Walter rainville
wadsworth
Summary
Dynamic Warehouse Manager and Owner/Operator recognized for enhancing team performance and ensuring safety compliance. Proven expertise in business planning and operations oversight, driving significant improvements in customer satisfaction and process efficiency.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator
Rainy Days LLC
Wadsworth, OH
2022 - Current
- Developed marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and drive sales growth.
- Trained and mentored staff, enhancing team performance and service quality.
- Established a loyal customer base through targeted marketing campaigns, referral programs, and personalized customer experiences.
- Boosted customer satisfaction by providing tailored retail solutions and personalized assistance.
Warehouse Manager
Swensons Drive-Ins
670 E Cuyahoga Falls Ave
05.2008 - 12.2021
- Oversaw daily warehouse operations, ensuring efficient inventory management and timely order fulfillment.
- Implemented safety protocols, reducing workplace accidents and enhancing employee compliance.
- Streamlined shipping processes, improving delivery times through optimized routing and scheduling.
- Trained and mentored staff in best practices for warehouse procedures and equipment handling.
- Developed training programs for new hires, enhancing onboarding efficiency and operational readiness.
- Managed inventory control systems, maintaining accurate stock levels and minimizing discrepancies.
- Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
- Oversaw upkeep of equipment and physical condition of warehouse, identifying and ordering needed repairs, renovations, and replacements.
- Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
- Coordinated with vendors to verify timely delivery of materials and supplies, avoiding delays.
- Managed relationships with external partners such as suppliers, ensuring timely deliveries while minimizing disruptions in supply chain operations.
- Negotiated with suppliers to secure cost-effective purchasing agreements, reducing overall expenses for materials and supplies.
Education
Associate of Science - Food Science
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH05-2013
Skills
- Business planning
- Staffing
- Operations oversight
- Payroll processing
- Operating hydraulics
- Lockout kit
- Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
- Heavy lifting
- Maintenance
- Fleet management
- Valid driver's license
- Safety and emergency equipment
- Lift equipment operation
- Shipping and receiving expert
- Storage and organization
- Production Assistance
- Incident logging
- Weight distribution
- Vehicle maintenance
- Production support
- Supply chain management
- Pallet building
- Fork lift operator/ Train the Trainer
- Materials handling
Timeline
Warehouse Manager
Swensons Drive-Ins
05.2008 - 12.2021
Owner/Operator
Rainy Days LLC
2022 - Current
Associate of Science - Food Science
The Ohio State University