Wesley Shropshire
Corryton,TN
Summary
Reliable professional with positive attitude and dedication to deliver quality in all operational activities. Experienced leading warehouse teams to accurately fulfill orders. Displaying articulate communication skills and effectively partnering with management teams.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Director
Sysco Knoxville
Knoxville, TN
07.2023 - Current
- Collaborated closely with other departments to optimize efficiency within the supply chain process.
- Created detailed reports on warehouse operations for management review.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing safety regulations.
- Implemented cost-saving initiatives to reduce expenses associated with warehousing operations.
- Developed and implemented operational procedures to ensure efficient workflow in the warehouse.
- Managed and directed warehouse staff of up to 50 employees.
- Identified opportunities to reduce cost and improve productivity.
- Consistently met company and department objectives within budget and time constraints.
- Implemented and planned warehouse safety and security programs and activities.
- Examined expenditures to develop plans and budgets for increasing profits or improving services.
- Evaluated performance metrics such as cycle time, order accuracy, pick rate, and put away rate to improve overall productivity.
TRANSPORTATION SUPERVISOR
Sysco Knoxville
Knoxville, TN
08.2022 - 07.2023
- Supervision of activities associated with driver deliveries including time sensitive drop-off window, monitoring overtime, and temperature-controlled products
- Managed team of drivers to ensure timely delivery of goods while adhering to applicable laws and regulations.
- Monitored driver performance and provided feedback to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Investigated accidents involving company-owned vehicles to determine causes and possible corrective actions.
- Collaborated with other departments within the organization to ensure smooth coordination between teams.
INBOUND WAREHOUSE SUPERVISOR
Sysco Knoxville
02.2020 - 08.2022
- Directed daily activities and workload for warehouse team to achieve output goal requirements.
- Developed plans for reorganizing storage areas as necessary based on product volume changes.
- Developed and implemented safety policies and procedures for the warehouse team.
- Conducted training sessions for new employees on proper use of equipment and safety protocols.
- Enforced company policies related to employee conduct in the workplace.
- Ensured appropriate staffing levels to meet production demands.
- Addressed any problems that may arise during day-to-day operations in a timely manner.
- Monitored warehouse operations to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
- Identified process improvement opportunities within the warehouse environment.
OUTBOUND WAREHOUSE SUPERVISOR
Sysco Knoxville
10.2018 - 02.2020
- Supervised the daily work and safety of employees engaged in order selection, product replenishment, order loading, including all warehouse functions, selectors, loaders and night forklift operators
- Identified process improvement opportunities within the warehouse environment.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure smooth flow of materials.
- Monitored warehouse operations to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
- Provided leadership to motivate staff members to achieve performance goals.
- Enforced company policies related to employee conduct in the workplace.
- Ensured appropriate staffing levels to meet production demands.
- Increased productivity through cross-training and thorough training of both current employees and new hires.
OUTBOUND LEAD
Sysco Knoxville
07.2017 - 10.2018
- Assisted in training and development of night warehouse associates
- Assisted with meeting deadlines and monitoring workflow
- Supported feedback functions prior to invoicing (catch weights, out of stocks, etc.)
- Coached and trained associates on PWM's and review errors with associates responsible
- Responsible for the upkeep, sanitation, and safety of overall warehouse
- Performed other functions in the warehouse as assigned by supervisor
WAREHOUSE ORDER SELECTOR
Sysco Knoxville
Knoxville, TENNESSEE
01.2015 - 07.2017
- Selected customer orders stacked merchandise on pallets using identified procedures while maintaining accuracy.
- Efficiently completed all assigned tasks in a timely manner to meet daily quotas.
- Followed PWM's and observed all safety rules and regulations in an effort to prevent accidents or injuries.
DRIVER CHECK-IN
Sysco Knoxville
Knoxville, TENNESSEE
05.2014 - 01.2015
- Checked in drivers who have completed their routes by verifying product returned and possible missed deliveries.
- Compared driver's manifest to products actually returned to determine possible missed deliveries and notifying inventory control of noted discrepancies by assigning a reason code.
- Inspected all products returned on Sysco delivery trucks or returned by customers to Will-Call Department to determine if product is acceptable for restocking while using company's return policy.
Education
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION -
American Intercontinental University
06.2013
UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES -
Pellissippi State Community College
01.2006
Skills
- Operations Support
- Effective Communication
- Operational Efficiency
- Safety Compliance
- Data Analysis
- Incident Reports
- Job Training and Coaching
- Workflow Coordination
- Attention to Detail
- Solution-Focused
- Smith System
- HACCP
- Warehouse Operations
- Staff Training and Development
- Warehouse Safety
- Continuous Improvement
- Cost Reduction
- Shrinkage Control
Awards
- Hall of Fame 2018 Outbound Supervisor
- Hall of Fame 2019 Outbound Supervisor
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Warehouse Director
Sysco Knoxville
07.2023 - Current
TRANSPORTATION SUPERVISOR
Sysco Knoxville
08.2022 - 07.2023
INBOUND WAREHOUSE SUPERVISOR
Sysco Knoxville
02.2020 - 08.2022
OUTBOUND WAREHOUSE SUPERVISOR
Sysco Knoxville
10.2018 - 02.2020
OUTBOUND LEAD
Sysco Knoxville
07.2017 - 10.2018
WAREHOUSE ORDER SELECTOR
Sysco Knoxville
01.2015 - 07.2017
DRIVER CHECK-IN
Sysco Knoxville
05.2014 - 01.2015
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION -
American Intercontinental University
UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES -
Pellissippi State Community College
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