Wes Ryder
Ottumwa,Iowa
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
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Warehouse Manager
Mahaska
Oskaloosa, IA
01.1996 - 11.2022
- Evaluated incoming shipments for quality issues and processed unacceptable materials for return.
- Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
- Met environmentally controlled warehouse operational needs through smooth staffing and resource allocation.
- Improved delivery plans with strong scheduling knowledge, organizational skills and route development expertise.
- Oversaw upkeep of equipment and physical condition of warehouse, identifying and ordering needed repairs, renovations and replacements.
- Built motivated warehouse team to consistently accomplish operations goals and exceed performance targets.
- Offered expertise in inventory management and current stock levels to internal teams and customers to facilitate accuracy and product availability.
- Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
- Kept corporate departments and customers updated on critical shipments.
- Directed system updates to boost productivity and control recordkeeping errors.
- Drove personnel performance by appraising job results, counseling personnel on needed improvements and disciplining substandard conduct.
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
- Handled day-to-day shipping and receiving overseeing more 5-8 loads per day.
- Conducted research to address shipping errors and packaging mistakes.
- Oversaw warehouse staff and maintained efficiency in fast-paced environment.
- Conducted inventory audits with100% accuracy following company procedures.
- Divided and categorized cargo received and redirected shipments in response to customer requests.
- Tracked production and quality control systems to proactively identify deficiencies.
- Reviewed established business practices and improved processes to reduce expenses.
- Managed over millions in inventory and 11 to 22 employees in a 90,000 square-foot warehouse.
Operations Manager
Foster Wholesale Lawn And Garden
Grand Bay, WI
03.1992 - 01.1996
- Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications and missed deadlines.
- Identified procedure or process changes required to improve performance and productivity.
- Worked in matrix management environment with oversight of division level managers, operations, sales, finance, human resources, safety and compliance.
- Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
- Reviewed operations reports to understand numbers and trends.
- Partnered with vendors and suppliers to effectively manage and budget.
- Built and reviewed master service agreements to simplify and streamline contract negotiation process.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ottumwa High School
Ottumwa, IA05.1989
Skills
- Hiring and Training
- Inventory Management
- Distribution and Warehousing
- Route Navigation Software
- Financial Tracking
- Performance Evaluations
- Shipping and Receiving
- Forklift Operation
- Warehouse Safety Programs
- Collaborative Team Work
- Quality Management
- Conflict Resolution
Certification
- 10 hr OSHA Training
- Forklift trainer
- Hold class A CDL
Timeline
Warehouse Manager
Mahaska
01.1996 - 11.2022
Operations Manager
Foster Wholesale Lawn And Garden
03.1992 - 01.1996
High School Diploma -
Ottumwa High School
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