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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
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
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
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
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
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
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, LA

Skills

  • 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
James Scott