Jason Schenke
Hazel Green,WI
Summary
Warehouse management professional with strong leadership skills and results-driven approach. Experienced in optimizing inventory control, streamlining operations, and ensuring safety compliance. Highly collaborative, adaptable to changing needs, and reliable. Proficient in logistics, team coordination, and problem-solving.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Manager
Universal Tank & Fabrication
Dubuque, IA
02.2024 - Current
- Supervised daily warehouse operations, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and efficient workflow.
- Implemented inventory management systems to optimize stock levels and reduce discrepancies.
- Trained staff on equipment operation and safety standards, fostering a culture of safety compliance.
- Conducted periodic audits of inventory levels to ensure accuracy, identifying discrepancies for swift resolution.
- Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
- Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
- Increased warehouse efficiency by implementing new inventory management systems and procedures.
- Fostered a positive workplace culture that motivated employees to perform their best while maintaining high morale.
- Collaborated closely with sales department to address any issues related to product availability or shipment delays.
- Communicated regularly with cross-functional teams to improve coordination between departments.
Team Lead 1
Andersen Windows Doors
Dubuque, IA
07.2023 - 02.2024
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
- 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.
- Facilitated regular team meetings to assess project progress and align goals across departments.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Launched quality assurance practices for each phase of development
Operations Supervisor
Farmtek
Dyersville, IA.
02.2020 - 07.2023
- Oversaw daily production operations, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
- Managed workflow schedules to optimize efficiency across multiple production lines.
- Trained and mentored new employees on operational procedures and best practices.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced productivity and reduced downtime.
- Coordinated cross-departmental initiatives to streamline supply chain management.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations of staff, providing constructive feedback for growth.
- Developed and maintained operational reports to track performance metrics effectively.
- Led safety compliance audits, promoting a culture of workplace safety among team members.
- Established clear lines of responsibility among staff members by clearly defining roles and expectations, resulting in increased accountability and performance.
- Evaluated employee performance through regular assessments, providing constructive feedback and support for continuous improvement efforts.
- Led team meetings to foster open communication channels among staff members, promoting a collaborative work environment conducive to problem-solving and innovation.
- Implemented lean manufacturing principles for a more streamlined workflow, leading to improved operational efficiency.
- Increased overall production efficiency by identifying bottlenecks in the production process and implementing targeted solutions.
- Managed inventory levels to ensure optimal stock availability, minimizing waste and reducing costs associated with excess inventory.
- Continuously researched industry trends and advancements in technology to identify opportunities for innovation and integration within the factory operations, driving continuous improvement efforts.
- Communicated factory operational needs, objectives and performance standards with senior management and earned full upper management support.
- Delivered factory-level communications and tactical direction and drove achievement of quality, delivery, productivity and financial performance goals and objectives.
- Created and implemented strategies for improving operational efficiency and accuracy.
- Implemented policies and standard operating procedures for continuous improvement.
- Located and resolved problems with team production and performance to maintain consistent quality levels.
- Kept accurate and detailed records of personnel progress and productivity.
- Oversaw loading and unloading of packages in warehouse.
Certified Welder
Farmtek
Dyersville, IA
05.2011 - 02.2020
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Operated hoists, cranes and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag and spatter using hand tools.
- Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Used MIG gun arc to melt and deposit metal from electrode to workpieces.
- Maintained correct arc length and movement speed to form specified fusion depth and bead.
- Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
- Operated robotic cells machinery.
Education
Graduate, High School Diploma -
Edgewood-Colesburg High School
Edgewood, IA2001
Skills
- Warehouse operations
- Inventory management
- Hiring and training
- Staff management
- Staff supervision
- Workflow coordination
- Team building and leadership
- Safety oversight
- Quality assurance
- Documentation
- Operations management
- Production planning
- Coaching and motivation
- Supplies inventory
- Continuous improvement
- Goal setting
Timeline
Warehouse Manager
Universal Tank & Fabrication
02.2024 - Current
Team Lead 1
Andersen Windows Doors
07.2023 - 02.2024
Operations Supervisor
Farmtek
02.2020 - 07.2023
Certified Welder
Farmtek
05.2011 - 02.2020
Graduate, High School Diploma -
Edgewood-Colesburg High School
Reference
Richard Gassman, I-CASH, Iowa City, IA
I-CASH Director
Richardgassman14@gmail.com
(319) 540-4616
Andrew Glaza, Higley Industries Inc, Dyersville, IA
Plant Coordinator
glaza.andrew@yahoo.com
(563) 212-4716