Hi, I’m
Neil Faulkner
Leander,TX
Summary
Results-driven operations and logistics professional with more than ten years of experience leading warehouse and production teams while maintaining top standards for safety, accuracy, and efficiency. Skilled at coaching employees, improving workflow, and coordinating communication across departments. Adept at balancing hands-on management with strategic oversight of cost, quality, and performance goals.
Overview
11
years of professional experience
Work History
CKD USA Corporation
Shipping Specialist
10.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Lead daily shipping and warehouse operations, ensuring accuracy, safety, and on-time delivery.
- Coordinate shipping of product and outsource materials from the Austin facility to the client via FedEx, DHL, UPS and contractor delivery companies for outbound shipments.
- Maintain inventory accuracy using Excel and Monday.com while meeting strict client deadlines.
- Operate forklifts and organize warehouse space to maintain an efficient, safe work environment.
Wondercide
Material Handler / Kitter
10.2023 - 09.2024
Job overview
- Supplied production and fulfillment teams with materials to ensure a seamless workflow.
- Managed inventory data in NetSuite and Google Sheets to maintain accuracy.
- Operated forklift and reach truck to unload trucks, kit materials, and organize warehouse while adhering to safety standards.
KTonic Kombucha
Brewer / Production Specialist
06.2022 - 06.2023
Job overview
- Oversaw tea brewing, fermentation, and daily production tests for quality and consistency.
- Partnered with Brewmaster to refine processes and improve flavor quality and efficiency.
- Unloaded trucks using a forklift.
- Filled bottles manually and operated a high-end bottling machine.
Boundless Nutrition
Packaging Manager / Shipping & Receiving
01.2015 - 07.2016
Job overview
- Supervised eight employees in packaging and quality control.
- Doubled daily output by redesigning production workflow and reducing downtime.
- Managed warehouse logistics, vendor communication, and forklift operations.
Education
Austin Community CollegeAustin, TX
Associate Degree from Music Business, Performance & Technology
Skills
- Operations Management
- Safety & OSHA Compliance
- Quality Control
- Inventory Management
- Process Improvement
- Team Leadership
- Forklift Operation
- NetSuite
- Excel
- Google Sheets
- Microsoft 365
- Mondaycom
Accomplishments
- Increased warehouse productivity by 25 percent through process improvements and cross-training.
- Reduced shipping errors by implementing new quality-control and verification systems.
- Maintained 100 percent safety compliance and a zero-incident record through proactive facility inspections.
- Streamlined packaging and fulfillment workflow, cutting material waste by 15 percent.
- Recognized for leadership, accountability, and team engagement across multiple departments.
Timeline
Shipping Specialist
CKD USA Corporation
10.2024 - Current
Material Handler / Kitter
Wondercide
10.2023 - 09.2024
Brewer / Production Specialist
KTonic Kombucha
06.2022 - 06.2023
Packaging Manager / Shipping & Receiving
Boundless Nutrition
01.2015 - 07.2016
Austin Community College
Associate Degree from Music Business, Performance & Technology