Michael A Blackwin
Chicago,IL
Summary
Highly skilled Warehouse Manager with background in overseeing all aspects of warehouse operations, from inventory management to shipping logistics. Possess strong leadership skills and ability to optimize operational efficiency. Demonstrated success in implementing process improvements that enhance productivity and reduce costs. Known for fostering teamwork and maintaining high levels of employee morale. Results-driven Warehouse Manager known for unparalleled productivity and efficient task completion. Bring specialized skills in inventory management, logistics coordination, and process improvement to streamline operations. Excel in communication, leadership, and problem-solving, ensuring smooth warehouse operations and team cohesion.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Manager
PowerHome Solar
Saint Charles, IL
10.2020 - 12.2024
- Coordinated and monitored the receipt, storage, and dispatch of goods within the warehouse.
- Planned and implemented efficient warehousing systems for incoming and outgoing goods.
- Developed strategies to optimize workflow processes in order to maximize productivity.
- Monitored staff performance, identified areas for improvement, and provided training as needed.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of safety regulations and ensured compliance with them at all times.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and managing warehouse personnel.
- Organized regular cycle counts of physical inventory to ensure accuracy of system data.
- Implemented new technologies such as RFID scanning systems to improve efficiency.
- Prepared inventory for shipment by attaching tags and labels.
- Supervised activities of workers engaged in receiving, storing and shipping products or materials.
- Managed day-to-day logistics operations, monitoring incoming deliveries and overseeing personnel tasks.
- Managed the disposal of surplus, damaged, or obsolete inventory in accordance with company policies.
- Consistently met company and department objectives within budget and time constraints.
- Implemented and planned warehouse safety and security programs and activities.
- Implemented on-the-job training activities to cross-train employees on various tasks.
- Developed and documented standard and emergency operating procedures for receiving and shipping products or materials.
- Restructured warehouse picking locations and reserved slots to achieve maximum employee productivity.
- Coordinated cross-training programs for warehouse staff to ensure flexibility and coverage.
- Read computer-generated move tickets, put-away labels and delivery labels to properly move merchandise.
- Partnered with leadership team to resolve order management challenges, safety or regulatory issues.
- Provided detailed instructions for job responsibilities, safety protocols and company guidelines to new employees.
- Hired, trained and motivated warehouse staff to meet tight schedules and demanding performance targets.
- Operated forklifts to fill or empty overhead spaces.
- Generated warehouse shipping documents, packing lists and invoices.
- Established and maintained good relations with customers, vendors, and transport companies.
- Oversaw inventory of incoming and outgoing materials based on physical counts and bar-code systems.
- Organized warehouse design to maximize space for stock while allowing for high volume traffic zones.
- Drafted policies related to storage space utilization and distribution operations.
- Established procedures for receiving, storing, handling hazardous materials safely.
- Conducted periodic audits of the warehouse environment to identify any potential hazards or risks.
Lead Warehouse Worker
Amazon
Markham, IL
02.2024 - 02.2024
- Trained and supervised warehouse staff, ensuring proper safety procedures were followed.
- Developed efficient processes to improve workflow in the warehouse.
- Performed daily inspections of warehouse equipment and facilities.
- Implemented quality control measures to ensure accuracy of orders prior to shipment.
- Organized storage areas according to product type and size for easy retrieval.
- Assisted with loading and unloading trucks using forklifts, pallet jacks.
- Ensured compliance with company policies and industry regulations.
- Identified opportunities to streamline operations through automation or other means.
- Utilized barcode scanners and automated sorting systems for increased efficiency.
- Provided technical support and troubleshooting assistance for computer systems related to warehousing operations.
- Used computer and company software to enter shipment and inventory records.
- Loaded and unloaded trailers with care and efficiency.
- Operated forklifts, pallet jacks and variety of warehouse mechanical equipment according to safe operating standards.
- Staged and sorted products for loading.
- Unloaded incoming products off trucks, sorted items in staging area and transported items to final storage locations.
- Led and complied with safety and wellbeing efforts on assigned shift.
- Placed products on conveyors for final wrapping and shipment.
- Printed accurate labels and applied to boxes, crates and containers prior to shipment.
- Packed products into designated boxes, taking care to protect items from damage or shifting during transport.
- Operated forklift and pallet jack to transport heavy loads.
- Inspected merchandise for wear or defects, disposing of damaged items as instructed by supervisors.
- Demonstrated great teamwork skills with staff members involved in production and transport.
- Kept work areas clean, neat and organized for optimal productivity and worker safety.
- Disposed of debris and hazardous materials properly to avoid contamination.
- Palletized boxes to increase movement and shipment efficiency.
- Juggled shift duties, prioritizing immediate tasks to streamline operations.
- Protected company inventory by maintaining and organizing storage areas.
- Utilized forklift to move inventory items.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
Western Illinois University
Macomb, ILSkills
- Inventory Management
- Route Optimization
- Production Planning
- Space Planning
- Facility Security
- Budget Management
- Logistics Management
- Floor Space Maximization
- Storage Management
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Loading and unloading
- Quality Assurance
- Equipment Maintenance
- Warehouse Operations
- Stock control
- Safety Monitoring
- Heavy Lifting
- Shipping and receiving
- Billing and Invoicing
- Conflict Resolution
- Hiring and Training
- Forklift Operations
- Continuous Improvement
- Workforce Management
- Safety oversight
- Problem-Solving
- Multiple Priorities Management
- Performance Evaluations
Timeline
Lead Warehouse Worker
Amazon
02.2024 - 02.2024
Warehouse Manager
PowerHome Solar
10.2020 - 12.2024
Some College (No Degree) -
Western Illinois University
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