Miguel Diaz
Goodyear,United States
Summary
Experienced Warehouse Manager with 20+ years in streamlining warehouse operations and improving team efficiency. Strong background in performance monitoring and executing cost reduction strategies. Capable of managing inventory control and implementing regulatory compliance measures. Familiar with Warehouse and Transportation management systems.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Warehouse/ Transportation Manager
Orora Packaging Solutions
05.2025 - 09.2025
- Distributor of commercial printing & business imaging papers, packaging systems, and facility supplies and equipment.
- Manage and oversee the day-to-day operations of the warehouse and delivery drivers.
- Collaborated with HR department in recruitment efforts including interviewing candidates for open positions.
- Maintained a safe and secure work environment by following all OSHA, DOT, guidelines and corporate safety regulations and policies.
- Improved safety awareness by conducting daily safety huddles, completing Workday training course, and following and implementing Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) policies.
- Improved operational Key Performance Indicators (KPI) by implementing Kaizen and 6S continuous improvement initiatives to streamline processes and eliminate waste in the warehouse and transportation operations
- Responsible for maintaining and updating SOP procedures and work instructions.
- Implemented cycle counting procedures that improved inventory accuracy, minimizing discrepancies between physical counts and system records
- Managed the implementation of GPS tracking system Solera fleet solutions for real-time monitoring of fleet activities
- Analyzed transportation costs and identified opportunities for cost savings through route optimization.
- Bilingual-Spanish
- Experience with the following TMS and WMS software. SAP, Opendock, Solera fleet solutions and Fourkites
Inbound Supervisor
ABB, WCDC
07.2024 - 05.2025
- Specializing in the distribution of electrification installation products
- Managed all Inbound functions such as, checking in and dispatching inbound trailers, unloading trailers, put away, replenishment, and transfer of products into pallet rack locations.
- Responsible for managing 15 Inbound full-time associates and associates from other departments as needed.
- Responsible for training of new associates in the performance of job responsibilities as well as company and department policies and procedures.
- Conducted interviews, hire and instruct new employees. Performed annual assessments for all associates under my supervision while communicating with management.
- Maintained a safe and secure work environment by following all OSHA, guidelines and corporate safety regulations and policies.
- Improved operational output by implementing Kaizen and 6S process.
- Attended meetings with the General Manger, Operations Manager and supervisors to discuss daily Inbound, Outbound and Quality KPI goals.
- Bilingual-Spanish
- Experience with WMS softwares, Blue Yonder and SAP
- Train the Trainer certification by Toyotalift of Arizona
- Experience in the following material handling equipment. Sit- down propane/electric forklifts, Raymond and Crown reach trucks, Crown electric pallet jack.
Materials Supervisor
HuFriedyGroup
08.2022 - 07.2024
- Specializing in the manufacturing and distribution of nitrous oxide/oxygen sedation dental equipment and accessories.
- Responsible for managing 8 full time associates and temp employees as needed for three departments Receiving, Warehouse, and Shipping.
- Responsible for overseeing all Receiving and transactions of incoming raw materials, customer returns, and repairs.
- Responsible for overseeing all Warehouse functions such as pulling of production order for all manufacturing departments, put-away of raw materials and purchased items into assigned bin and assigned locations. Monitored cycle counts of all on hand inventory by creating cycle count sheets to help maintain a high level of inventory accuracy.
- Responsible for overseeing all Distribution functions such as order pulling of customer orders, packing and creating shipping labels, put away of finished goods into assigned bin locations. Monitored on time delivery, order accuracy to help maintain low levels customer complaints.
- Prepared and printed documents, such as bill of ladings, customer orders, and customs paperwork for export.
- Responsible for training of new associates in the performance of job responsibilities as well as company and department policies and procedures.
- Responsible for maintaining and updating SOP procedures and Work instructions as needed.
- Conducted interviews, hire and instruct new employees. Performed annual assessments for all associates under my supervision while communicating with management.
- Maintained a safe and secure work environment by following all OSHA, FDA guidelines and corporate safety regulations and policies.
- Improved facilitating operational output by implementing Kaizen and 5S process.
