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Casey Kendrick

Project Lead
Chandler,Az

Summary

Dedicated leader with 10+ years of experience managing people, projects, and operations across fast-paced environments. Recognized for building strong teams, improving processes, and delivering results under pressure. Skilled in coaching, training, and motivating staff to exceed performance goals while fostering positive relationships with customers, vendors, and stakeholders. Adaptable and eager to expand technical knowledge while leveraging proven leadership skills to support operations and organizational success.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Lead

Actalent
Chandler, Az
06.2025 - Current

Managed and mentored a team of employees and contractors across multiple shifts, ensuring performance, quality, and safety standards were consistently met.

Partnered with client leadership, vendors, and stakeholders to support project objectives and deliverables within set timelines.

Oversaw recruiting, onboarding, and training for new team members while fostering a positive and inclusive work environment.

Conducted performance evaluations, coached employees for growth, and addressed disciplinary matters in a professional and compliant manner.

Monitored project progress, identified risks, and implemented corrective measures to maintain alignment with customer commitments.

Coordinated scheduling, attendance tracking, and timecard approval for staff across multiple work sites.

Led process improvements that increased efficiency, streamlined workflows, and improved service delivery.

Key Contributions:

Successfully directed daily operations supporting federal customer contracts, meeting strict performance and compliance requirements.

Strengthened team development by creating training programs that improved onboarding and reduced turnover.

Maintained strong client relationships through consistent communication, issue resolution, and accountability.

Warehouse Manager

Top Tier Solar Solutions
08.2023 - Current
  • Implemented efficient inventory management systems, resulting in a 20% reduction in carrying costs and a 15% improvement in order fulfillment accuracy
  • Led cross-functional teams to conduct regular inventory audits, ensuring compliance with industry standards and reducing discrepancies by 25%
  • Utilized data analysis to optimize stock levels, minimizing stockouts and overstock situations while maintaining a 98% inventory accuracy rate
  • Coordinated material procurement and inventory management, minimizing downtime and optimizing resource allocation for installation projects
  • Developed comprehensive installation plans, detailing materials, tools, and timelines, ensuring efficient workflow for the installation crew
  • Orchestrated facility maintenance programs, resulting in a 30% decrease in operational downtime and a 15% reduction in overall maintenance costs
  • Developed and implemented emergency response plans, ensuring the facility's readiness for unforeseen events and achieving a 20% improvement in overall safety protocols
  • Implemented preventive maintenance schedules, resulting in a 20% decrease in equipment breakdowns and extending the lifespan of critical assets
  • Spearheaded the implementation of systems for real-time vehicle tracking, improving overall fleet visibility and security, and reducing response times to incidents by 30%
  • Implemented robust vehicle access control measures, ensuring that only authorized personnel had access to company vehicles, reducing instances of unauthorized usage
  • Developed and enforced key management protocols, enhancing security and accountability for vehicle and building keys, resulting in a 15% decrease in lost or misplaced keys
  • Oversaw upkeep of equipment and physical condition of warehouse, identifying and ordering needed repairs, renovations, and replacements.

Area Manager

Cherokee Federal
11.2017 - 08.2023
  • Company Overview: Manager of 21 team members throughout 5 storage warehouse facilities that support the Consolidated Storage Program (CSP), which supports the United States Marine Corps (USMC) in providing equipment readiness of Infantry Combat Equipment (ICE), Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear equipment (CBRN), and Special Training Allowance Pool (STAP) for service members
  • Supervise and provide technical and administrative support on logistical matters and logistical processes using both USMC and company policies and regulations to all team members to maximize supply practices with inventory control, storage, distribution and disposal
  • Implement quality assurance procedures in accordance with contract requirements and standards
  • Establish, develop, and maintain effective working relationships with management levels, and all coordinating agencies to best lead team members
  • Maintain inventory of assets with a Shelf Life by Lot Number or Individual assets, including performing cycle counts and weekly spot inventory counts
  • Maintain property accounts and records, screened reference files, and conducted data searches of equipment to provide the highest level of customer service to service members
  • Review and manage methods and procedures to offer technical advice to improve the quality and cost effectiveness of services, parts, equipment, and material processes provided to the organization
  • Perform and maintain document control in processing supply transactions which include, but not limited to, processing receipts, shipment, and/or adjust documents to meet mission requirements
  • Manage daily clerical and technical operational tasks to maintain and annotate files, as well as to ensure inventory counts, locations, and files are easily accessible and can be retrieved in a timely manner
  • Establish and implement SOPs on the operational trends, deficiencies, and concerns to improve the flow of operations to meet mission requirements
  • Perform material shipping functions in DPAS while ensuring shipping documents and physical inventory counts properly stored in DPAS
  • Document and report all discrepancies such as tampered or broken seals of all containers that are received prior conducting an inventory of the assets that have been received
  • Generate proper documentation for unserviceable material and submit to designated government representative for review and approval
  • Supervise the management of Set, Kit and Outfit (SKO) creation which identify if sufficient inventory is on-hand to create the requested quantity
  • Maintain and monitor stock levels in multiple warehouses, to include preparing, processing, and verifying all required actions are properly documented per company policy and/or DoD policy and regulations
  • Establish and maintain a safe work environment
  • Conduct quarterly employee assessments and address issues to promote staff performance and cooperation to ensure daily objectives or either met or exceeded
  • Provide guidance to team members to enhance productivity by mentoring and teaching motivational approaches
  • Provide the necessary training for new personnel on proper procedures and daily tasks
  • Identify and report issues such as training needs and areas of improvement with recommended solutions to Regional Manager
  • Manager of 21 team members throughout 5 storage warehouse facilities that support the Consolidated Storage Program (CSP), which supports the United States Marine Corps (USMC) in providing equipment readiness of Infantry Combat Equipment (ICE), Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear equipment (CBRN), and Special Training Allowance Pool (STAP) for service members

