Marcus Arnold Couch
Minster,OH
Summary
Knowledgeable Warehouse Team Leader with proven track record in optimizing warehouse operations and enhancing team productivity. Successfully coordinated inventory management and streamlined processes to reduce downtime and increase efficiency. Demonstrated leadership and problem-solving skills in managing diverse teams and addressing operational challenges.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Team Leader
Ryder Midwest DC
12.2024 - Current
- Supervised daily warehouse operations to ensure efficient workflow and adherence to safety protocols.
- Trained and mentored team members on inventory management systems and best practices.
- Participated in Value Stream Mapping process improvements that enhanced productivity and reduced operational delays.
- Conducted regular inspections to maintain equipment functionality and compliance with safety standards.
- Adhered to industry best practices for warehousing, material handling, and documentation.
- Trained employees on equipment operation and safety protocols.
- Promoted a positive work culture by fostering open communication among team members and recognizing individual achievements regularly.
- Followed verbal and written instructions to properly move and ship products.
- Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
- Loaded, unloaded, and sorted cargo as part of accurate and efficient weekly shipments.
Truck Driver
A@S Party Rental
05.2023 - 12.2025
- Drive box trucks and haul trailers.
- Deliver consumables, inflatables, and high point/peak tents.
- Set-up and teardown
- Maintain warehouse and storage of all parts and supplies
DLS Assistant Manager
NK Parts Industries
02.2019 - 04.2023
- Supervise 55-60 associates and 4 Supervisors in daily routine and productivity.
- Conduct daily production/safety meetings with associates and Supervisors
- Maintain quality, Safety, and production levels.
- Report safety, quality, and production concerns to Operations Manager
- Conduct and enforce corrective action procedures when applicable.
- Support and comply with all company policies and procedures
- Attend career improvement skills seminars and courses
- Audit safety, quality, and process adherence
Powder Paint Supervisor
Everyday Technologies
06.2010 - 12.2018
- Supervise personnel on powder paint line.
- Schedule production to meet customer demands.
- Identify resource needs in conjunction with plant manager/materials manager.
- Perform corrective and preventative action process. (Employee disciplinary procedures)
- Complete 8D problem solving and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Implement lean manufacturing practices in 10 different metrics.
- Track and maintain metrics in OTD, Quality, Productivity, Safety, and Lean Manufacturing.
- Numerous other tasks (information available upon request)
- Employee conflict resolution
Assembler/ Back-up Supervisor (Lead Person)
Clopay Building Products
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Responsible for all aspects of manufacturing of doors; from raw inventory to final product
- Manage department personnel in absence of supervisor, with duties including: downloading orders into computer, scheduling production, quality control checks, scrap reporting, inventory control/ accountability.
- Certified forklift operator
Extruder Operator/ Machine Repair
Haviland Plastics Products
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Keep accurate records of daily production and scrap.
- Operate plastics extruder, as well as, perform minor machine repair operations and assist in major machine maintenance.
Dry Storage Attendant/ Stack-Off Room Leader
Cooper Farms Cooked Meats
01.2002 - 01.2007
- Multi-functional employee
- Forklift, Yard-dog, Chemical Handler/ Mixing Certified
Painter/Paint Line Worker
Fleetwood RV
01.2002 - 01.2004
- Prep base panels for paint.
- Tape and perform basecoat detail painting.
- Perform quality control inspections.
- Perform final clearcoat painting.
- Inspect, prepare, and repair fiberglass panels and coatings on motor homes and RVs.
- Assist department personnel wherever needed to achieve department goals.
- Coordinate with plant superintendent and plant manager in decision making for department. (Scheduling of overtime, as needed, to meet customer demand and maintain stock- on- hand.)
Crew Leader/ Line Maintainer/ Supervisor
Greif Bros. Corp.
01.1999 - 01.2002
- Supervise hourly Union employees and coordinate department activities to ensure production and customer demands were met.
- Conduct weekly safety meetings and perform daily safety inspections and employee compliance.
- Coordinate with, and maintain, good working and labor relations with other departments and personnel (such as Shipping and Maintenance) to ensure all department, company, and customer goals are met.
- Documenting and record keeping: production, scrap, inventory, downtime, shipping/ loading of orders, quality.
- Prioritize tasks among competing objectives.
- Assist department personnel wherever needed to achieve department goals.
- Coordinate with plant superintendent and plant manager in decision making for department. (Scheduling of overtime, as needed, to meet customer demand and maintain stock- on- hand.)
Education
G.E.D. - College Prep Courses
Van Wert High School
01.1997
Skills
- Team Building/ Team leadership/ Supervision
- Shipping & receiving
- Problem Solving/ conflict resolution
- Microsoft Office Experience
- Lean Manufacturing
- Documentation and record keeping
- Forklift and heavy equipment operations
- Quality Control
- Inventory Control
- First Aid Certified/First Responder
- OSHA certified in General Industry Safety and Health
- Powder Coating applications and safety
- Heavy equipment: forklift, walkie, cherry pickers, yard dog, scissor lift, box truck
- Basic Electrical Training
- Nordson Training Exposition
- Akzo Nobel Paint Training Class
- Gemba Academy Training
- Automated Powder Paint Equipment
- HDLV Paint Sprayers
- Encore Powder Paint Spray Equipment
- Fast Color Change
- Lean Cell System
- Lean Manufacturing (Including, but not limited too):
- 5S Productivity
- Leader Standard Work
- Practical Problem Solving (PDCA and 8D)
- Quality Control Tools and Graphs
- Value Stream Mapping
- Production Leveling (JIT)
- Kanban Systems
- Quick Changeover (SMED)
- Accountability
Timeline
Warehouse Team Leader
Ryder Midwest DC
12.2024 - Current
Truck Driver
A@S Party Rental
05.2023 - 12.2025
DLS Assistant Manager
NK Parts Industries
02.2019 - 04.2023
Powder Paint Supervisor
Everyday Technologies
06.2010 - 12.2018
Assembler/ Back-up Supervisor (Lead Person)
Clopay Building Products
01.2007 - 01.2010
Extruder Operator/ Machine Repair
Haviland Plastics Products
01.2005 - 01.2007
Dry Storage Attendant/ Stack-Off Room Leader
Cooper Farms Cooked Meats
01.2002 - 01.2007
Painter/Paint Line Worker
Fleetwood RV
01.2002 - 01.2004
Crew Leader/ Line Maintainer/ Supervisor
Greif Bros. Corp.
01.1999 - 01.2002
G.E.D. - College Prep Courses
Van Wert High School