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Richard Arnold

Crofton,MD

Summary

Oversees warehouse operations to meet continuous internal and customer needs. Well-coordinated and decisive leader with expertise in program management, team building and performance optimization. Solid history of success in developing and maintaining best practices for successful high-volume fulfillment and supply chain management.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Multi-Site Warehouse Supervisor

Tesla Energy
06.2022 - 12.2023
  • Achieved "Residential Top 10 Warehouse of the Week" honors 7 times by placing in the top 10 out of 60 warehouses with the best KPIs.
  • Delivered thorough and metrics driven bi-annual reviews to 8 direct employees.
  • Led both sites to a perfect fulfillment rate in 2023 with zero warehouse or material caused cancellations to new installation of residential solar panels.
  • Improved Beltsville's inventory accuracy from 47% accurate in Q2 of 2022 to above 99% in all four quarters of 2023.
  • Promoted diligence and culture of safety for drivers and warehouse operations including safety inspections and 5S maintenance.
  • Traveled to support other sites in the across the country.
  • Delivered status updates on KPIs on weekly conference calls to senior leadership.
  • Maintained inventory accuracy through coaching and deep diving discrepancies to identify root causes.
  • Promoted and fostered a positive workplace culture of safety and efficiency.


Warehouse Associate

Tesla Energy
11.2020 - 06.2022
  • Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments to verify accuracy and prevent errors.
  • Prepared orders for shipment by picking, packing, and labeling merchandise.
  • Performed inventory control, such as counting, and stocking merchandise.
  • Efficiently handled returned items according to company policies, ensuring proper documentation, inspection, restocking or disposal as needed.
  • Increased accuracy in order picking by utilizing electronic scanning devices and following established procedures.
  • Assisted in training new hires, sharing best practices and providing support for their integration into the team.
  • Aided in optimizing warehouse layout for better space utilization and efficient material flow.

Warehouse Associate/Driver

Generation Pet
02.2020 - 11.2020
  • Prepared vendor orders by picking and staging material in staging area.
  • Received and quality checked incoming freight.
  • Quality checked outbound orders.
  • Drove a box truck up to 6 hours to deliver pet food during the first 6 months of the Covid-19 pandemic,

Landscape Foreman

Garraty Lawn And Landscaping
04.2010 - 02.2020
  • Maintained routine landscaping schedules to boost lawn health.
  • Provided expert lawn care, mulching, aerating and trimming around walks, walls, and flower beds.
  • Improved customer retention rates with excellent communication skills and prompt response to inquiries or concerns.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD
05.2013

Skills

  • Shipping and Receiving Operations
  • Warehouse Management System
  • Assembly and Production
  • Warehouse Logistics
  • Quality Checks
  • Inventory Cycle Counts
  • Forklift Operations
  • Operational Reporting
  • OSHA Compliance
  • Cost Reduction
  • Logistics Coordination

Timeline

Multi-Site Warehouse Supervisor

Tesla Energy
06.2022 - 12.2023

Warehouse Associate

Tesla Energy
11.2020 - 06.2022

Warehouse Associate/Driver

Generation Pet
02.2020 - 11.2020

Landscape Foreman

Garraty Lawn And Landscaping
04.2010 - 02.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

Salisbury University
Richard Arnold