Jacob Adams
Fontana,CA
Summary
Warehouse Manager driven to cut company costs and boost company revenue through innovative management techniques. Organized and diligent, with excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills. Results-focused management professional offering numerous years of progressive leadership experience. Transforms high-potential staff into outstanding leaders who demonstrate the Creativity and skill that is critical to financial and operational success. Core Qualifications Inventory control Staff training Supervision and training Sound judgment Computer-savvy Calm under pressure Complex problem solving Staff development Motivated Warehouse Manager with demonstrated success coordinating operations of personnel. Delivers creative solutions on complex operational issues and successful strategies to drive productivity. Coordinates with production and finishing on incoming materials and outgoing assemblies. Oversees warehouse operations to meet continuous internal and customer needs. Well-coordinated and decisive leader with expertise in program management, team building and performance optimization. Solid history of success in developing and maintaining best practices for successful high-volume fulfillment and supply chain management. Focused professional knowledgeable about devising innovative solutions to diverse business concerns and goals. Strategic and forward-thinking leader with self-motivated and tactical mindset. Excellent relationship-building and critical thinking skills with determined and decisive nature. Well-versed in processing, monitoring and reviewing high-volume orders in fast-paced environments. Practiced at developing and maintaining productive relationships with vendors, customers and staff. Goal-oriented Warehouse Manager delivering practical strategies to drive productivity, personnel retainment and process optimization. Excels in creative problem solving on complex operational issues. Proven success providing leadership to teams of 15+. Driven Warehouse Manager with a history of promoting financial objective attainment through strategic personnel and materials management. Exceptional in warehouse operations. Reputation for high standards and accuracy. Professional Warehouse Manager offering expertise in supervising and training employees working in large warehouses. Successful in meticulously managing logistics, planning employee schedules and communicating with other departments to provide smooth business operations. Talented in monitoring and replenishing current inventory stock based on consumer demand and sales forecasting. Resourceful Warehouse Manager. Talented in recruiting, hiring, training and scheduling employees to sustain production needs. Professional and clear communicator successful in managing efficiency while boosting morale through constructive employee feedback and staff reviews. Dedicated professional highly skilled in transportation flow management. Talented individual offering dynamic skills in import and export laws and strategic initiatives. Implemented plan to maximize company revenues with minimal additional resource investment. Worked closely with internal partners, and adopted new functional technology to meet preset goals and objectives.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Manager
The Ollie World
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
12.2021 - 03.2024
- Organized warehouse design to maximize space for stock while allowing for high volume traffic zones.
- Oversaw inventory of incoming and outgoing materials based on physical counts and bar-code systems.
- Established and maintained good relations with customers, vendors and transport companies.
- Generated warehouse shipping documents, packing lists and invoices.
- Operated forklifts to fill or empty overhead spaces.
- Coordinated service and maintenance on delivery trucks, forklifts and other warehouse equipment.
- Processed requests and supply orders and pulled materials to successfully prepare orders.
- Hired, trained and motivated warehouse staff to meet tight schedules and demanding performance targets.
- Provided information to shipping and receiving personnel regarding inventory stock.
- Trained staff on material handling processes to reduce shipping times.
- Provided detailed instructions for job responsibilities, safety protocols and company guidelines to new employees.
- Secured resourcing for materials, equipment and personnel to meet warehouse operational needs.
- Partnered with leadership team to resolve order management challenges, safety or regulatory issues.
- Increased productivity through cross-training and thorough training of both current employees and new hires.
- Managed day-to-day logistics operations, monitoring incoming deliveries and overseeing productivity.
- Supervised activities of workers engaged in receiving, storing and shipping products or materials.
- Prepared inventory for shipment by attaching tags and labels.
- Coordinated and monitored inbound and outgoing deliveries, keeping abreast of delays and other issues.
- Tracked orders using functional systems and coordinated with warehouse workers to ensure proper storage and distribution of products.
- Handled departmental scheduling to maintain proper staffing for shifts.
- Restructured warehouse picking locations and reserved slots to achieve maximum employee productivity.
- Identified opportunities to reduce cost and improve productivity.
- Consistently met company and department objectives within budget and time constraints.
- Implemented and planned warehouse safety and security programs and activities.
- Implemented on-the-job training activities to cross-train employees on various tasks.
- Directed investigations to verify and resolve customer or shipper complaints.
- Examined invoices and shipping manifests for conformity to tariff and customs regulations.
- Created and enforced policies and procedures for entire logistics team.
- Negotiated with carriers and warehouse operators for services and preferential rates.
- Monitored product import or export processes to verify compliance with regulatory or legal requirements.
- Implemented bar coding system to identify location and quantities of requested items.
- Analyzed various aspects of corporate logistics to determine most cost-effective or efficient means of transporting products.
- Developed and documented standard and emergency operating procedures for receiving and shipping products or materials.
- Examined expenditures to develop plans and budgets for increasing profits or improving services.
