Usoalii Taufetee
Olympia
Summary
Dynamic Warehouse Supervisor with a proven track record at Home Depot, excelling in inventory management and staff training. Enhanced operational efficiency by streamlining processes, achieving timely order fulfillment. Strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to safety compliance fostered a motivated team environment, driving productivity and exceeding performance targets.
Professional warehouse management expert with extensive experience in overseeing daily operations, inventory control, and logistics. Strong focus on fostering team collaboration and ensuring efficient workflows to achieve optimal results. Skilled in problem-solving, staff training, and adapting to changing needs, ensuring reliable performance and operational excellence. Known for effective communication, leadership, and results-driven approach.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Supervisor
Home Depot
06.2022 - 05.2025
- Supervised warehouse operations by managing employees during shifts.
- Maintained high levels of accuracy in daily operations.
- Completed daily operations on time and maintained high standards of accuracy.
- Operated warehouse material handling equipment correctly to move loads.
- Handled employee concerns promptly and effectively while maintaining open lines of communication amongst team members.
- Collaborated with other department heads on company-wide initiatives aimed at improving operational efficiency across multiple divisions.
- Enhanced employee productivity through effective training programs and performance evaluations.
- Oversaw upkeep of equipment and physical condition of warehouse, identifying and ordering needed repairs, renovations, and replacements.
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
- Assigned tasks to team members to complete within designated time frames.
- Trained new team members on proper and safe use of tools and equipment.
- Scheduled shifts and shift changes to accommodate workload and customer needs.
Supervisor
American Foods Group
07.2019 - 04.2020
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Resolved conflicts among team members promptly, maintaining a harmonious working environment conducive to productivity.
- Demonstrated commitment to the organization''s core values, leading by example and fostering a culture of excellence.
- Conducted performance evaluations for staff members, identifying areas of improvement and guiding professional development plans.
- Implemented safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents and maintain compliance with industry standards.
- Reduced employee turnover by fostering a positive work environment and providing ongoing feedback to staff members.
- Maintained high safety standards to ensure secure workplace for all employees and visitors.
- Managed diverse team, promoting inclusive work environment that leveraged individual strengths.
- Boosted team morale and performance, organizing regular training sessions and motivational meetings.
- Enhanced team productivity by streamlining workflow processes and implementing efficient scheduling systems.
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
- Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.
- Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures.
Meat Processor
American Foods Group
10.2018 - 04.2019
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
- Ensured consistent product quality by adhering to strict sanitation standards and company guidelines.
- Mitigated risk of cross-contamination by strictly adhering to company guidelines on separation protocols for different types of meats.
- Streamlined processes for increased productivity while maintaining high-quality output across various cuts of meat.
- Cut meat products with slicing equipment according to size specifications.
- Inspected meat to perform quality assurance checks.
- Processed meat by cutting, sorting parts, deboning and grinding.
- Sanitized surfaces to maintain cleanliness of food service area.
- Performed equipment maintenance by cleaning, lubricating and maintaining proper alignment.
- Organized and stored items at specific temperatures to maintain freshness.
- Packaged and attached labeling to various meat selections.
- Prepared various meats by cutting, trimming and packaging in preparation for display cases.
- Operated grinders, mincers and other equipment to process meat, poultry and fish.
- Inspected equipment, checking for proper functioning and safety.
- Cut meats to customer specifications and answered questions about specialty products.
- Stocked and rotated inventory of meats, poultry and fish to maintain quality and freshness.
- Cleaned and maintained equipment used in cutting and trimming, complying with hygiene and sanitation standards.
Office Clerk
World Class Distribution
06.2016 - 12.2017
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
- Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Maintained composure in stressful situations and continued to provide helpful and kind guest services for fantastic customer satisfaction.
- Maintained organized files and stocked supplies to support team needs and maximize performance.
- Increased office efficiency by maintaining accurate filing systems and streamlining administrative processes.
- Managed incoming calls and correspondence professionally, ensuring timely responses to clients and colleagues alike.
- Maintained an organized and clean office environment to boost staff productivity and overall morale.
- Upheld strict confidentiality standards when handling sensitive client or company information in both digital formats or hard-copy documents.
Quality Control Manager
Trident Seafoods
02.2006 - 04.2016
- Followed quality standards and procedures to minimize errors and maximize customer satisfaction.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify potential areas of improvement in production processes, leading to enhanced product quality.
- Spearheaded root cause analysis investigations when needed, determining underlying issues and recommending appropriate fixes.
- Participated in regular management review meetings, providing updates on quality control performance and suggesting areas for improvement.
- Updated quality control standards, methods, and procedures to meet compliance requirements.
- Reported production malfunctions to managers and production supervisors.
- Determined quality department standards, practices, and procedures.
- Applied coaching techniques and tools to support managers and team members in improving performance.
- Assured consistent quality of production by implementing and enforcing automated practice systems.
