ERICK EDLUND
FREEPORT,IL
Summary
Flexible supervisor with solid background in logistics and supply chain management. Proficient in using warehouse management software with keen eye for accurate inventory. Strong problem-solving and communication skills, always striving to meet deadlines.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Quality Lead
Grede Foundry
02.2023 - Current
- Promoted teamwork and collaboration within the Quality team, leading to increased productivity and overall job satisfaction.
- Led a team of quality inspectors to ensure consistent adherence to industry standards and company policies.
- Improved product quality by implementing strict quality control measures and conducting regular inspections.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address root causes of quality issues, resulting in improved processes and products.
Warehouse Shipping Lead
Snak King
09.2021 - 12.2022
- Compared shipping orders and invoices against contents received to verify accuracy.
- Worked professionally with team members and across departments to meet demands of high-volume environment.
- Drafted and managed work and shipping orders, bills of lading and shipping route materials for accurate and compliant recordkeeping.
- Rejected damaged items, recorded shortages and corresponded with shippers to rectify issues.
- Monitored inventory to maintain sufficient supply levels to meet business and customer needs.
- Corresponded with carrier representatives to make arrangements and provide instructions for shipment and delivery of orders
- Drafted and managed work and shipping orders, bills of lading and shipping route materials for accurate and compliant recordkeeping
Continuous Improvement/Relief Shift Supervisor
Berner Foods
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Wrote all pertinent SOP's for the Filler, Depalletizer, and Palletizer.
- Prepared in advance for and addressed production problems, material deficits, equipment failures and unavoidable delays.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Prepared shift summary reports for supervisor and communicated regularly on goals and progress.
Center Sales/Team Lead Trainer
U-Haul Moving and Storage
01.2012 - 01.2017
- Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
- Resolved product or service problems by clarifying customer's complaint, determining cause of problem and selecting best solution to solve problem.
- Trained new employees in sales techniques improving overall performance and retention by over 30%
- Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns
Education
Associate of Science - Business Accounting
Elgin Community College
Elgin, IL 01.1994 - 05.1997
Skills
- Production targets
Assembly and production
Complaint resolution
Staff Management
Shipment planning
Vendor relationship management
Timeline
Quality Lead
Grede Foundry
02.2023 - Current
Warehouse Shipping Lead
Snak King
09.2021 - 12.2022
Continuous Improvement/Relief Shift Supervisor
Berner Foods
01.2017 - 01.2020
Center Sales/Team Lead Trainer
U-Haul Moving and Storage
01.2012 - 01.2017
Associate of Science - Business Accounting
Elgin Community College
01.1994 - 05.1997
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