Edgar Palau
ELIZABETH,NJ
Summary
Accomplished Warehouse Operations Supervisor with a proven track record at NFI Industries, enhancing warehouse efficiency and team performance. Expert in warehouse safety and order processing, adept at fostering interdepartmental communication and mentoring staff. Achieved significant workflow optimizations, demonstrating exceptional problem-solving and leadership skills.
Experienced with managing warehouse operations and improving logistical efficiencies. Utilizes strong leadership skills to train and motivate staff for peak performance. Track record of enhancing inventory management and process optimization.
Well-versed in processing, monitoring and reviewing high-volume orders in fast-paced environments. Practiced at developing and maintaining productive relationships with vendors, customers and staff. Proficient in multiple WMS including AS400 and Manhattan.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Operations Supervisor
NFI Industries
10.2014 - 12.2024
- Managed the day-to-day operations of the warehouse facility, overseeing receiving, storage, picking, packing, and shipping processes.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations for warehouse staff, providing constructive feedback and implementing professional development plans.
- Collaborated with other departments to improve interdepartmental communication and reduce operational bottlenecks.
- Mentored new employees in warehouse operations, fostering a supportive learning environment that promoted growth.
- Managed a team of warehouse staff, ensuring proper safety protocols and procedures were followed at all times.
- Handled day-to-day shipping overseeing anywhere from 40,000 to over 100,000 cases per day.
Warehouse Operations Supervisor
Hanover Warehouse
06.2002 - 09.2014
- Managed the day-to-day operations of the warehouse facility, overseeing receiving, storage, picking, packing, and shipping processes.
- Collaborated with other departments to improve interdepartmental communication and reduce operational bottlenecks.
- Reduced order processing time by optimizing workflows and training staff on best practices.
- Managed a team of warehouse staff, ensuring proper safety protocols and procedures were followed at all times.
- Enhanced warehouse efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing new inventory management systems.
- Developed and implemented policy and procedure updates to improve workflow and productivity.
- Completed timely and accurate daily logs to keep internal reporting accurate and track materials movements.
- Determined staffing needs, developing schedules to staff all shifts.
- Monitored progress of tasks to provide feedback for improvement.
- Handled day-to-day operation of multiple areas of the operation including picking, transfers, furniture shop and shipping overseeing anywhere from 15,000 to 30,000 pieces of furniture per day with a team of over 70 associates.
Education
GED -
James J. Ferris High School
Jersey City NJ06.1994
Skills
- Warehouse safety
- Order picking
- Shipping and receiving
- Load planning
- Scheduling coordination
- Problem-solving
- Loading and unloading
- Customer care
- Verbal and written communication
- Warehouse operations
- Order picking and processing
- Employee safety
- Team coaching
- Safety standards
Accomplishments
- Supervised team between 17-25 staff members.
- Achieved reducing overtime and increased productivity by developing efficient processes and cross training associates with accuracy and efficiency.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Warehouse Operations Supervisor
NFI Industries
10.2014 - 12.2024
Warehouse Operations Supervisor
Hanover Warehouse
06.2002 - 09.2014
GED -
James J. Ferris High School
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