Justin Grosskreutz
Warehouse Manager
West Allis,WI
Summary
Goal-oriented Warehouse Manager delivering practical strategies to drive productivity and process optimization. Excels in creative problem solving on complex operational issues. Reputation for high standards and accuracy.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Warehouse Manager
The Tile Shop
Brown Deer, Wisconsin
01.2016 - Current
- Maintained established levels of goods based on sales and demand to fulfill orders on time.
- Managed inventory and current stock levels through cycle counts and yearly Physical Inventories.
- Handled day-to-day shipping and receiving duties including, but not limited to, LTL and small package freight processing.
- Expedited resolutions of shipping errors and packaging mistakes via discrepancy functions built into software system.
- SAP proficient.
- Cleaned warehouse and inspected/maintained machines used in day to day tasks (forklift, pallet jack)
Warehouse Manager
Russo Trading Co / Midwest Trade Tool
Brookfield, WI
03.2012 - 01.2014
- Evaluated supplies and product inventory to check for quality and quantity issues and returned unacceptable materials to vendors.
- Handled day-to-day shipping and receiving, at least 90% being small package orders.
- Redesigned warehouse layout to accommodate new equipment, maximize space utilization and optimize processes.
- Offered expertise in inventory management and current stock levels to internal teams and customers to facilitate accuracy and product availability.
- Cleaned and maintained warehouse.
Bartender
Brewskis SportsClub
Milwaukee, WI
05.2012 - 08.2018
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Managed accurate register and produced daily sales reports backing up inventory usage numbers.
- Boosted bar profitability, mentoring team members on routine procedures and productivity strategies.
- Assisted servers with specialty drinks orders by preparing on-demand items without delay.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
Warehouse Material Handler /Warehouse Manager
The Tile Shop
West Allis, WI
04.2006 - 11.2011
- Maintained inventory by identifying, labeling and placing materials and supplies in stock.
- Located materials and supplies by pulling and verifying items on orders.
- Used forklift (stand up and sit down) and hand truck to move or stack materials.
- Observed safety procedures and practices to prevent injury.
- Verified inventory computations by comparing to physical counts and investigating discrepancies to adjust errors.
- Worked as team to make sure customer orders are put together in timely manner.
- Maintained clean warehouse space.
- Conducted quarterly inventories to ensure accuracy of product counts.
Education
Technical Diploma - Tool & Die
Waukesha County Technical College
Pewaukee 09.2014 - 05.2016
Technical Diploma - Automotive
Waukesha County Technical College
Pewaukee 06.2002 - 09.2003
High School Diploma -
Waukesha Catholic Memorial
Waukesha 09.1998 - 05.2002
Skills
Warehouse Logistics
Shipping and receiving
Computer Skills
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Teamwork and Collaboration
Timeline
Warehouse Manager
The Tile Shop
01.2016 - Current
Technical Diploma - Tool & Die
Waukesha County Technical College
09.2014 - 05.2016
Bartender
Brewskis SportsClub
05.2012 - 08.2018
Warehouse Manager
Russo Trading Co / Midwest Trade Tool
03.2012 - 01.2014
Warehouse Material Handler /Warehouse Manager
The Tile Shop
04.2006 - 11.2011
Technical Diploma - Automotive
Waukesha County Technical College
06.2002 - 09.2003
High School Diploma -
Waukesha Catholic Memorial
09.1998 - 05.2002