Michael Gaertner
5931 Walking Stick Court Citrus Heights,CA
Summary
Dedicated distribution and retail professional manager with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Professional Warehouse Manager offering 6 years of expertise in supervising and training 50+ employees working in large warehouses. Professional Retail Manager offering 25 years in retail management in various roles of customer service, process improvement and P&L management. Successful in meticulously managing logistics, planning employee schedules and communicating with other departments to provide smooth business operations. Talented in monitoring and replenishing current inventory stock based on consumer demand and sales forecasting.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Distribution Supervisor
Lineage Logistics LLC
West Sacramento, CA
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Handled day-to-day shipping and receiving overseeing more than 4000 packages for The Farmers Dog direct to customer operation.
- Evaluated team performance and provided feedback on areas requiring improvement on the production line of The Farmers Dog.
- Managed and motivated up to 120 employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
Distribution Center Supervisor
Walgreens
Woodland, CA
03.2018 - 03.2024
- Collaborated with all DC departments to deliver fast and efficient freight flow through building.
- Actively participated in regular meetings with other department leaders to discuss ongoing progress, challenges, and opportunities for improvement within distribution center.
- Directed associates in daily operations and monitored to maintain high degree of productivity, safety, service and quality.
- Supervised team of 50+ employees and oversaw all activities for 9000 square foot warehouse.
- Maintained a consistently high level of productivity under tight deadlines while balancing multiple competing priorities.
Assistant Store Manager
Toys"R"Us
Roseville, CA
08.2017 - 03.2018
- Managed logistics of incoming and outgoing of freight. To include execution of unloading and loading of freight as trucks arrive and leave.
- Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
- Oversee filling and processing of on line sales. Responsible for packing and shipping of all on line orders, using UPS and Fed Ex shipping software and procedures.
Operations Manager
Sears
Roseville, CA
06.2016 - 08.2017
- Championed safety protocols to maintain secure working environment, reducing workplace accidents significantly.
- Managed budgets effectively, consistently delivering projects on-time and within financial constraints.
- Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
Executive Team Leader
Target
Auburn, CA
03.2002 - 03.2016
- Improved overall team performance with regular coaching, mentoring, and employee development initiatives.
- Delivered high-quality results by setting clear expectations, providing resources, and closely monitoring progress.
- Mentored employees to help improve skills and enable team members to become peak performers on job.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hawthorne High School
Hawthorne, CASkills
- Directing Team Members
- Warehouse Safety Programs
- Disciplinary Action
- Distribution and Warehousing
- Critical Thinking
- Supply Chain Performance Management
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Inventory Management
- Continuous Improvement
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Decision-Making
- Time management abilities
- Lean principles
- Staff Management
Timeline
Warehouse Distribution Supervisor
Lineage Logistics LLC
09.2024 - 12.2024
Distribution Center Supervisor
Walgreens
03.2018 - 03.2024
Assistant Store Manager
Toys"R"Us
08.2017 - 03.2018
Operations Manager
Sears
06.2016 - 08.2017
Executive Team Leader
Target
03.2002 - 03.2016
High School Diploma -
Hawthorne High School