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ISIAH MCDANIEL

Douglasville,GA

Summary

Enthusiastic, devoted, influential distribution, warehousing, and logistics professional with over 25 years experience with team building and supply chain management. Successfully managing all aspects of a distribution center including selecting and training staff, developing departmental budgets, establishing and monitoring productivity goals, and leading cross functional teams on key projects. Ability to maintain accurate inventories, manage distribution scheduling, and track performance objectives. A highly motivated hands on or hands off leader with keen logistical, analytical, problem solving, and interpersonal skills.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dock-hand

United Parcel Services
Saint Louis County, MO
08.2023 - Current
  • Performed daily loading and unloading of packages onto conveyors from delivery vehicles, adhering to safety guidelines
  • Ensure sortation of packages based on delivery routes and delivery locations
  • Scan packages utilizing handheld devices and computer systems to track packages movements throughout the UPS network
  • Ensure accuracy and timely processing of packages to meet customer needs and delivery deadlines
  • Maintained a safe working environment by removing all debris using the 'clean as you go' method and keeping the work area well organized
  • Implemented and upheld UPS safety guidelines and procedures on a daily basis to minimize accidents and injuries
  • Assist with warehouse tasks as needed, such as package sorting, labeling, and inventory management on multiple shifts
  • Effectively work as part of a team to achieve daily operational goals and objectives
  • Communicate effectively with supervisors and coworkers to coordinate package handling responsibilities.

Dock-worker/Forklift Operator

Yellow Freight Inc
Saint Louis County, MO
02.2022 - 07.2023
  • Load and unload freight on trailers using a forklift, pallet jack or manually in compliance with state and federal DOT guidelines
  • Utilized equipment such as forklifts, dollies, and pallet jacks to handle freight safely and efficiently.
  • Skillfully operating a wide range of industrial trucks, dollies, and mobile equipment to facilitate seamless cargo transfer.
  • Showcased proficiency in handling a wide range of objects like containers, crated items, and pallet-mounted machinery to meet operational demands.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient handling and transportation of various types of freight, such as loose items or palletized goods.
  • Adept at reading and comprehending shipping labels.
  • Verify load documents related to incoming and outgoing shipments, ensuring accuracy and compliance
  • Secure cargo using strapping, load bars, cargo nets, and other methods
  • Properly secure items to prevent damages during transport
  • Maintained accurate records logs throughout the shift for record-keeping
  • Tallied unloaded cargo, inputting information into data spreadsheets, and maintaining records of damaged or misplaced goods
  • Champion safety and cleanliness, all safety regulations, maintained a clean work area, and ensured the dock is free of debris at all times.
  • Executed duties by hand loading, rewrapping, or stacking freight when needed.
  • Secured freight inside trailers using provided and appropriate dunnage for safe transport.
  • Completed extra assigned responsibilities as needed.

Sr. Inventory Control Coordinator

Swiss-America Inc.
Cleveland, OH
10.2020 - 02.2022
  • Daily Loading and unloading dairy products cargo from trailers and trucks
  • Operated forklift to properly supply inventory/production and daily operational functions
  • Followed all safety procedures daily ensuring adequate and a safe environment
  • Performed daily housekeeping assignments ensuring a safe workplace
  • Processed orders form, lot numbers, ensuring the correct materials were selected
  • Performed daily basic math functions ensuring inventory supplies accuracy
  • Demonstrated positive attitude, cooperation and respect for a positive atmosphere
  • Accurately fill orders and complete paperwork daily (Pick tickets, Bol, inbound receipts/ RMA's etc)
  • Followed written procedures and verbal procedures as well as non-verbal communications across departments.

Team Leader

Creative Interior Design
Sacramento, CA
04.2019 - 10.2020
  • Daily Loading and unloading cargo from trailers or trucks
  • Ensured the correct materials and supplies were available
  • Communicated with programmers and schedulers daily to ensure jobs reached the fabrication department in a timely manner
  • Partnered with the purchasing team to ensure the correct materials are available and in stock for jobs
  • Ensured OSHA compliance daily providing a safe working environment
  • Helped schedule all jobs and installations to meet install deadlines
  • Assisted manager with resolving production related issues
  • Received incoming production schedules from facility manager/supervisor or pull schedule dates from builder specific websites
  • Assisted fabrication team responding to issues, questions or problems during the installation process regarding tile or carpet layout, measurement, product shortages, etc.

Parts Manager

MULTI FLOW DISPENSERS of OHIO
Brooklyn Hts, OH
08.2015 - 02.2019

• Coached and led a team of 5+ parts technicians on production standards, quality
execution, pre-order-selection and availability coordination.
• Managed the operation's Parts Department while implementing appropriate quality
enhancing ideas and First Aid and Safety policies and procedures.
• Assisted in the daily execution of service across multiple accounts, anticipating any
potential customer issues and applying contingency planning to avoid customer
dissatisfaction.
• Managed parts inventory , new hire, and trained and developed pre-existing service
technician personnel; margin increases and production decrease/, maintain service.
throughout four locations while providing great customer service.
• Developed schedules and task guidance to maximize customer satisfaction, improve
service and reduce labor cost.
• Helped associates prioritize new and used refurbished equipment by pallet jack/walkie
for their routes and promoted teamwork across the company.
• Trained front-line employees on process improvement, time management processes as
well as quality control assessment .
• Maintained labor cost, equipment maintenance program, assessment of target growth
company wide.

