David Brown
Allied Material
Austin,TX
10
years of professional experience
Logistics Operations Leader with expertise in team leadership, staff training, and workflow improvement. Achieved operational efficiency and enhanced service delivery through strategic initiatives and strong cross-functional collaboration. Focused on fostering productive work environments, improving safety compliance, and driving measurable outcomes.
Work History
Manger II, Logistics Operations
9 Years 8 Months- Directed daily operations, aligning staffing, workflow, and service priorities across material-handling activities.
- Coordinated inventory control processes to maintain stock accuracy and support reliable order fulfillment.
- Implemented process improvements that reduced delays and strengthened operational consistency.
- Led safety compliance efforts, reinforcing procedures and reducing workplace risk exposure.
- Managed cross-functional communication between warehouse, purchasing, and customer service teams.
- Trained and mentored staff on equipment use, handling standards, and productivity expectations.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increased profits.
- Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
Shipping and Receiving Lead
9 Years 8 Months- Led shipping and receiving workflows, ensuring accurate inbound and outbound material handling.
- Verified shipments against purchase orders, bills of lading, and packing slips for accuracy.
- Coordinated dock scheduling, prioritizing deliveries and maintaining smooth warehouse traffic.
- Directed inventory updates using warehouse systems and maintained organized storage locations.
- Trained staff on receiving procedures, safety requirements, and material handling standards.
- Inspected freight for damage, documented discrepancies, and resolved shipment issues promptly.
- Improved loading and unloading processes to support efficient order fulfillment and material flow.
- Operated forklifts, lift trucks, and hand trucks to move items around warehouse.
- Stacked and stored pallets at end of shift to keep warehouse clean and organized.
- Implemented safety protocols for warehouse staff, reducing workplace accidents and promoting a safe work environment.
- Organized storage areas to optimize materials movements and minimize labor hours.
- Led the shipping and receiving team in consistently meeting performance targets, contributing to overall company growth and success.
- Trained new team members on company policies and procedures, fostering a positive work culture within the department.
- Reduced order processing time with effective communication between departments for seamless workflow.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers and vendors, ensuring reliable sourcing of quality materials.
- Utilized forklift or pallet truck to load, unload, transport and store goods.
- Packed, secured, labeled and applied postage to materials to prepare items for shipment.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Cross-functional teamwork
Team leadership
Staff development
Staff training
Time management
Decision-making
Task delegation
Problem resolution
Employee development
Inventory management
Disciplinary methods
Conflict resolution
Goal setting
Disciplinary techniques
Sound judgment
Analytical thinking
Timeline
Manger II, Logistics Operations
Allied Material
02.2017 - CurrentRead More
Shipping and Receiving Lead
Allied Material
02.2017 - CurrentRead More
Leflore High School
High School Diploma
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