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George Paulik

Jurupa Valley

Summary

Dynamic warehouse operations leader with a strong track record in managing teams and optimizing workflows. Skilled in project management and enhancing employee engagement to exceed operational goals and drive overall business success.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Warehouse Operations Supervisor

Lululemon Athletica
Ontario, CA
09.2024 - Current
  • Supervised daily warehouse operations, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to safety protocols.
  • Trained and mentored new team members on operational procedures and best practices.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline communication between warehouse operations.
  • Monitored performance metrics to ensure compliance with organizational standards and service level agreements.
  • Managed the day-to-day operations of the warehouse facility, overseeing retail, overstock, receiving, and shipping processes.
  • Conducted regular performance evaluations for warehouse staff, providing constructive feedback and implementing professional development plans.
  • Collaborated with other departments to improve interdepartmental communication and reduce operational bottlenecks.
  • Managed a team of warehouse staff, ensuring proper safety protocols and procedures were followed at all times.
  • Implemented employee cross-training programs which improved versatility and adaptability among team members.
  • Built motivated warehouse team to consistently accomplish operations goals and exceed performance targets.
  • Evaluated team performance and provided feedback on areas requiring improvement.

Area Manager

Amazon
Corona, CA
02.2021 - 09.2024

• Manage a team of 30-50 associates per shift, providing guidance, training, and mentorship to enhance performance and achieve operational success.

• Facilitate safety, quality, customer experience, and productivity in the department through effective management of inbound, outbound, slotting, flow, sortation, and quality processes.

• Achieve overall business objectives by efficiently analyzing work forecasts to determine productivity requirements.

• Spearhead process improvement initiatives to boost efficiency, productivity, and overall performance, driving business growth and excellence.

• Drive the optimization of labor allocation to ensure a balanced and efficient shift by collaborating with area managers.

• Implement workplace safety initiatives to steer adherence to OSHA regulations and foster a safe and secure environment for all associates.

• Promote a supportive and inclusive work environment to aid engagement and growth by guiding, mentoring, and motivating team members.

• Ensure exceptional quality, productivity, and timely customer delivery, driving excellence in operational performance and customer satisfaction.

• Liaise with cross-functional teams, including safety, ops integration, loss prevention, and HR, to develop strategic plans and drive business results.

• Direct large-scale projects to steer the delivery of optimal outcomes and drive lasting change across multiple sites and regions

General Sales Manager

Verizon Wireless
Apple Valley, CA
09.2000 - 09.2020

• Achieved and exceeded targets by directing team members and delivering all key objectives in store and kiosk operations.

• Oversaw financial management, budgeting, and sales reporting with accuracy to facilitate insight-driven decision making.

• Tracked company and market promotional elements; stayed abreast of latest developments and trends; participated in strategic planning. • Delivered exceptional customer experiences, consistently providing courteous, professional, and personalized service to build loyalty and drive business growth.

• Defined sales targets and equipped retail staff with comprehensive training, enabling excellence in sales performance, product expertise, and customer service delivery.

• Transformed sales team performance through strategic development, expert training, and effective coaching, achieving exceptional results and surpassing targets.

• Led human capital management, making strategic hires, targeted promotions, and informed disciplinary decisions that drove business growth and optimized team performance.

• Evaluated team performance, identifying areas for improvement and creating plans to address discovered gaps and enhance skills.

• Deployed strategic customer retention solutions, utilizing advanced analytics and customer data to enhance shopping experiences and drive loyalty for a retail store.

• Addressed customer concerns with prompt and compassionate resolution, ensuring timely and effective solutions that exceeded customer expectations.

• Optimized retail inventory management, balancing budgeting, forecasting, and stock control to maximize inventory turns in compliance with company standards.

• Updated wireless product and service knowledge, tracked industry and competitive trends and disseminated key findings to the team to ensure informed strategic decisions.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

DeVry University
Pomona, CA
10-2010

Skills

  • Labor Planning
  • Operations Management
  • Strategy Development
  • Process Improvement
  • Budget Management
  • Stock Control and Inventory
  • Sales Planning
  • Performance Evaluation
  • Sales Quota
  • Relationship Management
  • Team Management
  • Report Creation
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Project Management
  • Data Analytics
  • Quality Management
  • Sales Forecasting
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Marketing Automation

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Warehouse Operations Supervisor

Lululemon Athletica
09.2024 - Current

Area Manager

Amazon
02.2021 - 09.2024

General Sales Manager

Verizon Wireless
09.2000 - 09.2020

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

DeVry University
George Paulik