GEORGE HARVEY
Oak creek,Wisconsin
Summary
Dynamic Warehouse Operations Manager with a proven track record at Performance Foodservice, skilled in process optimization and team coaching. Successfully restructured warehouse layouts to enhance productivity and implemented safety programs, ensuring compliance and efficiency. Adept at budget management and personnel recruitment, driving significant improvements in operational performance. I love the team I've developed here with Performance, and I enjoy the challenges that come with the job. I look forward to helping continue building a diverse and successful team.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Warehouse Operations Manager
Performance Foodservice
Oak Creek, WI
02.2024 - Current
- Organized special projects related to inventory control or reorganization of storage areas when needed.
- Restructured warehouse picking locations and reserved slots to achieve maximum employee productivity.
- Prepared budget proposals for capital improvements related to warehouse operations.
- Managed the day-to-day operations of a warehouse facility, including shipping, receiving and inventory control.
- Supervised activities of workers engaged in receiving, storing and shipping products or materials.
- Reviewed existing processes regularly to identify areas that need improvement or optimization.
- Actively monitored staff performance through regular audits and feedback sessions.
- Implemented and planned warehouse safety and security programs and activities.
- Hired, trained and motivated warehouse staff to meet tight schedules and demanding performance targets.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Conducted periodic cycle counts to verify accuracy of inventory records.
TRANSPORTATION SUPERVISOR/ROUTER
Performance Foodservice
Oak Creek, WI
03.2018 - 02.2024
- Overall operations oversight of all processes, from inbound to outbound.
- OSHA-certified on forklift and training-certified.
- Planned, scheduled, and assigned work activities for personnel.
- Documented daily operations activities in the database.
- Met with staff to discuss procedure adherence, proper job-specific techniques, and performance.
- Contributed to strategic planning to guide decisions aligned with the company's vision and goals.
- Implemented work processes and safety standards, meeting regulatory requirements.
- Oversaw staff development, training, and performance management.
- Developed emergency management plans for recovery, decision-making, and communications.
- Revised and developed business plans to emphasize product line, pricing, and inventory factors.
- Resolved routine problems with routing, courier staffing, and common customer service issues.
- Planned layout of the warehouse to achieve optimum space for the product.
- Managed and directed daily activities of production and operations.
- Interacted with and managed logistics partners to achieve on-time delivery, and minimize freight costs.
- Directed daily activities and workload for the warehouse team to achieve output goal requirements.
- Supervised, scheduled, and trained staff to drive safe and efficient operation of warehouse and delivery functions.
WAREHOUSE Area Manager
Amazon
Kensoha , Wisconsin
04.2017 - 03.2018
- Oversaw warehouse job functions to meet on-time delivery needs
- Maintained safe worked environment by monitoring safety procedures and equipment
- Evaluated employee performance and prepared performance appraisals
- Recommended and initiated personnel actions, such as promotions, transfers and disciplinary measures
- Prepared and maintained work records and reports of information such as employee time and wages, daily receipts and inspection results
- Checked specifications of materials loaded and unloaded against information contained in work orders
- Participated in hiring process by reviewing credentials, conducting interviews and making hiring decisions and recommendations
- Examined freight to determine loading sequences
- Inventoried supplies and requisition or purchase additional items, as necessary
- Reviewed work throughout work process and at completion to check for proper performance
- Collaborated with workers and managers to solve work-related problems
- Provided assistance in balancing books, tracking, monitoring and projecting unit's budget needs and in developing unit policies and procedures
- Scheduled times of shipment and modes of transportation for materials
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
ISMAS INC
08.2015 - 04.2017
- Following my grandfather's death in 2015 I was placed to oversee operations of our family's company
- I was responsible for overseeing sales and purchases, overall company operations, marketing, maintenance/inspections, revenue, expenses, employee productivity, industry research, recruitment, continuous business adaptation
- Analyzed current operational processes and performance, recommending solutions for improvement
- Evaluated overall performance by gathering, analyzing and interpreting data and metrics
- Reviewed financial information and adjusted operational budgets to promote profitability
- Planned and monitored day-to-day running of business to facilitate smooth progress
- Organized team meetings to keep staff members up-to-date with organizational changes
- Coordinated and directed financial or budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments or increase efficiency
- Prepared staff work schedules and assigned specific duties
- Included: overall store operations, freight management, inventory management, employee management/productivity/evaluations, cash handling, customer service, marketing, visuals, seasonal operations, asset protection, community events, and quarterly/yearly reports
- Coordinated employee schedules according to staff availability and processed time-off requests
- Interviewed potential job candidates and made hiring recommendations to general manager
- Assisted with new employee training and conducted performance reviews to track overall progress
- Managed company orders, expenditures and sales to meet budget and revenue targets
ASSISTANT MANAGER
WALMART
Catskill, New York
09.2012 - 07.2015
- Oversaw warehouse job functions to meet on-time delivery needs
- Maintained safe worked environment by monitoring safety procedures and equipment
- Evaluated employee performance and prepared performance appraisals
- Recommended and initiated personnel actions, such as promotions, transfers and disciplinary measures
- Prepared and maintained work records and reports of information such as employee time and wages, daily receipts and inspection results
- Checked specifications of materials loaded and unloaded against information contained in work orders
- Participated in hiring process by reviewing credentials, conducting interviews and making hiring decisions and recommendations
- Examined freight to determine loading sequences
- Inventoried supplies and requisition or purchase additional items, as necessary
- Reviewed work throughout work process and at completion to check for proper performance
- Collaborated with workers and managers to solve work-related problems
- Provided assistance in balancing books, tracking, monitoring and projecting unit's budget needs and in developing unit policies and procedures
- Scheduled times of shipment and modes of transportation for materials
Education
High School Diploma -
GREENVILLE CENTRAL HS
06.2010
Skills
- Management Training
- Administrative Management
- Problem anticipation and resolution
- Business leadership
- Operational Standards
- Personnel recruitment
- Job assignments
- Machine Operations
- Materials Planning and Logistics
- Layout planning
- Business Growth Initiatives
- Inventory tracking and management
- Warehouse safety
- Budget management
- Process optimization
- Team coaching
- Performance evaluation
Certification
OSHA standard forklift certification
HACP Certified
CPR certified American Red Cross.
Accomplishments
- Leader of the Year Performance 2024
- Warehouse Rookie of the year
- Outbound of the year 2020
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Warehouse Operations Manager
Performance Foodservice
02.2024 - Current
TRANSPORTATION SUPERVISOR/ROUTER
Performance Foodservice
03.2018 - 02.2024
WAREHOUSE Area Manager
Amazon
04.2017 - 03.2018
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
ISMAS INC
08.2015 - 04.2017
ASSISTANT MANAGER
WALMART
09.2012 - 07.2015
High School Diploma -
GREENVILLE CENTRAL HS
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