• Maintained high level of customer satisfaction while assisting sales, service calls,installer service in achieving daily service goals each monthly by have equipment
ready available.
• Established and maintained an excellent customer to customer internally and
externally service.
• Ensured that all services related activities are performed in an efficient, timely
and professional manner while demonstrating exceptional leadership characteristics
integrity, accountability ,honesty, trust worthiness, goal oriented, and deadline
conscious.

Operation Manager

EXCELLENCE INDUSTRIES
Cleveland, OH
08.2014 - 06.2015

•Manager 15 indirect employees in addition to contingent workers.

•Increased productivity by 90% while reducing departmental waste.

•Implementation of continuous improvement, employee transitioning and change of systematic processes.

•Manage inventory levels and order processing for multi-sites 3PL (Coke, Pepsi,Unilever) warehouses located in Reno, NV,and Houston, TX.

•Managed inventory ordering of new equipment, and schedule maintenance.
•Monitor employee safety, product quality, cost containment, and EPA requirements.

•Confirm that all production plans are fully achieved and are in full compliance throughout the operation.

•Oversee daily inventory quality control checks using the latest computer technology.

•Maintained employee work schedules including assignments,job rotation,job training, team vacations and overtime scheduling.

•Review and prepare daily/weekly inventory adjustments reports.

•Perform monthly inventory reconciliations.

•Support each department overseeing quality control and plan execution.

•Communicate between warehouses and corporations to resolve discrepancies.

•Perform distribution of merchandise daily meeting customer needs.

•Analyze and submit payroll cost and productivity reports.

•Review OSHA logs for injuries and implement proven practices of improvement.

•Coordinate inbound and outbound logistics operations, such as transportation
and warehouse activities, safety performance, or logistics quality management.

SR. Distribution Manager

EMPIRE DISTRIBUTORS
Atlanta, GA
08.2011 - 06.2014

•Oversaw the daily operations of the Wine and Spirits distribution center regarding the picking, packaging, shipping operations and the management of
direct/indirect reports and systems management supporting those operations.
•Monitor workflow and manage labor resources and cost within areas of
responsibility to meet the daily needs of internal and external customers
•Manager of 3 direct and over 50-60 indirect employees in addition to contingent
workers
•Reduced the annual operating expenses budget of $1.2 million by 2.2% by consolidating resources, labor reduction, supply chain management, and
equipment management.
•Responsibility; Personal ongoing development of associates purposed on measurable and achievable goals.
•Coordinated with Human Resources on staffing recruit, interview, selection, and hiring of the appropriate number of employees.
•Provided oversight and direction to employees in the facility in accordance with the organization policies and procedures.
•Oversaw the overall operational, budgetary, and financial responsibilities and activities of department's.
•Coach, mentor, and develop staff, including overseeing new employees.
onboarding and providing career development planning and opportunities.
•Empowered employees to take responsibility for their employment and the development of their future operational goals.
•Coordinate with Transportation on dispatching, routing, and tracking of transportation vehicles
•Fostered a teamwork spirit and unity among department members that allows for solutions over disagreement, conflict resulting in expeditious conflict resolution.

•Managed with appreciation of diversity as well as cohesiveness, supportiveness,and working effectively together for success.

•Consciously created a workplace culture that is consistent with the overall organization's core values, identified mission, vision, guiding principles, and
values of the organization.

•Lead associates utilizing key performance SOP management tools and developmental processes that provide an overall context and framework.

•Provided oversight and direction to the employees in a fast-paced environment in accordance with the organization's policies and procedures.
•Daily contribution that includes goal setting, feedback, and performance development and planning.

•Perfectively lead, plan, allocate resources and associates to meet the organizations and departmental expectations for productivity, quality, and goal
accomplishment.
•Provide effective performance feedback through employee recognition,rewards, and disciplinary action.

•Appropriately communicate organization information through department meetings, one-on-one meetings, and appropriate email, IM, and regular communication while maintaining transparency.

Education

High School Diploma -

Mayewood High School
05.1992

Skills

  • Proficient with SAP
  • Star problem solving techniques
  • Multi-site operations manager
  • Inventory control
  • Team building
  • Safety-oriented
  • Purchasing/Planning Background
  • 3PL knowledge
  • LTL knowledge
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Power Point
  • Quality Control
  • RF Scanner
  • Microsoft Word
  • AS-400
  • Production Planning
  • Management
  • Labor Cost Analysis
  • Forecasting
  • Supply Chain management
  • Training & Development
  • Process Improvement
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • Outbound Logistics
  • Retail Management
  • Inbound Logistics
  • Forklift Certified
  • Material Handler
  • ERP

Certification

Forklift Certified

Timeline

Dock-hand

United Parcel Services
08.2023 - Current

Dock-worker/Forklift Operator

Yellow Freight Inc
02.2022 - 07.2023

Sr. Inventory Control Coordinator

Swiss-America Inc.
10.2020 - 02.2022

Team Leader

Creative Interior Design
04.2019 - 10.2020

Parts Manager

MULTI FLOW DISPENSERS of OHIO
08.2015 - 02.2019

Operation Manager

EXCELLENCE INDUSTRIES
08.2014 - 06.2015

SR. Distribution Manager

EMPIRE DISTRIBUTORS
08.2011 - 06.2014

High School Diploma -

Mayewood High School
ISIAH MCDANIEL