GREGERY KERLEY
Lithia Springs,GA
Summary
Dedicated and results driven warehouse operations manager with over 25 years of managing day-to-day Warehouse activities, optimizing processes and ensuring efficient operations. Proven track record of improving productivity, reducing costs, and building close relations with other department managers. Seeking to leverage my expertise to drive operational excellence and contribute to the success of a dynamic organization.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supervisor
GXO Logistics
Lithia Springs, GA
08.2021 - 12.2024
- Company Overview: GXO is a World-Wide Fortune 500 logistics company, 3PL. This location is in Lithia Springs, GA.
- Supervise, motivate, coach and train warehouse associates
- Create and monitor KPIs against targets; lead the organization to meet or exceed KPIs
- Ensure picking and putaway activities in the distribution center are meeting operational needs
- Lead the operations team to support value-added service and outbound packing to meet or exceed lead time requirements
- Drive quality operations through the application of Lean methodologies
- Create and monitor KPIs against targets; lead the organization to meet or exceed KPIs
- Initiate and facilitate projects focusing on the improvement of safety, quality, delivery, cost and employee morale
- GXO University classes to further management career
Operations Receiving Manager
Keystone Automotive Operations, Inc.
Austell, GA
11.2018 - 08.2021
- Company Overview: Keystone Automotive Operations, Inc. is the leading distributor and marketer of specialty automotive equipment and accessories in North America - Austell, GA
- Recruited and trained up to 40 associates in the Receiving Department.
- Supervised employees to ensure accurate and safe storage of incoming parts.
Warehouse Manager
Imperial Dade
Lithia Springs, GA
07.2014 - 12.2018
- Company Overview: Imperial Dade is the leading independently owned and operated distributor - Lithia Springs, GA
- Managed a 425,000 sq. ft. facility with a team comprising 2 supervisors, 2 office clerks, and 35 employees, handling sanitary disposal and cleaning products for clients in and around Atlanta.
- Oversaw all transfers to sub-branches in South Carolina, Tennessee, and Alabama.
- Developed and implemented strategies to optimize process improvements, enhance efficiency, and reduce operating costs.
- Led, trained, and mentored warehouse staff to ensure high levels of performance and productivity.
- Implemented and enforced safety guidelines and procedures to maintain a secure work environment.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with suppliers, carriers, and external partners to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of products.
Education
Associates - Business Management
Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, ALSkills
- 10 Years Warehouse Management
- 10 Years Inventory Control
- Excellent Verbal and Written Communication
- Proficient in both Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite
- 7x Lean
- Shipping and Receiving
- 3PL Logistics
Certification
- ForkLift Certified
- SAP Certified
- Leadership Achievement Award
Timeline
Supervisor
GXO Logistics
08.2021 - 12.2024
Operations Receiving Manager
Keystone Automotive Operations, Inc.
11.2018 - 08.2021
Warehouse Manager
Imperial Dade
07.2014 - 12.2018
Associates - Business Management
Jacksonville State University