Joshua Burns
Summary
Goal-oriented Warehouse Manager delivering practical strategies to drive productivity, personnel retainment and process optimization. Excels in creative problem solving on complex operational issues. Proven success providing leadership to teams of 6
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Warehouse Manager
Ahtna
12.2023 - 06.2024
- Conducted periodic audits of inventory levels to ensure accuracy, identifying discrepancies for swift resolution.
- Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
- Maintained a safe work environment by enforcing strict adherence to OSHA guidelines and company policies.
- Evaluated incoming shipments for quality issues and processed unacceptable materials for return.
- Oversaw upkeep of equipment and physical condition of warehouse, identifying and ordering needed repairs, renovations, and replacements.
Safety and Training Supervisor
Durham School Services
06.2022 - 09.2023
- Maintain all federal and state required documents for over 200 safety sensitive employees subject to DOT and FMCSA regulations
- Established a culture of continuous learning by implementing regular feedback loops and performance evaluations.
- Recruiting, hiring, and oversight of all training of new employees making sure all meet the minimum State, Federal, and company requirements
- Creating and maintaining the safest environment possible for all staff, customers, and visitors.
- Guiding my team of 3 field safety officers, 6 trainers, and nearly 250 other staff thru all company policies, state and federal laws on a monthly basis, ensuring we are all in compliance and being as safe as possible at all times.
Dispatcher
First Student School Bus
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Managed high-stress situations calmly and effectively, ensuring timely assistance to those in need.
- Communicated with drivers and personnel to coordinate safe and timely transportation of students.
- Directed dispatching, routing, and tracking of 175+ vehicles.
- Provided exceptional customer service to callers, remaining empathetic and patient during emergencies.
- Collaborated with fellow dispatchers to maintain a seamless workflow during shift changes.
School Bus Driver
First Student
09.2018 - 08.2021
- Completed pre-trip and post-trip bus inspections and documented info in vehicle logs.
- Demonstrated professionalism at all times while engaging with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators alike during daily duties.
- Provided a positive environment for students during transportation, fostering respectful interactions and promoting good behavior.
Commercial Maintenance Technician
JL Properties, Inc.
11.2009 - 12.2017
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
- Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Collaborated with team members to complete larger repair projects efficiently.
- Reduced downtime by quickly diagnosing and resolving technical issues on machinery.
Education
GED -
Home School
Skills
- Shipping and receiving
- Problem solving ability
- Forklift Operations
- Warehouse Operations
- Inventory and Stocking
- Delegating Work
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Training Evaluation
- Compliance understanding
- Safety awareness
- Hand and power tools
Certification
- ATSSA Flagger
- Counter balance fork lift certificate
- CPR
- Basic First Aid
- OSHA Ladder Safety
- IATA
- DOT/HAZ
Timeline
Warehouse Manager
Ahtna
12.2023 - 06.2024
Safety and Training Supervisor
Durham School Services
06.2022 - 09.2023
Dispatcher
First Student School Bus
08.2021 - 06.2022
School Bus Driver
First Student
09.2018 - 08.2021
Commercial Maintenance Technician
JL Properties, Inc.
11.2009 - 12.2017
GED -
Home School