Dwayne Foster
Greensboro,NC
Summary
Dynamic leader in contract logistics supervision, driving operational efficiency and maintaining high safety standards. Proven track record in training staff, coordinating logistics, and implementing process improvements to enhance team performance and service quality.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Contract Logistics Senior Supervisor
Apllogistics
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
05.1989 - 08.2026
- Coordinated logistics and inventory tasks across multiple departments.
- Managed scheduling and resource allocation for optimal performance.
- Recommended process improvements, enhancing operational efficiency and quality standards.
- Trained and guided staff on best practices and safety procedures.
- Monitored compliance with company policies and industry regulations.
- Supported daily operations, ensuring smooth workflow and consistent productivity.
- Conducted performance evaluations to support employee development initiatives.
- Analyzed data to uncover trends and identify actionable opportunities for improvement.
Contract Logistics Senior Supervisor
APL Logistics
05.1989 - 08.2026
- Managing the daily activities of the warehouse to provide the highest customer service, efficiency, and safety
- Supervised major sections of warehouse, providing direction, guidance, and coaching to staff within a positive work environment.
- Provided leadership by motivating, training, and developing team members.
- Assisted management team as liaison between 3PL, customers, and carriers to ensure quality service.
- Outlined key duties for team operations
Education
High School Diploma -
Grimsley Senior High School
801 N Josephine Boyd St, Greensboro NC 2740806-1987
Skills
- INVENTORY CONTROL
- Control cycle counts to ensure accuracy
- Monitors product disposition
- BUDGET GOAL MANAGEMENT
- Six Sigma trained
- 5S methodology
- Food Safety Standards
- SAFETY AND SECURITY
- Training compliance oversight
- PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT
- Personnel scheduling
- LEADERSHIP
- Diverse workforce communication
- Detailed multitasking
Accomplishments
- Promoted from Order Puller to Warehouse Lead, 1993
- Promoted from Warehouse Lead to Warehouse Supervisor, 2003
- Promoted from Warehouse Supervisor to Senior Supervisor, 2017
- Maintained an accuracy and performance level of a 99.95% out of our 5 warehouses in the same realm
- Warehouse received 3 warehouse banners of the year 2013, 2014, and 2015 since acquiring the account in 2012
- Maintained high inspection level with FDA and AIB inspections, scored 950 out of 1000 inspection level for AIB inspection for our warehouse .Highest out of 5 other warehouses in the same realm.
- Received Certificate for Skills for Success in the Dale Carnegie Course.
Timeline
Contract Logistics Senior Supervisor
Apllogistics
05.1989 - 08.2026
Contract Logistics Senior Supervisor
APL Logistics
05.1989 - 08.2026
High School Diploma -
Grimsley Senior High School