Michael Powers
LTL
Summary
Energetic, experienced and driven logistics coordinator with 8 plus years of dispatching, warehousing and many more years of positional and non-positional employee and peer training and grooming.
Quick-thinking supervisor recognized for success in guiding teams and boosting performance. Practical problem-solver with excellent issue and conflict resolution skills to drive team and organizational success. Highly effective and knowledgeable in process improvement and inventory control
Dedicated to open, communicative culture where employees feel empowered to contribute to company's success.
Easy to train, eager to learn and I thrive on challenges, I look forward to bringing my brand of work, commitment and leadership to Estes.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Rebar Detailer
CMC Rebar
02.2024 - Current
- Relayed project requirements to purchasers and delivery specialists to obtain specialty supplies and equipment on job site in keeping with construction schedule.
- Verified drawings, dates, specifications and addenda from routing sheet or electronic business system to avoid mishaps during construction.
- Produced accurate and detailed rebar-placing drawings conforming to industry and company standards for structures in preparation for construction.
- Coordinated rebar placement with requests and standard procedures observed by sales team and other construction workers on-site to streamline team cooperation.
- Observed company-endorsed protocols to preserve personal safety and prevent waste of materials.
- Worked with job site personnel to determine project requirements for detailing and delivery of material.
- Studied blueprints to determine accurate lengths for reinforcement bars and cut pieces.
- Inspected equipment for functionality and safety to achieve effective, productive and long-term use.
- Monitored personal and co-worker safety, enforced safety protocols and regulations and removed hazards.
- Spaced and fastened rods using wire and pliers.
- Positioned and secured steel bars or mesh using fasteners or hand tools.
- Move +40,000 lbs of steel reinforcements daily from various staging areas to desired reinforcement locations using proper safety procedures.
- Determined quantities, sizes and locations of reinforcing rods from blueprints or oral instructions.
Line Haul Supervisor
Old Dominion Freight Lines
07.2016 - 02.2024
- Overseeing and planning all LTL freight coming into and leaving the Pacific Northwest region including but not limited to Nevada, Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Northern California
- Managed 60 line haul drivers, their assigned equipment, scheduled routes, brokered work and provided training, career guidance and moral support
- Increased dock productivity and ROI and decreased driver wait times by actively working with our managing outbound planning, loading and quality control measures while simultaneously running line haul
- Provided problem solving, training and career guidance to dock employees and new supervision in regards to outbound, inbound, relay and mid shift operations
- Worked closely with and handled many overage, shortages and damages locally and remotely
- Provided troubleshooting to facility, technical and SOP related issues when unforeseen or emergency situations arose
- Cross training in customer service, sales, billing, manifesting, BoL and hazmat paperwork creation, operations, local and line planning, AS400, SAP, Workday, hiring and interview process, cost analysis, ICQA, maintenance, cleaning and good housekeeping, training and many other situational required needs.
- Enforced rules and regulations established by DOT and outlined in company manual to set forth expectations comprehensibly and consistently.
- Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
- Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures.
- Evaluated driver and dock performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
- Developed and updated tracking spreadsheets for process monitoring and reporting, ELD logs and discrepancies as well as other work related subjects.
- Inspected, assigned and helped with chain repair and other equipment/tool maintenance.
- Conducted routine inspections of tractors to check quality and compliance with established specifications.
- Identified unsafe or unhealthful workplace conditions or hazards to enforce safe work practices and procedures.
- Achieved results by working with dock and drivers to meet established targets.
Shipping and Receiving Lead
Jenny Service Co.
11.2015 - 12.2016
- Operated forklifts, lift trucks, and hand trucks to move items around warehouse.
- Prepared shipping documents and invoices, processed payments, and fielded client questions.
- Maintained positive relationships with representatives of LTL and FTL as well as freight brokers.
- Organized storage areas to optimize materials movements and minimize labor hours.
- Orchestrated routing by producing accurate shipping documentation and package labels.
- Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
- Pulled, verified, and packaged items for shipment.
- Stacked and stored pallets at end of shift to keep warehouse clean and organized.
- Monitored and reported on transportation costs and properly filed shipping documents.
- Boosted inventory and recordkeeping accuracy by conducting thorough inspections and comparing shipment contents with documentation.
