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Jamie Downing

PLAINFIELD,IA

Summary

Experienced with managing warehouse receiving operations and ensuring smooth workflow. Utilizes team leadership and process improvement to boost efficiency. Track record of maintaining high standards of operational accuracy.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Inbound Warehouse Receiving Manager

Martin Brothers Distributing
09.2004 - Current

20 Years Inbound Receiving Manager

  • Managed inbound shipments by creating detailed receiving schedules that accommodated fluctuating volumes effectively.
  • Managed a team of 60+members in a 300 thousand foot storage and distribution complex
  • Maintaining over 90% schedule accuracy
  • Supervised a team of warehouse personnel, providing guidance, support, and performance evaluations for continuous improvement.
  • Collaborated with other department managers to address cross-functional issues promptly and implement process improvements as needed.
  • Monitor material quantities and storage locations
  • Administer the links between various data and computer applications
  • Expedite the receipt of critical delinquent orders and monitor material deliveries in accordance with receiving schedules
  • Interface with customers on a daily basis
  • Supported installation and use of RF scanning technology
  • Managed all personnel hiring and disciplinary actions as well as policy implementation
  • Assisted with several warehouse additions

Outbound Second Shift Supervisor

Martin Brothers Distributing
01.1998 - 01.2003

5 Years Second Shift Supervisor

  • Collaborated with other supervisors to evaluate employee performance, identify areas for improvement, and develop strategies for professional growth.
  • Enhanced team picking productivity by implementing efficient workflow processes and overseeing daily operations.
  • Supervised ongoing daily production.
  • Managed staff hiring, training and supervision.
  • Collaborated with other leaders and executives to direct workflow and support operations.

In-Bound Freight Receiver

Martin Brothers Distributing
01.1996 - 01.1998

2 Years In-Bound Receiver

  • Receiving & Unpacking Inbound Freight
  • Utilized forklift or pallet truck to load, unload, transport and store goods.
  • Compared shipping orders and invoices against contents received to verify accuracy.
  • Unloaded pallets and deliveries and organized products in warehouse.
  • Provided support during peak seasons or special projects by performing additional duties as needed including assisting in picking, packing or shipping processes.
  • Inspect and verify incoming goods against invoices or other documents
  • Record shortages and reject damaged goods
  • Prepare bills of lading, invoices and other shipping documents

Welder Supervisor

Featherlite Manufacturing
01.1994 - 01.1996

2 Years Shift Supervisor

  • Oversaw completion of large projects as shift supervisor
  • Weld with stick (SMAW), flux-core (FCAW), solid-wire (GMAW), TIG (GTAW)
  • Welding of mild steel, aluminum, stainless steel
  • Hard surfacing
  • Precision machining with: lathe, milling machine, surface grinder, radial drill
  • Read complex blueprints
  • Use of forklifts and overhead crane
  • Fixture making


Education

Associate of Arts - Business Management

Hawkeye Community College
Waterloo, IA
05-1996

General Education - General Studies

North Iowa Area Community College
Mason City, IA

Skills

    Inbound Warehouse Operations

  • Team Building and leadership
  • Inventory and stocking
  • Hiring and training
  • Employee safety
  • Staff supervision
  • Mentoring and training
  • Warehouse layout optimization
  • Customer care
  • Operations planning
  • Conflict resolution
  • Financial tracking
  • Floor space maximization
  • Waste reduction
  • Policy development
  • Budget adherence
  • Daily operations management
  • Warehouse organization
  • Warehouse inspections

Certification

  • OSHA Certified
  • Department of Homeland Security Statewide Training
  • First Aid Certification
  • Forklift Certification

Hobbies and Interests

  • Walleye fishing
  • Ice fishing
  • Deer hunting with bow and shotgun
  • Being with my family

Timeline

Inbound Warehouse Receiving Manager

Martin Brothers Distributing
09.2004 - Current

Outbound Second Shift Supervisor

Martin Brothers Distributing
01.1998 - 01.2003

In-Bound Freight Receiver

Martin Brothers Distributing
01.1996 - 01.1998

Welder Supervisor

Featherlite Manufacturing
01.1994 - 01.1996
  • OSHA Certified
  • Department of Homeland Security Statewide Training
  • First Aid Certification
  • Forklift Certification

Associate of Arts - Business Management

Hawkeye Community College

General Education - General Studies

North Iowa Area Community College
Jamie Downing