Brian Shimohata
HEB Distribution Center
Schertz,TX
19
years of professional experience
Safety-focused Logistics Yard Coordinator with a proven track record in optimizing yard operations and enhancing compliance. Skilled in implementing safety protocols and fostering teamwork to drive on-time deliveries.
Work History
Logistics Yard Coordinator
14 Years 6 Months- Coordinate daily yard operations to optimize loading schedule for on-time deliveries.
- Manage inventory flow, ensuring warehouse is supported daily.
- Implemented safety protocols, enhancing compliance and reducing workplace incidents. (current Safety Champion)
- Trained new Partners on yard procedures and equipment usage for operational efficiency.
- Fostered strong relationships with vendors and carriers to facilitate timely deliveries and communications.
- Reduced equipment downtime with regular maintenance and repair scheduling with Fleet team.
- Improved customer satisfaction by providing timely responses to inquiries and addressing concerns promptly.
- Created and maintained daily and weekly reports for upper management.
Safety & Sanitation Coordiantor
1 Year 2 Months- Developed and implemented sanitation protocols to ensure compliance with health regulations.
- Ensure that warehouse met compliance with OSHA regulations and HACCP.
- Trained team members on proper sanitation techniques and safety standards.
- Lead internal OSHA classes for over 1000 Partners annually.
- Passed internal Food Safety audits with a 94% and higher for over 1.1 million sq. ft.
- Maintained inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment for operational readiness.
- Conducted regular inspections of facilities to identify sanitation issues and recommend improvements.
- Supported continuous improvement initiatives by analyzing data from inspection reports and tracking trends over time.
- Collaborated with warehouse management to optimize cleaning schedules and efficiency.
- Investigated incidents, determining root causes and implementing corrective actions.
Dock Supervisor
3 Years 2 Months- Supervised dock operations to ensure timely loading and unloading of freight shipments.
- Ensure that package handling and Data entry clerks handled packages safely.
- Flow and Pacing, ensuring packages were sorted properly.
- Exceeded goal of 1200 packages an hour per unloader with a 97% sort accuracy.
- Ensure that Safety and compliance procedures were implemented and followed. (Hazmat)
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Shipping and Scheduling
Warehouse Operations
Safety compliance
Attention to detail
Customer service
Teamwork and collaboration
Decision-making
Timeline
Logistics Yard Coordinator
HEB Distribution Center
01.2012 - CurrentRead More
Safety & Sanitation Coordiantor
HEB Warehouse
10.2010 - 12.2011Read More
Dock Supervisor
UPS Freight
06.2007 - 08.2010Read More
West Covina High School
High School Diploma
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