KANIKA COOPER
Houston,TX
Summary
Leveraged strong analytical skills to navigate complex issues, contributing to organizational success and operational efficiency.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Lead
Chewy Warehouse
Houston, TX
04.2025 - Current
- Oversee inventory control operations including receiving, replenishment, and stock accuracy to support high-volume order fulfillment
- Track and analyze KPIs such as inventory accuracy, order fulfillment rates, backlog, and labor productivity to identify process improvements
- Lead and develop a team of 30–50 associates to maintain inventory accuracy, productivity standards, and operational efficiency
- Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counts and audits
- Shrink reduction
- WMS systems
- Root cause analysis
- Defect reduction impact on stock
Quality Control Group Lead/Packaging Specialist
Anheuser-Busch/Ardagh Glass
Houston, TX
11.2013 - 06.2024
- Manage 3 to 4 lines of ware as it goes through various inspection machines
- Document any abnormalities in APS
- Verify the accuracy of the machines output hourly
- Notify maintenance of any issues that cannot be fixed with basic mechanics
- Manage carton lines as various material is erected
- Check for carton defects and accuracy
- Operate 7 palletizer machines simultaneously to keep the flow of production constantly moving
- Move pallets throughout the warehouse for staging and loading
- Verify all BOL before and after loading trailers
- Quality control
- Inspect and control defective ware
- Assist with decision making task to control critical defects
- Developed and implemented quality control procedures and protocols to ensure product consistency and adherence to regulatory standards
- Implemented and maintained a comprehensive quality control program to ensure the highest level of product quality and consistency
- Conducted regular audits of the quality control process to identify areas for improvement and ensure compliance with company standards and industry regulations
- Developed and implemented training programs for quality inspectors to ensure consistent and accurate defect identification, the importance of MNR times, time management, and effective communication with the Hot End operators
- Collaborated with suppliers to improve quality control measures and optimize supply chain processes
- Acted as a liaison between the quality control department and other departments within the organization by providing feedback and recommendations for improvement
- Assisted with MNR time reduction
- Achieved Six Sigma certification
- Maintained a 95% pack rate during a 12-hour shift
- Performed lab equipment calibration
- Escalated data issues that were out of specification
- Cleaned and maintained a clean work area
- Identify and implement new quality control technologies and methods to improve product quality and efficiency
- Mentor and provide guidance to quality control inspectors, ensuring they have the necessary skills and knowledge to perform their job effectively
- Collaborated with packaging team to identify and address packaging quality issues
- Implemented a system for real-time monitoring of quality control metrics and performance indicators, allowing for immediate identification of potential issues and the implementation of corrective actions
- Identified areas of improvement in the quality control process and implemented necessary changes to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
Warehouse Associate
Home Depot
08.2011 - 11.2013
- Inboud/Fluid coordinator, set up and run inbound/fluid operations daily, delegate task to aprox 12 GWAs throught the day, resolve associate issues with receiving freight, keep track of aged trailers, maintains inbound flow to assist with building whips, coach and train new employees using the coaching prohrams techniques, remind GWAs of inbound standard SOPs, assist with research on panda lines, assist researchers with fluid/receiving issues, use YMS to move trailers to and from doors, request packets from office staff, pull slips for UPS freight, use Order Manager and Warehouse Manager to research strays and overages, verify freight from trailers, unload trailers, keep work area clean, help new employees with issues involving verification of freight, and train employees in various areas of inbound and fluid
Infant Teacher
The Goddard
05.2010 - 02.2012
- Provide care for 8 infants, complete daily lesson plans, implement daily lesson plans, meet weekly goals, keep work area clean, decorate and arrange room to fit the monthly or weekly theme, teach basic sign language, teach basic Spanish, and teach simple yoga poses
Label Clerk/Data Entry
UTI Logistics/Distribution Center
06.2007 - 02.2008
- Distribute labels to employees for shipments, data entry of what I distributed, basic office functions (printing, etc.), basic keying and 10-key, assisted shipping clerk with truck shipments, audit and close trucks for shipment, loaded trucks, used a fork to transport packages around the warehouse, make sure that warehouse is clean at shift change, and keep work area clean
Site Director
YMCA of Greater Houston (After School Program)
01.2006 - 12.2006
- Book Keeping, make payment arrangements with parents, delegate task to staff, provided general information to prospective clients, assist with homework, develop and implement a weekly lesson plan, do daily attendance, keep center clean, answer phone, and keep snack records
Education
Associates Degree - undefined
San Jacinto College
08-2007
High School Diploma - undefined
Robert E. Lee High School
05-2004
Skills
- Led initiatives to implement lean manufacturing principles, resulting in significant process improvements
- Performed in-depth quality control evaluations to ensure adherence to high production standards
- Leveraged strategic insights and creative solutions to improve efficiency in problem-solving initiatives
- Facilitated collaboration among diverse teams to promote effective communication and achieve project objectives
- Directed supply chain operations, focusing on optimizing logistics and inventory management processes
- Fostered collaboration among diverse teams and allocated resources effectively to maximize stakeholder satisfaction
- Assessed and clarified regulatory requirements to uphold compliance standards within operational frameworks
- Oversaw logistics coordination to achieve efficient shipping and receiving operations Implemented systematic tracking methods to enhance inventory accuracy Cultivated a collaborative work environment to boost team performance
- Led proactive audits and inspections to achieve compliance with safety regulations
- Led initiatives to uphold high-quality standards through comprehensive product inspections that identified and rectified defects
- Facilitated project momentum by strategically prioritizing assignments in accordance with key deadlines
- Oversaw inventory management processes to enhance stock accuracy Coordinated with departments to streamline stock control operations Led initiatives to improve inventory tracking systems
- Oversaw cycle counting initiatives to enhance inventory accuracy and reduce discrepancies Led inventory audits to assess stock levels and implement corrective actions Coordinated with cross-functional teams to optimize inventory management practices
- Administered Oracle environments to support data integrity and availability for business operations
- Conducted thorough inventory reconciliation to maintain operational efficiency and accuracy
- Performed detailed root cause analysis to enhance operational efficiency and prevent recurrence of problems
- Developed initiatives aimed at reducing shrinkage to improve overall operational efficiency
- Oversaw KPI tracking initiatives to align team performance with strategic goals Managed reporting frameworks to provide insights into operational efficiency Collaborated with stakeholders to refine performance metrics and drive continuous improvement
- Led data analysis initiatives to identify trends and inform decision-making Oversaw reporting processes to ensure accuracy and clarity of information Collaborated with teams to enhance data-driven strategies and outcomes
Timeline
Warehouse Lead
Chewy Warehouse
04.2025 - Current
Quality Control Group Lead/Packaging Specialist
Anheuser-Busch/Ardagh Glass
11.2013 - 06.2024
Warehouse Associate
Home Depot
08.2011 - 11.2013
Infant Teacher
The Goddard
05.2010 - 02.2012
Label Clerk/Data Entry
UTI Logistics/Distribution Center
06.2007 - 02.2008
Site Director
YMCA of Greater Houston (After School Program)
01.2006 - 12.2006
Associates Degree - undefined
San Jacinto College
High School Diploma - undefined
Robert E. Lee High School