Michael Willeford
Warehouse Supervisor
Summary
Results-driven Inventory Manager with demonstrated record of running lean departments. Successful at keeping records current and accurate. Offering 35+ years of experience strengthening processes, realigning teams and overhauling structures to keep operations responsive to changing industry and company demands.
Results-driven with excellent problem-solving, analytical and organizational abilities and strong focus on collaborating with employees to resolve business, customer and vendor issues quickly. Works alone or as part of team to manage high volumes of work in fast-paced environments.
Enthusiastic and willing to take on any task to help organization's mission succeed. Pleasant, hardworking and reliable with great interpersonal skills.
Detail-driven and experienced assisting with manufacturing production oversight. Well-versed in operating powered and manual material handling equipment to move goods. Knowledgeable about picking orders, rotating stock and tracking adjustments.
Overview
52
52
years of professional experience
Work History
Inventory Control Specialist/
Carolina Brush Company
Gastonia, NC
10.2005 - Current
- Audited and corrected discrepancies in inventory numbers.
- Completed physical inventory counts each month.
- Recorded information, shortages and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
- Completed daily cycle counts to maintain accuracy of records.
- Verified incoming products and checked delivery totals to keep system records current and accurate.
- Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
- Unloaded shipments, reviewed merchandise and tracked paperwork.
- Kept merchandise moving smoothly and accurately from stockroom to sales floor.
- Used equipment like forklifts and pallet jacks to move inventory.
- Worked with supervisors and team members to understand supply needs and bring levels within desired tolerances.
- Implemented organizational systems to optimize product placement and operational productivity.
- Input data in AS400 to create updated status reports for quick reference of project progress and deadlines.
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Carolina Brush Company
Gastonia , NC
10.2005 - Current
- Received incoming shipments, compared contents against associated records and transmitted to proper department.
- Monitored scheduled shipment dates to achieve timely delivery, expediting as necessary and communicating variances to customers.
- Operated equipment such as forklifts and balers to move outgoing shipments to loading area.
- Inspected merchandise and sent damaged pieces for repair before shipment.
- Reviewed order data to verify transactions and shipping dates.
- Orchestrated routing by producing accurate shipping documentation and package labels.
- Organized storage areas to optimize materials movements and minimize labor hours.
- Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
- Completed basic mathematical calculations to check weights and dimensions of shipments.
- Handled high-volume paperwork and collaborated with administrators to resolve invoicing and shipping problems.
- Investigated and adopted optimal shipping and receiving strategies by selecting best carriers, routes and methods to minimize costs and enhance schedules.
- Moved shipment materials to and from designated areas using lift and hand trucks.
- Packed, secured, labeled and applied postage to materials to prepare items for shipment.
- Utilized forklift or pallet truck to load, unload, transport and store goods.
- Handled day-to-day shipping and receiving overseeing more than 100 packages per day.
- Sorted and delivered materials to different work areas and staff.
- Worked effectively with shippers to resolve shipment issues, damaged materials and shortages.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments to identify discrepancies with records.
- Verified orders by comparing names and quantity of items packaged with shipping documents.
- Processed required paperwork to expedite handling of shipped and received goods.
- Compared shipping orders and invoices against contents received to verify accuracy.
- Supported reporting, accounting and recordkeeping staff with accurate updates regarding shipment information.
- Rejected damaged items, recorded shortages and corresponded with shippers to rectify issues.
- Drafted and managed work and shipping orders, bills of lading and shipping route materials for accurate and compliant recordkeeping.
- Requisitioned new supplies and maintained storage areas for smooth department operations.
Woodshop
Carolina Brush Company
Gastonia, NC
10.2005 - Current
- Anticipated and addressed production problems, material shortages, equipment malfunctions and unavoidable delays.
- Planned operations to meet established schedules, factoring in order demands and business forecasts.
- Evaluated production schedules and orders to arrange required materials and plan staffing needs.
- Coordinated company projects and programs that supported manufacturing function.
- Oversaw routine maintenance programs and scheduled service to keep equipment functioning at peak levels.
- Implemented knowledge to provide product quality assurance and executed inventory maintenance, optimizing work time.
- Updated logs and submitted timely reports detailing activities in line with regulatory standards.
Warehouse Operations Supervisor
California Correctional Center
Susanville, CA
05.2002 - 09.2004
- Built motivated warehouse team to consistently accomplish operations goals and exceed performance targets.
- Oversaw upkeep of equipment and physical condition of warehouse, identifying and ordering needed repairs, renovations and replacements.
- Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
- Evaluated supplies and product inventory to check for quality and quantity issues and returned unacceptable materials to vendors.
- Completed timely and accurate daily logs to keep internal reporting accurate and track materials movements.
- Improved delivery plans with strong scheduling knowledge, organizational skills and route development expertise.
- Boosted warehouse operations performance by overseeing dispatching and setting optimal employee schedules.
- Kept corporate departments and customers updated on critical shipments.
- Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
- Safeguarded warehouse operations and mitigated liability by establishing and implementing employee training on safety and security protocols.
- Drove personnel performance by appraising job results, counseling personnel on needed improvements and disciplining substandard conduct.
- Set and enforced proactive inspection and maintenance schedules to keep equipment in good operational condition.
- Offered expertise in inventory management and current stock levels to internal teams and customers to facilitate accuracy and product availability.
- Maintained strong vendor connections by arranging pricing and delivery structures and managing specific shipment or paperwork concerns.
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
- Handled day-to-day shipping and receiving overseeing more than 1000 packages per day.
- Divided and categorized cargo received and redirected shipments in response to customer requests.
- Conducted inventory audits with 99.9% accuracy following company procedures.
- Maintained established levels of goods based on sales forecasts and demand to fulfill orders on time.
- Led warehouse improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue.
- Managed over $500k in inventory and 20 employees in 50,000 square-foot warehouse for a Correction Center
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Education
High School Diploma -
Temple City High School
Temple City, CANuclear Theory Certification - Nuclear Theory As Relates To Power Plant Operation
Naval Nuclear Power School
Orlando, FLSkills
- Computer Tracking
- Organizational Systems
- Box and Container Packing
- Shipment Inspection
- Inventory Monitoring and Management
fishing, golf and an avid home chef
My hobbies are related to the outdoors. I love any kind of fishing including fly fishing, bass fishing and saltwater(both inshore and offshore. I also enjoy playing golf when I am able. My main hobby is enjoying outdoor cooking and spending time with friends and family during my free time.
Timeline
Inventory Control Specialist/
Carolina Brush Company
10.2005 - Current
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Carolina Brush Company
10.2005 - Current
Woodshop
Carolina Brush Company
10.2005 - Current
Warehouse Operations Supervisor
California Correctional Center
05.2002 - 09.2004
High School Diploma -
Temple City High School
Nuclear Theory Certification - Nuclear Theory As Relates To Power Plant Operation
Naval Nuclear Power School
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