Ronald Blackburn
Akron
Summary
At Joann Stores, I excelled as a Distribution Center Supervisor, where I enhanced operational efficiency and safety, leading to a significant reduction in workplace accidents. My leadership not only streamlined warehouse operations but also fostered professional growth among team members. Skilled in forklift operation and adept at driving high productivity and quality standards, I embody a blend of technical expertise and motivational management.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Distribution Center Supervisor
Joann Stores
10.2015 - Current
- Coached and mentored new hires to ensure successful integration into the team and ongoing professional development.
- Supervised a team of warehouse employees, ensuring timely and accurate order fulfillment.
- Implemented safety protocols in the distribution center, resulting in reduced workplace accidents and a safer work environment.
- Improved distribution center efficiency by streamlining processes and optimizing workflow.
- Hired, evaluated, developed and optimized performance of hourly associates.
- Directed associates in daily operations and monitored to maintain high degree of productivity, safety, service and quality.
Distribution Center Assistant Supervisor
Joann Stores
06.2013 - 10.2015
- Manage and assign duties for a specific department or area in the Distribution Center
- Interact with other departments and shifts to coordinate work flow and communicate to identify and resolve problems.
- Provide training and coaching to team members and temporary employees, as needed to allow them to be successful in meeting established work standards, while promoting safety, quality, and accuracy. Evaluate performance, prepare and deliver performance feedback
- Run, review and interpret reports, and perform system updates as needed in EWM or in Access databases.
- Conduct a Shift Start-up Meeting daily and determine staffing needs based on volume or work load assessment of the department.
Distribution Center Associate
Joann Stores
07.2000 - 06.2013
- Operated various types of equipment including forklifts and pallet jacks for efficient material handling within the facility.
- Picked and packed order items.
- Followed orders precisely for correct items, sizes and quantities.
Education
High School Diploma -
Coventry High School
Akron, Ohio06-2000
Skills
- Warehouse operations
- Operational efficiency
- Order fulfillment
- Forklift operation
- Kronos Timekeeper/Reflexis Timekeeper
- SAP/EWM
- Vocollect Voice Selection
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 22 staff members.
- Crown certified equipment trainer
Certification
- Forklift Certification
- Crown Certified Equipment Trainer
Timeline
Distribution Center Supervisor
Joann Stores
10.2015 - Current
Distribution Center Assistant Supervisor
Joann Stores
06.2013 - 10.2015
Distribution Center Associate
Joann Stores
07.2000 - 06.2013
High School Diploma -
Coventry High School
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