Michael Valentine
Aurora,IL
Summary
Dynamic Warehouse Supervisor with extensive experience in inventory management and team leadership. Skilled in process improvements and fostering a culture of safety and efficiency in warehousing operations. Proven ability to collaborate with management to achieve organizational goals and streamline operations. Committed to maintaining high standards of safety compliance and operational integrity.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Supervisor
Glanbia Performance Nutrition
Aurora, IL
10.2013 - Current
- Managed shipping and receiving activities, ensuring timely order fulfillment and maintaining accuracy.
- Supervised daily warehouse operations, enhancing workflow efficiency and maintaining safety compliance.
- Trained and mentored new staff, improving material handling and equipment usage.
- Collaborated with management to develop process improvements and streamline operations.
- Conducted regular inspections of warehouse facilities for cleanliness and organization standards.
Warehouse/Shipping & Receiving Supervisor
Portola Packaging
Batavia, USA
01.2008 - 08.2013
- Led daily operations for receipt, storage, and shipping of materials, ensuring timely delivery of finished products to customers and effective management of inventory across internal and third-party warehouses.
- Trained, developed, and motivated warehousing team members to achieve required warehousing goals, while leveraging Continuous Improvement (Lean) tools, improving individual technical skills, and enhancing team culture.
- Ensure adherence to international customs requirements for shipments and receipts.
- Work closely with the Materials Manager in all aspects of running the Shipping/Receiving area.
- Examined and verified accuracy of incoming and outgoing shipments against records like manifests, invoices, and purchase orders, resolving discrepancies to maintain operational integrity.
- Coordinated with carrier representatives to arrange shipping and delivery of materials, prioritizing cost management and adherence to customer delivery requirements.
- Accurately prepared and maintained documents, such as work orders, bills of lading, and shipping orders, to route materials.
Education
Diploma -
Hirsch Metro High School
Chicago, ILLEAN for Managers & Supervisors, RCFA, KAIZEN Events, Civil Treatment for Managers
Skills
- Root cause analysis (RCFA) and kaizen
- 5S methodology
- Inventory and warehousing management
- Transportation routing and planning
- Global transportation strategies
- Team leadership
Timeline
Warehouse Supervisor
Glanbia Performance Nutrition
10.2013 - Current
Warehouse/Shipping & Receiving Supervisor
Portola Packaging
01.2008 - 08.2013
Diploma -
Hirsch Metro High School