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Affiliations
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Certification
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Mark Rushing

Mark Rushing

Arlington

Summary

Dynamic Warehouse Manager with a track record at Aeristo-CA Schmidt Leder, specializing in logistics management and inventory oversight. Notable for enhancing productivity through innovative cross-training initiatives and adept conflict resolution skills. Expertise in data analysis and team leadership drives operational efficiency while upholding safety standards in demanding environments. Committed to optimizing supply chain logistics and implementing cost-saving strategies, consistently ensuring timely delivery and inventory accuracy.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Warehouse Manager

Aeristo-CA Schmidt Leder
Grand Prairie
03.2022 - Current
  • Performed regular safety inspections of the warehouse environment to detect potential dangers.
  • Managed the disposal of surplus, damaged, or obsolete inventory in accordance with company policies.
  • Provided information to shipping and receiving personnel regarding inventory stock.
  • Handled departmental scheduling to maintain proper staffing for shifts.
  • Generated warehouse shipping documents, packing lists and invoices.
  • Tracked orders using functional systems and coordinated with warehouse workers to ensure proper storage and distribution of products.
  • Resolved customer complaints related to product quality or delivery issues.
  • Created reports on key metrics such as shipping accuracy rates, turnaround times, inventory levels.
  • Analyzed various aspects of corporate logistics to determine most cost-effective or efficient means of transporting products.
  • Identified opportunities to reduce cost and improve productivity.
  • Increased productivity through cross-training and thorough training of both current employees and new hires.
  • Established and maintained good relations with customers, vendors, and transport companies.
  • Organized regular cycle counts of physical inventory to ensure accuracy of system data.
  • Developed strategies to optimize workflow processes in order to maximize productivity.
  • Monitored staff performance, identified areas for improvement, and provided training as needed.
  • Communicated regularly with other departments regarding supply chain activities.
  • Managed overall budgeting for warehouse operations including labor costs and equipment maintenance expenses.
  • Facilitated team meetings to communicate goals, updates, and solicit feedback for continuous improvement.
  • Analyzed data from production reports to identify trends or opportunities for improvement.
  • Oversaw inventory of incoming and outgoing materials based on physical counts and bar-code systems.
  • Negotiated with carriers and warehouse operators for services and preferential rates.
  • Implemented on-the-job training activities to cross-train employees on various tasks.
  • Consistently met company and department objectives within budget and time constraints.
  • Processed requests and supply orders and pulled materials to successfully prepare orders.
  • Implemented and planned warehouse safety and security programs and activities.
  • Drafted policies related to storage space utilization and distribution operations.
  • Implemented bar coding system to identify location and quantities of requested items.
  • Established procedures for receiving, storing, handling hazardous materials safely.
  • Provided detailed instructions for job responsibilities, safety protocols and company guidelines to new employees.
  • Examined invoices and shipping manifests for conformity to tariff and customs regulations.
  • Collaborated closely with logistics teams to ensure smooth flow of shipments across international borders.
  • Coordinated and monitored inbound and outgoing deliveries, keeping abreast of delays and other issues.
  • Created and enforced policies and procedures for entire logistics team.
  • Examined expenditures to develop plans and budgets for increasing profits or improving services.
  • Led warehouse layout optimization projects, improving workflow and space utilization.
  • Managed day-to-day logistics operations, monitoring incoming deliveries and overseeing personnel tasks.
  • Developed and documented standard and emergency operating procedures for receiving and shipping products or materials.
  • Prepared inventory for shipment by attaching tags and labels.
  • Directed investigations to verify and resolve customer or shipper complaints.
  • Coordinated cross-training programs for warehouse staff to ensure flexibility and coverage.
  • Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
  • Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
  • Conducted system analysis and testing to identify and resolve technical issues or inefficiencies.
  • Conducted routine maintenance and repairs on mechanical systems and industrial equipment.
  • Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.

Welder

P O W
Canton
04.2008 - 03.2019
  • Detected faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notified supervisors.
  • Positioned and secured workpieces using hoists, wire and banding machines or hand tools.
  • Troubleshot problems related to welds including porosity issues caused by improper shielding gas flow rates.
  • Connected and turned regulator valves to activate and adjust gas flow and pressure and obtain desired flames.
  • Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
  • Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal and overhead positions.
  • Conducted x-ray, hydrostatic and tolerance tests on welded parts to verify weld quality and conformance to specification.
  • Selected and installed torches, filler rods and flux according to welding chart specifications.
  • Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
  • Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
  • Cleaned joints before beginning any type of welding process by chipping off slag with a hammer or wire brush.
  • Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
  • Inspected completed work for conformance to specifications using various instruments.
  • Monitored fitting, burning and welding processes to avoid overheating parts, warping, shrinking, distortion and expansion of materials.
  • Produced work using appropriate welding techniques, metallurgy knowledge and engineering requirements.
  • Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress updates on assigned tasks.
  • Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
  • Cleaned and inspected parts and assemblies at each production stage and documented production defects.
  • Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
  • Repaired structures by dismantling, reshaping and reassembling metal components with cutting torches and hand tools.
  • Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
  • Marked or tagged material with job number, piece marks and other identifying marks.
  • Adjusted settings on machines such as current level so it matches the specifications outlined in blueprints and drawings.
  • Determined equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry and welding techniques.
  • Read blueprints and drawings and took measurements to plan layout and procedures.
  • Measured workpieces with straightedges or templates to conform with specifications.
  • Positioned and clamped workpieces together and properly assembled in jigs and fixtures.
  • Completed minor torch ups with MIG welders.
  • Melted and applied solder along adjoining edges of workpieces to solder joints.

Education

High School Diploma -

Naaman Forest High School
Garland, TX
05-2003

Skills

  • Inventory Oversight
  • Warehouse Safety Management
  • Workflow Improvement
  • Logistics Management
  • Expense Management
  • Customer Engagement
  • Cross-training programs
  • Order fulfillment
  • Conflict resolution
  • Team building
  • Employee training
  • Performance monitoring
  • Data analysis
  • Facility security
  • Team coaching
  • Documentation
  • Warehouse operation oversight
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Waste reduction

Affiliations

  • Motorcycle riding
  • Softball League
  • Fishing Tournaments

Accomplishments

  • Established and Created SOP's
  • Created and Implemented KPI's
  • Held Company Activities

Certification

  • Forklift Certification Renewed March 19th 2025
  • Management Inventory Certification

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Warehouse Manager

Aeristo-CA Schmidt Leder
03.2022 - Current

Welder

P O W
04.2008 - 03.2019

High School Diploma -

Naaman Forest High School

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