Communicate with (or to) individuals or groups verbally and/or in writing using Word, Excel, and PowerPoint as needed (e.g., customers, suppliers, associates).
Manage the implementation of business plans for the building to achieve facility goals (e.g., production, quality, safety) and develop operational improvements.
Forecast staffing, workload, and performance results to meet business demands using data collection and Excel to communicate action plans to the team.
Budget oversight of staffing costs for cost control by developing area manager skills to control length of shift accurately. Developed a start-up plan that reduced indirect time by 12%.
Prepare, review, and/or analyze business reports and use information to identify operational improvements (e.g., production, quality, safety).
Monitor and ensure area of responsibility's compliance with Logistics and company quality and safety standards, policies, procedures, and directives by developing, distributing, and/or maintaining procedures and supporting documentation.
Identify and ensure associate, customer, and supplier concerns are resolved, using own judgment or consulting others when needed.
Supervise and manage associates and leaders in area of responsibility by giving direction, monitoring performance and providing feedback; identifying training and development needs and providing opportunities for learning and growth; teaching, supporting and modeling Logistics and company policies and procedures; and participating in the hiring, promotion, coaching, education, and evaluation of associates, leaders and managers.
FDDS Area Manager
Walmart Perishable Distribution Center
Mankato, Minnesota
09.2018 - 09.2022
Communicate with (or to) individuals or groups verbally and/or in writing (e.g., customers, suppliers, associates).
Implement the business plan for the area of responsibility by communicating goals, managing staffing and scheduling, assigning duties, and coordinating workloads to achieve facility goals (e.g., production, quality, safety).
Monitor and manage productivity of area of responsibility by preparing, reviewing, and analyzing business reports.
Maintain quality and safety standards in the area of responsibility by ensuring associates are trained on Logistics and company policies, standards, and procedures; improve associate compliance by being an active participant on work sites; and distribute and maintain procedures and supporting documentation.
Identify associate, customer, and/or supplier concerns by listening and consulting with others when needed to determine corrective action or make recommendations to resolve them.
Supervise and develop associates and leaders in area of responsibility by assigning duties and coordinating workloads, monitoring performance and providing feedback; teaching, supporting and modeling Logistics and company policies and procedures; identifying training and development needs; and participating in the hiring, promotion, coaching, education, and evaluation of associates and leaders.
Asset Protection Associate
Sam's Club Distribution Center
Bloomington, Minnesota
09.2014 - 09.2018
Provide outstanding customer service while maintaining a friendly, productive, and safe environment.
Knowledge of, and a leader in, enforcing loss prevention procedures and applicable Company, local, state, and federal guidelines to include OSHA and DOT standards and communicating with peers to ensure efficient and accurate department operation.
Floor Associate
Sam's Club Distribution Center
Bloomington, Minnesota
10.2010 - 09.2014
Filled various roles supporting the building's mission of fulfilling our customers' needs with OTIF deliveries of goods to satisfy the needs of our club members.
As an unloader, I met area safety and production goals by unloading live and dropping loads in a busy dock environment.
I saw to the accurate breakdown of freight needed in a team environment.
As a receiver, I ensured that deliveries were correct in item and quantity.
When slotting, I safely and accurately drove power equipment in a fast-paced warehouse to move freight from the receiving dock to the shipping lanes.
Non-Con Order Filling
Wal-Mart Distribution Center
Menomonie, Wisconsin
08.2010 - 10.2010
Filled batch orders accurately and efficiently to meet production deadlines for store shipment.
Operated PE safely in a high-traffic area and worked with peers to maintain a clean and professional area.
SS Order Filling, RSR, Break Pack, PFC
Wal-Mart Distribution Center
Mt. Crawford, Virginia
02.2006 - 08.2010
Labeled freight in staple stock modules for shipment to stores in a high volume door per store environment.
Met production goals while maintaining a safe, professional work area using clean-as-you-go procedures.
Operated RR safely while assisting order fillers with freight replenishments to maintain flow through the building.
In BP, order filled small batch items for shipment while maintaining production goals and safe workplace practices.
Assisted in PFC as needed, supervised high-speed conveyor system to ensure freight could be safely and accurately delivered to the proper ship lane.
Machine Operator
Merillat Cabinetry
Mt. Jackson, Virginia
03.2005 - 02.2006
Operator in a plant used to manufacture kitchen cabinetry.
Supervised and trained a crew of eleven associates to meet area goals while maintaining an efficient, competitive area.
Programmed the machine to cut boards into the appropriate lengths while maintaining quality and minimizing waste for the next area of the plant.