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ROBERT BARTEL

Athens,TN

Summary

Professional Warehouse Manager offering 20 years of expertise in supervising and training 15 employees working in large warehouses. Successful in meticulously managing logistics, planning employee schedules and communicating with other departments to provide smooth business operations. Talented in monitoring and replenishing current inventory stock based on consumer demand and sales forecasting.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Warehouse Manager

Patriot Family Homes
12.2022 - 12.2023
  • Conducted periodic audits of inventory levels to ensure accuracy, identifying discrepancies for swift resolution.
  • Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
  • Maintained a safe work environment by enforcing strict adherence to OSHA guidelines and company policies.
  • Evaluated incoming shipments for quality issues and processed unacceptable materials for return.
  • Oversaw upkeep of equipment and physical condition of warehouse, identifying and ordering needed repairs, renovations, and replacements.
  • Redesigned warehouse layout to accommodate new equipment, maximize space utilization, and optimize processes.
  • Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
  • Evaluated supplies and product inventory to check for quality and quantity issues and returned unacceptable materials to vendors.
  • Increased warehouse efficiency by implementing new inventory management systems and procedures.
  • Streamlined operations for faster order processing by updating warehouse layout and organization.
  • Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
  • Divided and categorized cargo received and redirected shipments in response to customer requests.
  • Developed and maintained knowledgeable and productive team of employees.

Coremaker

Waupaca Foundry
12.2011 - 06.2022
  • Operated core furnace to temperatures in excess of 120 degrees with consistent safety record
  • Used overhead cranes to move loads weighing as much as 1500 pounds between different foundry locations
  • Inspected machinery regularly to identify and handle maintenance issues
  • Unloaded finished products from conveyors and prepared for storage or shipment
  • Observed continuous operation of automatic machines to adjusted settings to achieve correct production results
  • Removed tools and cleaned and lubricated machines between production runs
  • Regulated machine settings, including pressure, temperature and speed.

Quality Control Inspector

Waupaca foundry
04.2021 - 06.2021
  • Located defects in products and processes, recording evidence and recommending remedial action
  • Assisted operators to rectify deviations from standard by formulating robust actions plans
  • Used gauges and measuring devices to measure output against specifications
  • Directed remedial activity to rework out-of-spec products
  • Verified calibration and functionality of inspection equipment, machinery and tools for proper quality control
  • Performed inspections on incoming materials against weight, dimensional and tensile criteria
  • Recorded trends in defects to locate origin of issues and prevent recurrence.

Purchasing Agent

HT Hackney Home Furnishing
05.2001 - 06.2011
  • Maintained computerized and manual records of purchased items, deliveries, costs, product performance and inventories
  • Purchased highest quality merchandise at lowest possible price to boost bottom line
  • Studied sales records and inventory levels of current stock to develop strategic purchasing programs and facilitate employee access to supplies
  • Reviewed and analyzed solicited quotations from vendors and presented findings to management, highlighting best economic value solutions and products
  • Developed, prepared and maintained approved vendor database and bidder list for making reliable purchases
  • Prepared purchase orders, solicited bid proposals and reviewed requisitions for goods and services
  • Interviewed vendors and visited distributions centers to examine and learn about products, prices and services
  • Monitored the shipments to verify the on-time arrival of goods and proactively resolve delivery problems
  • Located, researched and vetted suppliers based on factors such as their pricing and quality
  • Kept the department efficient and successful with well-ordered documentation strategies, effective purchasing policies and positive vendor relations.

Education

High School Diploma -

Hianes City High School
Haines City, FL
06.1982

Skills

  • Production and Processing
  • Trouble shooting machine
  • Quality Control on all parts
  • Shipping and receiving
  • Forklift Operations
  • Warehouse Operations
  • Inventory and Stocking
  • Inventory Management

Timeline

Warehouse Manager

Patriot Family Homes
12.2022 - 12.2023

Quality Control Inspector

Waupaca foundry
04.2021 - 06.2021

Coremaker

Waupaca Foundry
12.2011 - 06.2022

Purchasing Agent

HT Hackney Home Furnishing
05.2001 - 06.2011

High School Diploma -

Hianes City High School

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