ELIUD SALAZAR
Pinehurst
Summary
Purpose-driven warehouse manager with several years of experience supervising operations. Expert in consistently fulfilling orders on time through outstanding hiring, training and resource management. Personable communicator with strengths in providing useful and constructive employee evaluations to increase efficiency and support employee confidence.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Manager
ALLOY & STAINLESS FASTENERS
HOUSTON
12.2007 - Current
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of safety regulations and ensured compliance with them at all times.
- Led warehouse layout optimization projects, improving workflow and space utilization.
- Ensured that all orders were accurately fulfilled in a timely manner.
- Coordinated cross-training programs for warehouse staff to ensure flexibility and coverage.
- Coordinated and monitored inbound and outgoing deliveries, keeping abreast of delays and other issues.
- Supervised activities of workers engaged in receiving, storing and shipping products or materials.
- Collaborated closely with logistics teams to ensure smooth flow of shipments across international borders.
- Increased productivity through cross-training and thorough training of both current employees and new hires.
- Tracked orders using functional systems and coordinated with warehouse workers to ensure proper storage and distribution of products.
- Managed the disposal of surplus, damaged, or obsolete inventory in accordance with company policies.
- Coordinated and monitored the receipt, storage, and dispatch of goods within the warehouse.
- Managed day-to-day logistics operations, monitoring incoming deliveries and overseeing personnel tasks.
- Restructured warehouse picking locations and reserved slots to achieve maximum employee productivity.
- Processed requests and supply orders and pulled materials to successfully prepare orders.
- Utilized inventory management software to track stock levels and maintain accurate records.
- Prepared inventory for shipment by attaching tags and labels.
- Hired, trained and motivated warehouse staff to meet tight schedules and demanding performance targets.
- Oversaw inventory of incoming and outgoing materials based on physical counts and bar-code systems.
- Directed investigations to verify and resolve customer or shipper complaints.
- Monitored staff performance, identified areas for improvement, and provided training as needed.
- Organized regular cycle counts of physical inventory to ensure accuracy of system data.
- Handled departmental scheduling to maintain proper staffing for shifts.
- Operated forklifts to fill or empty overhead spaces.
- Conducted regular audits of warehouse operations to identify areas of improvement.
- Resolved customer complaints related to product quality or delivery issues.
- Read computer-generated move tickets, put-away labels and delivery labels to properly move merchandise.
- Implemented on-the-job training activities to cross-train employees on various tasks.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and managing warehouse personnel.
- Generated warehouse shipping documents, packing lists and invoices.
- Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
FOREMAN
99 CENTS ONLY DISTRIBUTION CENTER
KATY
07.2002 - 09.2007
- Communicated with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues.
- Trained new employees on company policies and procedures.
- Created work crew schedules and delegated assignments.
- Supervised projects to uphold schedule requirements and quality demands.
- Established expectations and motivated crews to consistently meet or beat goals.
- Trained new employees in safety regulations, operational procedures, and company policies.
- Planned and managed manpower and resource requirements to support project activities.
- Delegated duties to employees based on skillset.
- Supervised activities of personnel assigned to various tasks during construction jobs.
Receiving Specialist
JOHNSTON PUMP
BROOKSHIRE
03.1989 - 01.2002
- Scheduled large shipments and planned logistics to reserve sufficient storage space for incoming items.
- Determined shipping methods, routes or rates for materials to be shipped.
- Traced missing material and shipments through vendor and customer communications.
- Operated lift and hand trucks to transfer materials to and from target areas.
- Operated forklift or other material handling equipment when needed while adhering to safety protocols.
- Packed, sealed or affixed postage to prepare materials for shipping.
- Worked closely with purchasing department to resolve discrepancies between shipped goods and ordered items.
- Received and inspected incoming shipments to ensure accuracy of order.
Education
High School Diploma -
EAST AURORA HIGH SCHOOL
Aurora, IL06-1986
Skills
- Inventory management
- Logistics coordination
- Warehouse operations
- Safety compliance
- Order fulfillment
- Employee training
- Cycle counting
- Problem solving
- Team building
- Effective communication
- Process improvement
- Customer service
- Shipping and receiving
- Mentoring and training
- Employee scheduling
- Inventory and stocking
- Safety standards
- Hiring and training
- Supplies inventory
- ERP software
- Order picking and processing
- Delegating work
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Warehouse Manager
ALLOY & STAINLESS FASTENERS
12.2007 - Current
FOREMAN
99 CENTS ONLY DISTRIBUTION CENTER
07.2002 - 09.2007
Receiving Specialist
JOHNSTON PUMP
03.1989 - 01.2002
High School Diploma -
EAST AURORA HIGH SCHOOL
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