- Rejected damaged items, recorded shortages and corresponded with shippers to rectify issues.
- Worked effectively with shippers to resolve shipment issues, damaged materials and shortages.
- Communicated with carrier representatives, arranging for special deliveries and shipment receipts.
- Processed required paperwork to expedite handling of shipped and received goods.
- Drafted and managed work and shipping orders, bills of lading, and shipping route materials for accurate and compliant recordkeeping.
- Factored shipping procedures, rates and routes in making determinations on best shipping methods for materials.
- Sorted and delivered materials to different work areas and staff.
- Supported reporting, accounting and recordkeeping staff with accurate updates regarding shipment information.
- Verified orders by comparing names and quantity of items packaged with shipping documents.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments to identify discrepancies with records.
- Conducted research to address shipping errors and packaging mistakes.
- Communicated with vendor representatives to resolve damaged shipments and item shortages.
Stow Associate
Amazon
08.2012 - 11.2015
- Top five in productivity for picking and stowing consistently
- Cross training in ICQA, packaging, gift wrap, shipping, cubiscan, security, holiday/special projects, problem solving, water spider and employer mentorship
- Member of Amazon Safety Committee, assisting with the training of assigned staff and site based staff in the proper use of specialized tools, materials, and equipment
- Trained and utilized Cherry Pickers, Walkie Riders, Scissors Lists, VNA Order Pickers, Reach Trucks, Stand up and Sit Down Forklifts, Electric and Manual Pallet Jacks, RF scanners.
- Maintained clean and organized workspaces to uphold safety standards.
- Checked packing slips and other documentation to appropriately box items requested by customer or management.
- Protected materials for transport by correctly packaging products in boxes and crates.
- Printed labels, packaged boxes, and loaded into outbound containers.
- Scanned packages and boxes and moved to loading dock for shipment.
- Took on extra hours and shifts during busy periods to meet tight shipping deadlines.
- Safely and securely loaded items to prevent damage during transport.
- Stocked warehouse efficiently by comparing item numbers with storage locations.
- Recorded daily activities for inventory control.
- Kept work areas neat, clean and free from debris.
- Prepared and checked outbound shipments for accuracy.
- Operated equipment such as pallet jacks and hand trucks to move heavy boxes.
Inventory Specialist
Walmart
04.2010 - 08.2012
- Performed data entry and completed proper paperwork.
- Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
- Recorded information, shortages, and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
- Completed physical inventory counts each month.
- Maintained up-to-date price lists to accurately calculate shipping, shortage and demurrage costs.
- Utilized forklift or pallet truck to load, unload, transport and store goods.
- Implemented systems for tracking and managing stock levels with accuracy and precision.
- Established protocols to use for inventory control and management, streamlining internal process.
Education
GED -
Truckee Meadows Community College
Reno, NV 07.2012 - 05.2014
Associate of Science - Fire Science
Southwestern College
Chula Vista, CA 05.2001 - 05.2006
Associate of Science - Information Technology
Community College of Northern Nevada
Reno, NV 05.2004 - 05.2006
Bachelor of Science - Business And Managerial Economics
Truckee Meadows Community College
Reno, NV 05.2001 -
Skills
Strategic Planning
Additional Information
Football scholarship from Castle Park High. Majored in Psychology and minutes in Fire Science but a knee injury changed my course in life. President of Student Body Council. Created many food drives and countless charity work. Trained and tutored in study and organization prep for life. Mentored many peers. Had to discontinue program when my father was injured and needed full time care.
Certification
First Aid
Timeline
Rebar Detailer
CMC Rebar
02.2024 - Current
First Aid
05-2023
CPR
05-2023
AED
05-2023
Line Haul Supervisor
Old Dominion Freight Lines
07.2016 - 02.2024
Shipping and Receiving Lead
Jenny Service Co.
11.2015 - 12.2016
Stow Associate
Amazon
08.2012 - 11.2015
GED -
Truckee Meadows Community College
07.2012 - 05.2014
Inventory Specialist
Walmart
04.2010 - 08.2012
Associate of Science - Information Technology
Community College of Northern Nevada
05.2004 - 05.2006
Associate of Science - Fire Science
Southwestern College
05.2001 - 05.2006
Bachelor of Science - Business And Managerial Economics
Truckee Meadows Community College
05.2001 -