Christopher Zavala
PROVO,UT
Summary
Detailed and motivated Shipping Supervisor with expertise across all aspects of supply chain management. Skilled in creating shipping schedules and new processes to meet demands in high-volume settings. Dedicated to driving employee health and well-being through creating a culture of safety.
Overview
3
3
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Shipping Supervisor
Young Living Essential Oils
Spanish Fork, UT
05.2015 - Current
- Directed and managed shipping team of 75 staff, delivering continuous training to improve employees' skills.
- Coordinated with freight forwarders to expedite international shipments.
- Oversaw shipping activities for 75-person warehouse, successfully processing over 10,000 to 14,000 orders daily.
- Organized storage areas to maximize movement efficiency and minimize labor.
- Investigated inventory discrepancies to maintain recordkeeping validity.
- Performed inspections of shipment contents, verifying accuracy against invoices and manifests.
- Prepared shipments for postage through careful packing, sealing and labeling of materials.
- Determined best shipping method for materials, considering shipping procedures.
- Utilized BSI(blue steel)and JDE to organize and maintain shipment records and inventory control.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Agronomy And Crop Science
UACH (Universidad Autonoma Chapingo)
Mexico CitySkills
- Warehouse oversight
- ERP software proficiency
- Production planning
- Fork lift and box truck operations
- Staff management
- Creating workflows
- Safety and compliance
- Training and Development
- Package preparation
- Data evaluation
- Shipping coordination
- Work ethic
- Organizational skills
Accomplishments
Most motivated team lead award achieved in 2016, earning recognition from upper management.
Certification
Certificate of achievement for completing PATHWAY TO LEADERSHIP in 8/2019 by IFI training .
Certificate of achievement for completing and passing an EDG (extreme dangerous goods) class in packing and shipping hazardous materials in 2017.
Certificate of achievement for completing 2-month training a Next Level Up Lead Development Program for managers at Nestle and finishing top in the course performers in April 2025.
Timeline
Shipping Supervisor
Young Living Essential Oils
05.2015 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Agronomy And Crop Science
UACH (Universidad Autonoma Chapingo)