Fernando Villafana
Lake Havasu City,AZ
Summary
Warehouse Supervisor at Sterilite Corporation, adept in warehouse logistics and operations management, significantly enhanced operational efficiency and team productivity. Skilled in forklift operations and OSHA compliance, demonstrated leadership by mentoring staff and implementing strategic inventory control measures, achieving a notable increase in accuracy and safety standards. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Traffic Coordinator
Sterilite Corporation
Lake Havasu City, AZ
01.2004 - 09.2023
- Provided exceptional customer service when addressing concerns or inquiries from both internal team members as well as external clients.
- Developed a comprehensive training program for new hires on all aspects of traffic coordination duties within the organization.
- Built project timelines, team delegation plans and provided instructions for task completion.
- Created work schedules and project management plans organization-wide to maintain efficiency and timeliness.
- Organized frequent meetings for team members to report and track status of material movement.
- Implemented a new software system that streamlined the tracking process for faster decision-making capabilities.
- Managed scheduling of shipments to meet customer expectations and reduce delays.
- Conducted regular audits of carrier performance, fostering continuous improvement in service quality.
- Achieved better resource utilization by identifying capacity constraints and adjusting schedules accordingly.
- Increased accuracy in forecasting shipment volumes through thorough analysis of historical data for improved planning purposes.
- Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local regulations through constant monitoring and updating of procedures.
- Continuously monitored market trends in order to identify potential challenges or opportunities within the transportation industry.
- Enhanced on-time deliveries with effective communication between drivers, dispatchers, and customers.
- Collaborated with warehouse personnel to ensure seamless integration of shipping schedules into overall operations plans.
- Maintained accurate records for shipments, including tracking numbers and delivery statuses, ensuring timely updates to relevant stakeholders.
- Established strong relationships with vendors, enabling successful negotiation of cost-effective rates for services rendered.
System Administrator
Sterilite Corporation
Lake Havasu City, AZ
01.1997 - 01.2004
- Simplified troubleshooting processes by creating detailed documentation for system configurations, procedures, and best practices.
- Provisioned new software and hardware for use, following established security policies.
- Managed user access rights to maintain a high level of information security while ensuring appropriate levels of accessibility for authorized personnel.
- Supported the implementation of new technologies by providing technical expertise and training to colleagues as needed.
- Collaborated with IT team to develop and implement comprehensive disaster recovery plans, ensuring minimal data loss during critical incidents.
- Managed onboarding and offboarding of employees.
Warehouse Supervisor
Sterilite Corporation
Lake Havasu City, AZ
09.2023 - Current
- Supervised shipping and handling operations.
- Used warehouse management software to reconcile daily inventory.
- Managed a team of warehouse workers for optimal scheduling, task delegation, and overall productivity.
- Oversaw daily operations and shipping and handling processes.
- Recorded information, shortages, and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
- Maintained high levels of accuracy in daily operations.
- Completed daily operations on time and maintained high standards of accuracy.
- Oversaw inventory control levels and verified compliance with storage and organization processes.
- Conducted regular inventory audits to identify discrepancies in stock counts while implementing corrective measures as needed.
- Operated warehouse material handling equipment correctly to move loads.
- Kept detailed records of inventories and merchandise inventory transactions.
- Handled employee concerns promptly and effectively while maintaining open lines of communication amongst team members.
- Maintained a clean working environment by enforcing strict cleanliness standards throughout the entire facility.
- Monitored employee performance and offered mentoring and leadership to improve any deficiencies.
- Collaborated with other department heads on company-wide initiatives aimed at improving operational efficiency across multiple divisions.
- Managed merchandise inventory transactions.
- Ensured safety compliance with regular inspections, staff training sessions, and adherence to OSHA regulations.
Traffic Clerk
Sterilite Corporation
Lake Havasu City, AZ
01.1997 - 01.1999
- Contributed to ongoing process improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing overall operational efficiency within the traffic department.
- Maintained accurate inventory records to ensure seamless order fulfillment and customer satisfaction.
- Supported company growth by efficiently scaling traffic operations to accommodate increased order volumes without sacrificing quality or timeliness of service delivery.
- Resolved shipping discrepancies swiftly, ensuring prompt resolution and minimal disruptions to operations.
- Reduced overall transportation costs through careful evaluation and negotiation of carrier contracts.
Forklift Operator
Sterilite Corporation
Lake Havasu City, AZ
02.1994 - 11.1997
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
Education
High School Diploma -
Parker High School
Parker, AZ05.1990
Skills
- Warehouse Operations
- Warehouse Organization
- Loading and unloading
- Warehouse Safety
- Stock audits
- Operations Management
- Warehouse Logistics
- Forklift Operations
- Order pulling
- Staff Training
- Order Management
- Employee Motivation
- OSHA Compliance
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Warehouse Supervisor
Sterilite Corporation
09.2023 - Current
Traffic Coordinator
Sterilite Corporation
01.2004 - 09.2023
System Administrator
Sterilite Corporation
01.1997 - 01.2004
Traffic Clerk
Sterilite Corporation
01.1997 - 01.1999
Forklift Operator
Sterilite Corporation
02.1994 - 11.1997
High School Diploma -
Parker High School