Highly skilled Warehouse Manager with background in overseeing all aspects of warehouse operations, from inventory management to shipping logistics. Possess strong leadership skills and ability to optimize operational efficiency. Demonstrated success in implementing process improvements that enhance productivity and reduce costs. Known for fostering teamwork and maintaining high levels of employee morale.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Fleet/Shipping Manager
Oldcastle Building Envelope
03.2023 - Current
Supervise drivers, and ensure drivers and vehicles remain in compliance with DOT regulations
Conduct driver training and meetings as required
Schedule the work effort of the company drivers
Prepare daily delivery schedules and bill of ladings for drivers
Inspect loads for load securement prior to dispatch
Review customer's proof of deliveries for breakage and back orders and coordinate with Production Department for reorders
Check quality of goods that may have been rejected during shipment
Review all drivers' logs, inspection reports, and trip records daily. Prepare trip records and fuel tax reports as needed.
Operations Manager
Evans Distribution/National Transit Company
08.2022 - 01.2023
Oversaw a multi-account site with over 30 HAZMAT customers with a staff of Union Employees
Managed all warehouse activities daily, include overseeing shipping, receiving, and inventory management processes, determining work procedures, preparing work schedules and building security
Provide direct daily supervision to warehouse personnel to ensure the safe, clean, and efficient operation of the warehouse
Direct warehouse workers in the unloading of inbound shipments orderly stacking & staging of product, picking and staging of outbound shipments in accordance with the highest levels of productivity
Maintained communication with the customer daily to understand their ongoing and changing needs
Lead monthly or quarterly meeting discussing these measures with the customer
Ensured that the proper levels of manpower are maintained (including temporary labor) to effectively meet the demands of the workload
Review monthly financial performance and report status to executive group
Develop and enforce work rules and disciplinary steps relative to the Union guidelines
Warehouse Manager
ElringKlinger Automotive Manufacturing
04.2022 - 08.2022
Ensuring compliance with standards and optimization measures relating to goods receipt, warehouse management, materials handling internally within the company and the dispatch areas
Carrying out inventory checks in the logistics areas, as well as regularly and annually taking the inventory count in coordination with the superior
Organizing, providing and disposing of containers (both reusable and disposable packaging) for Production
Generating 8D reports in the event of quality complaints in the assigned area in collaboration with the Quality department
Identifying and incorporating continuous improvements in the assigned area
Helping to achieve the company's targets, such as optimizing warehouse capacities and the inventory and reducing logistics costs
Tracking and ensuring compliance with the 5S methodology in the warehouse
Carrying out SAP checks on material movements to compare the inventory in the system with the actual inventory
Responsible for organizing the environmentally friendly disposal of production waste
Freight Operations Supervisor (LTL)
XPO Logistics, Inc.
01.2020 - 04.2022
Supervise staff during various inbound, city and/or outbound freight operations
Ensure production goals are met by managing tonnage, payroll and other administrative functions
Plan hourly employee schedules to meet daily operations goals.
Enforce all company, FMCSR, OSHA and DOT policies, rules, regulations and laws.
Inventory Control Supervisor (Kidde Account)
XPO Logistics, Inc.
08.2017 - 01.2020
Lead and supervise both the day and evening shifts of the inventory control team.
Responsible for over 40K active SKUs
Created and implemented new processes to standardize department practices.
Research discrepancies from any customer reported overages and shortages.
Developed and maintained departmental Keep Performance Indicators (K.P.I.) to compare data to maximize efficiency.
Guide and train team leads and hourly employees on safe and accurate practices to ensure an adherence to policy and a high level of customer satisfaction.
Successfully work with operations to labor share during peak volume seasons.
Proactively communicate with the customer’s inventory control analyst to ensure compliance with customer requirements.
Continuously work with all departmental supervisors to determine root cause analysis of errors and implement changes through continuous improvement.
Assistant Operations Manager (Imperial Tobacco)
XPO Logistics, Inc.
10.2015 - 08.2017
Oversee all aspects of the operation including but not limited to labor management, shipping and receiving, inventory management, quality assurance and a strong emphasis on safety in all areas.
Responsible for training and evaluating all full time and temporary associates’ performance, initiates hiring, promotions, or disciplinary actions.
Created Standard Operating Procedures all departments reviewing as opportunities arose to continually improve the operation.
Created and implemented departmental KPI’s, compares and reviews results with team taking corrective action when necessary.
Help to greatly reduce net variance on annual physical inventory each year.
Professionally communicates with customers; resolves issues quickly and efficiently as necessary.
Assist in developing and maintaining the operational budget.
Provided support and backup to the operations manager.
Inventory Control Manager (Ralph Lauren)
XPO Logistics, Inc.
02.2014 - 10.2015
Lead and supervise both the day and evening shifts of the inventory control team.
Created and implement new processes to standardize department practices.
Research discrepancies of ten or more units from previous night’s cycle counts of active picking locations to prevent future errors.
Developed and maintain departmental Keep Performance Indicators (K.P.I.) to compare data to maximize efficiency.
Established a standard escalating audit process for all inbound vendors to determine if vendors were responsible for inventory inaccuracies.
Guide and train team leads and hourly employees on safe and accurate practices to ensure an adherence to policy and a high level of customer satisfaction.
Successfully work with operations to labor share during peak volume seasons.
Proactively communicate with the customer’s inventory control analyst to ensure compliance with customer requirements.
Continuously work with all departmental supervisors to determine root cause analysis of errors and implement changes through continuous improvement.
Shipping Supervisor (Ralph Lauren)
XPO Logistics, Inc.
06.2013 - 02.2014
Responsible for outbound shipments, processing of pre-packs, and labeling and palletizing of all piece/pick cartons.
Research all missing cartons prior to loading or processing of pre-packs and report errors to appropriate departments to address the issues quickly to prevent further problems.
Communicate daily with Ops Manager prior to start of shift to discuss and adjust staffing according to daily volume.
Labor share with other departments to ensure high productivity and efficiency throughout the distribution center.
Stay in constant communication with the customers routing team to update load status and prepare shipments for the current week.
Participate in daily meetings with the customer’s operations team to discuss previous days opportunities and victories, as well as goals for the current day in a constantly changing environment.
Wrote Standard Operating Procedures for shipping department and assisted other departments to ensure all
Hold employees accountable for errors and attendance according to company and customer expectations.
Quality Assurance Supervisor
O’Reilly Auto Parts
07.2010 - 06.2013
Assured quality of distribution center operations with the goal of exceeding customer expectations at a low cost of operation.
Coordinated WMS configurations at the DC level. Reviewed location set-up, rule sets, and item master configurations to comply with corporate standards.
Accountable for inventory adjustments. Reviewed the adjustments each day to ensure validity. Pinpointed reasons for inventory discrepancies.
Performed procedural audits of all areas of the DC and report results to distribution systems and DC operations management.
Coordinated and/or provided support for slotting of product for maximum efficiency.
Acted as the on-site contact, maintenance, and support for RF units, terminals, and printers.
Worked with the Operations Manager to maintain payroll figures, budgeting, and productivity.
Provided training, guidance, and counseling to each team member in my department.
Responsible for bi-weekly coachings as well as semi-annual evaluations for team members in my department.