James Scott
Baton Rouge,LA
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Baton Rouge Coca Cola, enhancing warehouse efficiency and team productivity by over 40%. Skilled in strategic planning and complex problem-solving, I excel in staff management and motivation, ensuring operational excellence and improved interdepartmental satisfaction.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisor Warehouse Production
Baton Rouge Coca Cola
Baton Rouge, LA
09.2021 - 10.2024
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
- Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
- Resolved conflicts among team members promptly, maintaining a harmonious working environment conducive to productivity.
- Collaborated with other departments to achieve organizational goals, fostering teamwork across various functions.
Warehouse Leadman
Baton Rouge Coca Cola
Baton Rouge, LA
01.2017 - 09.2021
- Improved warehouse efficiency by streamlining inventory management and implementing organizational systems.
- Developed a preventive maintenance program that minimized equipment breakdowns, reducing delays in daily activities.
- Oversaw the receipt and storage of incoming shipments, ensuring accuracy in documentation and proper handling of goods.
- Enhanced team productivity through effective delegation, training, and supervision of warehouse staff.
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Baton Rouge Coca Cola
Baton Rouge, LA
04.2014 - 01.2017
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Built pallets and loads for partial and mixed pallets, wrapped finished pallets and staged pallets and loads into truck when ready for shipment.
- Worked with racking systems and loaded or unloaded pallets, pulling and placing pallets on or off of vertical product racking systems and trucks, maximizing storage by stacking products vertically.
- Received products using frequency scanners, unloaded shipments from trucks and fulfilled and organized orders to streamline customer delivery processes.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Maintained an organized warehouse by systematically arranging products using a forklift according to company guidelines.
Material Handler
Baton Rouge Coca Cola
Baton Rouge, LA
04.2008 - 04.2014
- Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transfer large products from one area of warehouse to another, allowing for easier accessibility.
- Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
- Maintained a safe work environment by following proper safety protocols and conducting regular inspections.
- Kept storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets.
Assistant Store Manager
Dollar General
Baker, LA
01.2007 - 02.2008
- Managed cash registers efficiently, ensuring accurate transactions, balancing drawers daily, and minimizing discrepancies.
- Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
- Enhanced store appearance for increased sales by maintaining cleanliness and implementing strategic merchandise displays.
- Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
Swing Shift Supervisor
McDonald's
Baton Rouge, LA
02.2006 - 01.2007
- Conducted regular quality control checks, ensuring consistent product output that met company standards.
- Optimized resource allocation within the shift by evaluating staffing needs based on workload requirements and project deadlines.
- Reviewed daily production reports to identify trends, potential issues, and areas requiring attention in order to make informed decisions for achieving shift goals.
- Managed shift schedules for optimal staff coverage, reducing overtime costs and maintaining productivity levels.
Education
High School Diploma -
Glen Oaks High School
Baton Rouge, LASkills
- Training and mentoring
- Goal-Oriented
- Staff Management
- Employee Motivation
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Strategic Planning
- Inventory Control
- Staff Development
- Staff Discipline
- Processes and procedures
- Operations Management
- Process Monitoring and Improvement
- Expectation setting
Timeline
Supervisor Warehouse Production
Baton Rouge Coca Cola
09.2021 - 10.2024
Warehouse Leadman
Baton Rouge Coca Cola
01.2017 - 09.2021
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Baton Rouge Coca Cola
04.2014 - 01.2017
Material Handler
Baton Rouge Coca Cola
04.2008 - 04.2014
Assistant Store Manager
Dollar General
01.2007 - 02.2008
Swing Shift Supervisor
McDonald's
02.2006 - 01.2007
High School Diploma -
Glen Oaks High School