Collin Lowe
Massillon,OH
Summary
Warehouse and operations manager with full ownership of daily logistics for a high-volume furniture transportation operation. Lead and develop an 18-person team while balancing a full-time graduate studies, managing hiring and termination decisions, and hold individuals accountable through performance metrics and incentive systems. Highly analytical, using Excel-based reporting and productivity date to drive efficiency and informed decision-making. MBA graduate known for reliability, discipline, and leading from the front in demanding environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Warehouse Manager
Valley View Transport
05.2020 - Current
- Coordinate and supervise an 18 man operation in a fast-paced environment, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are consistently met.
- Lead daily logistics and trailer-loading operations for a furniture transportation business, balancing efficiency, and safety.
- Analyze operational performance metrics (load times, productivity thresholds, incentive qualifications) to evaluate efficiency and labor utilization.
- Design and administer performance-based incentive structures tied to measurable operational outcomes.
- Develop monthly and year-to-date reports using Excel to support managements decision-making and continuous improvement.
- Lead monthly 1-on-1 meetings with all the team members to give feedback on everyone's personal performance.
- In charge of hiring and firing for the warehouse.
Wood Stacker
Yoder Lumber
05.2019 - 08.2019
Stacked lumber in an organized and professional fashion.
Education
MBA - Business And Management
Akron University
Akron, Ohio05-2026
Bachelor's - Psychology
Kent State Univerity
Kent, Ohio05-2025
High School Diploma -
Hiland High School
Berlin, Ohio05-2021
Skills
- Operations Management
- Team Leadership and Supervision
- Performance Management
- Microsoft Excel (reporting, analysis, tracking)
- Warehouse Operations
- Hiring, Training, and Termination
- Logistics Coordination
- Forklift Certified
- Strong Work Ethic
- Operational Problem-Solving
Accomplishments
- Achieved 3.93 graduate GPA and a 3.5 undergraduate GPA while working 50-60 hours per week in operations leadership.
- Led daily logistics and warehouse operations for an 18-person team in a high-volume transportation environment.
- Implemented incentive-driven performance based systems supported by data an Excel-based reporting.
- Held full responsibility for hiring, coaching, and workforce decisions.
Certification
- Forklift Certification
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Warehouse Manager
Valley View Transport
05.2020 - Current
Wood Stacker
Yoder Lumber
05.2019 - 08.2019
MBA - Business And Management
Akron University
Bachelor's - Psychology
Kent State Univerity
High School Diploma -
Hiland High School