Paul Rooks
Mobile,US
Summary
Methodical Warehouse Supervisor accomplished in overseeing warehouse operations and delivering empowering team leadership. Strong knowledge of shipping and receiving operations and workplace safety. Demonstrated ability to improve efficiency and streamline procedures for enhanced productivity and performance. Notable impact includes implementing cost-saving strategies and enhancing warehouse workflow in previous roles.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Warehouse Supervisor
Lineage Logistics - Cold
Mobile, Alabama
11.2023 - Current
- Supervised daily warehouse operations and ensured compliance with safety regulations.
- Coordinated shipping and receiving schedules to optimize workflow efficiency.
- Implemented best practices for organization and cleanliness within the warehouse environment.
- Provided leadership to motivate staff members to achieve performance goals.
- Created strategies for improving operational efficiencies in the warehouse.
- Partnered with leadership team to resolve order management challenges, safety or regulatory issues.
- Facilitated team meetings to communicate goals, updates, and solicit feedback for continuous improvement.
- Monitored warehouse operations to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
- Resolved customer inquiries regarding order status or delivery issues promptly.
- Increased productivity through cross-training and thorough training of both current employees and new hires.
Operations Director
DME Express
Mobile, US
03.2016 - Current
- Manages 4 warehouses covering the Southern Alabama Region. (Mobile, Daphne, Evergreen and Dothan).
- Oversees 4 Site Managers, 20 Equipment Specialist Technicians, 4 Customer Service Representatives and 1 Dispatcher/Router.
- Works on-long side with the Director of Business Development to expand the company and grow existing accounts.
- Meeting KPIs goals on a weekly and quarterly basis.
- Compliance Coordinator for ensuring all licenses are applied for, renewed and up to date.
- Negotiate with suppliers or customers to improve supply chain efficiency or sustainability.
- Plan, develop, and provide training and staff development programs, using knowledge of the effectiveness of methods such as classroom training, demonstrations, on-the-job training, meetings, conferences, and workshops.
- Analyze all aspects of corporate logistics to determine the most cost-effective or efficient means of transporting products or supplies.
- Prepare budgets and approve budget expenditures.
- Conduct exit interviews to identify reasons for employee termination.
- Calculate labor and equipment requirements and production specifications, using standard formulas.
Education
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt - Business Administration
University of Massachusetts
Amherst, MA 08.2022 - 02.2023
Project Manager Professional - Business Administration
University of Massachusetts
Amherst, MA 08.2022 - 02.2023
Skills
- P&L Management
- Project Management
- Lean Principles
- Decision Making
- Problem Solving
- Leadership
- Inventory Control
- Microsoft Suites
- Logistics
- Process optimization
- Technological Proficiency
- Data Analysis
- Risk Management
Timeline
Warehouse Supervisor
Lineage Logistics - Cold
11.2023 - Current
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt - Business Administration
University of Massachusetts
08.2022 - 02.2023
Project Manager Professional - Business Administration
University of Massachusetts
08.2022 - 02.2023
Operations Director
DME Express
03.2016 - Current