JOHN LARRAURI
Walden,NY
Summary
Performance-driven operations manager and talent developer with over 20 years of distribution and management experience. Combining a solid track record in superior customer service and high levels of client satisfaction.
Successful warehouse manager offering strong background in supervising and mentoring several employees in both large and small distribution warehouse settings. Talented in promoting safety, accuracy and company rules when monitoring employee performance and training new employees. Accomplished in performing regular inventory counts and maintaining records with high level of accuracy. Seasoned Warehouse Operations Manager with comprehensive experience in logistics, inventory management, and team leadership. Display strong skills in streamlining warehouse processes to boost efficiency and productivity. Notable for enhancing operational procedures, improving staff performance, and contributing to revenue growth. Demonstrated ability to manage large-scale warehouse operations while maintaining high standards of safety and quality control.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
WAREHOUSE OPERATIONS MANAGER
Craft Beer Guild
New Paltz, NY
03.2015 - Current
- Managed and developed night shift employees to ensure adherence to shipping, receiving, and stocking procedures.
- Drove inventory control initiatives elevating accuracy from 92.3% to 99.7%
- Worked with management team to ensure consistent procedures for shipping, receiving, and stocking across all shifts
- Led OSHA and equipment certification classes, aimed at maximizing safety awareness and minimizing incidents.
- Spearheaded the integration of voice pick systems software, enhancing operational efficiency
- Ensured efficient order processing through effective inter-departmental coordination.
- Identified opportunities for optimization by frequently examining current procedures.
- Investigated data for insights into product availability challenges, order behaviors and delivery schedules.
NIGHT SHIFT WAREHOUSE MANAGER
Lobo Distributors
Montgomery, NY
07.2006 - Current
- Managed a team of night shift workers, drivers and recycling staff.
- Supervised night shift operations ensuring accurate picking and loading of route trucks for next day delivery.
- Designed an accelerated system to complete inbound truck checks quickly.
- Delivered targeted training to staff based on performance analysis.
- Ensured timely and accurate order fulfillment.
- Alleviated customer dissatisfaction through resolving quality and delivery problems.
- Consistently ensured adherence to updated safety regulations.
- Supported the hiring and oversight of team members in the warehouse.
- Implemented process optimization techniques to boost productivity.
REGIONAL WAREHOUSE OPERATIONS MANAGER
Solar City
New Windsor, NY
07.2014 - 03.2015
- Directed operations and growth for all warehouse personnel.
- Oversaw financial performance and profitability.
- Developed inventory control procedures to ensure materials are available for crews.
- Conducted monthly safety meetings to maintain compliance and accurate records.
- Ensured maintenance compliance for forklifts and moving equipment.
- Managed verification procedures for incoming freight and documented any issues.
- Enhanced operational productivity by cutting out unnecessary procedures.
- Journeyed to newly opened warehouses for planning their layouts.
- Assisted in onboarding new warehouse managers for optimal operational efficiency.
- Managed initiatives focused on improving storage and inventory systems.
INDUSTRIAL TRAINER
C&S Wholesale Grocers
Newburgh, NY
12.2010 - 07.2014
- Managed a team of up to 15 lift trainees and 30 pickers.
- Guided new operators in mastering techniques for becoming incentive forklift operators.
- Instructed new employees on best practices for achieving performance incentives.
- Engineered robust protocols for equipment use, including forklift operation and fall protection safety.
- Enhanced retention rate of lifts from 30% to 71% through program redevelopment.
- Coordinated learning seminars and workshops.
- Held regular meetings with supervisors to review trainee progress.
- Recognized workplace hazards and established safety measures.
- Evaluated trainee performance to assess training program effectiveness.
- Compiled assessments for senior management regarding training effectiveness.
Education
Bachelor's of Business Administration - Operations Management
AMERICAN INTERCONTINENTAL UNIVERSITY
Chicago, IL01.2015
Associates of Applied Science - Computer Information Systems
SULLIVAN COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Loch Sheldrake, NY01.1995
Skills
- Daily cycle counting
- Safety oversight
- Performance evaluations
- Staff management
- Team building and leadership
- Cost reduction
- Mentoring and training
- Route optimization
- Interpersonal relationships
- Safety Standards
- Continuous improvement
- Policy development
- Conflict resolution
- Warehouse layout optimization
- Quality assurance
- Hiring and training
References
Exceptional references available upon request.
Timeline
WAREHOUSE OPERATIONS MANAGER
Craft Beer Guild
03.2015 - Current
REGIONAL WAREHOUSE OPERATIONS MANAGER
Solar City
07.2014 - 03.2015
INDUSTRIAL TRAINER
C&S Wholesale Grocers
12.2010 - 07.2014
NIGHT SHIFT WAREHOUSE MANAGER
Lobo Distributors
07.2006 - Current
Bachelor's of Business Administration - Operations Management
AMERICAN INTERCONTINENTAL UNIVERSITY
Associates of Applied Science - Computer Information Systems
SULLIVAN COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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