Lawrence Cowart
Operations Supervisor
Denham Springs,LA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Oversees warehouse operations to meet continuous internal and customer needs. Well-coordinated and decisive leader with expertise in program management, team building and performance optimization. Solid history of success in developing and maintaining best practices for successful high-volume fulfillment and supply chain management.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Receiving Team Member
Academy Sports and Outdoors
04.2025 - Current
- Moved loads with correct and safe use of forklifts and pallet jacks.
- Maintained a clean and organized receiving area, ensuring smooth operations and easy access to products.
- Tagged and prepared new merchandise for retail sales.
- Ensured accurate product labeling and tagging for seamless integration into inventory management systems.
- Put together pallets for restocking and sales teams to replenish sales floor.
- Operated handheld scanners to quickly track movements between trucks, storage and sales floor.
- Expedited product distribution by efficiently sorting and routing received items to appropriate departments or storage locations.
- Adhered to storage plans with proper product placement and organization.
- Staged, down stacked and transported items pulled off trucks to facilitate immediate use.
Warehouse Operations Supervisor
Associated Grocers Inc.
01.2013 - 11.2024
- Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
- Improved delivery plans with strong scheduling knowledge, organizational skills and route development expertise.
- Built motivated warehouse team to consistently accomplish operations goals and exceed performance targets.
- Drove personnel performance by appraising job results, counseling personnel on needed improvements and disciplining substandard conduct.
- Assisted in accident investigations, identifying root causes, and recommending corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
- Instructed employees on OSHA standards.
- Enhanced workplace safety by conducting regular inspections and identifying potential hazards.
- Trained company employees in safety procedures and provided in-depth documentation for review.
- Promoted a safety-first culture by providing ongoing coaching, feedback, and support to staff members.
Restaurant Manager
Cactus Cafe
02.1999 - 01.2013
- Managed daily operations to ensure a high level of efficiency, consistency, and quality in both food and service.
- Monitored inventory of supplies and purchased orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Ensured compliance with local health department regulations through regular staff training sessions and facility inspections.
- Maintained meticulous financial records, enabling accurate budgeting and financial planning.
- Achieved consistent compliance with health and safety regulations, conducting regular staff training sessions.
- Implemented cost-saving strategies, reducing waste through meticulous inventory management.
- Tracked daily sales transactions and invoices for accurate and updated financial reporting.
- Monitored safety practices of new and existing employees.
- Instructed employees on OSHA standards.
- Kept main work areas free of debris and obstacles that could cause falls and mishaps.
Education
High School Diploma -
Live Oak High School
Watson, LA 08.1983 - 04.1987
Skills
Distribution and warehousing
Loading and unloading
Warehouse Logistics
Waste controls
Staff Management
Logistics Management
Warehouse safety
Load planning
Employee safety
Safety monitoring
Shipping and receiving
Warehouse logistics
Warehouse operations
Problem-solving abilities
Timeline
Receiving Team Member
Academy Sports and Outdoors
04.2025 - Current
Warehouse Operations Supervisor
Associated Grocers Inc.
01.2013 - 11.2024
Restaurant Manager
Cactus Cafe
02.1999 - 01.2013
High School Diploma -
Live Oak High School
08.1983 - 04.1987
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