Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline

Jack Birkby

Nebraska Furniture Mart
Omaha
8
years of professional experience

Results-driven leader focused on optimizing warehouse operations and enhancing service delivery. Skilled in material handling and team leadership, fostering a culture of efficiency and safety. Committed to driving performance and achieving organizational goals in fast-paced environments.

Work History

Machine Operations Supervisor

3 Years
Nebraska Furniture Mart | 08.2023 - Current
  • Monitored staff performance and behavior, addressing issues and recognizing successes while identifying and correcting unsafe practices and equipment.
  • Encouraged adherence to safety protocols and quality standards, promoting the department’s goals of safety, service, and production.
  • Used Blue Yonder WLM to measure staff productivity and provide quality coaching.
  • Enforced policies established by department and warehouse management.
  • Coordinated with internal customers to ensure tasks were completed on-time.
  • Interviewed candidates and provided hire/fire recommendations to manager.

Machine Operations Lead

3 Months
Nebraska Furniture Mart | 05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Supported management in enforcing department policies and procedures to maintain compliance and operational standards.
  • Monitored performance of coworkers, correcting and reporting unsafe behaviors. Inspected machines and flats for safety, requested repairs for broken and unsafe equipment.
  • Trained new employees to operate equipment and scanners, making sure they knew what would be expected of them and their department.
  • Monitored coworker performance, corrected unsafe behaviors, inspected machines for safety, and initiated repair requests for broken equipment.

Customer Pickup Specialist

3 Years 6 Months
Nebraska Furniture Mart | 11.2019 - 05.2023
  • Acted as the last point of contact for customers.
  • Assisted customers with order adjustments, ensuring accurate fulfillment and satisfaction.
  • Safely loaded and secured product into customers’ vehicles. Confirmed and consolidated orders.
  • Processed customer returns by inspecting items and utilizing POS system for order maintenance and inventory tracking.
  • Operated stock picker, tow tractor, and forklift to support inventory management and facilitate movement across departments.

Mover

1 Year 6 Months
Moving Made Smooth | 05.2018 - 11.2019
  • Loaded and unloaded furniture and appliances for customers, ensuring safe handling throughout the process. Traveled throughout Nebraska and Iowa to deliver exceptional service to customers in their homes. Ensured customers’ possessions remained undamaged during loading, transit, and unloading, demonstrating commitment to care and quality.
  • Coordinated packing and loading of items to ensure safe transport.
  • Operated moving equipment, including dollies and lifts, for efficient relocation.
  • Assisted customers with inventory assessments and special requests during moves.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

University of Nebraska-Omaha | Omaha | 05-2023

Majored in Political Science with a concentration in law and the courts. Additional courses in anthropology, linguistics, and international affairs. Conducted research on constitutional law and criminology.

Skills

Operations management
Performance monitoring
KPI tracking
Process optimization
Safety compliance
Employee development
Team leadership

Timeline

Machine Operations Supervisor

Nebraska Furniture Mart
08.2023 - CurrentRead More

Machine Operations Lead

Nebraska Furniture Mart
05.2023 - 08.2023Read More

Customer Pickup Specialist

Nebraska Furniture Mart
11.2019 - 05.2023Read More

Mover

Moving Made Smooth
05.2018 - 11.2019Read More

University of Nebraska-Omaha

Bachelor of Arts from Political Science
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Jack Birkby