Darin Custer
Lakewood,CO
Summary
Dedicated and driven warehouse manager with 12 years of experience in hardwood lumber millwork manufacturing. Exceptional production-planning capabilities, with a keen eye for detail and operational efficiency. Receptive to new challenges and responsibilities with a focus on developing new skills and areas of expertise.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Manager
Austin Hardwoods Of Denver
08.2017 - Current
- Created and implemented systems and procedures to increase production output and efficiency while ensuring quality standards
- Tracked production to ensure company goals were being met and identify deficiencies
- Created and maintained a calendar in Outlook to schedule maintenance, document machine issues, and archive particular machine settings
- Trained new hires on job duties, safety procedures, general company policies, and wood species-specific quality standards
- Trained new hires and existing employees on formulas and proper math techniques to run machines properly and more accurately track inventory
- Tracked and managed an average of $1.5M in lumber inventory and $100K in dimensional lumber rips, twice achieving a $0 variance in lumber rips during our 6 month inventory
Inside Sales Manager
Austin Hardwoods Of Denver
12.2014 - 08.2017
- Implemented systems and procedures to increase sales.
- Tracked sales figures to monitor performance, identify deficiencies, and ensure desired sales goals were met.
- Ordered, received, and managed store inventory.
- Resolved problems with all customers, from retail to wholesale.
- Cultivated productive relationships with key accounts to increase sales and maximize customer retention.
- Trained new hires on company policies and procedures, production capabilities, product offerings and their applications, and general woodworking knowledge.
Laborer/Assistant Production Manager
Austin Hardwoods Of Denver
04.2011 - 12.2014
- Operated woodworking heavy machinery as required and assigned
- Assisted in production management and planning
- Researched and developed comprehensive maintenance lists for each machine
- Trained new employees in production policies and procedures, machine operation, and species-specific lumber quality standards
- Completed special projects and research as assigned by management.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Colorado - Denver
Denver05.2012
Skills
- Safety Standards
- Budget Controls
- Staff Supervision
- Operational Efficiency and Safety
- OSHA Standards
- Hiring and Training
- Policy and Procedure Adherence
- Purchasing Management
- Production Planning
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Quality Management
- Multiple Priorities Management
- Forklift Operation
Timeline
Warehouse Manager
Austin Hardwoods Of Denver
08.2017 - Current
Inside Sales Manager
Austin Hardwoods Of Denver
12.2014 - 08.2017
Laborer/Assistant Production Manager
Austin Hardwoods Of Denver
04.2011 - 12.2014
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Colorado - Denver
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