Darrin Haeuser
West Bend
Summary
Results-driven Floor Lead with expertise in team leadership, safety compliance, and workflow optimization. Proven track record in mentoring staff and enhancing operational efficiency through effective problem-solving.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Floor Lead
Arrow Carton
01.2020 - 09.2025
- Supervised daily operations to ensure adherence to safety and quality standards.
- Trained and mentored new team members on equipment use and workflow processes.
- Coordinated with management to optimize production schedules for efficiency gains.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced packaging speed and reduced waste.
- Monitored inventory levels, facilitating timely reordering of supplies to maintain workflow.
- Conducted regular inspections to uphold compliance with company policies and regulations.
- Resolved operational challenges through effective problem-solving and team collaboration.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations, maintaining a clean and hazard-free work environment for all employees.
- Resolved conflicts between employees professionally, fostering a positive working environment that encouraged collaboration rather than competition.
- Monitored employee performance regularly, identifying areas for improvement and offering constructive feedback accordingly.
Receiving Clerk
SupplyOne
08.2017 - 12.2019
- Oversaw receiving operations to ensure timely and accurate processing of incoming shipments.
- Trained new staff on proper inventory handling and safety protocols.
- Implemented inventory control measures to maintain optimal stock levels.
- Collaborated with shipping department to coordinate efficient product distribution.
- Utilized warehouse management system to track inventory and streamline workflows.
- Conducted regular quality checks on received goods to ensure compliance with standards.
- Resolved discrepancies between packing lists and physical inventory through detailed investigations.
- Developed best practices for efficient space utilization in receiving area, enhancing overall productivity.
- Maintained tidy, organized and safe work area to comply with cleanliness standards.
- Regularly reviewed invoices and double-checked orders.
- Unloaded pallets and deliveries and organized products in warehouse.
- Reduced errors and discrepancies by meticulously verifying shipment contents against purchase orders and invoices.
- Compared shipping orders and invoices against contents received to verify accuracy.
- Unloaded and unpacked incoming shipments to facilitate orders and verify accuracy of contents.
- Complied with safety regulations during all receiving tasks, reducing workplace accidents and injuries effectively.
- Ensured timely delivery of materials to appropriate departments, contributing to smooth operations throughout the company.
- Optimized storage space utilization by arranging received items strategically within designated areas of the warehouse.
- Assisted in inventory control efforts by participating in routine cycle counts, ensuring accurate stock levels at all times.
- Double-checked cargo inventories and documentation for accuracy.
- Double checked records, daily reports, and inventory transactions to identify and correct variances.
- Properly labeled and stored goods in safe area to provide identification and avoid losses.
- Enhanced warehouse organization by accurately sorting and categorizing incoming shipments.
- Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
- Maintained accurate inventory records through diligent data entry, updating, and filing.
- Maintained accurate computer records of materials weights, bill amounts, and identified variances.
- Sustained a clean work environment by adhering to housekeeping standards when handling merchandise deliveries daily.
- Utilized forklift to transport pallets of goods to and from warehouse.
- Boosted customer satisfaction by diligently inspecting all received merchandise for damages or defects before distribution.
- Expedited processing times by swiftly unloading trucks and properly staging products for inspection.
- Used pallet jacks and dollies to load and unloaded goods from trucks and containers.
- Packaged goods in safe containers to prepare for shipping, adhering to packaging protocols.
- Received incoming shipments, compared contents against associated records and transmitted to proper department.
Furniture Store Owner
Midwest Furnishings
02.2002 - 07.2017
- Managed daily operations to ensure efficient store performance and customer satisfaction.
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to increase brand visibility and drive sales growth.
- Trained and mentored staff in customer service best practices and product knowledge.
- Oversaw inventory management, optimizing stock levels to reduce costs and enhance product availability.
- Established strong vendor relationships to negotiate favorable terms and improve supply chain efficiency.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends, inform purchasing decisions, and adjust merchandising strategies.
- Created a welcoming store environment that enhanced customer experience and loyalty through visual merchandising techniques.
- Led community engagement initiatives to strengthen local partnerships and promote brand awareness within the region.
- Developed a loyal customer base with personalized assistance, attentive listening, and friendly interactions.
- Adapted store operations to meet changing market conditions and customer needs while preserving overall business stability.
- Maintained a clean, organized, and visually appealing store environment to create an inviting shopping experience.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and addressing customer inquiries or concerns promptly.
- Analyzed market trends to identify new product opportunities and ensure alignment with consumer preferences.
- Collaborated with suppliers to negotiate favorable pricing agreements and secure high-quality products for the store.
- Strengthened relationships with vendors to ensure reliable product deliveries while maintaining healthy business partnerships.
- Studied market to determine optimal pricing of goods and capitalize on emerging opportunities.
- Managed inventory levels for optimal stock availability, reducing excess stock and minimizing costs.
- Increased store sales by implementing effective marketing strategies and attractive merchandise displays.
- Monitored financial performance with regular budget reviews, identifying areas for cost reduction or revenue growth opportunities.
- Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns, and transaction reports.
- Boosted sales during peak seasons by designing promotional events and coordinating targeted advertising campaigns.
- Cultivated a positive work culture that fostered teamwork, open communication, and continuous improvement among staff members.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Proactively addressed potential safety hazards within the store environment, maintaining a secure and compliant space for staff and customers.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on store equipment to ensure operational efficiency and prevent costly repairs or replacements later on.
- Provided financial management through preparation of bank deposits and settlement of sales, returns, and transaction reports.
- Optimized product positioning within the store layout to increase visibility of key items resulting in higher sales conversions.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Updated and resolved incidents and managed accessorial charges objectively while maximizing profit.
- Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
Education
No Degree - HSED
Kewaskum High School
Kewaskum, WI05-1992
Skills
- Workplace safety
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Friendly and helpful
- Employee training
- Problem-solving
- Honest and dependable
- Time management
- Reliable and responsible
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Adaptable and flexible
- Reliability
- Team cooperation
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Team leadership
- Creative thinking
- Active listening
- Verbal and written communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Decision-making
- Detail-oriented
- Goal driven
- Flexible hours
- Organization
- Inventory and stocking
- Safety and cleanliness standards
- Purchase orders
- Self motivation
- Product knowledge
- Complaint handling
- Basic mathematics
- Team supervision
- Stock replenishment
- Documentation and reporting
- Ability to lift 40 pounds
- Continuous improvement
- Inventory management
- Telephone etiquette
- Merchandise receiving and handling
Certification
Forklift trainer to trainer
Timeline
Floor Lead
Arrow Carton
01.2020 - 09.2025
Receiving Clerk
SupplyOne
08.2017 - 12.2019
Furniture Store Owner
Midwest Furnishings
02.2002 - 07.2017
No Degree - HSED
Kewaskum High School