Christopher L. Maxey
Trinity,FL
Summary
Experienced Warehouse and Logistics Manager with a proven record of improving operational efficiency, strengthening safety standards, and reducing costs through strategic process enhancements and effective team development. Known for building collaborative, high performing teams and leading by example to achieve high standards of accuracy, attention to detail, and time management. Committed to promoting open communication, continuous improvement, and a culture of accountability that drives long-term organizational success.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Logistics / Senior Expeditor
Zeppelin Systems
Odessa, FL, USA
08.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with project managers to coordinate the receipt, inspection, and delivery of materials for large-scale projects from initiation through completion.
- Expedited purchase orders with vendors to ensure on-time delivery and adherence to project schedules.
- Managed international logistics, including coordinating third-party freight and small parcel shipments from manufacturing facilities in Germany, and prepared pro forma invoices to support customs clearance regulations.
Warehouse Manager / Safety Coordinator
Central Garden & Pet
Tampa, FL
05.2021 - 08.2023
- Supervised a team of 14 warehouse associates in receiving, processing, reconciling, and stocking inbound freight.
- Assign and monitor daily replenishment reports to ensure primary pick locations are fully stocked to support order fulfillment.
- Investigate and resolve shipment discrepancies and damaged goods by coordinating with vendors and the accounting department.
- Facilitate employee and committee safety meetings, communicating key updates and initiatives from monthly corporate conference calls.
- Promote workplace safety and compliance; completed OSHA 10-hour Safety Training. Certified operator of forklift, order picker, electric pallet jack, and reach truck equipment.
Distribution Center Manager
Transamerican Auto Parts
Post Falls, ID
02.2018 - 07.2020
- Directed day-to-day operations of a high-volume distribution center, overseeing facility performance, efficiency metrics, and full P&L accountability.
- Reported weekly operational results and strategic updates to the Director of Operations and Polaris Executive Leadership.
- Led a team of 2 managers, 26 warehouse associates and coordinated the logistics for 11 route drivers servicing 4-Wheel Parts retail locations across 10 sites throughout the Pacific Northwest and Western Canada.
- Ensured on-time freight delivery, inventory accuracy, and operational efficiency across all territories.
- Championed operational standardization by partnering with corporate engineering to implement facility-wide SOPs, driving consistency, productivity, and compliance.
- Secured corporate approval to create and staff a new administrative role, streamlining invoice processing, daily KPI reporting, and timely closure of inbound purchase orders and transfers into inventory.
- Implemented structured Safety Gemba walks with Shipping and Receiving leadership to enhance 5S standards, improve facility organization, and proactively identify and mitigate workplace hazards.
Shipping / Assistant DC Manager
Transamerican Auto Parts
Post Falls, ID
06.2015 - 02.2018
- Assisted with stocking and launching a new warehouse location in preparation for initial shipments (Sept. 2015).
- Led a team responsible for pulling, staging, and preparing outbound shipments for regional 4-Wheel Parts retail stores.
- Prepared and processed customs documentation for two nightly truck shipments into Canada, including return freight to the distribution center.
- Selected to join a travel team supporting year-end physical inventory audits at five distribution centers.
- Completed specialized training in Dallas, TX on returns processing and vendor warrant claim handling.
- Reduced defective warranty inventory value from $125,000 to $19,000 within four months through improved processing and vendor coordination.
Warehouse Manager
Unicep Packaging
Liberty Lake, WA
03.2012 - 05.2015
- Managed transportation of raw materials and finished goods between packaging facility and distribution center, ensuring timely and accurate transfers.
- Coordinated full truckload (FTL) shipments of finished goods to customers from both locations through third-party logistics (3PL) partners.
- Assisted with truck loading operations to ensure proper handling, securement, and on-time departures.
- Performed daily cycle counts of raw materials, work-in-progress (WIP), and finished goods to maintain inventory accuracy and support production planning.
- Collaborated with warehouse and production teams to resolve inventory discrepancies and maintain operational efficiency.
Material Services Manager
Monaco Enterprises, Inc.
Spokane Valley, WA
08.2003 - 02.2012
- Supervised and trained a team of 10 warehouse associates within the Material Service Department, ensuring productivity, accuracy, and adherence to safety standards.
- Managed packaging and shipment of fire alarm control panels and security systems for Department of Defense (DoD) contracts, coordinating deliveries to domestic and international military installations.
- Monitored open order reports and collaborated with manufacturing team to identify completed orders and ensure on-time shipment.
- Oversaw inventory control processes, including cycle counts and year-end physical inventories, maintaining stock accuracy and resolving discrepancies.
- Ensured compliance with DoD shipping regulations and company quality standards.
Education
High school diploma -
West Valley High School
Spokane, WASkills
- Operational management
- Warehouse safety management
- Inventory control
- Continuous improvement
- International shipping
- Forklift Operation
- Distribution Logistics
Certification
- Forklift Certification
- OSHA Safety Certification
Military Service
- Branch: United States Air Force
- Service Country: United States
- Rank: E-3
- 1991 to 1993
- Served as a trained and qualified Loadmaster, an aircrew member on the Lockheed C-141 Starlifter.
- Directed the loading, offloading, and secure tie-down of military cargo to ensure safe and efficient air transport operations.
- Calculated aircraft weight and balance for takeoff and landing ensuring compliance with flight safety and performance requirements.
- Determined proper load planning and restraint requirements to prevent cargo shift in accordance with military airlift standards.
- Conducted routine pre-flight inspections and verified aircraft readiness.
- Executed and rehearsed safety and emergency procedures to maintain operational preparedness.
Timeline
Logistics / Senior Expeditor
Zeppelin Systems
08.2023 - Current
Warehouse Manager / Safety Coordinator
Central Garden & Pet
05.2021 - 08.2023
Distribution Center Manager
Transamerican Auto Parts
02.2018 - 07.2020
Shipping / Assistant DC Manager
Transamerican Auto Parts
06.2015 - 02.2018
Warehouse Manager
Unicep Packaging
03.2012 - 05.2015
Material Services Manager
Monaco Enterprises, Inc.
08.2003 - 02.2012
High school diploma -
West Valley High School