Steven Powers
Hartsville,SC
Summary
Resourceful and quick-thinker with 16 years in warehouse inventory management and quality assurance. Along with heavy equipment operator experience . Improved shipping and receiving efficiency and accuracy by applying strong leadership skills. Warehouse/Logistics Manager bringing extensive experience in high-volume warehouse operations, including logistics, distribution and inventory management. Disciplined warehouse professional knowledgeable about material load capabilities, site analysis and general logistics. Efficient transportation logistics professional well-versed in materials management and inventory reconciliation. Highly organized and detail-oriented with a talent for accurate shipment tracking and problem resolution. Logistics Manager skilled at negotiating and implementing cost saving measures without compromising quality. Adapts quickly to the changing needs of fast-paced and growing organizations.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Control Inspector /Metal Forming Machine Operator
Arc3 Gases
04.2022 - Current
- Inspected incoming and outgoing materials for accuracy and quality.
- Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
- Inspected quality of products, taking note of functionality, appearance and other specifications.
- Performed visual inspections and destructive tests where appropriate.
- Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
- Identified and documented quality discrepancies for management to develop resolutions.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss progress and results, providing ideas and suggestions for improvement.
- Performed root cause analysis to identify and resolve defects, improving quality standards.
- Developed and implemented inspection processes to define criteria and quality control measures.
- Trained and mentored junior inspection staff and interns to apply best practices and comply with quality control guidelines and regulations.
Logistics Coordinator
Sonoco
04.2016 - 03.2022
- Reviewed established business practices and improved processes to increase efficiencies and reduce expense without compromising customer service levels.
- Handled high-volume paperwork and collaborated with administrators to resolve invoicing and shipping problems.
- Planned and supervised shipments from production to end-user and scheduled daily and weekly routes.
- Developed and deployed strategies to save time and expenses associated with goods movements.
- Negotiated with numerous freight companies and received annual contracts resulting in cost savings.
- Built continuous improvement culture that attracted and retained high-performing employees while reducing costs.
- Maintained excellent working relationships with customers by efficiently responding to inquiries and complaints concerning work orders, invoices and shipments.
- Developed and implemented technical project management tools such as plans, schedules and responsibility and compliance matrices.
- Delivered substantial cost savings by securing discounts from third-party logistics services providers.
- Assessed and targeted customer needs to forge and cultivate productive relationships and maintain top satisfaction levels.
- Produced weekly status reports detailing logistic operations and problems.
- Collaborated with new and established vendors to negotiate optimal pricing and scheduling.
- Managed loading, unloading, movement and sorting of supplies to keep deliveries on schedule.
- Maintained department procedures manual detailing processing requirements for each individual account.
- Implemented strategies to improve processes, systems and behavior.
Warehouse and Logistics Manager
Perfection HY-Test a Berkshire Hathaway Company
09.2009 - 02.2016
- Managed $22M of inventory and $900,000 in freight cost.
- Achieved a 98% on-time shipment rate.
- Redirected shipments en route in response to customer requests.
- Coordinated with freight forwarders to expedite international shipments.
- Maximized sales by shipping on time and accurately.
- Trained staff on material handling processes to reduce shipping times.
- Forecasted manpower requirements based on daily workload and company targets.
- Reduced costs and improved department process efficiency through documentation and training of staff.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors. Account Management LTL, Truckload, Flatbed, Intermodal, Air, Ocean transportation.
- Managed inventory of 17,000 SKU’s with a 99% rate of inventory accuracy in a 110,000 sq. ft. facility.
Team Leader
Perfection HY-Test a Berkshire Hathaway Company
10.2006 - 09.2009
- Led warehouse improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies.
- Directed 7 warehouse shipping associates.
- Developed weekly schedules for 7 warehouse employees.
- Cleaned and maintained the warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
- Built a motivated warehouse team of 7 well-trained staff.
- Achieved a 98% on-time shipment rate. Maximized sales by shipping on time and accurately.
- Trained staff on material handling processes to reduce shipping times.
- Tracked time spent on assignments each day for productivity reporting.
- Divided cargo received by account number and intended location.
- Implemented strategic shipping policies to achieve long and short-term sales targets.
- Monitored department performance data to identify and avoid potential risks.
- Recorded numbers of units handled and moved using daily production sheets and work tickets.
Education
1 Year - WELD
Central Carolina Technical College
Sumter, SC2006
High School Diploma -
East Clarendon High School
Turbeville, SC2006
Skills
- CDL Class B with Hazmat endorsement
- Quality control
- Supply chain and resource management
- OSHA standards
- Forklift operation
- CPR Certified
- Troubleshooting
- Deadline-driven
- Team leader
- Hard working and self-motivated
- Scheduling
- Quality assurance
- Endorsement Program management
- Quality inspection
- Shipping and Receiving
- Flexible schedule
- Hazardous Materials
- Proficient Inventory management
Timeline
Quality Control Inspector /Metal Forming Machine Operator
Arc3 Gases
04.2022 - Current
Logistics Coordinator
Sonoco
04.2016 - 03.2022
Warehouse and Logistics Manager
Perfection HY-Test a Berkshire Hathaway Company
09.2009 - 02.2016
Team Leader
Perfection HY-Test a Berkshire Hathaway Company
10.2006 - 09.2009
1 Year - WELD
Central Carolina Technical College
High School Diploma -
East Clarendon High School
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