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John-robert Foster

Dayton,OH

Summary

Seasoned supervisor with extensive worker scheduling and task management expertise. Strong history of developing and executing resource planning, coordination and utilization strategies to meet performance goals.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Transportation Coordinator

Dayton Freight Lines
04.2021 - Current
  • Identified appropriate travel routes in accordance with applicable traffic and bulk cargo transportation laws, regulations, protocols, and guidelines.
  • Analyzed transportation data to identify improvement opportunities.
  • Developed strategies to reduce transportation costs and increase operational performance.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams on supply chain initiatives, ensuring seamless integration of transportation coordination efforts.

Operations Supervisor

SpartanNash
02.2020 - 04.2021
  • Led continuous improvement initiatives aimed at reducing waste, increasing efficiency, and enhancing overall productivity levels within the organization.
  • Handled day-to-day shipping and receiving overseeing more than 500 packages per day.
  • Promoted diligence and culture of safety for drivers and warehouse operations.
  • Supervised shipping and handling operations.
  • Supervised shipping and receiving, distribution and workplace safety.

Warehouse Supervisor

Dayton Synchronous Support Center
03.2016 - 02.2020
  • Resolved conflicts between team members and addressed complaints or grievances.
  • Mentored junior staff members to develop their skills in warehousing operations, fostering a supportive work environment for professional growth.
  • Used warehouse management software to reconcile daily inventory.
  • Supervised shipping and receiving, distribution and workplace safety.

Material Handler

Dayton Synchronous Support Center
05.2014 - 02.2016
  • Attached identifying tags to containers to mark with identifying shipping information.
  • Prevented product damage by carefully loading and unloading materials using appropriate equipment.
  • Alerted supervisors and coworkers of hazards and other issues for quick resolutions.
  • Maintained clean, orderly work environment free of hazards.
  • Streamlined material delivery processes which increased efficiency and reduced downtime.
  • Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.
  • Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.

Car Salesperson

Evans Motorworks
05.2013 - 05.2014
  • Exceeded monthly sales targets through consistent follow-up and excellent negotiation skills.
  • Consistently adhered to company guidelines regarding ethical selling practices.
  • Trained new sales staff members on company policies, procedures, and best practices in customer service delivery.
  • Responded to customer enquiries via telephone and email.
  • Maximized profit margins by effectively negotiating trade-in values and upselling additional services or products.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Supply Chain Management/Computer Information Syst

Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ
05.2025

Associate of Science - General Business Management

Sinclair Community College
Dayton, OH
05.2023

Skills

  • Emergency Response
  • Dispatching Coordination
  • Material Handling
  • Warehouse Management
  • Safety Precautions
  • Lifting and sorting
  • Crane Operation
  • Cross-Docking
  • Logistics and Transportation

Software

SAP

As400

Dock Scanning

Omnitracs

Timeline

Transportation Coordinator

Dayton Freight Lines
04.2021 - Current

Operations Supervisor

SpartanNash
02.2020 - 04.2021

Warehouse Supervisor

Dayton Synchronous Support Center
03.2016 - 02.2020

Material Handler

Dayton Synchronous Support Center
05.2014 - 02.2016

Car Salesperson

Evans Motorworks
05.2013 - 05.2014

Bachelor of Science - Supply Chain Management/Computer Information Syst

Arizona State University

Associate of Science - General Business Management

Sinclair Community College
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