Erick Padilla
Marietta,PA
Summary
Results-driven warehouse manager with a proven ability to develop effective strategies for enhancing productivity, retaining personnel, and optimizing processes. Skilled at creatively solving complex operational issues and consistently identifying innovative solutions to increase efficiency and decrease costs. Demonstrated success in providing exceptional leadership to teams of over 50 individuals, promoting collaboration and cultivating a high-performing work environment.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager
Nordstrom
2019.09 - Current
- Support the business strategy by driving results in overall safety, quality, and performance
- Lead, develop, and grow the performance of a team of about 40 employees
- Recruit, select, onboard, and train the right resources
- Drive warehouse associates' results through coaching, counseling, and discipline; planning, monitoring, and providing feedback on job performance
- Enhance professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing publications, and participating in professional societies
- Own process improvement efforts through problem solving, project management, and continuous improvement methodologies
- Drive KPI metrics and facilitate 4DX and facility performance scorecards.
- Managed daily warehouse operations, resulting in reduced waste and optimized space utilization.
- Successfully managed high-volume periods by allocating resources efficiently and maintaining a smooth workflow, ensuring timely delivery of products.
- Developed employee training programs to enhance skill sets and increase overall productivity within the warehouse team.
Assistant Store Manager
Walmart
2014.09 - 2019.09
- Drove sales and financial performance in assigned areas
- Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures
- Modeled and provided guidance to hourly associates on proper customer service techniques
- Supervised and developed hourly associates in an assigned area.
- Enhanced store appearance for increased sales by maintaining cleanliness and implementing strategic merchandise displays.
- Assisted the Store Manager in analyzing sales data to identify trends and make informed decisions for improving overall store performance.
- Walked through store areas to identify and proactively resolve issues negatively impacting operations.
Performance Supervisor
Staffmark
2014.01 - 2014.09
- Managed employees and productivity in an assigned work area
- Continuously monitored productivity to achieve targeted GP% goals and operational objectives
- Supervised temporary employees, addressing problems, coaching, counseling, and taking corrective actions as needed
- Oversaw unloading, receiving, picking, and VAS departments.
- Promoted a culture of continuous learning among staff members by providing access to relevant resources, workshops, conferences, or additional training opportunities.
Logistics Supervisor
CEVA Logistics
2010.05 - 2014.01
- Supervised a department of 60 employees and controlled production and cost statistics
- Implemented daily operational logistics goals, including shipping functions and inventory management
- Enhanced warehouse layout and logistics, doubling output without additional staff
- Negotiated rates with contract carriers and created performance report cards for business review meetings
- Supported inventory management by reconciling and maintaining finished goods inventory by SKU and lot date at 3PL warehouse locations.
- Maintained accurate records of inventory levels by regularly updating tracking systems and conducting physical counts as necessary.
- Reduced lost or damaged inventory rates by implementing proper storage and handling procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Barringer High School
Newark, NJ06.1996
Skills
- Leadership & Team Development
- Project Management
- Performance Management
- Process Improvement
- Strong Communication Skills
- Coaching & Mentoring
- Bilingual /Spanish/ Fluent
- Problem-Solving
- Team Leadership
- Operations Management
- Operations Monitoring
- Decision-Making
- Policies and procedures implementation
- Performance monitoring
- Workflow planning
Personal Information
- Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
- Authorized To Work: US
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Operations Manager
Nordstrom
2019.09 - Current
Assistant Store Manager
Walmart
2014.09 - 2019.09
Performance Supervisor
Staffmark
2014.01 - 2014.09
Logistics Supervisor
CEVA Logistics
2010.05 - 2014.01
High School Diploma -
Barringer High School
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