Michael Dunham
Dresser,WI
Summary
I've been in the warehouse for 13 years, and a Warehouse Lead for 6 years. Proven strengths in time management, quality control, and team collaboration. Expertise in streamlining operations and training staff to enhance productivity and reduce delays.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Warehouse Lead
Polaris Industries
07.2012 - Current
- Supervised daily warehouse operations to ensure efficient workflow and adherence to safety protocols.
- Trained and mentored new staff on equipment handling and inventory management best practices.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced productivity and reduced operational delays.
- Coordinated logistics for inbound and outbound shipments, optimizing delivery schedules.
- Conducted regular inventory audits to maintain accurate stock levels and minimize discrepancies.
- Utilized warehouse management systems to track inventory movement and streamline operations.
- Developed training materials that improved onboarding processes for new employees.
- Trained employees on equipment operation and safety protocols.
- Managed a team of warehouse personnel, delegating tasks effectively to optimize workflow.
- Managed day-to-day operations of warehouse, freight and parcel shipments, returns, and transfers.
- Followed verbal and written instructions to properly move and ship products.
- Oversaw daily operations and shipping and handling processes.
- Supervised warehouse operations by managing employees during shifts.
- Oversaw warehouse staff and maintained efficiency in fast-paced environment.
- Loaded, unloaded, and sorted cargo as part of accurate and efficient weekly shipments.
- Collaborated with other departments to address any issues or discrepancies in orders, ensuring smooth communication across teams.
- Facilitated cross-training amongst team members to enhance overall skillset and improve staff flexibility during peak seasons or absences.
- Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
- Maintained a safe working environment, conducting regular safety audits and addressing potential hazards promptly.
- Double checked records, daily reports, and inventory transactions to identify and correct variances.
- Increased accuracy in inventory tracking through meticulous record-keeping and routine audits.
- Kept storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets.
- Optimized space utilization within the warehouse by regularly reorganizing storage layouts based on inventory needs.
- Prepared pallets of boxes for easy transportation between customer and storage locations.
- Established efficient loading and unloading procedures for incoming shipments, reducing wait times for trucks at the dock area.
- Assisted in the recruitment and onboarding of new warehouse employees, ensuring they were well-equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to perform their roles effectively.
- Reduced product damage during storage and transportation by enforcing proper handling techniques and safety protocols.
- Acted as liaison between company departments and warehouse teams.
- Monitored performance and safety practices of 13-person warehouse staff.
- Monitored performance and safety practices of 13-person warehouse staff.
- Maintained top performance standards while working in hot warehouse environment.
- Maintained open lines of communication between management and staff, fostering a positive work atmosphere conducive to collaboration and problem solving.
- Implemented quality control measures to ensure products met company standards before shipment to customers.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto and off of trucks for fast shipment.
- Maintained clean, orderly work environment free of hazards.
- Assisted in receiving, stocking and distribution of merchandise.
- Unpacked and repacked items in different quantities and configurations for shipment.
- Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.
- Shipped material and performed boxing, packing, labeling, and preparation of related documents.
- Used machinery and equipment such as box cutters, shrink-wrap guns and electric pallet jacks.
- Used handheld scanners to efficiently track and maneuver freight throughout distribution network.
- Assembled pallets and crates for secure transportation of materials.
- Handled fright and parcel shipment schedules, return and transfer processes and oversight of daily warehouse operations.
- Promoted safety policies and practices among personnel, enforcing appropriate handling and use of equipment and products.
- Helped train new employees in safe practices and warehouse procedures.
- Verified quantity and description of materials received by checking merchandise against packing list.
- Successfully navigated large shipments of materials through tight spaces and busy facilities.
- Managed warehouse operations and verified proper shipment procedures.
- Verified documentation and condition of freight to assure quality standards were achieved.
- Strapped items down over protective padding to secure throughout transportation.
- Streamlined material delivery processes which increased efficiency and reduced downtime.
Education
High School Diploma -
Osceola High School
Osceola, WI05-2000
Skills
- Time management
- Order picking
- Product packaging
- Attention to detail
- Shipping and receiving
- Quality control
- Materials transport
- Equipment operation
- Multitasking and organization
- Team collaboration
- Task delegation
- Excellent with numbers
Accomplishments
As a Warehouse Lead I have been able to make jobs more efficient, combine jobs and reduce headcount. We went from 13 to 9 Material handlers in my 6 years, through process improvement and overall efficiency.
Certification
Hazmat shipping certified
Forklift trainer certified
Timeline
Warehouse Lead
Polaris Industries
07.2012 - Current
High School Diploma -
Osceola High School