Brian Howard
Dover,United States
Summary
Shipping and logistics professional with experience in overseeing operations, ensuring timely and accurate order processing, and improving workflow efficiency. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptability, and achieving results. Skilled in inventory management, problem-solving, and fostering dependable work environment. Known for reliability and ability to adjust to changing needs, ensuring smooth logistical operations.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Shipping and Receiving Lead
Wolfgang Confectioners
Loganville, PA
03.2021 - 11.2025
- Responsible for safety, quality and professional development of assigned personnel
- Drives continues improvement using Lean Manufacturing Methodologies
- Supervise and manage training program for newly assigned employees as well as seasoned operators
- Expert in the use of company inventory system
- Successfully manages assigned Teams; consistently meets and exceeds the standards as necessary
- Oversaw daily shipping operations, ensuring timely order fulfillment and adherence to safety standards.
- Trained and mentored new staff on shipping protocols and best practices.
- Implemented workflow improvements, increasing overall efficiency of shipping department.
- Supervised shipping team of 30 employees.
- Maintained accurate documentation for all shipments, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Martin's Chips
Thomasville, PA
03.2018 - 03.2021
- Operated forklifts to transport materials efficiently within warehouse environment.
- Conducted regular safety inspections on equipment to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments accurately, minimizing handling damage and improving workflow.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize inventory organization and storage solutions.
- Trained new staff on proper forklift operation and safety protocols, enhancing team performance.
- Maintained accurate records of inventory levels and shipment schedules using warehouse management systems.
Shipping Supervisor and Production Supervisor
Syncreon
York, PA
04.2013 - 03.2018
- Responsible for safety, quality, and shipping excellence
- Plan and implement continuous improvement initiatives
- Coordinate training for new employees and educate team members on standard workplace procedures
- Meeting staff person ell requirements based on shipping goals
- Skilled in the use of company inventory systems
- Efficiently operate a shipping dock and simultaneously meet customer demands and deadlines
- Leading Driver in increasing shipment cadence accuracy to 95%
- Participated in the launch of two new production shifts
- Trained and mentored staff on shipping procedures and safety protocols.
- Supervised daily shipping operations to ensure timely and accurate order fulfillment.
- Coordinated logistics for inbound and outbound shipments, optimizing routing and scheduling.
Foreman
Sons Home Improvement
York, PA
04.2004 - 04.2012
- Operated heavy machinery to assist with loading and unloading materials.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas to ensure safety compliance.
- Demonstrated strong work ethic, completing physically demanding tasks under varying conditions.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Supervised daily operations to ensure project timelines were met efficiently.
- Coordinated workforce activities, optimizing resource allocation and task assignments.
Forklift Operator
McCrorys Distribution
York, PA
09.2002 - 04.2004
- Responsible for meeting safety and delivery goals
- Performed tasks for efficient shipping operations
- Worked flexible time schedules per customer demands
- Responsible for proper and effective staffing/training
- Posses strong
- Implemented process improvements that reduced loading times and increased operational efficiency.
- Assisted in developing training materials for safe equipment operation and warehouse best practices.
Education
High school diploma -
Skills
- Communication
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Leadership in a Union Facility
- Schedule Cadence
- KPI Metrics
- Problem Solving/Continues
- Improvement
- Certified Forklift Trainer
- 5S
- Payroll Processing
- Warehouse experience
- Supervising experience
- Budgeting
- Microsoft Office
- Lean Manufacturing
- Lean
- Production Management
- Six Sigma
- Telecommunication
- Warehouse safety
- Loading and unloading
- Pallet jack operation
- Labeling accuracy
Certification
Forklift Certification
Timeline
Shipping and Receiving Lead
Wolfgang Confectioners
03.2021 - 11.2025
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Martin's Chips
03.2018 - 03.2021
Shipping Supervisor and Production Supervisor
Syncreon
04.2013 - 03.2018
Foreman
Sons Home Improvement
04.2004 - 04.2012
Forklift Operator
McCrorys Distribution
09.2002 - 04.2004