GABRIEL GAMBOA
Oak Lawn,IL
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven operations leader with comprehensive experience across inbound, outbound, wave planning, and weekend operations within Home Depot Fulfillment Centers. Recognized for building strong teams, improving workflow stability, developing leaders, and driving high-performance results. Adept at labor planning, volume execution, MHE development, and cross-functional communication. Seeking to contribute these strengths in an Assistant General Manager role.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations Manager – Outbound & Inbound | Weekend Operations
Home Depot Distribution Center
02.2024 - Current
- - Directed weekend operations across outbound and inbound, overseeing receiving, dock flow, putaway, and replenishment.
- - Led supervisors and 70+ associates to meet UPH, trailer turns, replenishment, and lean reduction targets.
- - Improved operational performance through labor planning and workflow structure.
- - Coached supervisors and associates using People System tools.
Area Supervisor – Weekend Operations
Home Depot Distribution Center
05.2022 - 02.2024
- - Led a team of 30 associates across inbound, outbound, and inventory functions.
- - Created a Weekend Key operational playbook improving consistency and execution.
- - Drove improvements in UPH, indirect, safety, and lean task completion.
Wave Analyst / Coordinator
Home Depot Distribution Center
01.2022 - 05.2022
- - Executed wave planning and workflow sequencing for outbound commitments.
- - Adjusted priorities based on staffing, volume, and building constraints.
General Warehouse Associate (GWA)
The Home Depot Inc
10.2020 - 01.2022
- - Performed core functions including picking, packing, receiving, shipping, and putaway.
Education
Diploma - undefined
Oak Lawn High School
Skills
Leadership, Labor Planning, Inbound/Outbound Operations, Productivity Management, Lean Reduction, People System, Safety, Trailer Turn Optimization, Communication, Team Development, Excel ,Pulse, WM, Tablu
Certification
- - HDU University Supervisor Leadership Training
- - MHE Certified: Pacer, Reach Truck, EPJ, Order Picker, Cart
Accomplishments
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
- Orange Spotlight Award – Outstanding leadership & impact
- Leader of the Month – 2× – Recognized for consistency, performance, and building strong teams
Timeline
Operations Manager – Outbound & Inbound | Weekend Operations
Home Depot Distribution Center
02.2024 - Current
Area Supervisor – Weekend Operations
Home Depot Distribution Center
05.2022 - 02.2024
Wave Analyst / Coordinator
Home Depot Distribution Center
01.2022 - 05.2022
General Warehouse Associate (GWA)
The Home Depot Inc
10.2020 - 01.2022
Diploma - undefined
Oak Lawn High School