- Attended meetings with the Director of Operations, Production Manager and Supervisors to discuss daily shipping, and production KPI goals.
- Bilingual-Spanish
- Trained in ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 14001:2004 procedures.
- Experience in SAP, Ship ERP software
- Train the Trainer certification by Toyotalift of Arizona
- Experience in the following material handling equipment. Sit- down propane/electric forklifts, Raymond and Crown reach trucks, Crown electric pallet jack.
Shipping/Receiving Supervisor
Wegmann Automotive USA Inc.
04.2017 - 08.2022
- Specializing in the manufacturing and distribution of wheel balance weights, air control products and battery bushing terminals.
- Managed the daily warehouse functions such as shipping, receiving, inventory, loading and unloading of trucks.
- Insured warehouse documentations are accurate, orders are filled, and customer orders are shipped on a timely basis.
- Attended weekly meetings with the Supply Chain Director and the supply chain management team to discuss daily distribution goals and inventory levels needed to maintain on time delivery of 100%
- Responsible for training of new associates in the performance of job responsibilities as well as company and department policies and procedures.
- Kept constant communication with customer service to assure order changes are being communicated and reprinted to maintain order accuracy.
- Prepared and printed documents, such as; bill of ladings, customer orders, and customs paper work for export shipments.
- Maintained a safe and secure work environment by following all OSHA and corporate safety regulations and policies.
- Bilingual-Spanish
- Trained in ISO9001:2008 and ISO14001:2004 procedures.
- Experience in WMS software's AS400, BARCOM, SAP R4
- Certified as train the trainer instructor by Cintas training course
- Experience in operating the following material handling equipment.
- Nissan and Clark propane sit-down forklifts, Raymond reach trucks and order pickers
Shipping/Receiving Supervisor
Sto Corp
11.2005 - 04.2017
- Manufacturing and Distribution of synthetic stucco and products.
- Responsible for daily distribution functions such as shipping, receiving, inventory, loading and unloading of trucks.
- Insured warehouse documentations are accurate, orders are filled, and customer orders are shipped on a timely basis by utilizing the SAP R/3 system.
- Attended daily meetings with the Plant Manager and Supervisors to discuss daily shipping, and production goals.
- Responsible for training of new associates in the performance of job responsibilities as well as company and department policies and procedures.
- Kept constant communication with customer service to assure order changes are being communicated and reprinted to maintain order accuracy.
- Prepared and printed documents, such as; bill of ladings, customer orders, and customs paperwork for export shipments.
- Maintained a safe and secure work environment by following all OSHA and corporate safety regulations and policies.
- Bilingual-Spanish
- Trained in Hazmat CFR Title 49.
- Certified and trained in ISO9001:2008 and ISO14001:2004 procedures.
- Experience in Kaizan and 5S process.
- Certified in both Lindy and Clark propane forklifts and Crown reach truck.
Education
High school diploma - general studies
South Mountain High School
Phoenix, AZ05.1993
Skills
- EHS compliance management
- Shipment oversight and materials logistics
- Kaizen initiatives for continuous improvement
- Cost management strategies
- Optimization of performance metrics
- Development of policies and procedures
- Recruitment and onboarding of staff members
- Safety protocols in warehouse settings
- Order processing efficiency
- effective receiving processes and inventory placement
- Prioritization in work planning
- Management of inventory systems
- WMS application expertise
- Operations management in production environments
- KPI achievement tracking
Certification
- Train the trainer Certification
- September 2022 to Present
- Train the trainer Certification by Toyotalift of Arizona
- Driver's License
- Forklift Certification
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Military Service
- Branch: ARMY
- Service Country: United States
- Rank: E4
- September 1993 to October 2001
Timeline
Warehouse/ Transportation Manager
Orora Packaging Solutions
05.2025 - 09.2025
Inbound Supervisor
ABB, WCDC
07.2024 - 05.2025
Materials Supervisor
HuFriedyGroup
08.2022 - 07.2024
Shipping/Receiving Supervisor
Wegmann Automotive USA Inc.
04.2017 - 08.2022
Shipping/Receiving Supervisor
Sto Corp
11.2005 - 04.2017
High school diploma - general studies
South Mountain High School
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