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Jose Ortega
Gardner,KS
Summary
Results-driven Distribution Team Leader with expertise in logistics coordination, process optimization, and inventory management. Proven ability to enhance workflow efficiency and foster a collaborative team environment. I was raised on values of effort and initiative to better myself and those around me, as well as staying positive and professional to make sure I foster a healthy work environment.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Distribution Team Leader
JM SMUCKER
Edgerton, Kansas
07.2021 - 04.2026
- Led daily operations for the distribution team at JM Smucker.
- Coordinated product flow to ensure timely deliveries and efficient warehouse management.
- Monitored daily operations and provided direction to staff on best practices for warehouse procedures.
- Organized daily meetings with team members to discuss progress towards goals and objectives.
- Supervised activities of workers engaged in receiving, storing and shipping products or materials.
- Trained new team members on safety practices and operational procedures.
- Fostered a positive team environment through effective communication and support initiatives.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve logistical challenges effectively.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure timely delivery of orders.
- Ensured efficient and accurate distribution of goods to customers within specified timeframes.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance workflow efficiency in distribution tasks.
- Implemented cost-saving measures by optimizing processes and streamlining workflow in the warehouse.
- Oversaw the implementation of new technologies such as automated inventory control systems.
- Monitored inventory levels to optimize stock availability and minimize shortages.
- Monitored inventory levels of products and materials in warehouses to keep needed goods on hand.
- Coordinated and monitored inbound and outgoing deliveries, keeping track of delays and other issues.
- Verified order details at distribution center and customer locations to prevent errors.
- Resolved customer complaints related to product quality or delivery issues promptly.
- Performed regular quality checks of products prior to shipping.
- Conducted regular audits of equipment and facilities for maintenance compliance.
- Collaborated with IT department personnel on system upgrades or troubleshooting issues related to warehouse technology applications.
- Have experience using software such as SAP, later transitioning to BlueYonder to streamline operations within the warehouse with utmost efficiency.
- Used Outlook to send updates to management and other departments regarding safety reports, production, maintenance and other issues on the floor.
- Maintained records of all shipments, deliveries, and returns.
- Experience in different positions throughout multiple departments such as DC (distribution coordinator) and Wave planner which allowed me to directly organize workflow within the warehouse for picking and shipping deadlines.
- Restructured warehouse picking locations and reserved slots to achieve maximum employee productivity.
- Confirmed timely deliveries and addressed customer inquiries using the E2Open email platform.
- Experience in different positions throughout multiple departments such as DC (distribution coordinator) and Wave planner which allowed me to directly organize workflow within the warehouse for picking and shipping deadlines.
Education
High School Diploma -
Summit Highschool
Fontana, CA06-2020
Skills
- Inventory management
- Logistics coordination
- Transportation management
- Shipping and receiving
- Warehouse operations
- Quality control
- Process optimization
- Safety compliance
- Data analysis
- SAP
- Employee training
- Problem solving
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Effective communication
- Team building
- Customer service
- Material handling
- Professionalism
- Reliability
- Team leadership
- Distribution planning
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Distribution Team Leader
JM SMUCKER
07.2021 - 04.2026
High School Diploma -
Summit Highschool