Ryan Gates
Yuba City,CA
Summary
Professional Warehouse Manager offering 20 years of expertise in supervising and training 70+ 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
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Manager
Reyes Coca Cola Bottling
05.2021 - Current
- Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
- Oversaw upkeep of equipment and physical condition of warehouse, identifying and ordering needed repairs, renovations, and replacements.
- Built motivated warehouse team to consistently accomplish operations goals and exceed performance targets.
- Boosted warehouse operations performance by overseeing hiring/training and setting optimal employee schedules.
- Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
- Redesigned warehouse layout to accommodate new products, maximize space utilization, and optimize processes.
- Oversaw safety programs to protect workers and reduce injuries.
- Oversaw comprehensive staff training program to improve employee performance and morale.
- Oversaw warehouse staff and maintained efficiency in fast-paced environment.
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
- Developed and maintained knowledgeable and productive team of employees.
- Led improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase productivity.
Territory Manager
Reyes Coca Cola Bottling
04.2018 - 05.2021
- Established successful account relationships by building rapport and maintaining consistent communication.
- Analyzed sales data to identify areas for territory improvement and implemented strategies to maximize sales growth.
- Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
- Cultivated relationships with key accounts in territory and provided support to drive customer satisfaction.
- Oversaw promotions and marketing campaigns to increase territory sales and brand awareness.
- Spearheaded successful sales strategies for existing and new products across specified territory.
- Monitored sales representative goals and performance to drive territory goals.
- Trained and mentored sales representatives in sales techniques and strategies.
- Managed over 150 accounts within Yuba City/Marysville/Lincoln/Grass Valley territory.
- Planned and conducted weekly sales meetings to keep sales representatives up-to-date on new products and strategies.
- Exceeded sales quotas and increased profitability through effective sales strategy and business planning.
- Collaborated with upper management to implement continuous improvements and exceed team goals.
- Resolved problems with high-profile customers to maintain relationships and increase return customer base.
- Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth.
- Managed accounts to retain existing relationships and grow share of business.
- Held one-on-one meetings with sales team members to identify selling hurdles and offered insight into best remedy.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees
- Coached and promoted high-achieving sales and account management employees to fill leadership positions with qualified staff and boost company growth.
Warehouse Supervisor
Reyes Coca Cola Bottling
01.2010 - 05.2018
- Supervised shipping and receiving, distribution and workplace safety.
- Supervised warehouse operations by managing employees during shifts.
- Supervised shipping and handling operations.
- Maintained high levels of accuracy in daily operations.
- Completed daily operations on time and maintained high standards of accuracy.
- Monitored employee performance and offered mentoring and leadership to improve any deficiencies.
- Oversaw inventory control levels and verified compliance with storage and organization processes.
- Monitored adherence to safety protocols and company policies by staying attentive to details.
- Used warehouse management software to reconcile daily inventory.
- Performed troubleshooting to resolve issues with equipment, devices and products.
- Promoted diligence and culture of safety for warehouse operations.
- Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
- Built motivated warehouse team to consistently accomplish operations goals and exceed performance targets.
- Redesigned warehouse layout to accommodate new equipment, maximize space utilization, and optimize processes.
- Developed and implemented policy and procedure updates to improve workflow and productivity.
Order Picker
Coca Cola Refreshments
05.2003 - 05.2010
- Performed proper lifting and handling techniques to maintain safe working environment.
- Prepared orders by processing requests, pulled materials from warehouse, packed boxes, and prepared shipments.
- Collaborated with team members to complete timely orders and avoid delays.
- Reduced fulfillment errors
- Checked inventory and selected products from specific locations based upon availability.
- Utilized forklifts and pallet jacks to transport orders and prepare for shipment delivery.
- Built pallets and positioned orders on loading dock to safely pile and ship goods.
- Maintained tidy and organized warehouse environment to comply with cleanliness standards.
- Reviewed printed tickets or digital orders to get item numbers and merchandise locations.
- Prepared and checked outbound shipments for accuracy.
- Safely and securely loaded items to prevent damage during transport.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lindhurst High School
Olivehurst, CA06.1998
Skills
- Order Picking and Processing
- System Updates
- Distribution and Warehousing
- Route Optimization
- Operational Efficiency and Safety
- Outgoing Shipments Oversight
- Utilization Improvements
- OSHA Standards
- Mentoring
- Lean Manufacturing Processes
- Quality Management
- Safety Regulations Implementation
- Daily Operations Management
- Safety Monitoring
- Staff Supervision
- Conflict Resolution
- Performance Maximization
- Safety Standards
- Hiring and Training
- Collaborative Team Work
- Budget Preparation and Management
- Performance Evaluations
- Performance Monitor
- Policy and Procedure Adherence
- Profit and Loss Management
- Shipping and Receiving
- Reporting
- Team Coaching
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Leadership
- Development Management
- Employee Safety
- Staff Development
- Heavy Lifting
- Budget Adherence
- Facility Maintenance
- Forklift Operation
- Supply Chain Solutions
- Complaint Investigation and Resolution
- Delegating Work
Timeline
Warehouse Manager
Reyes Coca Cola Bottling
05.2021 - Current
Territory Manager
Reyes Coca Cola Bottling
04.2018 - 05.2021
Warehouse Supervisor
Reyes Coca Cola Bottling
01.2010 - 05.2018
Order Picker
Coca Cola Refreshments
05.2003 - 05.2010
High School Diploma -
Lindhurst High School
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