Josef Massey
Rockdale,IL
Summary
Successful Logistics Supervisor with 25 years of experience in overseeing cost-effective and timely delivery of goods by managing staff and processes. Proven leader in directing staff on managing warehouse storage space, timely shipment processing and efficient distribution. Upbeat motivator when communicating daily objectives to staff. Self-motivated Logistics Supervisor familiar with various logistics software programs, including Synapse and WMS. In-depth knowledge of standard management methods and policies. Goal-oriented and comfortable working under pressure.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Logistics Supervisor
Ryder
Joliet, IL
05.2021 - Current
- Organized transportation of goods in accordance with customer requirements.
- Established and maintained professional relationships with carriers, warehouses, customers, and sales force.
- Provided oversight to ensure daily operations ran efficiently and effectively.
- Provided training and guidance to junior staff members on best practices within the logistics department.
- Monitored logistics procedures, day-to-day workflow and employee performance to increase productivity 100%.
- Oversaw 26 employees through evaluations, scheduling and training.
- Managed inventory control activities including tracking stock levels and ordering new materials when needed.
- Designed standard operating procedures for various aspects of the logistics process such as receiving, warehousing, packaging and labeling.
- Coordinated the scheduling of deliveries based on customer needs while optimizing resources utilization.
- Conducted regular meetings with customers, carriers, vendors, management and staff to address any issues or concerns regarding logistics procedures.
- Evaluated performance metrics such as on-time delivery rate, accuracy rate and cost per shipment against established targets.
Shipping Supervisor
Grainger
Minooka, IL
2018.03 - 2021.05
- Supervised warehouse operations by managing employees during shifts.
- Recorded information, shortages, and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
- Revised and developed procedures to reduce risk and achieve compliance.
- Supervised shipping and receiving, distribution and workplace safety.
- Oversaw daily operations and shipping and handling processes.
- Monitored employee performance and offered mentoring and leadership to improve any deficiencies.
- Used warehouse management software to reconcile daily inventory.
- Supported production workers in meeting goals without compromising safety and compliance.
- Monitored adherence to safety protocols and company policies by staying attentive to details.
- Managed merchandise inventory transactions.
- Completed daily operations on time and maintained high standards of accuracy.
Shipping Supervisor
Impact Fulfilment Services
New Lenox, IL
04.2015 - 03.2018
- Supervised shipping team of 20 to 150+ employees.
- Managed shipping and activities for company with 100% orders processed daily.
- Communicated with vendor representatives to resolve damaged shipments and item shortages.
- Maintained positive relationships with representatives of UPS, FedEX, USPS, and DHL shipping companies.
- Boosted inventory and recordkeeping accuracy by conducting thorough inspections and comparing shipment contents with documentation.
- Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
- Operated forklifts, lift trucks, and hand trucks to move items around warehouse.
- Organized storage areas to optimize materials movements and minimize labor hours.
- Supervised team of helpers, laborers and material movers to efficiently complete tasks.
- Determined staffing needs, developing schedules to staff all shifts.
- Maintained accurate records of team attendance and documented disciplinary actions.
- Monitored production levels and implemented measures to increase output.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve team productivity and efficiency.
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
- Evaluated team performance and provided feedback on areas requiring improvement.
- Met or exceeded production goals and objectives by following strict procedures.
- Handled day-to-day shipping overseeing more than 1000+ packages per day.
- Assigned tasks to team members to complete within designated time frames.
- Divided and categorized cargo received and redirected shipments in response to customer requests.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Information Technology
Kaplan University
Davenport, IASkills
- Resource Utilization
- Delivery Scheduling
- Material Handling
- SOP compliance
- Process Improvement
- Warehouse Management
- Quality Assurance
- Logistics Planning
- Logistics Coordination
- Training staff
- Warehouse space management
Timeline
Logistics Supervisor
Ryder
05.2021 - Current
Shipping Supervisor
Grainger
2018.03 - 2021.05
Shipping Supervisor
Impact Fulfilment Services
04.2015 - 03.2018
Some College (No Degree) - Information Technology
Kaplan University