Linda Cokinis
Milton,WI
Summary
I'm an experienced warehouse leader with over 10 years of distribution center experience and progressive leadership roles in receiving, shipping and replenishment operations. Proven ability to lead and develop teams, drive operational efficiency, maintain inventory accuracy, and support cross-department collaboration. Skilled warehouse systems, process improvement, and key performance driven operations. I'm seeking to leverage operational leadership experience in the assistant Distribution center manager role to support safety, productivity, and continuous improvements.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Receiving Supervisor
Lemans Corp
Janesville, WI
03.2021 - Current
- Trained new employees on company policies, procedures and work ethics.
- Delegated tasks to team members according to individual strengths.
- Ensured all goods received were properly stored or delivered according to company guidelines.
- Examined documents such as purchase orders, bills of lading, invoices and other related paperwork to ensure accuracy.
- Utilized strong problem-solving and organizational skills to manage daily operations in the receiving department.
- Worked with many other departments such as buyers, vendors and AP with problems that arisen.
- Supervised a team of 10+ employees in the receiving department, providing support, guidance and training as needed.
Shipping Supervisor
Lemans Corp
Janesville, WI
08.2018 - 03.2021
- Trained new employees on packing procedures, safety protocols, and operating equipment used in the shipping process.
- Utilized problem-solving skills to quickly resolve any issues that arose in the shipping process.
- Managed a team of 10 employees responsible for packing, labeling, loading, and unloading products onto trucks or other delivery vehicles.
- Negotiated favorable rates with freight carriers based on volume discounts and long-term contracts.
Replenishment Supervisor
Lemans Corp
Janesville, WI
04.2015 - 08.2018
- Performed regular audits of warehouse inventories to maintain accuracy.
- Trained new employees on company policies, procedures, safety protocols and workflows.
- Managed the daily operations of a team of 10+ associates responsible for shipping and receiving, stocking, and merchandising activities.
- Identified root causes of stock shortages or overages through analysis of SKU movement history and forecasts.
- Utilized data analytics tools to identify opportunities for improving product availability, minimizing out-of-stocks, and reducing excess inventory.
Grocery Bagger
Woodman's
Janesville, WI
07.2004 - 02.2006
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the store's checkout area throughout shift.
- Gained experience in efficiently bagging groceries while maintaining a fast pace of work.
- Assisted customers with carrying their groceries out to their vehicles upon request.
Manufacturing Clerk
Seneca Foods
Janesville, WI
05.2003 - 07.2004
- Operated automated equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, hoists, conveyors, shrink wrap machines and other related machinery.
- Maintained a clean and safe working environment by adhering to all safety protocols and regulations.
- Worked closely with engineering team to improve processes and increase efficiency.
Education
High School Diploma -
Parker High School
Janesville, WI01-2002
Skills
- Computer skills
- Shipping and receiving
- Warehouse operations
- Load planning
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- D365
- Excel
- Multitasking
Certification
- Six Sigma
- Women's Leadership
- Communication
- CPR First Responder
Timeline
Receiving Supervisor
Lemans Corp
03.2021 - Current
Shipping Supervisor
Lemans Corp
08.2018 - 03.2021
Replenishment Supervisor
Lemans Corp
04.2015 - 08.2018
Grocery Bagger
Woodman's
07.2004 - 02.2006
Manufacturing Clerk
Seneca Foods
05.2003 - 07.2004
High School Diploma -
Parker High School