John Garrett
Jamestown,PA
Summary
Accomplished Warehouse Operations Manager with a proven track record at JT Thorpe, enhancing warehouse layout and optimizing operations for efficiency. Skilled in forklift operations and adept at mentoring teams for continuous improvement. Achieved significant waste reduction, demonstrating a strong blend of strategic planning and leadership abilities.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Operations Manager
JT Thorpe
05.2023 - Current
- Managed daily warehouse operations, resulting in reduced waste and optimized space utilization.
- Organized storage layouts, resulting in increased accessibility of items and improved worker efficiency during retrieval tasks.
- Monitored inventory levels closely, preventing stockouts and overstock situations that could negatively impact business operations.
Construction Coordinator
Reftech International
10.2018 - 05.2023
- Interviewed, hired, and trained new workers.
- Supervised day-to-day activities of [Number]-person team of contractors to promote productivity and efficient use of resources, maintaining on-time and under-budget project delivery.
- Consulted with clients to define objectives and develop scopes.
- Provided technical guidance during all stages of projects, ensuring best practices were followed at every step.
- Coordinated training programs for construction personnel, enhancing their knowledge base as well as improving overall productivity levels onsite.
- Managed change orders effectively to minimize disruptions to project schedules while accommodating client requirements or unforeseen conditions onsite.
- Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
Construction Coordinator / Operating Engineer
Vesuvius USA
03.1988 - 10.2018
- Interviewed, hired, and trained new workers.
- Developed and executed pre-construction milestones on project schedule.
- Consulted with clients to define objectives and develop scopes.
- Supervised day-to-day activities of [Number]-person team of contractors to promote productivity and efficient use of resources, maintaining on-time and under-budget project delivery.
- Coordinated training programs for construction personnel, enhancing their knowledge base as well as improving overall productivity levels onsite.
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
- Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
- Prepared and submitted reports on job progress and safety conditions to upper management.
- Streamlined operations by optimizing equipment usage and reducing unnecessary expenses.
Storeroom Clerk
US Navy
03.1984 - 03.1988
- Exhibited outstanding attention to detail when conducting physical counts during annual inventory audits, resulting in more accurate financial reporting and forecasting efforts.
- Supported production efficiency by promptly addressing material shortages or discrepancies in received shipments.
- Minimized spoilage of perishable items through diligent monitoring of expiration dates and proper rotation practices.
- Collaborated effectively with team members to optimize storeroom operations, enhancing overall workplace efficiency.
- Maximized space utilization with effective layout planning and strategic storage solutions.
- Received incoming merchandise and stored in correct stock locations.
- Maintained orderly stockroom for ease of retrieval.
- Unloaded incoming shipments, verified accuracy of orders, and restocked items in backroom.
- Followed proper procedures for item receipt, storage and inventory control.
- Assisted with merchandise stocking and replenishment in backroom and on sales floor.
- Utilized forklifts and pallet jacks to safely transport materials and merchandise through warehouse.
- Conducted periodic audits to verify inventory accuracy.
- Utilized forklift or pallet truck to load, unload, transport and store goods.
- Moved shipment materials to and from designated areas using lift and hand trucks.
Education
High School Diploma -
South Fayette Jr-Sr High School
McDonald, PA05-1983
Skills
- Warehouse Layout
- Shipping and receiving
- Order Fulfillment
- Waste Reduction
- Warehouse optimization
- Stock control
- Loading and unloading
- Warehouse Operations
- Inventory and Stocking
- Safety standards
- Forklift Operations
- Hiring and Training
- Facility Security
- Mentoring and training
- Continuous Improvement
Timeline
Warehouse Operations Manager
JT Thorpe
05.2023 - Current
Construction Coordinator
Reftech International
10.2018 - 05.2023
Construction Coordinator / Operating Engineer
Vesuvius USA
03.1988 - 10.2018
Storeroom Clerk
US Navy
03.1984 - 03.1988
High School Diploma -
South Fayette Jr-Sr High School
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