- Recorded, analyzed, and distributed statistical information.
- Monitored staff organization and suggested improvements to daily functionality.
- Tracked quality issues with external customers, suppliers, and internal plant operations.
- Inspected products and worker progress throughout production.
- Established and tracked quality department goals and objectives.
- Developed and enforced strict quality control protocols to ensure adherence to industry standards.
- Transformed quality control department by integrating advanced technology for better precision in testing.
- Conducted regular training sessions for staff to uphold and exceed quality standards.
- Increased customer satisfaction with comprehensive quality assessment strategies.
- Improved product reliability, conducting thorough testing and analysis on each batch.
- Led team of quality control specialists, fostering culture of continuous improvement.
- Facilitated proactive approach to quality control, preemptively identifying potential issues.
- Streamlined defect identification processes, significantly reducing production errors.
Quality Control Technician
Trident Seafoods
02.2002 - 04.2006
- Maintained quality documentation and records for conformance with relevant standards.
- Collaborated with production teams to address and resolve quality concerns, improving overall product reliability.
- Inspected raw materials and finished products to verify quality and disposed items that did not meet safety requirements.
- Evaluated samples against standards by completing measurements, visual inspections, and other established tests.
- Enhanced product quality by conducting comprehensive inspections and identifying defects in a timely manner.
- Proposed corrective actions to address recurring quality issues.
- Trained new team members on proper quality control techniques, fostering a culture of excellence within the department.
- Tested and evaluated product precision against specifications to reduce discrepancies.
- Helped uncover and fix production problems in order to reduce overall defect rates.
- Assisted management in maintaining ISO certification through diligent documentation and adherence to established protocols.
- Collaborated with production staff to improve processes, reduce defects and optimize quality.
- Tracked and analyzed product quality data to identify trends and insights.
- Analyzed data trends to identify areas of concern and recommend proactive solutions, resulting in fewer product returns.
- Developed and executed test plans to ensure products met customer specifications, increasing client satisfaction rates.
- Increased efficiency in testing process with implementation of streamlined quality control procedures.
- Streamlined defect reporting process, enabling quicker response times and corrective action.
- Collaborated with production team to refine manufacturing processes, resulting in higher quality outputs.
- Reduced time needed for quality control inspections through process optimization, without compromising thoroughness.
- Developed quality control checklist for each product category, standardizing inspection process.
- Reported problems and concerns to management.
- Inspected items and compared against standards to meet regulatory requirements.
- Performed routine maintenance and calibration on testing equipment.
- Collected and analyzed data to measure effectiveness of quality control processes.
- Performed tests and inspections to conform to established standards.
- Documented and executed detailed test plans and test cases and summarized and logged audit findings for reporting purposes.
Seafood Processor
Trident Seafoods
06.2001 - 04.2002
- Operated industry-specific machines and equipment, maintaining safety procedures.
- Maintained high quality standards for all processed seafood, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and guidelines.
- Cleaned, scraped, trimmed and filleted various seafood products.
- Ensured accurate inventory management through diligent tracking and documentation of incoming shipments, processed goods, and outgoing orders.
- Opened and removed raw materials.
- Facilitated communication between departments to ensure seamless coordination during peak production periods, avoiding delays or bottlenecks in workflow.
- Enhanced production efficiency by streamlining seafood processing techniques and procedures.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to improve overall operations and productivity within the facility.
- Supported quality control initiatives by closely monitoring product specifications during the processing stages, upholding strict adherence to established guidelines.
- Cleaned and maintained equipment used in cutting and trimming, complying with hygiene and sanitation standards.
Education
High School 3.5
Tafuna High School
Pago Pago American Samoa06-1999
Skills
- Warehouse operations
- Inventory management
- Problem-solving
- Warehouse organization
- Loading and unloading
- Warehouse safety
- Shipping and receiving
- Order picking and processing
- Staff management
- Quality checks
- Forklift operations
- Order pulling
- Staff training
- Quality control
- Order management
- Quality assurance
- Employee motivation
- Equipment maintenance
- Load planning
- Policy enforcement
- OSHA compliance
- OSHA regulations
- Performance improvement
- Assembly and production
- Customer service
- Verbal and written communication
- Safety compliance
- Team building
- Shift scheduling
- Staff supervision
- Quality management
- Hiring and training
- Attention to detail
- Operations management
Timeline
Warehouse Supervisor
Home Depot
06.2022 - 05.2025
Supervisor
American Foods Group
07.2019 - 04.2020
Meat Processor
American Foods Group
10.2018 - 04.2019
Office Clerk
World Class Distribution
06.2016 - 12.2017
Quality Control Manager
Trident Seafoods
02.2006 - 04.2016
Quality Control Technician
Trident Seafoods
02.2002 - 04.2006
Seafood Processor
Trident Seafoods
06.2001 - 04.2002
High School 3.5
Tafuna High School
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