Preston Williams
Ogden,UT
Summary
Accomplished Supervisor that is dedicated to enhancing operational efficiency and team productivity. Proficient in warehouse management and staff supervision, I spearheaded initiatives that significantly reduced transportation costs and improved safety protocols. Known for a positive attitude and reliability, I excel in fostering teamwork and optimizing shipping and production processes. Skilled Production Worker offering 35 years of experience in warehouse and manufacturing environments. Focused on being productive and safety-minded at all times. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure a new position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Shipping Supervisor
Packaging Corporation of America
01.2013 - 07.2024
- Supervised shipping team of 31 employees.
- Developed effective communication channels between warehouse, shipping department, and sales teams for smooth operations.
- Coordinated with warehouse staff to ensure accurate inventory management and timely shipments.
- Maintained accurate documentation for all shipments, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Managed a team of shipping personnel, fostering a productive work environment and promoting teamwork.
- Worked closely with customer service representatives to address client inquiries or concerns regarding their orders promptly.
- Evaluated current workflows regularly to identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies, implementing changes as needed to maintain optimal shipping performance.
- Conducted regular performance reviews for team members, identifying areas for growth and providing constructive feedback.
- Optimized loading procedures to maximize truck space utilization and minimize transportation costs.
- Implemented safety protocols in the workplace, reducing accidents and ensuring employee wellbeing.
- Collaborated with carriers to negotiate competitive shipping rates, resulting in cost savings for the company.
- Enforced team adherence to safety regulations and protocols.
Receiving Manager/Production Supervisor
Hostess Brands
10.1989 - 11.2012
- Trained and supervised staff in the accurate processing of inbound shipments, ensuring timely delivery to sales floor.
- Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
- Organized storage areas to optimize materials movements and minimize labor hours.
- Operated forklifts, lift trucks, and hand trucks to move items around warehouse.
- Improved product quality by monitoring production processes, conducting inspections, and initiating corrective actions as needed.
Education
High School Diploma -
Benlomond
Ogden, UT05.1987
Skills
- Warehouse Management
- Shipping procedures
- Staff Supervision
- Load Planning
- Positive Attitude
- Forklift Operation
- Reliability
- Production Planning
- Safety Procedures
- Mentoring and training
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop customer return tracking, carrier management and cycle counting spreadsheets.
- Initiated product unionization suggestions for cubing out trailers to maximize weight per trailer and minimize cost per ton.
- Inventory values reduction.
- Inventory accuracy was always maintained over 99 percent,
- Set Plant records for weights per trailer and unitizer as well as total MSF shipped in a year.
- Recipient of the Black Watch Award
- Eagle Scout
Timeline
Shipping Supervisor
Packaging Corporation of America
01.2013 - 07.2024
Receiving Manager/Production Supervisor
Hostess Brands
10.1989 - 11.2012
High School Diploma -
Benlomond
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