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Overview
Work History
Education
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References
Volunteer Experience
Certification
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Daniel Hayes

Metamora,IL

Summary

Experienced operations and logistics professional with a track record of success spanning over 20 years. Seeking an opportunity to leverage my expertise to drive growth and expansion within your company.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Warehouse Manager

Federal Warehouse Company
East Peoria, IL
03.2022 - Current
  • Maintained timely and accurate order fulfillment
  • Utilized inventory management software to track stock levels and maintain accurate records.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency for increased productivity
  • Monitored staff performance, identified areas for improvement, and provided training as needed.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and managing warehouse personnel.
  • Cultivated strong relationships within the supply chain network
  • Facilitated team meetings to communicate goals, updates, and solicit feedback for continuous improvement.
  • Supervised activities of workers engaged in receiving, storing and shipping products or materials.
  • Handled departmental scheduling to maintain proper staffing for shifts.

Director of Operations

Brewers Distributing Company
Peoria , IL
01.2012 - 03.2022
  • Facilitated cross-departmental collaboration to meet project deadlines
  • Analyzed financial data to make informed decisions on cost savings initiatives.
  • Mentored supervisory staff to enhance leadership skills
  • Identified growth opportunities during performance reviews
  • Developed training programs for new employees as well as existing staff members.
  • Monitored inventory levels to ensure adequate stock was available at all times.
  • Set goals and expectations for direct reports using performance review process, holding staff accountable.
  • Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
  • Developed and implemented operational strategies to maximize efficiency, reduce costs, and improve customer satisfaction.

Route Driver/Operations Supervisor

Brewers Distributing Company
Peoria, IL
05.2002 - 01.2012
  • Route Driver – Plan and deliver daily beer routes, invoicing and collecting of payments, loading and unloading of inbound loads and maintaining cleanliness of route trucks
  • Handled customer complaints professionally, resolving issues to maintain high satisfaction levels.
  • Maintained professional appearance and attitude at all times while representing the company.
  • Followed DOT regulations when driving commercial motor vehicles.
  • Operations Supervisor - Supervisory position responsible for checking in trucks, managing warehouse space and proper rotation of product within the warehouse
  • Also, accountable for managing the activities of employees who deliver product in our pre-sell operation
  • Monitored staff performance and provided feedback for improvement.

Freight Conductor

Union Pacific Railroad Co
Dupo, IL
10.1997 - 02.2002
  • Assess the mechanical functioning of a freight train
  • Works in conjunction with other railroad employees to ensure safe transportation of cargo
  • Inspect the equipment on cars before departure, receive and transmit information via the radio, make sure the train is in compliance with all orders, signals, rules and regulations.
  • Communicated with dispatchers to receive instructions regarding routes and schedules.
  • Followed strict safety protocols while operating switches and signals along the tracks.
  • Coupled railcars together in a secure manner to ensure safe transport.

Infantry Soldier

US ARMY
Schofield Barracks, HI
04.1990 - 10.1994
  • Operate weapons and equipment in ground combat operations
  • Operating and maintaining weapons such as rifles, machine guns, radios, and hand grenades
  • Assigned as team leader in an infantry squad
  • Deployments in support of operation include – Desert Shield/Desert Storm, earning a National Defense Medal, Combat Infantry Badge, Southwest Asia Service Medal and Kuwait Liberation Medal

Education

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -

PEKIN COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL
01.1988

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM -

BRADLEY UNIVERSITY

FORKLIFT OPERATOR TRAINER CERTIFICATE -

MH EQUIPMENT

Skills

  • Time management, and great follow- through
  • Loading and unloading
  • Inventory Management
  • Employee Scheduling
  • Facility Security
  • Space Planning
  • Logistics Management
  • Workforce Management
  • Vendor Relationship Management
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Cost Reduction
  • Mentoring and training
  • Problem-Solving
  • Forklift Operations
  • Shipping and receiving
  • Team Building and Leadership
  • Warehouse Operations
  • Hiring and Training
  • Safety standards
  • ERP Software

References

PROVIDED UPON REQUEST

Volunteer Experience

Brewers Distributing, In the past I loved to volunteer coach youth sports teams. I was the founder of the Brewers Distributing engagement group called "Brewers in Motion". I volunteered for several charities for the community. I strive to help people both inside, and outside of my work environment.

Certification

  • Forklift Trainer

Timeline

Warehouse Manager

Federal Warehouse Company
03.2022 - Current

Director of Operations

Brewers Distributing Company
01.2012 - 03.2022

Route Driver/Operations Supervisor

Brewers Distributing Company
05.2002 - 01.2012

Freight Conductor

Union Pacific Railroad Co
10.1997 - 02.2002

Infantry Soldier

US ARMY
04.1990 - 10.1994

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -

PEKIN COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM -

BRADLEY UNIVERSITY

FORKLIFT OPERATOR TRAINER CERTIFICATE -

MH EQUIPMENT

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