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CHARLES COLES

Galloway,Ohio

Summary

Experienced with coordinating processing activities to ensure smooth operations and efficiency. Utilizes organizational skills and attention to detail to maintain high standards and accuracy. Knowledge of workflow management and procedural compliance.


Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience

Work History

Specialty Processing Coordinator

Big Lots Distribution Center
03.1987 - Current
  • Coordinate projects for the Specialty Food and Manuals Departments
  • Making sure all projects are done in a timely manner
  • Communicate with Buyers and Buyer Coordinators
  • Schedule pickups with carrier for the RTV freight going back to the Vendors
  • Run reports to Reconcile the department.

Production Auditor

Big Lots Distribution Center
  • Audit all departments in the distribution center for accuracy
  • Kept supervision of each department informed of my findings
  • Work with associates that were making errors in-order to show them what they were doing wrong.

Inventory Auditor

Big Lots Distribution Center
  • Monitor Daily computer-generated reports for problem areas throughout the distribution center
  • Coordinate different task with the Inventory Audit Manager in-order to keep the locator accurate
  • Follow up with management on a daily basis on findings throughout the distribution center.

Distribution Center Investigator

Big Lots Distribution Center
  • Monitor shipping and receiving documents for accuracy
  • Confirm information on management system generated reports
  • Monitor interdepartmental information transfers for accuracy
  • Maintain the accuracy of the product locator
  • Generate weekly or assignment reports as needed
  • Audit activities in all warehouses.

Quality Assurance Department Area Supervisor

Big Lots Distribution Center
  • Organized, prioritized, and scheduled work assignments for all shifts
  • Monitored completion of the associate’s assignments and required reports
  • Administered departmental training and development programs
  • Communicated with department manager to coordinate activities
  • Completed monthly production report for the distribution center
  • Maintained attendance records and timekeeping system entries
  • Performed HR related tasks including the explanation of company policies and procedures, wage administration, performance reviews, progressive counseling and termination.

Group Leader of the Quality Assurance Department

Big Lots Distribution Center
  • Assigned daily workload to QA Monitors
  • Monitored work for accuracy and thoroughness
  • Assisted monitors in completing daily assignments.
  • Led by example, demonstrating commitment to the company''s mission and consistently delivering high-quality work.
  • Monitored group performance on a regular basis, analyzing data and trends to identify areas for improvement.
  • Delegated tasks strategically and monitored progress for timely completion.

Transportation Supervisor

Ecco Family Health Center
02.1985 - 03.1987
  • Schedule transportation for patents to and from the health center
  • Routing drivers for patent transportation
  • Schedule maintenance and maintained service records for all vehicles.

Corvair Auto Parts
06.1980 - 02.1985
  • All duties associated with shipping, receiving and distribution.

Education

Whetstone High School
Columbus, OH

Skills

  • Two Years managerial experience
  • Two Years experience as Coordinator
  • Five years’ experience as Group leader
  • Thirty-Seven years’ experience in distribution center operations
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Manhattan and SAP
  • Internal Auditing

Timeline

Specialty Processing Coordinator

Big Lots Distribution Center
03.1987 - Current

Transportation Supervisor

Ecco Family Health Center
02.1985 - 03.1987

Corvair Auto Parts
06.1980 - 02.1985

Production Auditor

Big Lots Distribution Center

Inventory Auditor

Big Lots Distribution Center

Distribution Center Investigator

Big Lots Distribution Center

Quality Assurance Department Area Supervisor

Big Lots Distribution Center

Group Leader of the Quality Assurance Department

Big Lots Distribution Center

Whetstone High School
CHARLES COLES