Nathan Reinertson
Whitelaw
Summary
Experienced manufacturing veteran and welding specialist with strong leadership qualities. Skilled in efficiently prioritizing tasks and utilizing organizational skills to ensure smooth operations. Reliable Dock Manager skilled at meeting operational standards for marina. Resourceful professional with broad knowledge of marina operations, boat lifting, boat handling and equipment maintenance. Excellent attention to detail to manage processes and timelines and accomplish tasks. High-performing manufacturing leadman brings knowledge of equipment, vehicles and machinery for fast-paced and dependable materials movement. Accomplishes targets with great planning and problem-solving abilities. Articulately communicates directions and resolves conflicts.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Second Shift DC Manager
Central Garden & Pet Distribution
Chilton
12.2025 - Current
- Train and mentored team members on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams to streamline logistics and distribution strategies.
- Monitor staff performance and addressed issues.
- Train employees on additional job positions to maintain coverage of roles.
- Assign tasks to associates to fit skill levels and maximize team performance.
- Establish processes to ensure efficient workflow throughout the organization.
- Create monthly reports for senior management summarizing operational performance metrics.
Second Shift DC Supervisor
AmeriCold Logistics
Green Bay
09.2023 - 11.2025
- Supervised daily operations in warehouse environment to ensure efficient workflow.
- Trained and mentored new staff on safety procedures and operational best practices.
- Performed data entry tasks using specialized software applications such as Oracle or SAP.
- Scheduled shifts and assigned tasks to team members effectively.
- Managed a team of forklift operators responsible for loading and unloading trucks and moving stock within the facility.
- Inspected equipment regularly to identify potential hazards or malfunctions before they become problems.
Part-time Forklift Dock Leader
XPO Logistics
Sheboygan
02.2022 - 08.2023
- Adhered to all applicable laws, policies and procedures related to shipping and receiving functions
- Provided excellent customer service when dealing with customers at the dock area
- Developed creative solutions for challenging problems encountered in daily operations
- Loaded and unloaded containers, pallets, boxes and crates onto dockside trailers with forklifts
- Utilized strong organizational skills to prioritize tasks efficiently
- Received incoming freight from vendors using a hand-held scanner device.
Welder 1, Material Handler/Fabrication Welder
Kewaunee Fabrications
Kewaunee
07.2019 - 04.2021
- Resolved welding issues identified during routine maintenance and inspections.
- Welded components in flat, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Utilized oxy-acetylene torches to cut metal into desired shapes prior to the welding process.
- Oversaw weldments for coworkers to ensure quality work was performed.
- Operated welding equipment in a safe and efficient manner to ensure quality welds.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts by cutting out the damaged area and rewelding it, according to specifications.
- Conducted hydrostatic and tolerance tests on welded parts to verify weld quality and conformance to specifications.
Welder 3
Manitowoc Cranes
Port Washington
11.2016 - 03.2019
- Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal and overhead positions.
- Determined welding strategies using metallurgy knowledge, geometry and welding techniques.
- Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
- Read blueprints and drawings and took measurements to plan layout and procedures.
- Cleaned and inspected parts and assemblies at each production stage and documented production defects.
Welder 3 Lead Man
Manitowoc Cranes
Manitowoc
09.2013 - 10.2016
- Welded components in flat, vertical, and overhead positions
- Fabricated parts and components to exact tolerances
- Resolved welding issues identified during routine maintenance and inspections
- Examined work pieces for defects and measured with straightedge or template to conform with specifications
- Proficiently utilized MIG and TIG welding processes on various metals including steel, aluminum, stainless steel, copper, and brass
- Troubleshot equipment problems quickly in order to minimize downtime due to mechanical failures.
Education
Associate In Science (A.S.) In Manufacturing Management -
Lakeshore Technical College
WI08-2024
LTC Diploma Awarded - ISO 9001 Internal Auditor -
07.2024
LTC Diploma Awarded – Supervisory Essentials -
07.2024
01.2022
01.2022
Some College (No Degree) - IT Networking
LTC
Cleveland, WISkills
- Team Leadership
- Oracle
- Microsoft Office Suite
- MiniTab
- Managing Laborers
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Maintenance and Repair Management
- Issue and Conflict Resolution
- Time Management
- Dock safety
- Workplace Safety
- Inventory Management
- Staff Training
- Quality Assurance
- Material Handling
- Safety Procedures
Affiliations
- Embraces quality family time
- Exercise and health enthusiast
- Avid golfer
- Enjoys movies
Accomplishments
- 148 mile walk for ocean clean organization that removes plastic bottles and other garbage out of the ocean.
- 98 mile walk for tree planting organization. Will have added 120 trees planted in my name.
Certification
- Forklift Certfied
- CPR/AED Certified
Timeline
Second Shift DC Manager
Central Garden & Pet Distribution
12.2025 - Current
Second Shift DC Supervisor
AmeriCold Logistics
09.2023 - 11.2025
Part-time Forklift Dock Leader
XPO Logistics
02.2022 - 08.2023
Welder 1, Material Handler/Fabrication Welder
Kewaunee Fabrications
07.2019 - 04.2021
Welder 3
Manitowoc Cranes
11.2016 - 03.2019
Welder 3 Lead Man
Manitowoc Cranes
09.2013 - 10.2016
Associate In Science (A.S.) In Manufacturing Management -
Lakeshore Technical College
LTC Diploma Awarded - ISO 9001 Internal Auditor -
LTC Diploma Awarded – Supervisory Essentials -
Some College (No Degree) - IT Networking
LTC