THOMAS MITCHELL
Bear Creek Village,PA
Summary
Seeking position in Warehousing Distribution Leadership/Supervisor
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Distribution Center Lead
Simos Insourcing Solutions
Pittston, PA
01.2020
- Tasked with leading a team of 10+ employees in Lowes RDC during the covid19 pandemic. Duties included upholding safety standards, assuring accuracy and completion of daily tasks Promoting use of proper PPE and safe working procedures among essential workers.
Distribution Center Team Lead
PGW Auto Glass
Pittston, PA
01.2024 - Current
- Leading Team of 15+ associates on all daily warehouse functions. Assisting in managing workload, upholding OSHA regulatory safety standards and tracking KPI,s. Holding team meetings and communicating weekly goals. Solving discrepancies in stock and conducting audits/cycle counts. Implementing 5s, Lean six sigma and kaizen principles to increase productivity on the floor and combat any bottlenecks. Train new associates on all equipment and WMS literacy. Drop orders and generate/prioritize replenishments. Scheduling preventative maintenance. Responsible for making sure all orders are complete, servicing 18 branches from our hub/DC. Mitigate areas to drive down cost, primarily through consolidation of outbound loads in turn cutting cost on labor and transportation. Manipulating WMS data in excel using pivot tables to create check sheets for shipping and receiving. Audible caller on the floor (Quarterback)
Lead Material handler
Imperial supplies Inc.
Jenkins, PA
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Leading team in picking/outbound phase in shipping department. Coordinating LTL shipments and trained new team members in completing outbound functions. Assisting supervisors in managing inventory/cycle counts and breaking company records through units shipped.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication, Public Relations
Robert Morris University
Pittsburgh (Moon Township), PASkills
- Cultivated a results-oriented culture by encouraging initiative and accountability among team members
- Coordinated group dynamics and decision-making processes to enhance overall team effectiveness
- Exhibited a robust professional ethic and an optimistic approach to challenges, fostering a collaborative work environment
- Executed tasks with high efficiency using Microsoft Office and specialized warehouse management software
- Achieved high customer satisfaction ratings through dedicated service efforts Drove team success by aligning project goals with customer needs Cultivated a proactive work environment focused on intentional outcomes
- Identified and implemented solutions for inventory and process issues to optimize workflow
- Advised on employee relations strategies to strengthen connections between staff and management
- Demonstrated proficiency in operating a wide range of warehouse equipment, contributing to streamlined warehouse processes and enhanced productivity
- Analyzed budgetary allocations to effectively minimize costs associated with materials, transportation, and labor
- Achieved efficient warehouse operations through the successful setup of pick racks and shipping lanes Optimized the physical and systematic creation of pick/staging and bulk locations in WMS, enhancing overall workflow efficiency
Timeline
Distribution Center Team Lead
PGW Auto Glass
01.2024 - Current
Lead Material handler
Imperial supplies Inc.
01.2022 - 01.2024
Distribution Center Lead
Simos Insourcing Solutions
01.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Communication, Public Relations
Robert Morris University