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Daniel Brunzell

Lakewood

Summary

Reliable Fastenal employee with positive attitude and dedication to deliver quality in all operational activities. Experienced in leading warehouse teams, and developing individuals, as well as processes positively impacting retention, quality assurance, and safety. I have trained and developed several members of our team, many of which are now in manager and lead positions themselves across multiple departments.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Sortation Manager

Fastenal
03.2023 - Current
  • Streamlined communication processes to foster transparency among departments.
  • Conducted performance evaluations to identify areas for employee growth.
  • Implemented training programs for enhanced employee skills.
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Optimized exception handling
  • Made significant improvement in overall department efficiency by opening up new shifts and prioritizing lead training.
  • Maintained high level of quality and performance from individuals in the department to ensure top three finish in scorecard year over year

Shipping Manager

Fastenal
01.2019 - 03.2023
  • Planned shipping lane layout for new hub move (2020)
  • Planned and coordinated sortation floor layout for new hub move
  • Developed new processes to better utilize new hub design
  • Trained and supervised shipping department staff, enforcing company policies and ensuring department goals were met
  • Optimized loading dock layout with shipping lane layout to maximize movement and minimize labor spent traveling.
  • Color coded routes and route signs to; ensure retention of information, provide easier means of tracking, and to make explaining where stores were located more trainer friendly.
  • Created Load Time Analysis to track load times for individual shippers and post results in addition to productivity.
  • Tracked shipments and promptly addressed delivery discrepancies and delays.
  • Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
  • Utilizing and developing the strengths of team members for the overall improvement of work performance and culture.
  • Communicated with upper management and other department managers to ensure daily hub goals were being met

Shipping Lead

Fastenal
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Responsible for our BC (Canada) shipment. Organized shipping documents including invoice sheets and border crossing paperwork to ensure secure delivery to our British Columbia branches.
  • Directed crew members and delegated tasks
  • Ran shifts with no other lead or management present

Shipper Part-Time

Fastenal
06.2016 - 01.2018
  • Picked, Sorted, and Shipped various products and packages to our regional branch locations in an effort to satisfy customers.
  • Became well-versed in Forklift Operation (Stand-Up lifts, Sit-Down lifts)
  • Effectively communicated between fellow team members as well as leadership to achieve department goals.

Education

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA
06.2017

Associate of Arts -

Pierce College
06.2014

High School Diploma -

Clover Park High School
Lakewood, WA
06.2014

Skills

  • Critical thinking
  • 7 years experience in Leadership
  • Cross trained in multiple areas of Fastenal
  • LEAN certified
  • Team Builder/Developer
  • Staff training
  • Work planning and prioritization
  • Interactive communication skills (Verbal and Written)
  • Procedure optimization
  • Cross trained in Sort, Ship, Picking, Check thrus, Cycle count, Universal Receiving

Timeline

Sortation Manager

Fastenal
03.2023 - Current

Shipping Manager

Fastenal
01.2019 - 03.2023

Shipping Lead

Fastenal
01.2018 - 01.2019

Shipper Part-Time

Fastenal
06.2016 - 01.2018

Associate of Arts -

Pierce College

High School Diploma -

Clover Park High School

Western Washington University

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