PATRICK SPANN
Chicago,IL
Summary
- Productive Operations Supervisor practiced in business and employee management. Bringing many years of experience overseeing day-to-day activities and production of goods. Decisive leader and strategic problem solver with excellent communication and planning abilities.
- Resourceful Supervisor trained in resolution of critical issues within time-sensitive environment with successful track record of building and maintaining talented teams. Highly organized, energetic and versatile leader committed to continuous improvements. Proven history of motivating staff to work together to achieve targets.
- Warehouse professional with strong time management and equipment operation skills. Expertise in OSHA compliance and safety practices. Committed to enhancing efficiency and quality through adherence to established procedures.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Worker
Greater Chicago Food Depository
Chicago, Illinois
06.2025 - Current
- Operated forklifts to transport goods within the warehouse.
- Organized inventory to ensure efficient product retrieval.
- Loaded and unloaded delivery trucks according to safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to meet daily operational goals.
- Prepared and completed warehouse orders for delivery or pickup according to schedule.
- Operated scanners, computers, and other equipment to track orders.
Operations Supervisor
Clean Harbors
Dolton, Illinois
06.2024 - 12.2024
- Supervised daily operations and ensured compliance with safety regulations.
- Coordinated team schedules and managed staff assignments effectively.
- Trained new employees on operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Conducted regular inspections to ensure equipment functionality and safety standards.
- Managed daily operations, including scheduling personnel, assigning tasks, and monitoring progress.
Shipper
Bimbo bakeries
02.2023 - 09.2023
- Accurately loaded and unloaded trailers with bread, donuts, pastries, etc
- Verified route loads, trailer reports and maintained the shipping yard
- Maintained accurate records, reported overages and shortages and participated in cycle counts
- Counted and checked products for accuracy and quality
- Operated material equipment; including pallet jack and forklift
- Updated computer tracking system with latest product movements
- Used pallet jacks and dollies to load and unload goods from trucks and containers
- Loading and unloading of trailers via forklift
Forklift operator
YRC Freight-Yellow
10.2022 - 01.2023
- Loading and unloading of trailers via forklift
- Acquired forklift certification while working there
- Worked in a union facility
Operations Supervisor
Auto warehouse company
Chicago, Illinois
04.2013 - 01.2021
- Assign work to rail crew loading and unloading/directing the yard crews with their work processes
- Leadership, supervision, and mentorship of 30–75 employees per shift
- Responsible for adhering to the safety program in order to provide a safe, clean workplace for all personnel and within the regulations of local, state and OSHA standards
- 100% Accident-Free record while following stringent Federal AAR Standards
- Conduct safety briefs to employees-educating, coaching, and enforcing of AAR Safety standards
- Assists in training of new hourly associates and temporary workers in the rail loading/unloading process
- Supervising in a Unionized environment
Financial planning associate
Prudential
11.2013 - 06.2014
- Sold Prudential Financial Products to clients – Life, Property, and Casualty Insurance
- Gathered sales and client information via cold and warm calling
- Personally scheduled, maintained, and matched client goals with Prudential Advisors
- Regularly updated and maintained up to date information of Prudential Products and clientele data
Rail Supervisor
Autowarehousing Company
Hegewisch, IL
04.2013 - 10.2013
- releasing latches, disengaging locking pins, and using body leverage or mechanical assists (like winches) to move the door along its track.
- Applied safety break.
- Opened and closed doors, including, (sliding, push and multi-fold doors).
Vault teller
J.p morgan chase
08.2012 - 02.2012
- Cash Management: Receiving, counting, verifying, and distributing large amounts of currency and coins.
- Supply & Replenishment: Ensuring teller stations and ATMs have adequate cash, ordering more or shipping excess as needed.
- Record Keeping: Maintaining meticulous logs, manifests, and balancing all vault transactions daily.
- Security: Overseeing vault access, adhering to security protocols, and ensuring compliance.
Education
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZHigh school or equivalent -
Leo catholic high school
Skills
- Budgeting
- Mac OS
- Microsoft Office
- MS Office
- OSHA
- Management
- Team-Building
- Efficiency
- Inventory management
Websites
Accomplishments
- Improved Shipping Accuracy: Reduced errors in shipments by 35% through system enhancements.
- Safety Leadership Excellence: Managed a team achieving a 100% accident-free record.
- Boosted Sales Performance: Increased sales by 20% through effective client engagement.
- Efficient Team Management: Supervised over 75 employees, maintaining high productivity.
Hobbies and Interests
- Basketball
- Reading
- Learning about autism
- Finances
Languages
English, Advanced
Timeline
Warehouse Worker
Greater Chicago Food Depository
06.2025 - Current
Operations Supervisor
Clean Harbors
06.2024 - 12.2024
Shipper
Bimbo bakeries
02.2023 - 09.2023
Forklift operator
YRC Freight-Yellow
10.2022 - 01.2023
Financial planning associate
Prudential
11.2013 - 06.2014
Operations Supervisor
Auto warehouse company
04.2013 - 01.2021
Rail Supervisor
Autowarehousing Company
04.2013 - 10.2013
Vault teller
J.p morgan chase
08.2012 - 02.2012
University of Phoenix
High school or equivalent -
Leo catholic high school