Michael Torres
Ronkonkoma,NY
Summary
Enterprising Shipping Manager dedicated to keeping department operations smooth and reliable. Knowledgeable about program limitations and procedures. Over 23 years of experience in materials control and supply. Adept at applying exceptional communication, organizational and analytical skills to managing routine shipping operations and solving complex problems independently. Diplomatic and respectful with productive and dependable nature.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Shipping and Receiving Lead
Twinco Manufacturing
Hauppauge, NY
03.2021 - Current
- Monitored and reported on transportation costs and properly filed shipping documents.
- Communicated with vendor representatives to resolve damaged shipments and item shortages.
- Assigned shipments to carriers in centralized database, choosing least expensive options to minimize shipping fees.
- Maintained positive relationships with representatives of UPS, FedEX, USPS and DHL shipping companies.
- Operated forklifts, lift trucks and hand trucks to move items around warehouse.
- Organized storage areas to optimize materials movements and minimize labor hours.
Produce Manager
Gala Produce
Ronkonkoma, NY
10.2016 - 02.2021
- Planned attractive produce displays, using color and texture to enhance.
- Strengthened profits by reducing waste, controlling shrinkage and increasing team efficiency with optimized workflows.
- Managed team of 50 staff in Produce department generating more than $40000 in monthly revenue.
- Kept grocery team operations in strict compliance with workplace standards and food safety requirements to maintain optimal health protection.
- Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
- Kept department equipment in working order and advised general manager of equipment repair or replacement needs.
- Assessed supplier quality to maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational performance.
- Coached and mentored new team members.
- Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
Shipping and Receiving Manager
Davidson Grinding
Bohemia, NY
12.1999 - 09.2016
- Negotiated with numerous different freight companies and received annual contracts resulting in cost savings .
- Communicated with vendor representatives to resolve damaged shipments and item shortages.
- Monitored and reported on transportation costs and properly filed shipping documents.
- Managed annual freight budget.
- Conducted training programs with employees to promote familiarity with company products and applications.
- Investigated and adopted optimal shipping and receiving strategies by selecting best carriers, routes and methods to minimize costs and enhance schedules.
- Maintained positive relationships with representatives of UPS, FedEX, USPS and DHL shipping companies.
- Developed technical case studies, customer success stories, and product data resources.
- Operated forklifts, lift trucks and hand trucks to move items around warehouse.
- Orchestrated routing by producing accurate shipping documentation and package labels.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bay Shore Senior High School
Bay Shore, NY06.1998
Skills
- Workflow Planning
- Information Ordering and Categorizing
- Records Management
- Conflict Resolution
- Organization and Prioritization
- Inventory Monitoring and Management
- Inventory Counts
- Forklift Operation
- Materials Handling
- Warehouse Management
Certification
- Licensed forklift operator - 23 years
Timeline
Shipping and Receiving Lead
Twinco Manufacturing
03.2021 - Current
Produce Manager
Gala Produce
10.2016 - 02.2021
Shipping and Receiving Manager
Davidson Grinding
12.1999 - 09.2016
High School Diploma -
Bay Shore Senior High School
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