Timothy Bonds
Ozark,AL
Summary
Dedicated Warehouse Supervisor with a proven track record in optimizing operations and fostering a culture of teamwork and safety. Expertise in shipping and receiving, purchasing management, and logistics ensures efficient inventory control and accurate record-keeping. Demonstrated success in mentoring and supervising teams of up to 14 employees within large distribution environments, while effectively promoting adherence to safety standards and company policies. Committed to enhancing workflow through strategic task delegation and collaboration with upper management to address challenges and support employee needs.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager of Operations
Floor Interior Services
01.2025 - Current
- Streamlined operational processes to enhance efficiency across multiple service lines.
- Led cross-functional teams to implement quality control measures, improving service delivery standards.
- Developed strategic partnerships with suppliers to optimize inventory management and reduce costs.
- Oversaw scheduling and resource allocation, ensuring timely project completion within budget constraints.
- Analyzed operational data to identify trends, driving continuous improvements in service offerings.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction with proactive communication, timely issue resolution, and continuous process improvement initiatives.
- Managed budgets, financial forecasts, and resource allocation to ensure achievement of organizational goals.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by identifying opportunities for enhancement in operations, systems, and procedures.
- Developed high-performing teams through effective coaching, mentoring, and performance management strategies.
- Established standard operating procedures that enhanced employee performance.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations, company policies, and best practices within all areas of operation.
- Drove revenue growth by identifying new business opportunities and forging strategic partnerships.
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
- Delivered consistent results in challenging market conditions through sound decision-making based on comprehensive data analysis.
- Optimized supply chain efficiency through vendor negotiations, inventory control measures, and streamlined logistics processes.
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
- Fostered strong relationships with external partners and stakeholders to support business objectives and expand market share.
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
- Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
- Increased profit by streamlining operations.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
- Supervised creation of exciting merchandise displays to catch attention of store customers.
Industrial Lead
Air Distribution
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- 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.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Warehouse Supervisor
Oncology Supply
01.2009 - 10.2022
- Monitored daily shipping, handling and receiving to promote smooth operations within warehouse.
- Generated warehouse shipping documents, packing lists and invoices.
- Monitored processing equipment and machinery for proper start-up, operation and shut down.
- Reviewed inventory sheet against shipments received and alerted manager of discrepancies.
- Enforced strict safety procedures and protocols through successful management of warehouse team members.
- Read computer-generated move tickets, put-away labels and delivery labels to properly move merchandise.
Package Handler Trainer
FedEx:Ground
06.2015 - 04.2018
- Assisted in loading delivery trucks with prepared packages.
- Attached PO receipts, packing slips and bill of lading to outbound shipments.
- Logged packaging activities and filed reports in company databases.
- Arranged items on pallets according to size and weight.
- Reviewed packing slips and other documentation to properly box requested items for shipment.
- Operated hand trucks, pallet jacks and forklifts to move materials.
- Reported safety or workflow concerns to leadership for further investigation.
- Verified labels for appropriate order numbers and item specifications.
- Trained new employees regarding warehouse procedures and standards.
- Tracked inventories and input equipment counts into warehouse databases.
Section Chief/Instructor
US Army
10.1990 - 01.2004
- Directly supervised 14 personnel.
- Developed training program for 50 personnel to secure best performance.
- Instructed personnel on equipment use and safety.
- Supervised ammunition handling, administration and distribution.
- Trained new employees on operating procedures and company policies.
- Established production standards and productivity goals for section, prioritizing tasks to reach deadlines.
- Communicated with other section managers to determine best ways to meet quotas and quality goals.
- Created and implemented processes to maintain employee safety.
- Analyzed inventory levels to provide appropriate stock for each shift.
- Optimized processes by collaborating with upper management to implement innovative technologies.
- Staffed production line appropriately for scheduled workload.
- Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Used strong issue resolution and communication skills to cultivate and strengthen lasting client relationships.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Psychology/Social Science
Troy Dothan
Dothan, AL01.2006
High School Diploma -
Northview High School
Dothan, AL05.1989
Skills
- Shipping and Receiving Management
- Stock Audits
- Material Handling Practices
- Formal Grievance Handling
- Time and Wage Tracking
- Personnel Management
- Daily Receipts Documentation
- Employee Counseling
- Process Review
- Freight Examination
- Recruitment and Hiring
- Safety Procedures
- Staff Training
- Complex Problem Solving
- Decision Making
- OSHA Compliance
- Certified Forklift Operator
- Warehouse Organization
- Hazard Identification
- Banding Machines
- Employee motivation
- Inventory management
- Staff management
- Decision-making
- Team leadership
- Customer service
- Goal setting
Timeline
General Manager of Operations
Floor Interior Services
01.2025 - Current
Industrial Lead
Air Distribution
01.2023 - 01.2025
Package Handler Trainer
FedEx:Ground
06.2015 - 04.2018
Warehouse Supervisor
Oncology Supply
01.2009 - 10.2022
Section Chief/Instructor
US Army
10.1990 - 01.2004
High School Diploma -
Northview High School
Associate of Applied Science - Psychology/Social Science
Troy Dothan