BRANDEN KAIKAINA
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
Self-motivated, Hardworking resourceful individual with strong problems solving, decision making and group communication skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Warehouse Manager
ArtNaturals
Bakersfield, USA
12.2020 - 11.2022
- Oversaw daily operations of a large warehouse facility, managing a team of 80 employees
- Developed and implemented safety protocols to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations
- Optimized warehouse layout and workflow, resulting in a 90% increase in productivity
- Managed shipping and receiving processes, ensuring accurate and timely delivery of goods
- Conducted regular audits to maintain inventory accuracy and minimize loss
- Trained new employees on warehouse procedures, equipment operation, and safety guidelines
- Implemented performance metrics tracking system to monitor employee productivity and identify areas for improvement
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to secure favorable pricing terms for materials and supplies
- Led continuous improvement initiatives to streamline processes and eliminate waste in the warehouse operations
- Coordinated with transportation providers to optimize logistics operations for inbound/outbound shipments
- Maintained records of all incoming/outgoing shipments, ensuring proper documentation for tracking purposes
- Analyzed data on key performance indicators (KPIs) such as order fill rate, on-time delivery rate, etc., identifying trends/patterns that impacted operational efficiency
- Developed training programs for staff members focusing on safety procedures, equipment handling techniques, etc
- Collaborated with HR department in recruitment efforts including interviewing candidates for open positions
- Developed and implemented standard operating procedures (SOPs) for various warehouse processes
Operations Manager
DEL NORTE DISTRIBUTION
Oxnard, USA
11.2019 - 04.2020
- Position was effected by covid19 pandemic
- Daily Operations for Chiquita exports
- Evaluate employee performance and provide immediate feedback to improve productivity and recognize positive performance
- Create and establish a culture of continuous improvement
- Provide empowerment guidelines for department employees
- Establish boundaries of employee responsibilities and authority
- Participate in developing ((property)) marketing strategies to increase volume and market share
- Performs all other job related duties as requested
- Work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays
- Responsible for the day to day operation of the Front Desk and Chiquita operations
Logistics Coordinator/Customer Service
Total Structures A Eurotruss Company
Ventura, USA
02.2018 - 11.2019
- Daily responsibilities included, inspecting raw materials received and shipped
- Maintain inventory supply
- List all items into spreadsheets and log book
- Purchase supplies off forecasting
- Arrange shipping methods nation wide/international by contacting various shipping carriers while maintaining a budget
- Relay emails to customers and sales team about shipping with tracking information
- Create all required documentation necessary for shipments
- Forecast production on repairs of 'Light lock' units (Electric Chain Hoist) as well as fabrication goods
Forklift Operator and Material Handler
GHG Corporation
Port Hueneme CBC Base, USA
05.2017 - 12.2017
- Loading and unloading cargo off trucks using forklift and other industrial equipment
- Log cargo from daily shipments received for dry/cold freight to and from Antarctica
- Creating slips and tags for shipping cargo
- Keeping quality control on outbound cargo
- Keeping inventory control and making paperwork for cargo
- Maintaining cleanliness and safety in warehouse production areas
Warehouse Specialist/Forklift Operator
Transtecs Corporation
Port Hueneme CBC Base, USA
11.2016 - 05.2017
- Working alongside Naval Mobile Construction Battalion logisticians
- Conducting monthly inventories of all tools and equipment
- Update R-Supply with inventory counts
- Compare inventories to database accountability programs
- Locate and issue tools to battalion personnel
- Identify missing tools in the table of allowances (TOA)
- Receive tools and equipment, inspect condition of items received and stock correctly
Dept. Manager
Navy Exchange
Port Hueneme CBC Base, USA
11.2014 - 11.2016
- Receives and unloads incoming merchandise deliveries
- Opens, inspects, counts, marks, unpacks, segregates and/or tags items
- Verifies items against appropriate documentation to ensure correct items and quantities have been received; checks cost and retail prices; reports shortages, overages, damaged items, or any other discrepancies noted to supervisor
- May sign for merchandise received
- Stock according to specified locations
- Periodically checks labels or bins for location accuracy; corrects or notifies supervisor of problems
- May be assigned a specific area for the performance of this function
- Pulls merchandise in accordance with established procedures for shipment, transfers, or customer orders as applicable and directed by system or supervisor, verifying information shown on respective documents against information on merchandise or labels
- May provide assistance in the charge back area performing limited tasks in connection with the receipt, storing and shipping of over shipped and/or damaged merchandise
- Assists in preparing charge backs and processing same, following established procedures
Supervisor for the Collection in River Park
P.S.C Inc
Oxnard, USA
01.2012 - 12.2013
- In charge of briefing Security Officer's before deployment, overseeing all Security Supervisors for Day, Swing and Graveyard shifts, also overseeing all other Security Officers
- In contact with mall management as well as mall tenant's and staff
- Making sure that safety and customer service is our number one priority and that officer's meets Policy and Regulations and Code of Conduct for PSC as well as Client
Education
Associate's degree - Business Administration with Connections with AI
Campus.edu
01.2025
Online course - Occupational Health & Safety
University South Florida
09.2021
High school diploma - General Studies
Oxnard High School
Oxnard, CA06.2006
Skills
- Shipping Receiving
- Organizational Skills
- Forklift Operator
- Supply Chain
- Freight Experience
- Forecasting
- Warehouse Associate
- Order Picking
- UPS
- Customer Service
- 3PL
- Warehouse Supervisor Experience
- Import Export
- Warehouse Management
- Management
- SAP
- Warehouse Distribution Experience
- Employee Evaluation
- FIRST-AID, CPR and AED certified
- Warehouse Experience
- Purchasing
- Hand Tools
- Data Entry
- Supervising Experience
- Inventory Control
- Forklift
- Procurement
- Logistics
- Shipping
Certification
- OSHA, 08/01/21, Present
- OSHA GENERAL 30 CERTIFIED
- Forklift Certification
- Driver's License
Timeline
Assistant Warehouse Manager
ArtNaturals
12.2020 - 11.2022
Operations Manager
DEL NORTE DISTRIBUTION
11.2019 - 04.2020
Logistics Coordinator/Customer Service
Total Structures A Eurotruss Company
02.2018 - 11.2019
Forklift Operator and Material Handler
GHG Corporation
05.2017 - 12.2017
Warehouse Specialist/Forklift Operator
Transtecs Corporation
11.2016 - 05.2017
Dept. Manager
Navy Exchange
11.2014 - 11.2016
Supervisor for the Collection in River Park
P.S.C Inc
01.2012 - 12.2013
Associate's degree - Business Administration with Connections with AI
Campus.edu
Online course - Occupational Health & Safety
University South Florida
High school diploma - General Studies
Oxnard High School