Steve Cochran
Summary
Successful Warehouse Manager offering strong background in supervising and mentoring 25-50 employees in exceptionally large distribution warehouse settings. Talented in promoting safety, accuracy and company rules when monitoring employee performance and training new employees. Accomplished in performing regular inventory counts and maintaining records with high level of accuracy. Delivers creative solutions on complex operational issues and successful strategies to drive productivity. Coordinates with production and finishing on incoming materials and outgoing assemblies.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Manager
Saddlepoint
Ventura, California
10.2023 - Current
- Managed daily warehouse operations and ensured compliance with safety standards.
- Coordinated inventory management and maintained accurate stock levels.
- Supervised team members and delegated tasks to optimize workflow efficiency.
- Trained staff on equipment use and safety protocols for effective operation.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance order fulfillment speed.
- Organized shipping logistics and scheduled deliveries to meet deadlines.
- Ensured that all orders were accurately fulfilled in a timely manner.
- Organized warehouse design to maximize space for stock while allowing for high volume traffic zones.
- Coordinated and monitored the receipt, storage, and dispatch of goods within the warehouse.
- Monitored staff performance, identified areas for improvement, and provided training as needed.
- Communicated regularly with other departments regarding supply chain activities.
- Utilized inventory management software to track stock levels and maintain accurate records.
- Processed requests and supply orders and pulled materials to successfully prepare orders.
- Oversaw inventory of incoming and outgoing materials based on physical counts and bar-code systems.
Delivery Driver
Amazon.ca
Simi Valley, CA
08.2022 - 05.2025
Warehouse Manager
4th Way Fulfillment
Ventura, CA
06.2001 - 06.2022
- Organized warehouse design to maximize space for stock while allowing for high volume traffic zones.
- Established and maintained good relations with customers, vendors and transport companies.
- Provided information to shipping and receiving personnel regarding inventory stock.
- Increased productivity through cross-training and thorough training of both current employees and new hires.
- Hired, trained and motivated warehouse staff to meet tight schedules and demanding performance targets.
- Provided detailed instructions for job responsibilities, safety protocols and company guidelines to new employees.
- Trained staff on material handling processes to reduce shipping times.
- Generated warehouse shipping documents, packing lists and invoices.
- Satisfied reporting requirements with timely and accurate logging of daily activities.
- Secured resourcing for materials, equipment and personnel to meet warehouse operational needs.
- Loaded trucks for outbound orders and unloaded trucks for inbound orders.
- Operated forklifts to fill or empty overhead spaces.
- Identified, investigated and corrected inventory issues.
- Directed team of 25 associates selecting, palletizing and loading orders.
- Considered work projections and company targets when forecasting manpower requirements.
- Oversaw 52,000 square foot warehouse, shipping 288,000 shipments per year.
Education
High School Diploma -
Adolfo Camarillo High School
Camarillo, CA05.1988
Skills
- Employee Safety
- Employee Scheduling
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Financial Tracking
- Inventory Management
Accomplishments
- Consistently maintained high customer satisfaction ratings.
Timeline
Warehouse Manager
Saddlepoint
10.2023 - Current
Delivery Driver
Amazon.ca
08.2022 - 05.2025
Warehouse Manager
4th Way Fulfillment
06.2001 - 06.2022
High School Diploma -
Adolfo Camarillo High School