THEODORE GRIMES
Erie,CO
Summary
Driven Warehouse Manager with over two decades of logistics history and experience driving teams to achieve greater labor efficiencies for reduced cost and increased throughput. Exceptional and proficient in warehouse operations. Reputation for high standards and accuracy.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Warehouse & Logistic Manager
Corden Pharma Colorado
09.2024 - Current
- Leading the startup and operational launch of 25 North, a brand-new distribution warehouse.
- Serving as the main point of contact for construction completion, ensuring alignment with operational requirements.
- Developing and implementing warehouse processes, inventory management systems, and logistics strategies for efficient operations.
- Coordinating with cross-functional teams, including construction, quality, and supply chain, to ensure a seamless transition from project phase to full-scale operations.
- Managing warehouse staffing, training, and safety compliance to establish a high-performing team.
- Overseeing inbound and outbound logistics, ensuring timely and accurate distribution of pharmaceutical products.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Developed a strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.
Warehouse Manager
Gulfstream Park
01.2018 - 02.2023
- Oversee warehouse staff and maintained efficiency in fast-paced environment
- Develop comprehensive staff training program to improve employee performance and morale
- Collaborate with manufacturing and supply chain management
- Develop and implement policy and procedure updates to improve workflow and productivity
- Clean and maintain warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards
- Develop safety programs to protect workers and reduce injuries
- Maintain established levels of goods based on sales forecasts and demand to fulfill orders on time
- Develop and maintained knowledgeable and productive team of employees
- Completed timely and accurate daily logs to keep internal reporting accurate and track materials movements
- Redesigned warehouse layout to accommodate new equipment, maximize space utilization, and optimize processes
- Coordinated with vendors to verify timely delivery of materials and supplies, avoiding delays
- Evaluate incoming shipments for quality issues and processed unacceptable materials for return
- Reduce worker accidents by implementing improved safety standards and monitoring procedures
- Policy and Procedure Adherence
- Collaborative Team Work
- Database Documentation
- Continuous Improvement Projects
- ERP Software
- Manage Storage Operations
- Regulations Compliance
- Safety Regulations Implementation
- Freight Handling
- Supply Chain Performance Management
- Oversee 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
- Responsible for 95% overall safety score for 5 consecutive years
- Conducted periodic audits of inventory levels to ensure accuracy, identifying discrepancies for swift resolution.
- Redesigned warehouse layout to accommodate new equipment, maximize space utilization, and optimize processes.
Warehouse Manager
Luxe Brands
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Managed warehouse in compliance with company's policies and vision
- Oversaw receiving warehouse
- Distributed and maintained operations
- Set up layout and ensured efficient space utilization
- Managed stock control and reconciled with data storage system
- Adhered to all warehousing handling and shipping legislation requirements
- Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
- Coordinated with vendors to verify timely delivery of materials and supplies, avoiding delays.
- Built motivated warehouse team to consistently accomplish operations goals and exceed performance targets.
Warehouse Receiving Manager
Stryker/Mako
02.2015 - 01.2016
- Maintained and monitored maximum inventory quantities for assigned inventory locations
- Receives inventory purchase order receipts and facility transfers in ERP system for material at 3rd party distributors
- Verified all incoming materials, matched packaging list description and quantities
- Scheduled, coordinated and provided resolutions to cycle counts & physical inventory adjustments
- Supervised freight delivery and unloading at warehouse facility
- Enhanced warehouse safety by enforcing strict adherence to safety protocols and conducting routine inspections.
- Supervised a team of warehouse personnel, providing guidance, support, and performance evaluations for continuous improvement.
Sr. Tech Operations
Merck Schering-Plough Pharmaceutical
06.2010 - 12.2014
- Managed quality control/ quality assurance for quarantined & finished goods inventory
- Successful managed productions operators & mechanics
- Batch record reviewer, raw material traceability and GMP production room release
- Prepare paperwork for skid tickets, line checks and quality checks
- Escalated productions issues to area manager or production
- Trained line workers on the procedure to assemble products per assigned role for the day
- Ensure all employees abide by the safety regulations
- Scheduled adherence batch record reviewer
- Verified components on work order to ensure correct number of components are available for production
- Qualified machine operator
- Bulk Material handler
- Performed challenges and pulled samples per batch record
- Ensured production team adhered to GMP guidelines
- Received orders and unloaded packages and raw materials from truck & stored them properly in the warehouse
- Conducted routine checks on arriving shipments against their bills of lading and invoices
- Documented and managed inventory controlled system placed in the warehouse using scanners and barcode readers
- Held responsibilities of quality control of products and goods stored in the warehouse
- Maintained accurate records of the materials received and transported out of the warehouse
- Issued components to production by pick list or issued controlled documents
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Counseling Psychology
Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FLHigh School Diploma -
Miami Edison Senior High School
Miami, FL1997
Skills
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certified
- Industrial Forklift Certification
- Dangerous Goods Safety Certification
- Proficient in Verbal Communication
- Document Management
- Experienced with Software Programs
- Performance Batch Record Management
- Global Logistics Coordination
- Safety Program Development
- Skilled Forklift Operator
- Team Collaboration
- Quality Enhancement Projects
- ERP System Management
- Supervise Inventory Management
- Logistics Coordination
Certification
- Forklift operator
- Invoice processor
- Accounts payable receiver
- Foodtrak university ERP
- Great Plains ERP
- Fourth shift ERP
- SAP ERP
- Trackwise ERP
- Oracle ERP
Timeline
Warehouse & Logistic Manager
Corden Pharma Colorado
09.2024 - Current
Warehouse Manager
Gulfstream Park
01.2018 - 02.2023
Warehouse Manager
Luxe Brands
01.2016 - 01.2018
Warehouse Receiving Manager
Stryker/Mako
02.2015 - 01.2016
Sr. Tech Operations
Merck Schering-Plough Pharmaceutical
06.2010 - 12.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Counseling Psychology
Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University
High School Diploma -
Miami Edison Senior High School
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