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Dustin Staton
Warehouse Supervisor
Indianapolis,IN
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Summary
Warehouse supervisor with proven track record in optimizing outbound and inbound operations, inventory management, and team leadership. Expertise in enhancing operational efficiency while maintaining strict safety compliance in dynamic environments. Demonstrated ability to streamline processes and improve productivity metrics.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Supervisor
Walker SCM
Plainfield
02.2011 - Current
- Supervised daily warehouse operations and maintained workflow efficiency.
- Trained staff on safety procedures and equipment usage.
- Coordinated inventory management processes to maintain accurate stock levels and support operational efficiency.
- Managed shipping and receiving processes to optimize logistics.
- Facilitated communication between departments for operational alignment.
- Supervised loading and unloading of materials from incoming trucks.
- Monitored warehouse operations to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
- Maintained and updated inventory records accurately.
- Generated shipping documents, packing lists, and invoices to streamline logistics and ensure timely order fulfillment.
- Addressed any problems that may arise during day-to-day operations in a timely manner.
- Directed receiving, warehousing, distribution and maintenance services.
- Worked additional hours and shifts to meet tight deadlines during peak periods.
- Provided leadership to motivate staff members to achieve performance goals.
- Conducted training sessions for new employees on proper use of equipment and safety protocols.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure smooth flow of materials.
- Managed daily cycle counts to maintain accurate inventory levels at all times.
- Created strategies for improving operational efficiencies in the warehouse.
- Resolved customer inquiries regarding order status or delivery issues promptly.
- Identified process improvement opportunities within the warehouse environment.
- Developed plans for reorganizing storage areas based on product volume changes.
- Complied with standards and protocol requirements regarding warehouse operations, shipping and receiving and material handling.
- Established and maintained good relations with customers, vendors, and transport companies.
- Assisted with scheduling shipments and deliveries according to customer requirements.
- Collected stock location orders and printed requests to maintain inventory control.
- Performed regular inspections of equipment, facilities, and personnel safety practices.
- Enforced strict safety procedures and protocols through successful management of warehouse team members.
- Satisfied reporting requirements with timely and accurate logging of daily activities.
- Enforced company policies related to employee conduct in the workplace.
- Evaluated procedures, making corrections and changes to reduce safety issues and meet compliance.
- Coordinated with transportation companies for timely delivery of goods.
- Oversaw inventory of incoming and outgoing materials based on physical counts and bar-code systems.
- Organized warehouse design to maximize space for stock while allowing for high volume traffic zones.
- Increased productivity through cross-training and thorough training of both current employees and new hires.
- Read computer-generated move tickets, put-away labels and delivery labels to properly move merchandise.
- Partnered with leadership team to resolve order management challenges, safety or regulatory issues.
- Provided information to shipping and receiving personnel regarding inventory stock.
- Facilitated team meetings to align on goals, share updates, and gather feedback for ongoing operational improvements.
- Coordinated cross-training programs for warehouse staff to ensure flexibility and coverage.
- Led warehouse layout optimization projects, improving workflow and space utilization.
- Managed the disposal of surplus, damaged, or obsolete inventory in accordance with company policies.
- Monitored workers and reviewed completed work for proper performance.
- Resolved personnel problems, complaints and grievances, referring serious issues to higher-level supervisors.
- Assisted with complex tasks to ensure project completion.
- Presented and explained work orders to team.
- Promoted safe working conditions by monitoring safety procedures and equipment.
- Informed upper management or department heads of items loaded or problems encountered.
- Held staff meetings to share project information and address specific issues.
- Assessed job sites to determine work needed.
- Estimated project materials, time and staffing requirements based on work orders and job specifications.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cardinal Ritter High School
Indianapolis05-1996
Skills
- Inventory management
- Warehouse operations
- Shipping logistics
- Shipping and receiving management
- Shipping and receiving operations
- Warehouse logistics
- Warehouse organization
- Stock audits
- Inventory cycle counting
- Quality control
- Logistics
- Warehouse safety
- Safety compliance
- Safety procedures
- Material handling practices
- Loading and unloading
- Load planning
- Process optimization
- Performance evaluation
- Performance improvement
- Team leadership
- Task delegation
- Employee training
- Training development
- Staff training
- Order picking supervision
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Verbal and written communication
- Problem-solving
- Order picking supervision
Timeline
Warehouse Supervisor
Walker SCM
02.2011 - Current
High School Diploma -
Cardinal Ritter High School