Gabe Barton
Goldendale,WA
Summary
I recently moved to Washington from Nebraska where I worked for over twenty years at Quality Brands. At Quality Brands I worked as the warehouse and facility operations manager for thirteen years, prior to that I worked as a sales representative and route driver, also for Quality Brands. My responsibility was to oversee warehouse operations to meet continuous internal and customer needs. I am a well-coordinated and decisive leader with expertise in program management, team building and performance optimization. I possess a solid history of success in developing and maintaining best practices for successful high-volume fulfillment and supply chain management.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse operations manager
Quality Brands
Lincoln, NE
01.2011 - 01.2023
- Reviewed established business practices and improved processes to reduce expenses.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of products and customer satisfaction.
- Optimized order picking processes, leading to faster fulfillment times and improved customer experience.
- Developed and implemented policy and procedure updates to improve workflow and productivity.
- Created an open line of communication between warehouse staff members and upper management, fostering transparency across all levels within the organization.
- Offered expertise in inventory management and current stock levels to internal teams and customers to facilitate accuracy and product availability.
- Assisted in budget development by providing accurate forecasts of expected expenses related to staffing, equipment maintenance, and facility upgrades.
- Managed daily warehouse operations, resulting in reduced waste and optimized space utilization.
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations for staff members, fostering a culture of growth and continuous improvement.
- Implemented safety protocols, reducing workplace accidents and ensuring a safer work environment for employees.
- Monitored inventory levels closely, preventing stockouts and overstock situations that could negatively impact business operations.
- Oversaw upkeep of equipment and physical condition of warehouse, identifying and ordering needed repairs, renovations, and replacements.
- Built motivated warehouse team to consistently accomplish operations goals and exceed performance targets.
- Developed and maintained knowledgeable and productive team of employees.
- Boosted warehouse operations performance by overseeing dispatching and setting optimal employee schedules.
Sales representative
Quality Brands
Lincoln, NE
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Increased sales revenue by identifying and targeting high-potential accounts.
- Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and address customer needs.
- Achieved top performer status consistently through dedication to meeting goals and exceeding expectations.
- Increased repeat business by fostering trust-based relationships with key accounts through regular communication.
- Used customer insights to develop innovative sales strategies to increase sales.
Class A CDL Delivery Driver
Quality Brands
Lincoln, NE
01.2003 - 01.2007
- Verified accuracy of all deliveries against order forms.
- Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
- Maintained a clean driving record while operating a Class A CDL vehicle in various weather conditions and traffic situations.
- Performed thorough pre-trip inspections to identify potential mechanical issues and address them before hitting the road.
- Cultivated positive relationships with clients, addressing their concerns and providing exceptional customer service during each interaction.
Class A CDL Delivery Driver
Beal Distributing
Sioux Falls, SD
05.2000 - 06.2003
- Verified accuracy of all deliveries against order forms.
- Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
- Reduced fuel consumption by regularly maintaining the truck and implementing eco-friendly driving practices.
- Maintained a clean driving record while operating a Class A CDL vehicle in various weather conditions and traffic situations.
- Performed thorough pre-trip inspections to identify potential mechanical issues and address them before hitting the road.
Order Builder
Menards Inc. - Home Improvement
Sioux Falls, SD
03.1998 - 05.2000
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while ensuring timely completion of orders under tight deadlines.
- Followed orders precisely for correct items, sizes and quantities.
- Greeted store customers and discussed needs.
- Operated equipment such as pallet jacks and hand trucks to move heavy boxes.
Education
High school diploma -
Norfolk Senior High School
Norfolk, NE05.1995
Skills
- Warehouse Management (10 years)
- Warehouse Supervisor Experience (10 years)
- Shipping & Receiving (10 years)
- Lean
- Logistics (10 years)
- Freight Experience (10 years)
- Warehouse Distribution Experience (10 years)
- Warehouse Management System (10 years)
- Warehouse Experience (10 years)
- Labor Cost Analysis (10 years)
- Supervising Experience (10 years)
- Materials Handling (10 years)
- Load & Unload (10 years)
- Forklift
- Inventory Control (10 years)
- Maintenance (10 years)
- Merchandising (10 years)
- Microsoft Office (10 years)
- Production Management (10 years)
- Supply Chain (10 years)
- Pricing (10 years)
- Computer Networking (10 years)
- Quality Assurance (10 years)
- Forecasting (10 years)
- Packaging (10 years)
- Profit & Loss (10 years)
- Purchasing (10 years)
- Warehouse management system (10 years)
- Beer sales (10 years)
- Staff training (10 years)
- Process Improvement (10 years)
- Operations management (10 years)
- Warehouse management
- Order management system
- Team management
- Freight
- Leadership
- Sales
- Supervising experience
- Route Driving
- Management
- ERP Systems
Additional Information
Certified Forklift Trainer
Work Authorization
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Personal Information
Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
Timeline
Warehouse operations manager
Quality Brands
01.2011 - 01.2023
Sales representative
Quality Brands
01.2008 - 01.2011
Class A CDL Delivery Driver
Quality Brands
01.2003 - 01.2007
Class A CDL Delivery Driver
Beal Distributing
05.2000 - 06.2003
Order Builder
Menards Inc. - Home Improvement
03.1998 - 05.2000
High school diploma -
Norfolk Senior High School