Herman Haslett Jr.
Indianapolis,IN
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 40+
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Logistics Manager
Haslett Logistics
01.2016 - Current
- Optimized returns and investments by effectively managing and directing distribution operations.
- Planned and supervised shipments from production to end-user and scheduled daily and weekly routes.
- Managed logistics budgets and forecasting to achieve cost-effective operations.
- Developed and implemented web-based tracking systems for improved monitoring.
- Developed warehouse system that provided best cost with appropriate service levels to achieve organizational goals.
- Improved inventory accuracy by developing and implementing enhanced control systems.
- Selected, trained and developed logistics personnel to achieve high-performing teams.
- Coordinated driver dispatch to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
- Negotiated transportation and logistics contracts to reduce shipping costs.
- Developed and maintained knowledgeable and productive team of employees.
- Led improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue.
- Negotiated contracts with outside providers and rates for facility leases to minimize costs to company.
- Integrated warehouse operations with existing and new business processes.
Dock Worker
XPO Logistics
05.2022 - 07.2023
- Implemented loading dock process and productivity improvements.
- Prevented load shifting or damage by using bracing and strapping techniques.
- Led warehouse improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
- Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
- Verified functionality of forklifts through performance of preventive maintenance and effective troubleshooting of malfunctions.
- Operated forklifts, pallet movers and other material handling equipment.
- Managed multiple tasks and priorities and easily adapted to changing dock situations.
- Inspected work areas to keep free of hazards and maintain proper function of safety equipment.
- Enforced team adherence to safety regulations and protocols.
- Kept storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets.
Warehouse Operations Manager
Johnson Melloh Inc.
06.2017 - 10.2018
- Oversaw upkeep of equipment and physical condition of warehouse, identifying and ordering needed repairs, renovations, and replacements.
- Evaluated supplies and product inventory to check for quality and quantity issues and returned unacceptable materials to vendors.
- Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
- Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
- Completed timely and accurate daily logs to keep internal reporting accurate and track materials movements.
- Offered expertise in inventory management and current stock levels to internal teams and customers to facilitate accuracy and product availability.
- Coordinated with vendors to verify timely delivery of materials and supplies, avoiding delays.
- Evaluated incoming shipments for quality issues and processed unacceptable materials for return.
- Created and enforced detailed organization processes to increase quality and service standards.
- Reviewed established business practices and improved processes to reduce expenses.
Aseptic Manufacturing Technician
Eli Lilly
01.2010 - 06.2016
- Tested products or subassemblies for functionality or quality and troubleshot problems with equipment, devices, or products.
- Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
- Observed quality assurance measures to avoid potential lawsuits from consumers.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Examined incoming materials and compared to documentation for accuracy and quality.
- Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
- Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
- Assessed equipment after each production run and performed preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
- Maintained equipment performance by lubricating and cleaning components.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
- Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
- Kept detailed production records and identified hold-ups.
- Updated daily production logs and informed management of production incidents or non-conformance issues.
- Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
- Replenished materials and supplies as needed to maintain production.
- Operated multiple machines simultaneously to meet production requirements.
- Used precision measuring tools, micrometers and calipers to meet required product specifications.
- Assembled products according to changing daily work orders and specific customer needs.
- Adjusted machines to increase productivity for runs.
- Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Vaiden High School
Vaiden, MS05.1999
Skills
- Material Handling
- Active Listening
- Inventory Control
- Dock Operations Support
- OSHA Standards knowledge
- Safety Procedures
- Hazardous/Raw Material Handling
- Preventive Maintenance
- Critical Thinking
- Shipping and Receiving
- Management
- Consulting
Certification
- Clamp Truck
- Center Rider
- Reach Truck
- Forklift Stand Up/Sit Down
- RF Scanners
- Data Entry (Microsoft)
- Manufacturing Operator II
- Aseptic Operator
- Welder
- Machinist
Timeline
Dock Worker
XPO Logistics
05.2022 - 07.2023
Warehouse Operations Manager
Johnson Melloh Inc.
06.2017 - 10.2018
Logistics Manager
Haslett Logistics
01.2016 - Current
Aseptic Manufacturing Technician
Eli Lilly
01.2010 - 06.2016
High School Diploma -
Vaiden High School
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