Brian Burger
Portage,MI
Summary
Successful Warehouse Manager offering strong background in supervising and mentoring employees. Talented in promoting safety and following company rules when monitoring employee performance and training new employees. Accomplished in performing regular inventory counts, maintaining records with high level of accuracy, and interacting with other departments to meet company objectives.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Shipping and Receiving Supervisor
Graphic Packaging International
11.2022 - Current
- Enforced team adherence to safety regulations and protocols.
- Improved team performance with regular training sessions on safety procedures, equipment operation, and time management.
- Maintained accurate records of team attendance and documented disciplinary actions.
- Monitored progress of tasks to provide feedback for improvement.
- Developed standard operating procedures for team to follow and maintained records of activities.
- Resolved conflicts between team members and addressed complaints or grievances.
- Worked with vendors to schedule daily pickups and weekly deliveries.
- Prepared and maintained accurate records of shipments and deliveries to enable tracking history and acquire consistent information.
- Fostered a positive workplace culture by promoting open communication, teamwork, and recognition of individual achievements within the shipping and receiving team.
- Facilitated smooth transitions during shift changes by creating comprehensive handover notes detailing pending tasks and potential issues.
Currier
FedEx
02.2022 - 11.2022
- Plan and organize routes to ensure deliveries are made on time and efficiently.
TRMI Buyout
09.2020 - 01.2022
- Covid 19 caused a severe shortage of components resulting in reduced production at TRMI
- Offered Buyout
- Due to an upper management change, different job responsibilities, and Covid 19 concerns I decided to take the buyout.
Warehouse Manager
TRMI
01.2014 - 08.2020
- Established and trained personnel in security and safety procedures to reduce liability and safeguard warehouse operations
- Used logistics appointment scheduling software to track orders, provide updates and confirm deliveries
- Promoted performance improvements by coaching, counseling and disciplining personnel and appraising job results
- Researched issues to address shipping errors and packaging mistakes
- Monitored equipment for signs of mechanical issues and organized repairs to maintain functionality
- Managed warehouse system updates to increase productivity and reduce errors
- Secured resourcing for materials, equipment and personnel to meet warehouse operational needs
- Satisfied reporting requirements with timely and accurate logging of daily activities
- Provided detailed instructions for job responsibilities, safety protocols and company guidelines to new employees
- Trained staff on material handling processes to reduce shipping times
- Hired, trained and motivated warehouse staff to meet tight schedules and demanding performance targets
- Organized warehouse design to maximize space for stock while allowing for high volume traffic zones
- Established and maintained good relations with customers, vendors and transport companies
- Updated customers and interdepartmental employees on critical shipments upon request.
Warehouse Supervisor
Denso Air Systems Michigan
05.1998 - 12.2013
- Areas of responsibility included associate’s safety, shipping, receiving raw materials, finished goods inventory accuracy, developing work procedures, warehouse layout, forklift training, equipment maintenance, meeting departmental budgets, maintaining manpower requirements, and problem solving for continuous improvement.
Production Supervisor
Johnson Controls
10.1997 - 05.1998
- Ensured all health and safety guidelines were followed
- Ensured products were produced on time and were of good quality
- Prepared and maintained production reports and personnel records
- Problem solving for continuous improvement.
Production Supervisor
Swift-Eckrich Inc.
10.1987 - 07.1997
- Managed sanitation department 2 years, packaging department 4 years, and processing department 3 years
- Supervision of the shipping and receiving departments performed on an as needed basis
- Responsibilities included safety training, quality training, organization of manpower needs, organization of production schedules, meeting production requirements, maintaining accurate and on time shipments to customers, payroll verification, and monitoring other miscellaneous employee functions
- Facility closed in 1997.
Education
BBA in Accounting and Finance -
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI04.1987
Skills
- Safety driven
- Positive attitude
- Strong leadership skills developed over 30 plus years in management
- Motivating and developing associates
- Team oriented
- Computer literate
- Deadline-driven
- Forklift operation and training
Timeline
Shipping and Receiving Supervisor
Graphic Packaging International
11.2022 - Current
Currier
FedEx
02.2022 - 11.2022
TRMI Buyout
09.2020 - 01.2022
Warehouse Manager
TRMI
01.2014 - 08.2020
Warehouse Supervisor
Denso Air Systems Michigan
05.1998 - 12.2013
Production Supervisor
Johnson Controls
10.1997 - 05.1998
Production Supervisor
Swift-Eckrich Inc.
10.1987 - 07.1997
BBA in Accounting and Finance -
Western Michigan University
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