Thomas Colpitts
Brewer,ME
Summary
Married with 3 kids 6 grandkids own home in brewer maine enjoy snowmobiling in winter handling around the pool in summer watching sports on tv
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Manager
Aim Recycling
Bangor, ME
09.2013 - 03.2022
- Safeguarded warehouse operations and mitigated liability by establishing and implementing employee training on safety and security protocols.
- Offered expertise in inventory management and current stock levels to internal teams and customers to facilitate accuracy and product availability.
- Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
- Met environmentally controlled warehouse operational needs through smooth staffing and resource allocation.
- Evaluated incoming shipments for quality issues and processed unacceptable materials for return.
- Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
- Completed timely and accurate daily logs to keep internal reporting accurate and track materials movements.
- Improved delivery plans with strong scheduling knowledge, organizational skills and route development expertise.
- Set and enforced proactive inspection and maintenance schedules to keep equipment in good operational condition.
- Directed system updates to boost productivity and control recordkeeping errors.
- Drove personnel performance by appraising job results, counseling personnel on needed improvements and disciplining substandard conduct.
- Oversaw upkeep of equipment and physical condition of warehouse, identifying and ordering needed repairs, renovations and replacements.
- Enhanced slot control of freight in warehouse by optimizing organization efforts.
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
- Diminished accidents Number% by identifying root causes for corrective action.
- Handled day-to-day shipping and receiving overseeing more than Number packages per day.
- Maintained established levels of goods based on sales forecasts and demand to fulfill orders on time.
- Reduced worker accidents by implementing improved safety standards and monitoring procedures.
- Conducted inventory audits with Number% accuracy following company procedures.
- Managed over $Amount in inventory and Number employees in Number square-foot warehouse.
- Operated Type computer system, hand-held inventory control device and calculator to fill orders on time.
- Performed freight processing functions, assisting associates with irregularities in Type freight.
- Divided and categorized cargo received and redirected shipments in response to customer requests.
- Oversaw and motivated team of Number employees in warehouse to increase efficiency by Number%.
- Directed activities of staff performing repairs and maintenance to equipment, vehicles, and facilities.
- Integrated warehouse operations with existing and new business processes.
- Reviewed established business practices and improved processes to reduce expenses.
- Created and enforced detailed organization processes to increase quality and service standards.
- Led warehouse improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue.
- Oversaw warehouse staff and maintained efficiency in fast-paced environment.
- Tracked production and quality control systems to proactively identify deficiencies.
Warehouse Manager
Onesteel Recycling
Bangor, ME
06.2003 - 10.2013
- Evaluated incoming shipments for quality issues and processed unacceptable materials for return.
- Met environmentally controlled warehouse operational needs through smooth staffing and resource allocation.
- Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
- Offered expertise in inventory management and current stock levels to internal teams and customers to facilitate accuracy and product availability.
- Safeguarded warehouse operations and mitigated liability by establishing and implementing employee training on safety and security protocols.
- Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
- Completed timely and accurate daily logs to keep internal reporting accurate and track materials movements.
- Improved delivery plans with strong scheduling knowledge, organizational skills and route development expertise.
- Set and enforced proactive inspection and maintenance schedules to keep equipment in good operational condition.
- Directed system updates to boost productivity and control recordkeeping errors.
- Drove personnel performance by appraising job results, counseling personnel on needed improvements and disciplining substandard conduct.
- Built motivated warehouse team to consistently accomplish operations goals and exceed performance targets.
- Oversaw upkeep of equipment and physical condition of warehouse, identifying and ordering needed repairs, renovations and replacements.
- Redesigned warehouse layout to accommodate new equipment, maximize space utilization and optimize processes.
- Boosted warehouse operations performance by overseeing dispatching and setting optimal employee schedules.
- Enhanced slot control of freight in warehouse by optimizing organization efforts.
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
- Diminished accidents Number% by identifying root causes for corrective action.
- Handled day-to-day shipping and receiving overseeing more than Number packages per day.
- Conducted research to address shipping errors and packaging mistakes.
- Maintained established levels of goods based on sales forecasts and demand to fulfill orders on time.
- Reduced worker accidents by implementing improved safety standards and monitoring procedures.
- Conducted inventory audits with Number% accuracy following company procedures.
- Managed over $Amount in inventory and Number employees in Number square-foot warehouse.
- Operated Type computer system, hand-held inventory control device and calculator to fill orders on time.
- Performed freight processing functions, assisting associates with irregularities in Type freight.
- Divided and categorized cargo received and redirected shipments in response to customer requests.
- Oversaw and motivated team of Number employees in warehouse to increase efficiency by Number%.
- Directed activities of staff performing repairs and maintenance to equipment, vehicles, and facilities.
- Reduced waste by Number% with staff supervision and using first-in first-out method.
- Integrated warehouse operations with existing and new business processes.
- Reviewed established business practices and improved processes to reduce expenses.
- Managed scheduling and task delegation for Number-member warehouse team.
- Created and enforced detailed organization processes to increase quality and service standards.
- Led warehouse improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue.
