Ricardo Bernal
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
Professional logistics specialist with extensive background in managing shipping operations, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of goods. Skilled in coordinating teams, optimizing workflows, and maintaining high standards of efficiency and safety. Known for effective communication, adaptability, and fostering collaborative work environment to drive exceptional results. Proficient in inventory management systems, regulatory compliance, and problem-solving under dynamic conditions.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Warehouse Shipping Supervisor
Bolthouse Fresh Foods
07.2011 - Current
- Supervised shipping team of 90 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.
- Inspected loading operations for improvements in efficiency and safety.
- Reduced shipment errors by conducting thorough inspections of outgoing packages.
- Analyzed shipment data to identify trends and areas for improvement in the overall supply chain process.
- Managed shipping and receiving activities for company with 150 orders processed daily.
- Utilized tracking software to monitor shipments, resolving any issues promptly to prevent delays.
- Established strong relationships with vendors and suppliers to guarantee reliable service and quality products for shipping needs.
- Evaluated current workflows regularly to identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies, implementing changes as needed to maintain optimal shipping performance.
- Supervised shipping team of 90 employees.
- Maintained accurate documentation for all shipments, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Conducted regular performance reviews for team members, identifying areas for growth and providing constructive feedback.
- Managed shipping and receiving activities for company with 150 orders processed daily.
- Scheduled shifts and shift changes to accommodate workload and customer needs.
- Determined staffing needs, developing schedules to staff all shifts.
- Led improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue.
- Monitored progress of tasks to provide feedback for improvement.
- Monitored production levels and implemented measures to increase output.
- Inspected work areas to keep free of hazards and maintain proper function of safety equipment.
- Maintained accurate records of team attendance and documented disciplinary actions.
- Enforced team adherence to safety regulations and protocols.
- Operated forklifts, lift trucks, and hand trucks to move items around warehouse.
- Organized storage areas to optimize materials movements and minimize labor hours.
- Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
- Supervised team of helpers, laborers and material movers to efficiently complete tasks.
- Trained new team members on proper and safe use of tools and equipment.
- Evaluated team performance and provided feedback on areas requiring improvement.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve team productivity and efficiency.
- Resolved conflicts between team members and addressed complaints or grievances.
Education
Associate of Science - Economics
Bakersfield College
1801 Panorama DrHigh School Diploma -
Arvin High School
Arvin, CA06-1999
Skills
- Warehouse management
- Shipping procedures trained new associates in RJK's, GMP's, SOP's, safety
- Staff supervision
- able to work with different types of personalities
- Staff training
- Proficient on the stand up ,sit-down, pallet jack, and high-reach, layer picker lift, fork lifts (Hyster, Crown, toyota)
- Certified to train and validate associates in stand up ,sit-down, pallet jack, and high-reach, layer picker lift, shuttle truck, fork lifts (Hyster, Crown, toyota)
Certification
- Certified Train The trainer for 12 years for stand up, sit down, paletjack, high reach, layer picker, and shuttle truck. (crown, toyota, hyster)
Languages
Spanish
English
Timeline
Warehouse Shipping Supervisor
Bolthouse Fresh Foods
07.2011 - Current
Associate of Science - Economics
Bakersfield College
High School Diploma -
Arvin High School
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