Warren Allston III
Outbound Manager
Beloit,WI
Summary
Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Inbound/Outbound Manager
Dollar General Distribution Center
Janesville, WI
05.2022 - Current
- Reviews current or future trends that indicate possible gaps in inbound or outbound functions and makes recommendations based on findings.
- Participates on distribution center management team; develops action plans for conducting internal analyses and gap identification.
- Conducts daily status meetings with management team to review prior day’s performance and to develop action plan for current day.
- Leads development of and communicates Productivity Improvement Plan for each performance indicator or area identified for improvement.
- Conducts observations to identify areas for change; conducts analyses to develop action plans to address operational and employee gaps.
- Leads inbound or outbound team in goals and measurement development and implementation.
- Reviews strategic goals of inbound or outbound area and sets performance goals.
- Conducts weekly staffing reviews with Operations Manager and Human Resources to determine appropriate staffing levels for inbound or outbound departments.
- Communicates with company carrier regarding store loads.
Operations Supervisor
Dollar General Distribution Center
01.2021 - 05.2022
- Reviews WMS reports; notifies WMS personnel regarding shut downs or other WMS failures.
- Utilizes standard operating procedures to resolve and correct problems; communicates issues to Inbound/Outbound Manager.
- Reviews reports to determine daily department staffing levels; review staffing plan with Inbound/Outbound Manager.
- Develops continuity in utilization of Labor Transfer pay program.
- Conducts weekly and monthly staffing review with Inbound/Outbound Manager.
- Maintains employee records on a daily basis.
- Supports safety programs to reduce or eliminate injuries.
- Conducts annual employee reviews and merit increase evaluations.
- Interviews and selects candidates for employment in partnership with Human Resources department.
- Performs counseling sessions and is empowered to dismiss employees in applicable situations.
Loader
Dollar General Distribution Center
Janesville, WI
08.2020 - 01.2021
- Operated power jacks to maneuver products onto trailers.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain efficient workflow.
- Followed all safety and security protocols to minimize risk of injury.
- Checked accuracy of product packaging and labeling, rectifying any issues.
General Manager
Iron Arch Management
10.2012 - 08.2020
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on shift management principles, company procedures and operations systems.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, and schedules
- Oversaw inventory by ordering precise quantities of stock and executing corrective actions to drive profitability.
- Conducted interviews and hired quality candidates
- Analyzed and interpreted store trends with QSR software to facilitate planning.
- Created work schedules according to sales volume and number of employees.
- Oversaw, trained and encouraged 40+ managers and crew, promoting culture of efficiency and performance.
- Engaged and interacted with customers to create positive dining experiences and drive revenue growth.
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision and long-range planning.
- Provided thoughtful guidance to personnel in navigating and resolving snags in productivity.
- Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
- Assessed reports to evaluate performance, develop targeted improvements and implement changes.
- Reduced process bottlenecks by training and coaching employees on practices, procedures and performance strategies.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.
Education
High School Diploma -
06.2006
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Conflict Resolution
- Operations management
- Highly adaptable
- Training and Development
- Employee scheduling
- Effective leader
- Self sufficient
Timeline
Inbound/Outbound Manager - Dollar General Distribution Center
05.2022 - Current
Operations Supervisor - Dollar General Distribution Center
01.2021 - 05.2022
Loader - Dollar General Distribution Center
08.2020 - 01.2021
General Manager - Iron Arch Management
10.2012 - 08.2020
Beloit Memorial High School - High School Diploma,