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Heather Jones
Waltonville,IL
Summary
Dedicated Supervisor skilled in fostering teamwork with a lead by example mindset. Focusing on Team collaboration, process improvement and safety compliance. Experienced in utilizing Lean principles to enhance operational efficiency. Ready to leverage leadership skills to drive impactful results.
Overview
1
1
Certification
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Distribution Center Supervisor
Walgreens Distribution Center
Mt. Vernon, Illinois
05.2024 - 04.2026
- Supervised daily production to optimize workflow in distribution center.
- Analyzed performance metrics and production reports to identify areas for improvement and drive operational excellence.
- Applied Lean principles to identify process improvements in operations.
- Facilitated interdepartmental communication to enhance process efficiency and meet goals.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations for staff members, identifying areas for improvement and providing constructive feedback.
- Fostered teamwork through engagement and collaboration, contributing to improved production outcomes.
- Maintained a safe work environment and confirmed employee compliance with OSHA and all governmental health regulations.
- Trained warehouse employees on all safety rules and procedures to reduce workplace accidents.
- Investigated potential accidents and incidents within the warehouse environment. Created corrective action plans.
- Ensured quality control by performing regular audits of inventory levels; resolved discrepancies between physical counts versus system records.
- Monitored shipping schedules to ensure timely readiness of shipments.
- Reported equipment malfunctions to maintenance team to minimize downtime.
Shipping Clerk
Walgreens Distribution Center
Mt. Vernon, Illinois
04.2006 - 05.2024
- Prepared outgoing parcels for shipment, including packing, sealing, labeling, and affixing postage when shipping via Fedex or USPS.
- Coordinated packaging and labeling of products for shipment readiness.
- Utilized scanning equipment to ensure each item was accurately picked for shipment and recorded as loaded on the manifest.
- Operated forklifts, pallet jacks, or other equipment to load, unload, transport and store goods.
- Verified shipping documents for accuracy.
- Resolved shipping discrepancies through effective communication with departments and logistics teams.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth workflow in shipping areas.
- Inspected freight containers and trailers to ensure they met safety standards prior to loading them onto trucks.
- Shrink wrapped pallets of merchandise to secure them for transport in shipping trailer for load stability.
- Organized load sequence by trip number and store number to optimize delivery routes and meet customer needs.
- Utilized databases to ensure accuracy of shipments.
- Trained new staff in preparing outgoing and receiving incoming shipments.
- Maintained a clean working area and operated in a safe manner.
Sign Maker
Jones Signs
Waltonville, Illinois
10.1991 - 06.2011
- Collaborated with clients to determine sign specifications and preferences.
- Managed inventory of materials, ensuring availability for timely production.
- Operated saws for sign manufacturing and design accuracy.
- Applied paint finishes to finished sign faces according to customer specifications.
- Created vinyl lettering and graphics, enhancing brand visibility for interior and exterior signage.
- Built custom frames for large scale displays utilizing hand tools like saws and sanders.
- Installed signs at client locations, ensuring proper placement and visibility.
- Delivered completed signs to job sites, ensuring on-time placement and visibility.
- Repaired existing signage at client locations, addressing specific issues to meet client needs.
- Created templates for repetitive tasks to expedite fabrication processes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mt.Vernon High School
Mt. Vernon, IL05-1989
Skills
- Shipping logistics
- Inventory management
- Process optimization
- Safety compliance
- Forklift and pallet jack operation
- Employee training
- Team collaboration
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Reliability
Certification
- Fork truck certified
Timeline
Distribution Center Supervisor
Walgreens Distribution Center
05.2024 - 04.2026
Shipping Clerk
Walgreens Distribution Center
04.2006 - 05.2024
Sign Maker
Jones Signs
10.1991 - 06.2011
High School Diploma -
Mt.Vernon High School