James Hargrove III
New Caney,TX
Summary
Experienced Warehouse Specialist with 10+ years of hands-on expertise in warehouse management and material handling. Dedicated to workplace safety, operational efficiency, and meeting demanding deadlines. Seeking a role where my skills and work ethic can support productivity and long-term organizational growth.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Warehouse Supervisor
Lamberti USA
09.2023 - 11.2025
- Supervised and led a team of 4-5 warehouse employees, overseeing daily shipping and receiving operations to ensure productivity, accuracy, and on-time performance.
- Coordinated and prioritized inbound and outbound shipments, including hazardous materials across multiple carriers while meeting operational deadlines and regulatory requirements.
- Enforced warehouse safety standards and company policies, ensuring proper use of PPE and maintaining a clean, organized, and compliant work environment.
- Maintained accurate documentation, inventory records, and shipping logs demonstrating strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Proactively identified workflow challenges and urgent issues, implementing solutions to minimize delays and maintain operational continuity.
- Utilize SAP WMS to support warehouse operations, inventory tracking, and shipping processes.
- Trained in and compliant with D.O.T. Ground Hazmat, IATA Air Hazmat, and IMDG Ocean Hazmat Regulations.
Warehouse Manager
Hilti-Oglaend Systems US
10.2010 - 05.2022
- Managed daily warehouse operations including domestic and international shipping and receiving, order fulfillment, inventory control, quality inspections, and outbound packaging of 10-20 ft cable trays.
- Coordinated labor and workflow for unloading ocean containers, inventory replenishment, and on-time customer order fulfillment.
- Utilize SAP WMS to track inventory levels, maintain inventory accuracy, process orders, and support logistics reporting and KPIs.
- Led and managed several multi-million dollar special projects involving cutting and kitting ensuring productivity, accuracy, and compliance with customer specifications and deadlines.
- Enforced safety standards through forklift maintenance, operator training, and ongoing safety compliance to maintain a safe work environment.
- Redesigned warehouse layout to accommodate new equipment, maximize space utilization, and optimize processes.
- Reviewed and negotiated contracts with carriers to optimize shipping costs.
Receiving Supervisor
Subsidium Inc - Panalpina
04.2004 - 08.2009
- Led and supervised 8-10 employees in high volume warehouse receiving operations, overseeing inbound cargo unloading, quality inspections, weight & dimension verification, RF inventory scanning, and data entry using SAP WMS.
- Coordinated with customer service representatives to ensure timely resolution of shipment issues and enhanced customer satisfaction.
- Ensured adherence to HAZMAT and TSA regulations, maintaining a safe and compliant work environment.
- Scheduled shifts and shift changes to accommodate workload and customer needs.
- Resolved conflicts between team members and addressed complaints or grievances.
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
Education
GED -
Houston Community College
Houston, TX04.1998
Skills
- Shipping and Receiving Operations
- Quality Control and Inspections
- Order Fulfillment
- Multitasking and Organization
- OSHA Regulations
- Inventory Cycle Counting
- SAP WMS / ERP Systems
- RF Barcode Scanning
- Verbal and Written Communication
- 5S / Lean Warehouse
Certification
- D.O.T Ground HAZMAT Training - 03/2024
- IATA Air HAZMAT Training - 03/2024
- IMDG Ocean HAZMAT Training - 03/2024
- Forklift Certification - 09/2023
- Forklift Safety and Training Certification - 03/2019
Timeline
Warehouse Supervisor
Lamberti USA
09.2023 - 11.2025
Warehouse Manager
Hilti-Oglaend Systems US
10.2010 - 05.2022
Receiving Supervisor
Subsidium Inc - Panalpina
04.2004 - 08.2009
GED -
Houston Community College