Harry Gaitor
Forkland
Summary
Dynamic logistics professional with extensive experience at Amazon.com, excelling in supply chain management and continuous improvement. Proven track record in optimizing workflows and enhancing customer experience. Skilled in robotics and project management, complemented by strong communication abilities. Successfully launched large-scale fulfillment centers, driving operational efficiency and productivity.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Area Manager/Logistics Coordinator
Amazon.com
Nashville
02.2022 - Current
- # Manage staff, prepare work schedules, and assign specific duties
- # Determine staffing requirements
- # Manage the workflow of outbound orders across multiple processes, manage customer experience while minimizing risk
- Responsible for communication of workflow with Operations Managers and Area Managers and any escalation of Customer Experience Risks
- # Responsible for continuous utilization of Amazon's AWS computer software and standard work tools as they relate to pick/flow Management
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- # Monitoring backlog, workflow, department capacity, Premium and Standard charge
Team Leader
Amazon Traditional Non Sort
Madison
09.2021 - 01.2022
- # Launched an 900,000-square-foot Amazon Fulfillment Center in Madison, AL
- # Responsible for the Induction process of over 30,000 units each shift
- # Review work forecasts and determine productivity requirements to accomplish during the shift to meet the overall building objectives
- # Partnered with other managers to balance labor throughout the inbound department to ensure a safe and efficient shift
Team Member
Amazon Fulfillment (Amazon.com)
Bessemer
03.2020 - 09.2021
- Launched an 855,000-square-foot Amazon Robotics Fulfillment Center in Bessemer,AL
- Responsible for the Induction process of over 300,000 units each shift
- Review work forecasts and determine productivity requirements to accomplish during the shift to meet the overall building objectives
- Partnered with other managers to balance labor throughout the Inbound department to ensure a safe and efficient shift
Team Leader
Mercedes-Benz Group
Vance
08.2018 - 01.2020
- # Assembled and completed formalities compliant with parts and part numbers
- # Inspected units for defects and repairs through suitable procedures
- # Maintained quality assurance by completing the 5-S training course and implementing what was learned during daily operations
- # Trained new employees on inverters and quality assurance for operations
First Responder
Material System Inc
Vance
11.2015 - 07.2018
- Performed troubleshooting maintenance and repair of industrial robotics
- Strong computer programming ability
- Used computer programming skills to program robots
Education
Bachelor's degree - Communications
Alabama A & M University
Huntsville, AL03.2025
Demopolis High School -
Skills
- Robotics
- Software Troubleshooting
- Microsoft Office Applications
- PC Skills
- Supervising experience
- Production planning
- Kaizen
- Warehouse management system
- 3PL
- Continuous improvement
- Root cause analysis
- Supply chain
- Budgeting
- Grocery store
- Baking
- Reach truck
- Computer Networking
- Hospitality
- Manufacturing
- Quality control
- Quality assurance
- Knowledge management
- SharePoint
- Project management
- Microsoft Project
- Communication skills
- Warehouse experience
- Warehouse management
- Lean manufacturing
- AS9100
Certification
- Pallet Jack Certification
- Forklift Certification
- Certified Quality Engineer
- Certified Project Manager
- PMP
- PgMP
- PMI Certification
- CAPM
- Six Sigma Green Belt
- Six Sigma Black Belt
- Six Sigma Certification
- Certified Quality Auditor
- Safe Quality Food Certification
Relocation
Rutherford County, TN
Timeline
Area Manager/Logistics Coordinator
Amazon.com
02.2022 - Current
Team Leader
Amazon Traditional Non Sort
09.2021 - 01.2022
Team Member
Amazon Fulfillment (Amazon.com)
03.2020 - 09.2021
Team Leader
Mercedes-Benz Group
08.2018 - 01.2020
First Responder
Material System Inc
11.2015 - 07.2018
Bachelor's degree - Communications
Alabama A & M University