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Lawal Abdulsalam

Huntley,ILLINOIS

Summary

Dedicated professional with proven performance in management, leadership and communication.

Detail-oriented in problem-solving and planning. Ready to make an immediate contribution to organization. Manage stress and allow team members to have a good understanding of change of situation so all can move positively in achieving the set goals.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Warehouse Supervisor

Iherb
Elgin, IL

Warehouse Operations Lead - QC

IHERB LLC
Elgin, IL
06.2021 - Current

Taking care of the day-to-day activities in the department such as:

  • Communicate with other departments to check for solutions to arising issues.
  • Training team members to be proficient at their tasks, that is raising more leaders and their safety is important is paramount.
  • Above all seeing that customers (end users) get their products in good and perfect conditions in respect to time frame.
  • Completed daily operations on time and maintained high standards of accuracy.

Warehouse Operations Lead - Receiving

IHerb LLC
Elgin, IL
02.2021 - 06.2021

Help in planning the task of the day such as:

  • Designating task to team members and follow up with how work is progressing.
  • Using FIFO structure in pushing out oldest goods
  • Transparency is key, that is making sure you understand your teams' competencies
  • Met environmentally controlled warehouse operational needs through smooth staffing and resource allocation.

Quality Control Inspector

IHerb LLC
Elgin, IL
11.2020 - 02.2021
  • Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
  • Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.
  • Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
  • Evaluated components and final products against quality standards and manufacturing specifications.
  • Created and deployed best practices to improve efficiency and reduce defects
  • Monitored performance and generated reports detailing quality of product and defect rates

Material Handler

IHerb LLC
Elgin, IL
04.2020 - 11.2020
  • Pack, seal, label, and affix postage to prepare materials.
  • Collaborate with workers and managers to solve work-related problems.
  • Perform same work duties as those supervised or perform more difficult or skilled tasks or assist in their performance.
  • Alerted supervisors and coworkers of hazards and other issues for quick resolutions.

Machine Operator

Long Grove Confectionery
Buffalo Grove, IL
06.2017 - 03.2020

Warehouse Manager

Sunlight Resources
Lagos, Nigeria
02.2011 - 11.2016

Procurement Coordinator

ITB NIG LTD
Lagos, Nigeria
04.2007 - 12.2011

Education

Bachelor of Science - Economics

University of Lagos
Lagos, Nigeria
05.2005

Skills

  • Computer literate, with strong communication skills matched with persuasive ability and accurate thoughts, Interpersonal skills and organizational skill
  • Accounting
  • Proficient strategic planner
  • Relationship builder
  • Organized

Certification

  • Forklift certified
  • Project management certification
  • Food safety/defense certification

Timeline

Warehouse Operations Lead - QC

IHERB LLC
06.2021 - Current

Warehouse Operations Lead - Receiving

IHerb LLC
02.2021 - 06.2021

Quality Control Inspector

IHerb LLC
11.2020 - 02.2021

Material Handler

IHerb LLC
04.2020 - 11.2020

Machine Operator

Long Grove Confectionery
06.2017 - 03.2020

Warehouse Manager

Sunlight Resources
02.2011 - 11.2016

Procurement Coordinator

ITB NIG LTD
04.2007 - 12.2011

Warehouse Supervisor

Iherb

Bachelor of Science - Economics

University of Lagos
Lawal Abdulsalam