Michael J. Oates
San Jacinto,CA
Summary
Successful warehouse manager offering strong background in supervising and mentoring several employees in exceptionally large distribution warehouse settings. Talented in promoting safety, accuracy and company rules when monitoring employee performance and training new employees. Accomplished in performing regular inventory counts and maintaining records with high level of accuracy.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
West Coast Business Development Manager
OneH2
Long Beach, California
06.2023 - 11.2025
- Developed strategic partnerships with industry stakeholders and potential clients.
- Managed client relationships to ensure satisfaction and long-term loyalty.
- Conducted market research to understand customer needs and preferences.
- Determined business development opportunities and implemented effective strategy for client acquisition.
- Participated in daily meetings with executive leadership team members to discuss progress toward goals.
- Generated leads and capitalized on valuable business opportunities to bring in new company revenue and improve bottom line profit.
Warehouse Manager
Martin Brower
City of Industry, California
11.2018 - 05.2023
- Trained and mentored staff on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Oversaw daily warehouse operations and ensured efficient workflow management.
- Coordinated inventory control processes to maintain optimal inventory levels.
- Managed a annual budget of $40 Million, encompassing 7 business units, which consisted of 800 McDonalds and 300 Chipotle restaurants by utilizing 2 Assistant Managers, 14 Supervisors and 210 Warehouse employees.
- I Reduced OSHA recordables by 25% in 2023 by improving our safety processes and implement an AI safety system (Voxel).
- We achieved a 97% IFS Food Safety audit for 2024.
Distribution Supervisor
Golden State Foods
City of Industry, CA
06.2013 - 11.2018
- Overseeing the Shipping and Receiving of product threw S.O.P.’s
- Ensuring product is efficiently selected and loaded with quality to meet scheduled dispatch times.
- Perform Methods Observations to coach associates on Safety, proper handling of product, efficiency, and accuracy.
- Conduct safety/pre-shift meetings and safety observations to improve safety awareness within the D.C.
- Directing the work force, providing assistance to various departments and fellow supervisors to ensure our customers get the correct product that is ordered when they order it.
- Provide innovative ways to increase cases per hour, reduce shortages, reduce costs, reduce injuries and increase productivity throughout the entire DC.
Distribution Supervisor
Ralph’s Grocery Co.
Riverside, CA
01.1995 - 01.2012
- Reduced Safety Costs by $100,000 in 2012 and played a key part in reducing Distribution Center injuries from 164 OSHA recordable injuries in 2008 to 26 in 2012.
- Cultural Council Facilitator for Ralph’s Riverside Service Center, which covered Dry Grocery, Transportation, and Perishables departments.
- Responsible for Key Performance Indicators, maintaining productivity, safety, safety training, conducting safety meetings and associate engagement, of all 1300 members in various departments.
- Managed 345+ associates daily.
- Conducting thorough investigations of injuries and providing detailed reports of accidents.
- Injury Prevention, Education, and Reducing Injuries.
- Time standard metrics and efficiency.
- Individual associate equipment training and OSHA certifications.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Achieve Global Training, The Principles and Qualities of a Genuine Leader, Managing the Four Generations, The Hallmarks of Supervisory Success, Providing Constructive Feedback, Listening in a Hectic World, The OZ Principle, Color Code Workshop, Green Leadership, Time Management, ACT Online Associate Safety- Cutting Cases- Repetitive Motion, Associate Safe Lifting, Interpersonal Skills of Negotiation, Annual Safety Training, Sexual Harassment Training
Ralph’s Grocery Co.
Riverside, CASkills
- Strategic partnership
- Operational efficiency
- Budget management
- Safety training
- Problem solving
- Performance metrics
- Effective communication
- Conflict resolution
- Negotiations
- Process improvement
- CRM management
References
- Chris Davis, Operations Assistant Manager, GSF-CID
- Robert Barnett, Manager, GSF-CID
- John Staley, Manager, GSF-CID
- Brain Fleming, Manager, Ralph’s Riverside, (951) 778-6303
- Art Aranda, Manager, Ralph’s Riverside, (951) 778-6360
- Ronald King, Assistant Manager, Ralph’s Riverside, (951) 778-63
Security Clearance
Previous D.E.A. and A.T.F bonded, fingerprint and background clearance.
Timeline
West Coast Business Development Manager
OneH2
06.2023 - 11.2025
Warehouse Manager
Martin Brower
11.2018 - 05.2023
Distribution Supervisor
Golden State Foods
06.2013 - 11.2018
Distribution Supervisor
Ralph’s Grocery Co.
01.1995 - 01.2012
Some College (No Degree) - Achieve Global Training, The Principles and Qualities of a Genuine Leader, Managing the Four Generations, The Hallmarks of Supervisory Success, Providing Constructive Feedback, Listening in a Hectic World, The OZ Principle, Color Code Workshop, Green Leadership, Time Management, ACT Online Associate Safety- Cutting Cases- Repetitive Motion, Associate Safe Lifting, Interpersonal Skills of Negotiation, Annual Safety Training, Sexual Harassment Training
Ralph’s Grocery Co.