Warehouse Manager

Obersee
07.2016 - 11.2017
    • Updated storage bin locations in both warehouses for stock items, consolidating stock items and rearranging physical locations to ensure that they are easily accessible
    • Key person responsible for all warehouse inventories
    • Received, counted, stocked, transferred, and distributed merchandise using computer-based inventory control systems which oversaw more than 100 packages daily
    • Recorded all documentation and files for accuracy and up-to-date data to prevent errors in processing and/or delivery
    • Completed audits to address and minimize inaccuracies and used hand-held devices and computers to record and monitored inventory levels
    • Moved materials with an assistance of hand truck, pallet jack, motorized pallet jack, and rider pallet jack
    • Individually managed over $1,000,000 in inventory in a 6,000 square-foot warehouse
    • Identified damaged and incorrect items for vendor returns
    • Maintained and repaired facilities, equipment, and tools to ensure operational readiness, safety, and cleanliness

Welder

John Jewell Architectural and Metals
06.2014 - 06.2016
  • Designed custom orders for safety rails for residential and businesses
  • Generated structural support for air conditioning units
  • Created smoker grills to include individual customer requested items
  • Experienced in stick and mig welding
  • Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines
  • Operated hoists, cranes and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions
  • Used MIG gun arc to melt and deposit metal from electrode to workpieces
  • Moved machinery using forklifts, cranes and hoists
  • Inspected all welded projects to ensure alignment with blueprint specifications
  • Maximized shop organization and equipment lifespan by maintaining equipment
  • Set up and operated welding equipment to complete all welding projects on-time
  • Prevented distortion of parts by monitoring fitting, burning and welding processes
  • Adjusted gas flow and pressure to create and maintain desired flames
  • Created safety guards, angle iron and square tubing
  • Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type

Low Voltage Mechanic

Smartcom, Home Technologies
09.2010 - 02.2014
    • Interpreted drawings, wiring diagrams, flow charts and written descriptions of project requirements
    • Worked with various types of cableways, conduits and other electrical raceways
    • Demonstrated expertise in the use of cable reels, stripping tools, voltage detectors, crimping tools and wire and cable cutters
    • Maintained a working area that was clean, safe and stocked with appropriate equipment and supplies
    • Measured dimensions of finished workpieces to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments, templates and fixtures
    • Successfully managed multiple projects and several work teams on consistent basis
    • Reviewed blueprints and project specifications ahead of time to fully understand all key details
    • Responded to problems with processing and production equipment and completed timely repairs
    • Met production goals by maintaining cost effective levels of spare parts inventory
    • Read work orders to prepare for machine setup
    • Communicated operational issues and changes to supervisor on regular basis

Education

Certificate - Warehouse Manager

DPAS9022

Certificate - Supply Technician

DPAS9240

Certificate - Facility Clerk

DPAS9105

Skills

  • Daily cycle counting
  • Loading and unloading
  • Documentation
  • Safety oversight
  • Safety monitoring
  • Waste reduction
  • Hiring and training
  • Staff supervision

Knowledge Skills And Abilities

• Expertise in logistics management, inventory control, and supply chain optimization, ensuring operational efficiency and cost reduction.

• Proven leadership in managing cross-functional teams, overseeing up to 21 team members across multiple warehouse facilities.

• Strong ability to analyze data for inventory forecasting, stock level optimization, and operational improvement.

• Proficiency in process development and quality assurance, implementing standard operating procedures (SOPs) and compliance measures.

• Skilled in fleet and asset management, including Telematics systems for real-time tracking and security enhancements.

• Experience with risk assessment and safety protocol implementation, reducing incidents and ensuring regulatory compliance.

• Excellent decision-making and problem-solving abilities in high-pressure environments.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including relationship-building with stakeholders and cross-departmental coordination.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) and Defense Property Accountability System (DPAS).

• Ability to train, mentor, and develop staff to enhance productivity and organizational success.

Timeline

Project Lead

Actalent
06.2025 - Current

Warehouse Manager

Top Tier Solar Solutions
08.2023 - Current

Area Manager

Cherokee Federal
11.2017 - 08.2023

Warehouse Manager

Obersee
07.2016 - 11.2017

Welder

John Jewell Architectural and Metals
06.2014 - 06.2016

Low Voltage Mechanic

Smartcom, Home Technologies
09.2010 - 02.2014

Certificate - Supply Technician

DPAS9240

Certificate - Warehouse Manager

DPAS9022

Certificate - Facility Clerk

DPAS9105
Casey KendrickProject Lead