Darrell Sheridan
Pittsburg,CA
Summary
Strategic Warehouse and Operations Leader with 10 + years of experience managing high-volume distribution centers. Skilled in transforming underperforming facilities into top-performing operations through Lean Six Sigma, workforce improvement, and data-driven operational leadership. Demonstrated expertise in end-to-end warehouse operations, final mile delivery, labor planning, inventory control, P&L ownership, and distribution center transformation. Proven track record of building high-performance teams, increasing service levels, and delivering measurable improvements in productivity, safety, throughput, and cost efficiency across complex, multi-department environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Care Giver
CAREER BREAK (Family Care)
Sacramento, CA
10.2025 - 03.2026
- Managed complex medical logistics, rehabilitation scheduling, and household operations during a critical recovery period.
- Ensured continuity of critical support during a major medical recovery.
- Applied strong prioritization and coordination skills to handle complex caregiving responsibilities efficiently.
- Completed caregiving commitment; now fully available for Warehouse and Operations Management leadership roles.
- Family member has fully recovered 100% from their injury.
- I am ready to resume Career Opportunities.
WAREHOUSE MANAGER
Metropolitan Warehouse Delivery
Rancho Cordova, CA
04.2023 - 01.2025
- Oversaw large-scale 300,000 sq. ft. terminal operations while maintaining productivity and service standards.
- Led workforce planning, equipment maintenance (PIV), logistics routing, payroll, and full budget accountability of $5M.
- Executed weekly truck inspections to uphold DOT regulatory and safety requirements.
- Drove service performance enhancements by analyzing customer feedback and identifying operational gaps.
- Increased on-time departure performance from 85% to 99% by optimizing inventory flow and dock scheduling.
- Implemented process improvements that boosted delivery consistency and overall customer satisfaction.
- Achieved zero OSHA recordable incidents for three consecutive years (2023 to 2025) by fostering a safety-first culture.
OPERATIONS MANAGER
Macy's
Sacramento, CA
01.2017 - 01.2023
- Commanded multi-department warehouse operations within a 300,000 sq. ft. distribution center with a focus on boosting performance while managing a $10M budget and 35 personnel across core logistics functions.
- Orchestrated end-to-end flow optimization to deliver a 30% uplift in receiving capacity and a 30% improvement in outbound departure performance via JIT deployment and advanced Velocity reporting insights.
- Pioneered enterprise-wide cross-training initiatives across new hires and 100+ seasonal staff to strengthen workforce agility and drive sustained productivity during peak demand cycles.
- Transformed employee engagement outcomes to elevate Colleague Pulse Survey scores from 87% to 98% and contribute to three consecutive Facility of the Year awards (2020-2022) through sustained culture and leadership excellence.
- Steered end-to-end distribution processes, overseeing receiving, shipping, and returns while coaching supervisory teams to guarantee operational alignment with corporate goals and improved financial performance.
- Received three consecutive 'Facility of the Year' awards (2020-2022) for high-performance operational leadership.
- Developed and deployed a visual management framework that strengthened workplace safety and efficiency.
WAREHOUSE OPERATIONS MANAGER/WMS PROJECT LEADER
Renaissance Food Group/GH Foods
Sacramento, CA
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Headed end-to-end warehouse and material flow operations across two food manufacturing plants totaling 300,000 sq. ft. by managing raw materials, organic products, and packaging inventory with operational precision.
- Augmented facility layout through rack redesign to achieve 53% more usable space and 40% productivity gains.
- Enhanced operational performance by redesigning production flows and driving cost-reduction measures.
- Implemented JIT and Kanban systems and increased WMS functionality to improve inventory accuracy and material flow.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Lean Six Sigma
San Diego State University
San Diego, CASkills
- Inbound/Outbound Logistics Management
- KPI Development & Performance Reporting
- Safety Leadership & OSHA Compliance
- Transportation & Route Optimization
- Excellent Verbal & Written Communication
- Supply Chain Management
- Continuous Process Improvement
- Inventory/Cycle Counts
- WMS/TMS
- Forklift Operator
- Shipping/Receiving/Put-away
Professional Highlights
- Led a rapid operational turnaround to transform an underperforming distribution center from 8th to #1 regionally within four months by executing Lean strategies and realigning workforce performance.
- Accelerated operational throughput that resulted in achieving a 30% uplift in receiving capacity and 15% growth in shipping performance through strategic process reengineering and JIT adoption.
- Transformed outbound shipment efficiency by 43% through Lean Six Sigma and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Recognized for boosting employee satisfaction scores from 87% to 98% and earned a Colleague Pulse Survey Award.
- Optimized outbound logistics performance to improve departure efficiency by 30% via advanced Velocity reporting analytics and streamlined dock scheduling.
- Directed a large-scale capacity expansion, increasing warehouse floor capacity by 53% and boosting productivity by 40% through strategic rack installation and layout enhancement.
Timeline
Care Giver
CAREER BREAK (Family Care)
10.2025 - 03.2026
WAREHOUSE MANAGER
Metropolitan Warehouse Delivery
04.2023 - 01.2025
OPERATIONS MANAGER
Macy's
01.2017 - 01.2023
WAREHOUSE OPERATIONS MANAGER/WMS PROJECT LEADER
Renaissance Food Group/GH Foods
01.2016 - 01.2017
Some College (No Degree) - Lean Six Sigma
San Diego State University