Ethan Babauta
Tacoma
Summary
Energetic Supervisor successful at motivating and building positive team dynamics to accomplish aggressive goals. Dedicated to open, communicative culture where employees feel empowered to contribute to company's success. Experienced in various industries and proven to excel in fast-paced and high-pressure environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
TDC Graveyard Supervisor
Gensco
05.2024 - Current
- Maintain a positive, helpful attitude toward fellow Team Members and customers.
- Suggest and implement improvements in warehouse cost management, best practices, and operational process design and implementation.
- Use Latitude, Excel, and YardView Pro on a daily basis to monitor and improve daily operations.
- Boost overall productivity, delegating tasks to appropriate team members based on skills and expertise.
- Ensure Team Members are cross-trained to provide versatility to the team and prepare for Team Member call outs and vacations.
- Enforce safety protocols by conducting daily safety observations and providing positive and constructive feedback.
- Contribute to TDC's warehouse cleanliness and efficiency by having the Team conduct daily aisle maintenance to Gensco's standards.
- Collaborate with other supervisors to maintain consistency in policies and procedures across shifts.
- Increase employee satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and providing constructive feedback during performance reviews.
- Monitor employee performance regularly, identifying areas for growth opportunities through coaching or additional training.
- Assist the Transportation department by loading and releasing Slakey trailers while accurately annotating products on load spreadsheets.
- Assist TDC Coordinators by completing the Lot Check daily to ensure YardView accurately represents the physical Yard and Loading Doors.
TDC Warehouse Team Member
Gensco
02.2024 - 05.2024
- Assigned to Day Shift Supply Picking Team.
- Use RF Guns to pick and stage Customer and Stock transfers via Latitude while striving for 100% picking accuracy.
- Use, and ensure fellow team members are using, proper MHE handling procedures, lifting and cutting techniques, wear proper PPE, and practice good housekeeping at all times to uphold Gensco's standards for following processes and procedures.
- Provide excellent customer service to Gensco customers and fellow Team Members.
- Always look for opportunities to grow and learn the various processes in TDC operations.
- Provide feedback to enhance safety and efficiency in daily operations.
Indirect Fire Infantryman
Washington Army National Guard
05.2019 - Current
- (April 2021-April 2022) NATO Deployment to Poland on behalf with the US Army to support the European Deterrence Initiative. Trained alongside the NATO countries of Croatia, Poland, United Kingdom, and Romania.
- Assigned the position of Team Leader to supervise and lead a team of 4 soldiers through 2023's Annual Training.
- Assigned the Position of Squad Leader to supervise and lead a Squad of 10 soldiers through 2024's Annual Training to present.
- Ensure soldiers follow the given guidelines so all tasks are completed safely and efficiently.
- Trained teams on emergency situation preparedness in tactical planning and equipment maintenance in relation to the weapon systems and vehicles used by Indirect Fire Infantrymen.
- Troubleshoot problems that arise with equipment, processes, and conflicts to complete the mission(s) assigned to team from upper echelons of command.
Hole Watch(Confined Space Attendant) Coordinator
Westrock
05.2023 - 06.2023
- Selected over peers for role of "Hole Watch Coordinator" for the Paper Mill's 2023 annual maintenance shutdown that lasts 30 consecutive days.
- Coordinate the locations of all Confined Space Attendants throughout the Paper Mill and inform Rovers of all requests and updates.
- Ensure coverage of 80 confined spaces throughout the mill when their are contractors scheduled to occupy those spaces to avoid delays.
- Stay on track with the maintenance schedule for each confined space to ensure the shutdown does not take longer than the allotted time window.
- Answer radio when Confined Space Attendants request bathroom breaks, lunch
breaks, radio battery changes, and location changes. - Annotate when Confined Space Attendants have location preferences or special assignments to Inspectors.
- Ensure all Confined Space Attendants are
accurately completing the Confined Space Attendant Logs. - Contact Paper Mill Emergency Response team in case of an emergency and assist in evacuating all personnel from contaminated or hazardous areas.
Army Combatives Intructor
Washington Army National Guard
12.2021 - 01.2022
- Chosen ahead of peers by lead battalion Master Combatives Instructors to fill the role of Assistant Combatives instructor, a position usually held by soldiers possessing a higher rank.
- Instructed courses containing over 20 stand up and ground defense techniques respectively, for the purpose of training students to achieve a dominant position when reacting to physical contact.
- Over the course of 2 months, filling this position resulted in the graduation of 60 soldiers from 3 separate Basic Combatives courses and 30 soldiers from 2 separate Tactical Combatives courses.
Labor Pool
WestRock
07.2020 - 09.2023
- Operates machines that run 24 hours a day, 7 days a week while constantly looking for new opportunities to create a safer work environment.
- Experience with production and takes initiative to increase the company's productivity. Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment. Certified on multiple jobs to broaden my usefulness to the company.
Powerzone Customer Service Associate
AAFES
10.2019 - 02.2020
- Managed customer relations and customer service through daily communication and interaction.
- Provided primary customer support to internal and external customers in fast-paced environment.
- Informed internal and external customers on various types of electronics and assisted them in making the best decision for their convenience.
- Opening and closing procedures included technology maintenance and accountability as well as restock and front the shelves of the Powerzone department
Education
Bemowo Piskie Training Area
Bemowo Piskie, Poland08.2021
Bemowo Piskie Training Area
Bemowo Piskie, Poland07.2021
Army Learning Management System
07.2021
ARNG Warrior Training Center
Camp Edwards, Massachusetts 09.2020
Indirect Fire Infantryman
Maneuver Center of Excellence
Fort Benning Georgia09.2019
Seattle Pacific University
Seattle, WAHigh School Diploma -
Cabot High School
Cabot Arkansas2018
Skills
- Warehouse safety
- Team talent management
- Troubleshooting
- Stand-up Forklift certification
- Orderpicker certification
- Stryker driving
- Weapons operations and safety
- Military leadership
- Tactical plan development
Timeline
TDC Graveyard Supervisor
Gensco
05.2024 - Current
TDC Warehouse Team Member
Gensco
02.2024 - 05.2024
Hole Watch(Confined Space Attendant) Coordinator
Westrock
05.2023 - 06.2023
Army Combatives Intructor
Washington Army National Guard
12.2021 - 01.2022
Labor Pool
WestRock
07.2020 - 09.2023
Powerzone Customer Service Associate
AAFES
10.2019 - 02.2020
Indirect Fire Infantryman
Washington Army National Guard
05.2019 - Current
Bemowo Piskie Training Area
Bemowo Piskie Training Area
Army Learning Management System
ARNG Warrior Training Center
Indirect Fire Infantryman
Maneuver Center of Excellence
Seattle Pacific University
High School Diploma -
Cabot High School
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