ROBERT BRONDER
Waunakee,WI
Summary
Highly motivated receiving and safety professional with extensive experience in warehouse operations, hazardous material handling, and regulatory compliance. Passionate about ensuring the safety of the environment and fellow co-workers while optimizing processes, maintaining safety standards, and ensuring efficient material handling across multiple facilities.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Receiving Team Lead
Promega
Fitchburg, USA
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Implemented and ran the Receiving Artificial Intelligence Team and assisted in the creation of multiple GPTs to assist the receiving department
- Attended all AI classes and conferences at Promega, including GnTs and GPTs
- Led and ensured the safe and efficient operation of the receiving department across all campus buildings
- Member of the Kepler Safety Committee, actively contributing to workplace safety improvements
- Conducted accident investigations, made recommendations for safety improvements, and worked closely with Eric Tiegen to ensure racking at CMC met requirements
- Supervised the shipping, transportation, and proper storage of hazardous goods, maintaining strict compliance with API and DOT regulations
- Completed the Wolter Trained Trainer Program to certify new PIT equipment operators
- Chosen to assist in the Lyo installation at Feynman in March 2025, providing logistical and safety support
- Rewrote and updated safety procedures for PIT equipment to enhance compliance and minimize risks
- Partnered with EHS to prepare shipments of hazardous materials safely and efficiently
- Implemented improvements to streamline receiving operations and reduce processing time
Receiving Specialist 2
Promega
Fitchburg, USA
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Managed the receiving department during the supervisor’s maternity leave, maintaining seamless operations across all campus facilities
- Acted as the receiving representative for Project Lanthanum, contributing to its successful implementation
- Facilitated multiple continuous improvement projects focused on operational efficiency and safety
- Developed strong collaborations with other departments to ensure timely and accurate material handling
Receiving Specialist
Promega
Fitchburg, USA
12.2020 - 01.2022
- Verified shipment contents against manifests, invoices, and orders to ensure accuracy
- Operated lift and hand trucks for safe and efficient material transfers
- Prepared bills of lading and coordinated routing of materials
- Conducted Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to resolve receiving issues and improve processes
- Played a key role in the opening and operational setup of two new buildings at Promega
- Authored Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for receiving processes at Kepler and CMC facilities
- Collaborated with EHS and Receiving teams to ensure compliance with all safety and environmental regulations
- Trained multiple staff members on receiving operations, enhancing team capability and efficiency
Assistant General Manager/Bar Manager
Salvatore’s
Sun Prairie, USA
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Managed cash handling, team leadership, and daily operations to meet business targets
Assistant General Manager/Bar Manager
Jac’s Dining and Tap House
Madison, USA
01.2008 - 12.2019
- Supervised staff, implemented promotions, and maintained inventory controls
General Manager
The Cannery Grill
Sun Prairie, USA
01.2006 - 12.2008
- Oversaw staffing, training, and operational planning to optimize restaurant performance
General Manager
Ale Asylum
Madison, USA
01.2004 - 12.2006
- Directed staff management, inventory control, and customer service strategies
Education
Realtor in Real Estate -
Wisconsin Realtors Association
Madison, WI01.2020
History - Psychology
University of Colorado Denver
Denver, CO01.1998
History - Psychology
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO01.1995
Skills
- Organization and planning
- Effective communication
- Team building and leadership
- Compliance with safety regulations
- Hazardous material handling
- Certified PIT equipment trainer
- Continuous process improvement
- Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
- Receiving operations management
- Merchandise staging
- Shipping and receiving tracking
- Records management
- Materials transportation
- Shipping and receiving
- Warehouse operations
- Stock rotation
- Hazardous materials handling
Timeline
Receiving Team Lead
Promega
01.2024 - 01.2025
Receiving Specialist 2
Promega
01.2022 - 01.2024
Receiving Specialist
Promega
12.2020 - 01.2022
Assistant General Manager/Bar Manager
Salvatore’s
01.2020 - 12.2020
Assistant General Manager/Bar Manager
Jac’s Dining and Tap House
01.2008 - 12.2019
General Manager
The Cannery Grill
01.2006 - 12.2008
General Manager
Ale Asylum
01.2004 - 12.2006
Realtor in Real Estate -
Wisconsin Realtors Association
History - Psychology
University of Colorado Denver
History - Psychology
Colorado State University
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