- Oversaw warehouse staff and maintained efficiency in fast-paced environment.
- Assessed and targeted customer needs to forge and cultivate productive relationships and maintain top satisfaction levels.
- Built continuous improvement culture that attracted and retained high-performing employees while reducing costs.
- Implemented Type strategies to improve processes, systems and behavior.
- Tracked production and quality control systems to proactively identify deficiencies.
Warehouse Manager
Industrial Metal Recycling
Bangor, ME
08.1992 - 10.2003
- Evaluated incoming shipments for quality issues and processed unacceptable materials for return.
- Met environmentally controlled warehouse operational needs through smooth staffing and resource allocation.
- Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
- Offered expertise in inventory management and current stock levels to internal teams and customers to facilitate accuracy and product availability.
- Safeguarded warehouse operations and mitigated liability by establishing and implementing employee training on safety and security protocols.
- Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
- Completed timely and accurate daily logs to keep internal reporting accurate and track materials movements.
- Improved delivery plans with strong scheduling knowledge, organizational skills and route development expertise.
- Set and enforced proactive inspection and maintenance schedules to keep equipment in good operational condition.
- Directed system updates to boost productivity and control recordkeeping errors.
- Drove personnel performance by appraising job results, counseling personnel on needed improvements and disciplining substandard conduct.
- Built motivated warehouse team to consistently accomplish operations goals and exceed performance targets.
- Oversaw upkeep of equipment and physical condition of warehouse, identifying and ordering needed repairs, renovations and replacements.
- Redesigned warehouse layout to accommodate new equipment, maximize space utilization and optimize processes.
- Boosted warehouse operations performance by overseeing dispatching and setting optimal employee schedules.
- Researched developments in applicable regulations to advise management on necessary changes to company policies.
- Enhanced slot control of freight in warehouse by optimizing organization efforts.
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
- Diminished accidents Number% by identifying root causes for corrective action.
- Handled day-to-day shipping and receiving overseeing more than Number packages per day.
- Conducted research to address shipping errors and packaging mistakes.
- Maintained established levels of goods based on sales forecasts and demand to fulfill orders on time.
- Reduced worker accidents by implementing improved safety standards and monitoring procedures.
- Conducted inventory audits with Number% accuracy following company procedures.
- Managed over $Amount in inventory and Number employees in Number square-foot warehouse.
- Performed freight processing functions, assisting associates with irregularities in Type freight.
- Divided and categorized cargo received and redirected shipments in response to customer requests.
- Oversaw and motivated team of Number employees in warehouse to increase efficiency by Number%.
- Directed activities of staff performing repairs and maintenance to equipment, vehicles, and facilities.
- Reduced waste by Number% with staff supervision and using first-in first-out method.
- Integrated warehouse operations with existing and new business processes.
- Reviewed established business practices and improved processes to reduce expenses.
- Managed scheduling and task delegation for Number-member warehouse team.
- Created and enforced detailed organization processes to increase quality and service standards.
- Led warehouse improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue.
- Oversaw warehouse staff and maintained efficiency in fast-paced environment.
- Assessed and targeted customer needs to forge and cultivate productive relationships and maintain top satisfaction levels.
- Built continuous improvement culture that attracted and retained high-performing employees while reducing costs.
- Implemented Type strategies to improve processes, systems and behavior.
Education
Graduation - General Studies
Calais High School
Calais, ME06.1980
Skills
- Equipment Inspection
- Maintenance and Repair Orders
- Problem Solving
- Schedule Management
- Shipment Tracking
- Customer Service
- Vehicle Inspection
- Relationship Building
- Equipment Inspections
- Shipping Activity Oversight
- Inventory Management Software
- Recruiting and Interviewing
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Materials Monitoring
- Worker Supervision
- Organizational Requirements Monitoring
- Receiving Oversight
- Warehouse Safety
- Regulations Compliance
- Issue Resolution
- Detail-Oriented
- Standards Documentation
- Improvements Recommendations
- Service Provider Communication
- Emergency Operating Procedures
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Operations Control
- Warehouse Inspections
- Workforce Management
- Decision Making
- Time Management
- Warehouse Safety Programs
- Inventory Oversight
- Inventory Reconciliation
- Loading and Unloading
- Business Workflows
- Material Shelving
- Distribution and Warehousing
- Distribution Reporting and Documentation
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Company Inventory Oversight
- Profit and Loss Management
- Order Management
- Task Prioritization
- Incoming Shipments Review
- Inbound Cargo Management
- Domestic Freight Management
- Freight Flow
- Traffic Management
- Outgoing Shipments Oversight
- Heavy Lifting
- Customer Relationship Management
- Forklift Operation
- Continuous Improvement Projects
- Theft Alarm Monitoring
- Hazardous Material Storage
- Management Development
- Business Needs Analysis
Timeline
Warehouse Manager
Aim Recycling
09.2013 - 03.2022
Warehouse Manager
Onesteel Recycling
06.2003 - 10.2013
Warehouse Manager
Industrial Metal Recycling
08.1992 - 10.2003
Graduation - General Studies
Calais High School