- Planned and implemented energy-saving changes to transportation services by optimizing capabilities.
- Conducted periodic audits of inventory levels to ensure accuracy, identifying discrepancies for swift resolution.
- Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
- Maintained a safe work environment by enforcing strict adherence to OSHA guidelines and company policies.
- Evaluated incoming shipments for quality issues and processed unacceptable materials for return.
- Oversaw upkeep of equipment and physical condition of warehouse, identifying and ordering needed repairs, renovations, and replacements.
- Redesigned warehouse layout to accommodate new equipment, maximize space utilization, and optimize processes.
- Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
- Evaluated supplies and product inventory to check for quality and quantity issues and returned unacceptable materials to vendors.
- Boosted customer satisfaction through timely order fulfillment and accurate inventory tracking.
- Increased warehouse efficiency by implementing new inventory management systems and procedures.
- Coordinated with vendors to verify timely delivery of materials and supplies, avoiding delays.
- Fostered a positive workplace culture that motivated employees to perform their best while maintaining high morale.
- Built motivated warehouse team to consistently accomplish operations goals and exceed performance targets.
- Offered expertise in inventory management and current stock levels to internal teams and customers to facilitate accuracy and product availability.
- Completed timely and accurate daily logs to keep internal reporting accurate and track materials movements.
- Streamlined operations for faster order processing by updating warehouse layout and organization.
- Reduced product damage with improved packaging methods and training staff on proper handling techniques.
Assistant Warehouse Manager
Complete Business Systems
Upland, CA
02.2013 - 06.2016
- Reduced and controlled expenses by coordinating with shipping and logistics companies
- Negotiated favorable rates for a high volume company
- Streamlined inventory control process
- Developed a more efficient product storage process
- Organized inventory in to easily recognizable categories
- Increased profits by developing, initiating, and managing an efficient shipping and receiving process.
- Recommended changes to improve warehouse operational performance.
- Completed periodic inventory counts and maintain accurate warehouse system.
- Inspected equipment for functionality issues and arranged service actions when needed.
- Drove forklift to transport items within warehouse or to pick up items from different locations for shipment.
Warehouse Specialist
Dynamic
Ontario, CA
08.2018 - 11.2021
- Lifted materials of varied weights on regular basis.
- Packed and labeled merchandise to prepare for loading and shipment to customers.
- Inspected and moved products to designated areas in warehouse.
- Worked additional hours and shifts to meet tight deadlines during peak periods.
- Used pallet jacks to move items to and from warehouse locations.
- Assembled cartons, crates and containers to prepare for shipping.
- Identified defective, incorrect or missing merchandise and promptly reported to supervisor.
- Organized incoming inventory to fit with optimal storage plans and maintain retrieval efficiency.
- Inspected outgoing shipments to maintain quality assurance standards.
- Conducted timely and accurate inventory counts to maintain current supply records and facilitate smooth ordering.
- Tracked inventory and conducted cycle counts to maintain accurate records.
- Marked and labeled containers with accurate shipping information to prevent delays.
- Operated forklift and other equipment to move pallets around between warehouse locations and transport trucks.
- Used tools, sprayers and cleaning solutions to disinfect work areas.
- Counted different types of merchandise to comply with inventory control tag requirements.
- Packed, sealed or affixed postage to prepare materials for shipping.
- Inspected and recorded incoming and outgoing orders for count, damage and dates.
- Unpacked and examined incoming shipments to confirm consistency with records and routed materials to appropriate department.
- Compared and verified identifying information of outgoing shipments.
- Operated lift and hand trucks to transfer materials to and from target areas.
- Prepared work orders, bills of lading or shipping orders to route materials.
- Delivered or routed materials to departments using handtruck, conveyor or sorting bins.
- Examined shipment contents and compare with manifests, invoices or orders to verify accuracy.
- Weighed mail to determine correct postage.
- Determined shipping methods, routes or rates for materials to be shipped.
Stock Team Lead
Apple One, Mono Price, Inc
Montclair, CA
12.2008 - 12.2012
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
- Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
- Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, open communication, and employee recognition initiatives.
- Served as a role model for the team by demonstrating commitment to excellence, professionalism, and adherence to company values at all times.
- Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
- Enhanced overall team performance by providing regular coaching, feedback, and skill development opportunities.
- Collaborated with other department leads to streamline workflows, improve interdepartmental coordination, and achieve business goals collectively.
- Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
- Influenced positive change within the organization through strategic thinking, innovation, problem-solving abilities, and consistent leadership style.
- Improved team productivity by implementing efficient project management strategies and streamlining communication channels.
Technician/ Installer
Ironwood Communications, DIRECTV
CA
06.2007 - 12.2008
- Installation and technical
Crew Leader. Gunner
United States Army
10.2000 - 08.2008
- Scout
- Managed team of 5 professionals
- Served as mentor to junior team members
- Directed strategic initiatives to achieve Mission success.
- Supervised staff, inspected equipment and coordinated other maintenance activities.
