Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic

Nicholas Ellis

Kennesaw,GA

Summary

  • A disciplined, hard-working, manufacturing technician with more than 15 years experience
  • CUSTOMER SERVICE / COMPLAINTS
  • RETAIL SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS Microsoft Office, Windows, Lotus Notes, Project Coordinator, Visual Basic, Ten Key

Organized and proactive Shipping professional with decisive leadership style and strong planning skills. Adept at coordinating documentation, records and payments. Friendly and personable supervisor with forward-thinking and quality-driven mentality. Industrious Shipping Manager focused on maintaining smooth and efficient shipping operations. Proficient in shipping carrier policies and procedures. Offering 10+ years of industry experience with proven track record of delivering top-quality shipping service and empowering leadership.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Shipping and Receiving Manager

RCB Industries
10.2020 - Current
  • Prepared domestic and foreign shipments in line with regulations established by shipping companies and international customs.
  • Organized storage areas to maximize movement and minimize labor.
  • Prepared accurate shipping orders and bills of lading to direct and route materials.
  • Established transportation cost standards and economical shipping practices.
  • Liaised with vendor representatives to rectify damages and shortages.
  • Implemented cost-effective methods, carriers and routes to optimize shipping and receiving strategies.

Warehouse Team Leader

SmiUsa
11.2023 - 12.2024
  • Supervised warehouse operations by managing employees during shifts.
  • Maximized storage capacity by designing strategic warehouse layouts that facilitated optimal use of available space.
  • Adhered to industry best practices for warehousing, material handling, and documentation.
  • Collaborated with management to implement new initiatives and policies and achieve benchmarks for production, quality, and safety.
  • Optimized inventory control by conducting regular audits and implementing accurate tracking systems.
  • Improved warehouse efficiency by implementing effective team management strategies and workflow processes.
  • Reduced order processing time by streamlining picking, packing, and shipping procedures for faster delivery times.

Lead Loading Dock Clerk

Owens and Minor
01.2024 - 10.2024
  • Developed strong relationships with shipping carriers to ensure timely pickups and deliveries at competitive rates.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction through prompt resolution of issues related to missing or damaged shipments.
  • Ensured smooth operations by maintaining all loading dock equipment in good working condition and scheduling regular maintenance.
  • Contributed to cost savings initiatives by identifying opportunities for consolidating shipments or reducing packaging materials.
  • Exceeded performance targets for on-time deliveries by closely monitoring and adjusting shipment schedules as needed.
  • Reduced shipment errors by enhancing inventory management procedures and closely monitoring all packages.
  • Managed tight deadlines under pressure while maintaining meticulous attention to detail in the handling and documentation of shipments.
  • Trained new employees on proper loading and unloading techniques, as well as company-specific procedures and guidelines.
  • Directed forklift drivers on loads ready for pulling or shipment.
  • Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.

Owner/Operator

TST Expediting Services
11.2016 - 08.2020
  • Responsible for Material being delivered at requested destinations in a timely fashion.
  • DOT certified for driving hazardous materials.
  • Responsible for loading and unloading request parts.
  • Handled all calls to dispatch for invoice confirmations.

General Warehouse Assistant

Shipping And Receiving, Axiom Staffing
08.2016 - 01.2017
  • In charge of receiving items weekly into inventory reaching the weekly quota.
  • Loaded and offloaded trucks with a sit down forklift.
  • Created a manifest for the warehouse organization with RF and maintained inventory.
  • Supervised the inventory daily check list.
  • Restocked items shipped into the proper locations with a cherry picker.
  • Moved freight within warehouse environment using pallet jacks and other equipment.
  • Operated forklifts or pallet jacks to transport stored items from warehouse to plant.

Technician B Operator

DSM
05.2013 - 01.2016
  • Alcon Johns Creek, Georgia.
  • Supports optimization for the lens attributes during and after validation of JCM FND lines.
  • Assists in the evaluation and implementation of test methods for final lens testing.
  • Support validations for Final Inspection of equipment.
  • Schedules and assigns final lens testing for area associates.
  • Assures compliance with site Quality Systems procedures.
  • Maintain competent staff that fosters a team environment.
  • Supports continuous quality improvement activities.
  • Uses various statistical and non-statistical problem-solving tools as part of analysis.

Education

GED -

North Metro Technical College
Acworth, GA
09.2002

Skills

  • Delivery
  • Driving
  • Forklift
  • Inventory
  • Materials
  • Optimization
  • Problem-solving
  • Quality improvement
  • Receiving
  • Schematics
  • Validation
  • Recruiting and hiring
  • Employee development
  • Strategic planning
  • Team oversight
  • Freight management
  • Forklift operation
  • Inventory management
  • Shipment tracking
  • Inventory management software
  • Workforce management
  • Shipping and receiving
  • Worker supervision

Timeline

Lead Loading Dock Clerk

Owens and Minor
01.2024 - 10.2024

Warehouse Team Leader

SmiUsa
11.2023 - 12.2024

Shipping and Receiving Manager

RCB Industries
10.2020 - Current

Owner/Operator

TST Expediting Services
11.2016 - 08.2020

General Warehouse Assistant

Shipping And Receiving, Axiom Staffing
08.2016 - 01.2017

Technician B Operator

DSM
05.2013 - 01.2016

GED -

North Metro Technical College

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
Nicholas Ellis