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Travis Sims

Houston,TX

Summary

Oversees warehouse operations to meet continuous internal and customer needs. Well-coordinated and decisive leader with expertise in program management, team building and performance optimization. Solid history of success in developing and maintaining best practices for successful high-volume fulfillment and supply chain management.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Machine Operator

Borusan Mannesmann
Baytown , TX
2017.01 - Current
  • Followed tooling instructions and product specifications to determine and implement operational sequences.
  • Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
  • Calibrated, tested and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
  • Manually set up machinery, lathes and grinders.
  • Identified malfunctions or failures by routinely monitoring and analyzing equipment operations.
  • Assessed equipment after each production run and performed preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.

Shipping and Receiving Supervisor

RICH PRODUCTS CORPORATION
Missouri City , TX
2012.04 - 2017.11
  • Controlled adherence to customs import and export requirements through oversight and communication.
  • Worked with vendors to schedule daily pickups and weekly deliveries.
  • Organized storage areas to optimize materials movements and minimize labor hours.
  • Generated end-of-day reports covering shipments, productivity and financial totals.
  • Oversaw warehouse crew stocking inventory and preparing loads.
  • Investigated and adopted optimal shipping and receiving strategies by selecting best carriers, routes and methods to minimize costs and enhance schedules.
  • Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
  • Handled day-to-day shipping and receiving overseeing more than [200] packages per day.
  • Oversaw and motivated team of 50 employees in warehouse to increase efficiency.
  • Trained new staff on job duties, company policies and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.

Shipping and Receiving Manager

Material And Design Solutions
Houston , TX
2009.01 - 2012.04
  • Conducted training programs with employees to promote familiarity with company products and applications.
  • Set up local, domestic and international shipments according to postal, shipper and foreign regulations.
  • Worked with sales managers to drive and monitor sales prospecting.
  • Managed product pricing and program costs with key executives.
  • Assigned shipments to carriers in centralized database, choosing least expensive options to minimize shipping fees.
  • Maintained accurate computer records of materials weights, bill amounts and identified variances.
  • Oversaw evaluation and onboarding of new suppliers as appropriate to broaden client portfolio and mitigate risk.
  • Operated forklifts, lift trucks and hand trucks to move items around warehouse.
  • Lead team of 25 employees packaging, palletizing and shipping up to 200 boxes per day.

Material Handler Team Lead

FMC Technologies
Houston , TX
2007.06 - 2009.01
  • Managed over $100K in inventory and 27 employees in 75,000 square-foot warehouse.
  • Handled day-to-day shipping and receiving overseeing more than 250 packages per day.
  • Trained new staff on job duties, company policies and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time.
  • Maintained established levels of goods based on sales forecasts and demand to fulfill orders on time.

Shipping and Receiving Supervisor

Trelleborg Crp
Houston , TX
2004.05 - 2007.05
  • Controlled adherence to customs import and export requirements through oversight and communication.
  • Worked with vendors to schedule daily pickups and weekly deliveries.
  • Organized storage areas to optimize materials movements and minimize labor hours.
  • Maintained accurate computer records of materials weights, bill amounts and identified variances.
  • Generated end-of-day reports covering shipments, productivity and financial totals.
  • Oversaw warehouse crew stocking inventory and preparing loads.
  • Investigated and adopted optimal shipping and receiving strategies by selecting best carriers, routes and methods to minimize costs and enhance schedules.
  • Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
  • Handled high-volume paperwork and collaborated with administrators to resolve invoicing and shipping problems.
  • Reviewed paperwork to determine priorities and set schedules.

Education

Business Management

Iowa University
Iowa City, IA
05.2004

High School Diploma -

East High School
Memphis, TN
06.2000

Skills

  • Manufacturing
  • Heavy Duty Machinery
  • Quality Inspections
  • Production Operations
  • CNC Machines
  • Equipment Monitoring
  • Performance Management
  • Machining and Production Standards
  • Pallet Jacks
  • CNC and Manual Equipment
  • Machinery Operation
  • Forklift and Pallet Jack Operation

Additional Information

Forklift Certified

SAP

IFS

Microsoft

RF Scanner

Timeline

Machine Operator

Borusan Mannesmann
2017.01 - Current

Shipping and Receiving Supervisor

RICH PRODUCTS CORPORATION
2012.04 - 2017.11

Shipping and Receiving Manager

Material And Design Solutions
2009.01 - 2012.04

Material Handler Team Lead

FMC Technologies
2007.06 - 2009.01

Shipping and Receiving Supervisor

Trelleborg Crp
2004.05 - 2007.05

Business Management

Iowa University

High School Diploma -

East High School
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