Jonathan Varnes
Tunnel Hill,GA
Summary
Professional Warehouse Manager offering 21 years of expertise in supervising and training 18employees working in large warehouses. Successful in meticulously managing logistics, planning employee schedules and communicating with other departments to provide smooth business operations. Talented in monitoring and replenishing current inventory stock based on consumer demand and sales forecasting. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Shipping/Receiving Manager
Davron Technolgies
07.2015 - Current
- Divided and categorized cargo received and redirected shipments in response to customer requests.
- Operated forklifts, lift trucks, and hand trucks to move items around warehouse.
- Negotiated with different freight companies and received annual contracts resulting in cost savings of 100%.
- Lead team of 18 employees packaging, palletizing and shipping up to 300 boxes per day.
- Conducted training programs with employees to promote familiarity with company products and applications.
- Prepared shipping documents and invoices, processed payments, and fielded client questions.
- Determined most cost-effective procedures and routes for shipments.
Shipping and Receiving Supervisor
HOWARD INDUSTIES
10.2005 - 05.2015
- Resolved conflicts between team members and addressed complaints or grievances.
- Developed and maintained relationships with shipping vendors to achieve reliable delivery of orders and boost rapport.
- Monitored and tracked shipments to determine timely delivery and minimize delays.
- Investigated and adopted optimal shipping and receiving strategies by selecting best carriers, routes, and methods to minimize costs and enhance schedules.
- Determined staffing needs, developing schedules to staff all shifts.
- Oversaw warehouse crew stocking inventory and preparing loads.
- Prepared and maintained accurate records of shipments and deliveries to enable tracking history and acquire consistent information.
- Processed returns and updated accounts.
- Trained new team members on proper and safe use of tools and equipment.
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
- Developed useful shipping systems to establish cost-effective delivery of products.
- Boosted inventory and recordkeeping accuracy by conducting thorough inspections and comparing shipment contents with documentation.
- Inspected work areas to keep free of hazards and maintain proper function of safety equipment.
- Met or exceeded production goals and objectives by following strict procedures.
Plant Scheduler
Howard Industries
10.2002 - 05.2015
- Reviewed building plans and zoning permit applications to verify compliance with requirements such as bulk, placement and parking ratios.
- Developed and maintained automated tracking systems, hard copy files and records to enhance office workflows.
- Forecasted production schedules and adjusted plans to accommodate changes in demand.
- Tracked progress of manufacturing orders using [Type] software.
- Tracked progress of goods during manufacturing.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align production plans with customer requirements.
- Developed scheduling for certain tasks so that goods will be available when needed.
- Flagged potential issues by monitoring timelines.
- Accomplished leadership through team building exercises and mentoring within departments.
- Updated management and clients on progress of production.
- Inspected stocks to identify shortages, replenish supply and maintain consistent inventory.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Applied Human Resource Management
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ10.2025
BACHELOR'S IN THEOLOGY - BIBLE
Piedmont College
Demorest, GA06.2020
GED -
Magee High School
Magee, MS12.2004
Skills
- Hand Truck Operation
- Microsoft Excel
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Shipment Processing
- Storage Coordination
- Customer Satisfaction
- Materials Inspections
- Shipment Routing
- Shipping and Receiving Functions
- Recordkeeping Accuracy
- Staff Leadership
- Incoming Shipments Review
- Outgoing Shipments Oversight
Timeline
Shipping/Receiving Manager
Davron Technolgies
07.2015 - Current
Shipping and Receiving Supervisor
HOWARD INDUSTIES
10.2005 - 05.2015
Plant Scheduler
Howard Industries
10.2002 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Applied Human Resource Management
Grand Canyon University
BACHELOR'S IN THEOLOGY - BIBLE
Piedmont College
GED -
Magee High School
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