Christopher Demers
Swansea
Summary
Results-driven Warehouse Supervisor with 18 years of experience in inventory management, safety compliance, and team leadership. Proven track record in process improvements that enhance efficiency and drive operational excellence.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Outbound Warehouse Supervisor
Sysco Boston
Plympton, MA
02.2008 - 05.2026
- Oversaw daily warehouse operations, ensuring compliance with safety standards and operational protocols.
- Trained and mentored staff on efficient inventory management practices and equipment usage.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced workflow efficiency and reduced operational downtime.
- Coordinated shipping and receiving activities to optimize supply chain performance and accuracy.
- Developed training programs for new hires, fostering a culture of safety and accountability within the team.
- Led initiatives to enhance workplace safety practices, resulting in a safer working environment for all employees.
- Managed employees during shifts to ensure efficient warehouse operations.
- Used warehouse management software to reconcile daily inventory.
- Managed a team of warehouse workers for optimal scheduling, task delegation, and overall productivity.
- Oversaw daily operations and shipping and handling processes.
- Maintained high levels of accuracy in daily operations.
- Completed daily operations on time and maintained high standards of accuracy.
- Handled material handling equipment to efficiently move loads within the warehouse.
- Handled employee concerns promptly and effectively while maintaining open lines of communication amongst team members.
- Monitored employee performance and offered mentoring and leadership to improve any deficiencies.
- Increased accuracy in order fulfillment with thorough quality control checks before shipping orders.
- Monitored adherence to safety protocols and company policies by staying attentive to details.
- Enhanced employee productivity through effective training programs and performance evaluations.
- Mentored junior staff members to develop their skills in warehousing operations, fostering a supportive work environment for professional growth.
- Troubleshot equipment and device issues to ensure operational efficiency.
- Maintained cleanliness of warehouse to adhere to OSHA safety standards.
- Monitored warehouse equipment and condition, coordinating necessary repairs and replacements.
- Built motivated warehouse team to consistently accomplish operations goals and exceed performance targets.
- Instructed new staff on job responsibilities and safety procedures for efficient onboarding.
- Instructed team members on safe and effective tool and equipment usage.
- Maintained accurate records of team attendance and documented disciplinary actions.
- Inspected work areas to keep free of hazards and maintain proper function of safety equipment.
- Resolved conflicts between team members and addressed complaints or grievances.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve team productivity and efficiency.
- Evaluated team performance and provided feedback on areas requiring improvement.
- Monitored progress of tasks to provide feedback for improvement.
- Scheduled shifts and shift changes to accommodate workload and customer needs.
- Met or exceeded production goals and objectives by following strict procedures.
- Monitored production levels and implemented measures to increase output.
Education
High School Diploma -
Taunton High
Taunton, MASkills
- Warehouse operations
- Inventory management
- Problem-solving
- Warehouse organization
- Loading and unloading
- Warehouse safety
- Shipping and receiving
- Attention to detail
- Material handling
- Shipping and receiving operations
- Staff management
- Order picking and processing
- Quality checks
- Warehouse logistics
- Operations management
- Inventory replenishment
- Safety procedures
- Forklift operations
- Order pulling
- Staff training
- Task delegation
- Order management
- Employee motivation
- Policy enforcement
- Performance improvement
- Team leadership
- Multitasking and organization
- Safety compliance
- Relationship building
- Health and safety
- Team building
- Coaching and mentoring
- Employee training
- Strategic planning
- Performance evaluation
- Shift scheduling
- Material handling practices
- Certified forklift operator
- Order picking supervision
- Employee morale building
- Associate training
- Skilled in [software]
- Hiring and training
- Coaching and motivation
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 19 staff members.
Timeline
Outbound Warehouse Supervisor
Sysco Boston
02.2008 - 05.2026
High School Diploma -
Taunton High