- Oversaw inventory, tracked supplies and managed reordering of items.
- Monitored team members to verify work quality and address concerns.
- Instructed crew members in safe work practices and methods to reduce work-related injuries.
Inbound/Receiving, Forklift Operator, Lead.
Target Distribution Center
Fontana, CA
10.2004 - 04.2007
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
- Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
- Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
- Unloaded incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.
- Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
- Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
- Packaged, labeled and tagged goods before transfer.
- Used handheld scanners for warehouse management system compliance.
- Checked shipments for damaged or incorrect items.
- Reported safety and quality issues to management.
- Tied and secured loads to prevent shifting or damage to items.
- Operated power material handling equipment to accurately select and palletize loads.
- Prepared finished stock for shipment by identifying, pulling and packing product.
- Tracked materials moved for stocking purposes and to complete logs for management.
- Assessed incoming shipments to detect shortages or damage.
- Met trucks carrying incoming shipments, carefully unloaded merchandise and moved containers or pallets to staging locations.
Education
High School Diploma - Political Science
Chaffey High School
Ontario, CA06.1997
Skills
- Office Expertise
- Microsoft Office, Excel, Word and Outlook
- Drop Box
- Attention to Detail
- Team Player
- Leadership
- Quality Management
- Forklift Operations
- Financial Tracking
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Employee Safety
- Shipping and Receiving
- Resource Allocation
- Goal Setting
- Hiring and Training
- Employee Scheduling
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Facility Maintenance
- Logistics Management
- Equipment Maintenance
- Interpersonal Relationships
- Delegating Work
- Performance Evaluations
- Coaching and Motivation
- Continuous Improvement
- Heavy Lifting
- Floor Space Maximization
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Operations Planning
- Conflict Resolution
- Inventory Management
- Reporting and Correspondence
- Billing and Invoicing
- Team Building and Leadership
- Problem-Solving
- Policy Development
- Multiple Priorities Management
- Budget Controls
- Product Transportation
- Schedule Management
- Equipment Inspections
- Receiving Oversight
- Time Management
- Inventory Management Software
- Maintenance and Repair Orders
- Issue Resolution
- Budget Preparation and Management
- Regulations Compliance
- Improvements Recommendations
- Warehouse Safety
- Equipment Inspection
- Critical Thinking
- Interdepartmental Collaboration
- Worker Supervision
- Vehicle Inspection
- Vehicle Flow Monitoring
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Process Monitoring
- Detail-Oriented
- Warehouse Safety Programs
- Complex Problem Solving
- Organizational Requirements Monitoring
- Part Repairs and Replacement
- Operations Control
- Recruiting and Interviewing
- Warehouse Inspections
- Shipping Activity Oversight
- Fleet Inspections
- Relationship Building
- Workforce Management
- Logistics Planning
- Decision Making
- Data Interpretation
- Shipment Tracking
- Service Provider Communication
- Logistics and Supply Chain Software
- Emergency Operating Procedures
- Onboarding and Training
- Materials Monitoring
- Shipping and receiving
- Warehouse Operations
- Inventory and Stocking
- Loading and unloading
- Order picking and processing
- Safety Monitoring
- Staff Supervision
- Mentoring and training
- Order Fulfillment
- Staff Management
- Warehouse layout optimization
- Workflow Coordination
- Safety oversight
- Safety standards
- Warehouse Logistics
- Unpacking merchandise
- Quality Assurance
- Logistics
- Documentation
- Production Planning
- Operations Management
- Space Planning
- Team coaching
- Supplies inventory
- Purchasing management
- Logistics Oversight
- Lean principles
- Database Management
- Facility Security
- Logistics Coordination
- Cost Reduction
- Budget Management
- Waste Reduction
- Budget Adherence
- Warehouse Organization
- Daily Operations Management
- Forklift Operation
- Distribution and Warehousing
- Delivery Scheduling
- Freight Handling
- Safety Management
- Team Collaboration
- Inventory Audits
- Data Entry
- Inventory Reconciliation
- Quality Control
- Materials Management
- Order Management
Accomplishments
- United States Army Enlisted
- Staff Sergeant (E6) served two tours in Iraq
- Combat leadership
- Primary Leadership Discipline Course (PLDC) Basic Non Commissioned Officers Course (BNOC) Warehouse operations and procedures
Timeline
Warehouse Manager
The Ollie World
12.2021 - 03.2024
Warehouse Specialist
Dynamic
08.2018 - 11.2021
Assistant Warehouse Manager
Complete Business Systems
02.2013 - 06.2016
Stock Team Lead
Apple One, Mono Price, Inc
12.2008 - 12.2012
Technician/ Installer
Ironwood Communications, DIRECTV
06.2007 - 12.2008
Inbound/Receiving, Forklift Operator, Lead.
Target Distribution Center
10.2004 - 04.2007
Crew Leader. Gunner
United States Army
10.2000 - 08.2008
High School Diploma - Political Science
Chaffey High School