Joshua Anderson
Minneapolis,MN
Summary
With extensive warehouse and distribution experience throughout 18+ years in the industry. I have a well-rounded knowledge of most if not all warehouse aspects that need to be completed on a daily basis. Having managed teams from 10 to 60+ employees with a focus on employee growth as well as maintain company policy and finical goals. I enjoy thinking on my feet and welcome all new challenges to help maintain and grow the companies' values and profits.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Manager
UNRLCO
03.2023 - 03.2024
- Increased warehouse efficiency by implementing new inventory management systems and procedures.
- Streamlined operations for faster order processing by updating warehouse layout and organization.
- Reduced product damage with improved packaging methods and training staff on proper handling techniques.
- Enhanced employee productivity, implementing effective scheduling and task delegation strategies.
- Boosted customer satisfaction through timely order fulfillment and accurate inventory tracking.
- Managed budget effectively by negotiating vendor contracts and optimizing resource allocation.
- Developed strong team of warehouse employees with comprehensive training programs and performance evaluations.
- Facilitated smooth expansion of warehouse space to accommodate business growth, overseeing construction projects and integration of new systems.
- Optimized transportation logistics, securing reliable carriers at competitive rates for efficient delivery times.
- Identified opportunities for cost savings in procurement, renegotiating supplier contracts or seeking alternative sources when necessary.
- Conducted periodic audits of inventory levels to ensure accuracy, identifying discrepancies for swift resolution.
- Fostered a positive workplace culture that motivated employees to perform their best while maintaining high morale.
- Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
- Coordinated with vendors to verify timely delivery of materials and supplies, avoiding delays.
- Developed and maintained knowledgeable and productive team of employees.
- Collaborated with manufacturing and supply chain management.
Trainer Supervisor
Martin Brower
09.2021 - 12.2023
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
- Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
- Update SOP's to reflect current work needs.
- Create JSA's to help promote good work practices and safety.
- MHE (material handling equipment) certified train-the-trainer through Crown. I certify new hires and do re-training as needed.
- Certified DDC trainer with the ability to do in cab coaching with CDL drivers
- Certified scissor and boom lift trainer through Forklifts of Minnesota.
- Monitor and track new hires during their probation period.
- Provide coaching and reviews with all new hires on performance via weekly scorecards for all new hires.
- Organize and lead 30-60-90 day reviews with all new hires.
- Review camera data when further information is needed about an incident.
- Order equipment and clothing for employees as well as manage inventory.
- Train on lockout/tagout as well as developed my own training course for all employees.
- Track OS&D's and send reports out for follow up.
- Use WMS to monitor employee efficiencies and errors.
- Fill out injury reports on ORIGAMI.
- Use SRX systems to monitor drivers and check on their delivery times.
- Developed my own SDS training for all personal.
- Supported safety officer to enforce regulations, laws and established policies throughout operational stages.
- SQF audit trained.
- Followed OSHA/ANSI regulations.
Assistant Warehouse Manager
Martin Brower
12.2022 - 04.2023
- Managed day-to-day operations of warehouse, freight and parcel shipments, returns and transfers.
- Tracked production and quality control systems to proactively identify deficiencies.
- Promoted safety policies and practices among personnel, enforcing appropriate handling and use of equipment and products.
- Trained employees on equipment operation and safety protocols.
- Oversaw warehouse staff and maintained efficiency in fast-paced environment.
- Directed system updates to boost productivity and control recordkeeping errors.
- Improved delivery plans with strong scheduling knowledge, organizational skills and route development expertise.
- Adhered to industry best practices for warehousing, material handling and documentation.
- Acted as liaison between company departments and warehouse teams.
- Oversaw upkeep of equipment and physical condition of warehouse, identifying and ordering needed repairs, renovations and replacements.
- Maintained top performance standards while working in hot warehouse environment.
- Evaluated incoming shipments for quality issues and processed unacceptable materials for return.
- Kept corporate departments and customers updated on critical shipments.
- Maintained established levels of goods based on sales forecasts and demand to fulfill orders on time.
- Conducted research to address shipping errors and packaging mistakes.
- Oversaw daily operations and shipping and handling processes.
- Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
- Supervised warehouse operations by managing employees during shifts.
Operations Manager
Pepsico
10.2020 - 09.2021
- Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages
- Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow
- Advanced productivity KPIs to achieve key business goals and objectives
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe or ineffective practices
- Partnered with vendors and suppliers to effectively manage and budget
- Reduced process bottlenecks by training and coaching employees on practices, procedures and performance strategies
- Introduced new methods, practices and systems to reduce turnaround time
- Collaborated cross-functionally to refine procedures, devise best practices and enforce quality metrics
- Identified procedure or process changes required to improve performance and productivity
- Formulated processes to reduce downtime and financial loss
- Directed initiatives to improve work environment, company culture or overall business strategy
Warehouse Manager
Metro Produce Distributions Inc
07.2013 - 08.2020
- Incentivized employees to exceed performance targets and maximize team productivity.
- Managed high-volume operations with as many as 162 orders pulled per shift.
- As well as set up couriers and will calls.
- Worked effective across departments and with outside personnel to address problems such as truck repairs and equipment repairs such as power jacks.
- Forklifts.
- Cleaning equipment.
- Food processing equipment.
- Collaborated with operations staff and team supervisors to coordinate efficient pick planning.
- Taught employees about important procedures and enforced policies for efficient and successful warehouse operations.
- Managed routes of trucks and was responsible for getting deliveries on time.
- Managed the hours of the labor force to match the amount of work for the day.
- Responsible for making the schedule.
- Schedule would reflect the amount of in bound trucks coming in on a given day.
- Focus was on being productive but also saving on labor cost.
- Responsible for maintaining a clean and safe warehouse.
- Making sure coolers were organized and product was place in correct slot in a first in first out bases.
Metro Produce Continued.
- 08.2020
- Managed the racking in the warehouse.
- Responsible for repair as well as replacing racking if damaged or more space was need for slots.
- Had to be flexible with my hours.
- Coming in early as well as staying late.
- Managed a crew that ranged from 12-27 people.
- As well as up to 7 truck drives.
- Had to be a quick thinking and able to fix issues as they come up.
- Had to be creative and ready to change if a new solution would be found to be more efficient.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
North Park University
Chicago, IllinoisSkills
Quality checks
- Order picking and processing
- Warehouse Logistics
- OSHA regulations
- Quality control
- Loading and unloading
- Shipping and receiving
- Logistics
- Warehouse safety
- Staff Management
- Safety and compliance
- Operations management
- AIB readiness
- EOS
Timeline
Warehouse Manager
UNRLCO
03.2023 - 03.2024
Assistant Warehouse Manager
Martin Brower
12.2022 - 04.2023
Trainer Supervisor
Martin Brower
09.2021 - 12.2023
Operations Manager
Pepsico
10.2020 - 09.2021
Warehouse Manager
Metro Produce Distributions Inc
07.2013 - 08.2020
Metro Produce Continued.
- 08.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
North Park University