Brian Sullivan
Davenport
Summary
Material Handler Team Lead with practical understanding of warehouse operations and material management. Skilled at leading teams, coordinating logistics, ensuring safety standards, and maintaining inventory accuracy. Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements that increase efficiency and reduce costs. Proven track record for fostering positive team environments while meeting operational goals.
Organized professional experienced in coordinating workflow and delegating tasks. Works with upper management to resolve issues and advocates for employee needs. Promotes workplace safety through stringent enforcement of osha requirements.
Resourceful professional in workforce supervision recognized for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess strong capabilities in team leadership, operational workflow optimization, and conflict resolution. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and adaptability to ensure smooth operations and team cohesion. Committed to elevating workplace standards through proactive management and employee engagement.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Material Handler Team Lead
Johnson Controls
Largo
04.1996 - 03.2025
- Provided guidance and direction to employees regarding job duties, safety protocols, and performance expectations.
- Assigned tasks and workloads to team members based on their abilities, availability and priority levels.
- Identified areas of improvement within the team's processes or operations in order to increase efficiency.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high quality standards.
- Implemented strategies designed to improve customer satisfaction through better service standards.
- Developed training programs for new hires related to material handling techniques or safety protocols.
- Maintained accurate records related to delivery schedules, orders received, quality control checks.
- Performed regular maintenance checks on forklifts and other material handling equipment as necessary.
- Organized storage areas so that materials could be easily located when needed for production purposes.
- Analyzed data gathered from various sources in order assess customer needs or preferences.
- Ensured that all materials were handled safely in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Monitored inventory levels to ensure sufficient stock was available for production needs.
- Adhered to strict safety guidelines while loading and unloading materials from trucks or other transport vehicles.
- Established goals and objectives which aligned with the overall organizational strategy for the department.
- Resolved conflicts between personnel or departments in a professional manner while adhering to company regulations.
- Prepared detailed reports outlining employee performance metrics such as productivity rates, attendance records.
- Inspected material handling equipment for proper functioning prior to use by employees.
- Coordinated and monitored the daily workflow of material handlers to ensure timely completion of tasks.
- Investigated any complaints related to quality control issues or product defects reported by customers.
- Conducted regular meetings with team members in order to review progress on projects or discuss any issues.
- Collaborated closely with other departments in order coordinate supply chain activities effectively.
- Planned workflow, coordinated employee scheduling and assigned duties to maintain performance and accommodate fluctuating workloads.
- Informed upper management or department heads of items loaded or problems encountered.
- Promoted safe working conditions by monitoring safety procedures and equipment.
- Inspected equipment for wear, specifications adherence and issues.
- Checked loaded materials compared to work orders for correctness.
- Completed or assisted with difficult or skilled tasks.
- Estimated project materials, time and staffing requirements based on work orders and job specifications.
- Resolved personnel problems, complaints and grievances, referring serious issues to higher-level supervisors.
- Presented and explained work orders to team.
- Monitored workers and reviewed completed work for proper performance.
- Prepared and led staff training and instruction.
- Reviewed supplies inventory levels and purchased necessary items.
Education
High School Diploma -
Gibbs High School
St. Petersburg, FL05-1992
Skills
- Team leadership
- Employee training
- Conflict resolution
- Process improvement
- Workflow coordination
- Shipping and receiving
- Heavy lifting
- Load planning
- Order picking
- Cycle counting
- Stock organization
- Material handling equipment
- Warehouse safety
- Workplace cleanliness
- Barcode scanning
- Risk assessment
- Work order explanation
- Performance assessment
- Quality assurance
- Transportation coordination
- Computer skills
- Relationship building
- Interpersonal skills
- Labor management
- Material ordering
- Team collaboration
- Email and phone communication
- Price quoting
- Hydraulic jacks
- Personnel management
- Maintenance scheduling
- Inspection results reports
- MS office
- Goal setting
- Materials estimation
- Written communication
- Equipment maintenance
- Interpersonal communication
- Managing laborers
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Problem resolution
- Schedule coordination
- Materials handling
- Sound judgment
- Production recordkeeping
- Budget tracking
- Resource allocation
- Work scheduling
- Word processing
- Order picking and processing
- Workplace safety
- Decision-making
- Active listening
- Resource management
- Operational efficiency
- Employee motivation
- Records maintenance
- Daily receipts documentation
- Professional demeanor
- Process review
- Warehouse management
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Vendor relationships
- Multitasking capacity
- Multitasking
- Maintenance
- Material handling
- Inventory management
- Safety protocols
Timeline
Material Handler Team Lead
Johnson Controls
04.1996 - 03.2025
High School Diploma -
Gibbs High School