Blake Ralton
Cheney,WA
Summary
Goal-oriented Warehouse Manager delivering practical strategies to drive productivity, personnel retainment, employee safety and process optimization. Excels in creative problem solving on complex operational issues and developing teams. Proven success providing leadership to teams of 100+.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Warehouse Operations Manager
Safeway Distribution Center
01.2022 - Current
- Managed daily warehouse operations, and teams to include 90+ associates and 8 supervisors.
- Developed employee training programs to enhance skill sets and increased new hire succession by 4 weeks and improve retention by 6% within the warehouse team.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers and transportation partners, fostering collaboration and improving overall supply chain efficiency.
- Created an open line of communication between warehouse staff members and upper management, fostering transparency across all levels within the organization.
- Led continuous improvement initiatives resulting in $300,000+ in cost saving and revenue and a 4% increase in direct through-put.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations for staff members, fostering a culture of growth and continuous improvement.
- Partner with Risk Manager to continuously improve and adapt safety programs to increase employee and food safety.
- Oversee $16M annual operating plan.
Warehouse Operations Superintendent
Safeway Distribution Center
10.2021 - 01.2022
- Engage, build team culture, and oversee operations team of 150+ associates and 6 supervisors.
- Created a safe working environment by enforcing safety protocols and conducting routine inspections.
- Oversee $8M annual operating plan for the Grocery department.
- Improved operational efficiency by 6% since start of role by streamlining processes, developing Supervisory staff, and driving continuous improvement initiatives .
- Reduced inventory adjustments by 32% and increase accuracy for outbound shipments through rigorous auditing and process changes.
- Collaborated with other departments to achieve company-wide goals and improve overall performance.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations for staff members, providing constructive feedback and guidance for improvement.
- Lead safety committee meetings and partner with risk team to implement safety programs and foster safety culture.
Warehouse Operations Superintendent
Safeway Distribution Center
06.2018 - 10.2021
- Oversaw inventory management systems, ensuring accurate tracking of supplies and materials for smooth daily operations.
- Created a safe working environment by enforcing safety protocols and conducting routine inspections.
- Improved operational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing new procedures.
- Coordinated logistics operations in coordination of Ocean/Maritime operations to ensure timely delivery of products and materials to customers.
- Food safety and employee safety captain, leading a driving safe teams through training and safety programs.
- Engage, build team culture, motivate team of 70+ associates to include inventory, warehouse, sanitation, and 4 supervisors.
- Led warehouse operations through 2+ year $20M earthquake repair project with zero interruptions to retail service.
- Maintain headcount goals and new hire onboarding/progression.
Education
Degree - Minor - Intro To Logistics & Supply Chain Management
University of Anchorage
Anchorage, AK10-2020
Skills
- Waste Minimization
- Warehouse Management
- Lean Process Improvement
- Warehouse Efficiency Improvement
- Project Workflow Management
- Collaborative Leadership
- Continuous improvement
- Detail-Oriented Approach
- Warehouse Safety Management
- Effective Work Delegation
Certification
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt - Villanova University
- Advanced Leadership Development Program - Albertsons Co.
- CPR/AED Certification
Timeline
Warehouse Operations Manager
Safeway Distribution Center
01.2022 - Current
Warehouse Operations Superintendent
Safeway Distribution Center
10.2021 - 01.2022
Warehouse Operations Superintendent
Safeway Distribution Center
06.2018 - 10.2021
Degree - Minor - Intro To Logistics & Supply Chain Management
University of Anchorage
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