staffing levels.
- Created and sent price quotes to potential customers.
- Scheduled materials shipments and transportation for on-time delivery, reducing delays.
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Printpack
Villa Rica, Georgia
04.1983 - 06.1986
- Received and inspected incoming shipments, ensuring compliance with accuracy and quality standards.
- Coordinated with production teams to facilitate on-time material availability for operations.
- Maintained accurate inventory records using Warehouse Management System software, supporting efficient warehouse management.
Education
Paulding County High School
DALLAS, GASkills
- Logistics coordination
- Inventory management
- Quality control
- Data analysis
- Documentation management
Timeline
Shipping/receiving supervisor
Printpack
04.1983 - 06.2013
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Printpack
04.1983 - 06.1986
Paulding County High School