MICHAEL E. WILLIAMS
Decatur,GA
Summary
Dynamic warehouse professional with over 20 years of experience in operations and team leadership. Proven track record in managing diverse teams, training new employees, and enhancing operational efficiencies. Certified Forklift Trainer; skilled in logistics coordination and effective communication to ensure high customer satisfaction.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Leader
Kuehne + Nagel
09.2023 - Current
- Lead a team of 14 employees.
- Coordinated daily planning and oversight of packers to ensure smooth workflow.
- Trained new employees on processes and safety protocols for effective integration.
- Trained employees on safe forklift operation.
- Maintained direct communication with warehouse manager to align operations.
- Perform daily cycle counts.
Team Leader
Dhl-Forest Park, Ga.
Forest Park, USA
11.2022 - 07.2023
- Operate RF equipment for cycle counting and Blue Yonder.
- Lead a team of 15 employees.
- Train all incoming warehouse employees on equipment.
- Issue daily assignments.
- Operate all equipment (Forklifts, Reach Trucks and Pallet Trucks).
- Ship all TSA shipments.
Team Leader
Sanofi
Forest Park, USA
11.2006 - 11.2022
- Participate in daily planning, coordinating and overseeing the shipping area.
- Maintain high level of communication with supervisors and coworkers.
- Maintain good housekeeping of shipping area.
- Operate RF equipment for cycle counting.
- Perform manual inventories.
- Blind count, verify orders and maintain inventory.
- Operate all equipment (Forklifts, Reach Trucks and Pallet Trucks).
- Train all incoming warehouse employees on equipment.
Warehouse Manager
PROMINA Health System
Stone Mountain, USA
03.2000 - 07.2004
- Coordinated warehouse shift management for PROMINA Distribution Center to ensure operational efficiency.
- Direct Manager of Lead Warehouse Specialists, Warehouse Distribution Specialists, and Delivery Drivers.
- Oversaw inventory management to ensure accurate stock levels and support timely order fulfillment.
- Maintain maximum customer service to the hospitals by implementing processes and procedures that ensured proper pick, pack, and shipping methods and prompt delivery of products.
- Manage transportation activities, requirements, and assessment of routes.
- Assisted the Director of Distribution with budget planning and facility management.
- Conducted forklift training sessions to ensure safe operation practices.
Warehouse Order Puller
Phillips Lighting Company
Atlanta, USA
10.1999 - 03.2000
- Completed outbound loads for timely customer delivery.
- Loaded and unloaded trailers using forklift to maintain workflow efficiency.
- Restocked inventory shelves to ensure product availability.
- Received inbound loads to prepare for inventory management.
Education
Certification - Offset Printer
Atlanta Area Technical School
Atlanta, GAH.S. Diploma -
David T. Howard High School
Atlanta, GASkills
- Warehouse management
- Shipping logistics
- Logistics coordination
- WMS (SAP)
- Team leadership
- Employee training
- Safety compliance
- Effective communication
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
Timeline
Team Leader
Kuehne + Nagel
09.2023 - Current
Team Leader
Dhl-Forest Park, Ga.
11.2022 - 07.2023
Team Leader
Sanofi
11.2006 - 11.2022
Warehouse Manager
PROMINA Health System
03.2000 - 07.2004
Warehouse Order Puller
Phillips Lighting Company
10.1999 - 03.2000
Certification - Offset Printer
Atlanta Area Technical School
H.S. Diploma -
David T. Howard High School