Chris Chappell
Johnston
Summary
Experienced shipping supervisor with 18 years in the field and a proven track record of effectively managing logistics and overseeing shipping operations. Skilled in coordinating the movement of goods, optimizing shipping processes, and ensuring timely deliveries. Proficient in leading teams to achieve productivity targets and maintain quality standards. Engaging the team on a nightly basis through BBS and engagement walks.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
2001
2001
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Shipping Supervisor - 3rd shift NSDC
CVS Health
North Smithfield
11.2007 - Current
- Supervised daily shipping operations and ensured timely dispatch of routes.
- Coordinated with logistics teams to optimize shipping schedules and routes.
- Managing hours in shipping department to achieve T-PUT goals.
- Trained staff on safety procedures and proper handling of shipping materials.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance workflow efficiency in the shipping department.
- Supervised shipping personnel to ensure efficient and accurate completion of tasks.
- Ensuring safety procedures are followed throughout the DC through nightly BBS walks.
- Managing MPD areas to ensure product that missed delivery is shipped to the stores in a timely fashion.
- Collaborating with counterparts in shipping department to achieve goals across all three shifts.
- Teaming with production to utilize cross trained team members when necessary to create a balance of work flow in the DC.
- Supervising YK, NJ, and piece line sortation areas to reduce MPD and set the next shift up for success.
- Engaging team members through nightly engagement walks, weekly startup meetings, and engagement meetings.
- Ensuring the team is compliant on PIT licensing and Learning Hub courses.
- Protecting company assets by keeping RX products in compliance at all times.
- Conducted interviews, selected candidates and supported hiring processes to maintain staffing levels.
Route Sales Representative
Dari Farms Distributors
Whitman
03.2004 - 06.2027
- Delivered products to customers on designated routes efficiently and safely.
- Managed inventory levels to ensure product availability and timely delivery.
- Built relationships with clients to enhance customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Placed orders in a high volume supermarket route with 1M+ annual sales.
- Rotate product and process damages to reduce shrink.
Education
Tolman High School
Pawtucket, RISkills
- Shipping operations
- Process improvements
- Safety compliance
- Staff training
- Quality assurance
- Team leadership
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Warehouse management
Timeline
Shipping Supervisor - 3rd shift NSDC
CVS Health
11.2007 - Current
Route Sales Representative
Dari Farms Distributors
03.2004 - 06.2027
Tolman High School