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Elizabeth O'Grady

Hayward,CA

Summary


Warehouse professional prepared for leadership in operations. Expertise in optimizing workflows and managing inventory efficiently. Highly collaborative and adaptive, ensuring seamless operations and team cohesion.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Warehouse Operations Lead

Core and Main Waterworks
03.2024 - 04.2025
  • Oversee shipping operations, ensuring prompt and accurate processing for improved efficiency.
  • Maintain a clean, organized warehouse, promoting safety and operational effectiveness.
  • Enhance customer service by resolving inventory issues, ensuring positive client experiences.
  • Implement order management systems, resulting in streamlined workflows and increased satisfaction.
  • Trained new hires in warehouse procedures, safety standards, and equipment operation, fostering a skilled workforce.
  • Monitored inventory levels closely, proactively addressing potential shortages or overstock situations.
  • Enhanced warehouse efficiency by implementing new inventory management systems and procedures.
  • Optimized storage space utilization, reorganizing product layouts and implementing a more efficient shelving system.
  • Responded quickly to urgent requests from sales teams, expediting orders as needed without compromising on quality or accuracy.
  • Enforced compliance with OSHA regulations across all aspects of warehousing activities.
  • Oversaw upkeep of equipment and physical condition of warehouse, identifying and ordering needed repairs, renovations, and replacements.
  • Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
  • Assisted in receiving, stocking and distribution of merchandise.
  • Loaded and unloaded materials onto and off of trucks for fast shipment.
  • Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.
  • Drove forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials.
  • Verified quantity and description of materials received by checking merchandise against packing list.
  • Successfully navigated large shipments of materials through tight spaces and busy facilities.

Project Administrator / Warehouse Floor Manager

Rodan Builders, Inc.
09.2013 - 10.2023
  • Oversaw tool procurement and tracking, minimizing purchases and optimizing resources.
  • Streamlined administrative processes by implementing efficient workflows that reduced paperwork burdens.
  • Established strong relationships with internal departments such as finance and procurement for smooth collaboration in meeting project requirements.
  • Guided and directed third-party inspectors through project construction, commissioning, and closeout.
  • Supported senior management in strategic planning activities related to future projects or initiatives within the organization.
  • Assisted in recruiting and hiring new construction and extraction workers.
  • Coordinated daily deliveries to multiple sites, enhancing product efficiency and tool availability.
  • Introduced innovative technologies into warehouse operations to enhance efficiency levels further.
  • Led team meetings to discuss goals, challenges, and opportunities for continuous improvement within the warehouse operations.
  • Implemented safety protocols, reducing workplace accidents and maintaining a secure environment for employees.
  • Enforced quality control standards by conducting routine inspections of received products and addressing any discrepancies promptly.
  • Collaborated with other department managers to ensure timely order fulfillment and customer satisfaction.
  • Established a supportive work culture that fostered teamwork, open communication, and personal growth among employees.
  • Managed budget allocations effectively, monitoring expenses and reducing costs wherever possible.
  • Optimized space utilization, reorganizing storage layouts to accommodate new product lines.
  • Completed timely and accurate daily logs to keep internal reporting accurate and track materials movements.
  • Redesigned warehouse layout to accommodate new equipment, maximize space utilization, and optimize processes.
  • Boosted warehouse operations performance by overseeing dispatching and setting optimal employee schedules.
  • Coordinated driver dispatch to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
  • Improved delivery plans with strong scheduling knowledge, organizational skills, and route development expertise.
  • Promoted brand at industry events and through ongoing networking efforts.
  • Organized records of vehicles, schedules and completed orders.
  • Oversaw upkeep of equipment and physical condition of warehouse, identifying and ordering needed repairs, renovations, and replacements.
  • Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
  • Maintained positive vendor relationships, negotiating pricing agreements and ensuring timely delivery of goods.
  • Efficiently managed incoming requests from stakeholders by prioritizing tasks based on urgency and relevance.
  • Sourced suppliers and purchased necessary materials for work.
  • Developed contingency plans to address potential disruptions in supply chain or staffing levels during peak seasons or emergencies.
  • Developed and implemented policy and procedure updates to improve workflow and productivity.

Education

High School Diploma -

Oceana College Prep School
Pacifica, CA
06-2002

Skills

  • Warehouse safety
  • Order picking
  • Shipping and receiving
  • Load planning
  • Problem-solving
  • Customer care
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Heavy lifting
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Warehouse operations
  • Team building and leadership
  • Employee safety
  • Forklift operations
  • Coaching and motivation
  • Conflict resolution
  • Hiring and training
  • Goal setting
  • Facility security
  • Staff management
  • Continuous improvement
  • Operations planning
  • Quality assurance
  • Employee scheduling
  • Order fulfillment
  • Workflow coordination
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Cost reduction
  • Database management
  • Waste controls
  • Resource allocation
  • Warehouse operation oversight
  • Storage management
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Time management
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Lifting and sorting
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Reliability
  • Excellent communication

Certification

  • Certified Forklift Operator, (Rodan Builders Inc. , Core & Main Waterworks) 2018-present
  • Mueller Product Training, covering proper use and maintenance of Fire Hydrants, Valves, Service Line Products and Drilling/Tapping Machines, (Core & Main Waterworks) 6/27/24-present

Timeline

Warehouse Operations Lead

Core and Main Waterworks
03.2024 - 04.2025

Project Administrator / Warehouse Floor Manager

Rodan Builders, Inc.
09.2013 - 10.2023

High School Diploma -

Oceana College Prep School

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