Edward Higgins
Gadsden
Summary
Skilled in leading operations within transportation, storage, and distribution sectors. Offer solid experience in optimizing supply chain logistics, managing warehouse operations, and implementing cost-saving strategies. Strong in team leadership, operational analysis, and problem-solving to enhance efficiency and reduce overheads. Contributed to significant process improvements in previous roles, ensuring timely delivery and inventory accuracy.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Warehouse Manager
Osborn Foodservice
Gadsden
03.2024 - Current
- Assisted in managing daily warehouse operations and inventory control.
- Coordinated shipping and receiving schedules for timely deliveries.
- Supervised team members to ensure safety and efficiency protocols.
- Trained new staff on warehouse procedures and equipment use.
- Established processes to improve efficiency of warehouse operations.
- Monitored inventory levels to ensure efficient stock control.
- Drove forklift to transport items within warehouse or to pick up items from different locations for shipment.
- Operated forklifts to fill or empty overhead spaces.
- Managed the disposal of surplus, damaged, or obsolete inventory in accordance with company policies.
Logistics Manager
Mid South Hauling
Anniston
02.2024 - 12.2025
- Managed logistics operations for efficient freight transportation and delivery.
- Coordinated with drivers to optimize route planning and scheduling.
- Oversaw inventory management, ensuring accurate stock levels and tracking.
- Developed safety protocols to ensure compliance with industry regulations.
- Trained and mentored staff on best practices in logistics management.
- Utilized logistics software for tracking shipments and managing documentation.
- Managed day-to-day operations related to receiving, storing, packing, shipping merchandise.
- Coordinated with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries of goods.
- Created reports to track shipment progress, delivery times, and costs associated with transport.
- Resolved customer complaints related to shipping issues or delays in transit times.
- Managed budget with company leadership, analyzing previous purchases and forecasting future requirements.
Area Field Manager
U-Haul International
Gadsden
03.2014 - 01.2024
- Trained new staff on company procedures and operational best practices.
- Analyzed performance data to identify areas for process improvement.
- Oversaw inventory management to ensure adequate supplies for operations.
- Implemented training programs to enhance team skills and efficiency.
- Arranged and contracted for support of proven subcontractors and vendors needed to complete field construction work in support of company field crew.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to review progress on objectives and goals.
- Prepared detailed reports on sales activities such as number of leads generated per month.
- Analyzed financial data including budgets, expenses, revenues, identifying areas of improvement.
- Interviewed job candidates and arranged for new-hire participation in vendor and in-house training programs.
Machine Operator
Yachiyo Manufacturing of Alabama
Steele
08.2007 - 02.2014
- Maintained equipment by performing routine checks and minor repairs.
- Inspected products for quality assurance and compliance.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize production workflows.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment.
- Loaded and unloaded materials for production processes.
- Documented production data and maintained accurate records.
- Assisted in training new operators on machinery usage and safety procedures.
- Ensure that safety guidelines are followed at all times while operating machinery.
- Observe machine operations to detect any problems or defects in the finished product.
- Carry out regular safety checks on machinery prior to operation.
- Record production information such as quantities produced and materials used on daily logs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Southside High School
Southside, Al05-2007
Skills
- Inventory management
- Warehouse operations
- Forklift operation
- Safety compliance
- Logistics coordination
- Route optimization
- Freight transportation
- Problem solving
- Staff training
- Customer service
- Data analysis
- Budget management
- Team supervision
- Effective communication
- Mentoring and training
- Team coaching
- Budget controls
- Quality management
- Safety standards
Timeline
Assistant Warehouse Manager
Osborn Foodservice
03.2024 - Current
Logistics Manager
Mid South Hauling
02.2024 - 12.2025
Area Field Manager
U-Haul International
03.2014 - 01.2024
Machine Operator
Yachiyo Manufacturing of Alabama
08.2007 - 02.2014
High School Diploma -
Southside High School