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DAVID HARDIN

Milton,FL

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Shipping and Receiving Manager

City Produce
Fort Walton Beach, FL
05.2008 - 09.2023
  • Managed the receiving and shipping of all incoming and outgoing orders, ensuring accuracy in product quantity, quality and condition.
  • Supervised a team of warehouse workers to ensure efficient workflow and timely completion of tasks.
  • Created reports detailing daily shipments, arrivals and discrepancies in order fulfillment.
  • Ensured that all customer orders were processed correctly and shipped on time.
  • Organized storage areas within the warehouse for easy access to products when needed.
  • Planned routes for drivers according to budget constraints and delivery deadlines.
  • Implemented strategies for improving efficiency throughout the shipping process.
  • Trained new staff members in proper packing techniques for fragile items.
  • Conducted periodic reviews of existing procedures in place to suggest modifications where necessary.
  • Communicated regularly with other departments such as sales, marketing and operations regarding supply chain updates.
  • Updated relevant databases with information concerning orders received or shipped out each day.
  • Prepared inventory for shipment by attaching tags and labels.
  • Supervised activities of workers engaged in receiving, storing and shipping products or materials.
  • Managed day-to-day logistics operations, monitoring incoming deliveries and overseeing [Task].
  • Examined invoices and shipping manifests for conformity to tariff and customs regulations.
  • Implemented on-the-job training activities to cross-train employees on various tasks.
  • Handled departmental scheduling to maintain proper staffing for shifts.

Truck Driver

Stevens Transportation
Dallas, TX
03.2007 - 05.2008
  • Transported goods to and from specified destinations in accordance with delivery schedules.
  • Checked vehicle for mechanical items and safety issues, maintained logs of working hours, monitored the vehicle's performance, and recorded any incidents.
  • Inspected truck before and after trips, ensuring all safety regulations were followed.
  • Communicated with dispatchers regarding pickup and delivery times.
  • Ensured deliveries were on time by following designated routes and adhering to traffic laws.
  • Verified load against shipping papers to ensure accuracy of shipment.
  • Performed daily pre-trip inspections on vehicles to ensure safe operation on the roadways.
  • Responded promptly to emergency situations including inclement weather conditions or traffic delays while remaining calm under pressure.
  • Kept up-to-date knowledge of changing roads, construction areas, traffic patterns, dangerous curves., in order to plan most efficient routes.
  • Participated in training sessions related to defensive driving techniques, new technologies used in trucks and trailers, accident prevention methods.
  • Complied with DOT requirements for background checks prior to operating a CMV.
  • Filled out paperwork accurately at each stop along route including bills of lading and trip sheets.
  • Loaded, balanced and secured product to safely transport goods.
  • Read and interpreted maps to determine vehicle routes.
  • Utilized pallet jacks and forklifts to load and unload materials off trucks.
  • Completed transfers at hubs and final destinations to keep routes on schedule.
  • Measured temperature of haul and refrigerated area of truck, keeping cold items fresh.
  • Updated logs with timely and accurate information meet internal requirements and DOT recordkeeping demands.

General Manager

Tom Thumb Food Stores
Navarre, FL
09.2005 - 12.2007
  • Managed all aspects of daily business operations including budgeting, staffing, scheduling, inventory control, customer service and sales.
  • Monitored financial performance and identified areas for improvement in cost savings and revenue generation.
  • Maintained relationships with vendors to obtain the best pricing on supplies and materials.
  • Ensured compliance with local health department regulations regarding food safety standards.
  • Conducted regular meetings with senior management team to review progress against established objectives.
  • Prepared detailed reports for senior leadership outlining key performance metrics related to operational success.
  • Assisted in the recruitment process by interviewing potential candidates for open positions.
  • Trained employees on duties, policies and procedures.
  • Created schedules and monitored payroll to remain within budget.
  • Recruited, trained and empowered employees to achieve key performance indicators.
  • Administered employee discipline through verbal and written warnings.
  • Managed inventory levels and conducted corrective action planning to minimize long-term costs.

General Manager

International House Of Pancakes
Fort Walton Beach, FL
04.2001 - 09.2005
  • Developed and implemented operational strategies to improve efficiency, reduce costs and maximize customer satisfaction.
  • Managed all aspects of daily business operations including budgeting, staffing, scheduling, inventory control, customer service and sales.
  • Coordinated training activities for employees to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
  • Maintained relationships with vendors to obtain the best pricing on supplies and materials.
  • Ensured compliance with local health department regulations regarding food safety standards.
  • Resolved customer complaints quickly while maintaining high quality standards of service delivery.
  • Conducted regular meetings with senior management team to review progress against established objectives.
  • Assisted in the recruitment process by interviewing potential candidates for open positions.
  • Performed routine audits of internal controls in order to maintain accuracy of financial records.
  • Trained employees on duties, policies and procedures.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired qualified staff for open positions.
  • Created schedules and monitored payroll to remain within budget.
  • Administered employee discipline through verbal and written warnings.
  • Managed inventory levels and conducted corrective action planning to minimize long-term costs.
  • Directed safety operations and maintained clean work environment to adhere to FDA and OSHA requirements.
  • Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
  • Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.

General Manager

Shoney's Restaurant
Fort Walton Beach, FL
01.1994 - 04.2001
  • Started as a Dishwasher in 1994. Moved up the ranks through hard work and dedication. Also did some traveling to train new stores for Grand Openings.
  • Ensured compliance with local health department regulations regarding food safety standards.
  • Resolved customer complaints quickly while maintaining high quality standards of service delivery.
  • Identified areas of improvement in current business practices and collaborated with other departments to develop action plans for implementation.
  • Assisted in the recruitment process by interviewing potential candidates for open positions.
  • Performed routine audits of internal controls in order to maintain accuracy of financial records.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired qualified staff for open positions.
  • Created schedules and monitored payroll to remain within budget.
  • Developed and implemented operational strategies to improve efficiency, reduce costs and maximize customer satisfaction.
  • Managed all aspects of daily business operations including budgeting, staffing, scheduling, inventory control, customer service and sales.
  • Guided management and supervisory staff to promote smooth operations.

Education

CDL

HDS Truck Driving Institute
Milton, FL
03-2007

Carpentry

H. Councill Trenholm State Community College
Montgomery, AL
05-1991

High School Diploma -

Northern Burlington County Regional High School
Columbus, NJ
06-1989

Skills

  • Warehouse Operations
  • Freight Management
  • Shipping Procedures
  • Order Fulfillment
  • Stock Control
  • Quality Control
  • Vendor Management
  • Shrinkage Control
  • Staff Management
  • Shipping and Receiving
  • Data Entry
  • Transportation Management
  • Inbound Cargo Management
  • Warehouse Oversight
  • Order Management
  • Incident Reporting
  • Vehicle Inspection
  • Logistics Coordination
  • Forklift Operation
  • Inventory Management
  • Delivery Scheduling
  • Team Collaboration
  • Multitasking
  • Critical Thinking
  • Shipping Oversight
  • Route Navigation Software
  • Staff Supervision
  • Problem-Solving
  • Self Motivation
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Time Management
  • Daily Operations Management

Timeline

Shipping and Receiving Manager

City Produce
05.2008 - 09.2023

Truck Driver

Stevens Transportation
03.2007 - 05.2008

General Manager

Tom Thumb Food Stores
09.2005 - 12.2007

General Manager

International House Of Pancakes
04.2001 - 09.2005

General Manager

Shoney's Restaurant
01.1994 - 04.2001

CDL

HDS Truck Driving Institute

Carpentry

H. Councill Trenholm State Community College

High School Diploma -

Northern Burlington County Regional High School

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