Powder Coater
Zachary Morningstar
Becker Furniture World
Saint Paul,MN
Summary
Experienced Supervisor leads team members to complete jobs on-time. Assigns tasks, trains employees, and implements company procedures. Excellent communication and listening skills. Provides leadership and vision, driving teams to meet goals.
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Back Up Lead
7 Months- Directed daily backup coverage for production workflows, maintaining continuity during lead absences.
- Trained associates on safety procedures, quality standards, and standardized work instructions.
- Communicated with supervisors and cross-functional teams to address issues and reduce downtime.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Trained new painters how to paint.
- Checked quality to consistently meet company standards.
- Frequently inspected the production area to verify proper equipment operation.
- Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operations.
Warehouse Manager/Lead
7 Years 1 Month- Remove sold merchandise from the showroom floor in a timely manner.
- Ensure the floor is ready, clean, and orderly for customers.
- Interact with customers post purchase for in-store pickups or inquiries about purchased product.
- Assisted various positions across departments.
- Coordinated with main warehouse team on incoming products and reported damaged items to ensure stock integrity.
- Assisted front counter and store employees in updating price tags, contributing to accurate product information for customers.
- Build a knowledge base of the product on the floor and how it works.
- Assist on other tasks requested by management.
- Oversaw daily warehouse operations, coordinating receiving, storage, and outbound furniture deliveries.
- Managed inventory accuracy, reconciling stock records and resolving product discrepancies.
- Directed warehouse staff, assigning work and maintaining consistent workflow across shifts.
- Scheduled order fulfillment activities, aligning picking, staging, and loading with delivery priorities.
- Trained team members on inventory systems, warehouse procedures, and damage prevention practices.
- Monitored incoming shipments, inspecting merchandise condition and documenting freight issues.
- Improved space utilization, reorganizing storage layouts to support efficient product access and movement.
- Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
- Maintained a safe work environment by enforcing strict adherence to OSHA guidelines and company policies.
- Redesigned warehouse layout to accommodate new equipment, maximize space utilization, and optimize processes.
- Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with the latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
- Completed timely and accurate daily logs to keep internal reporting accurate and track materials movements.
- Collaborated closely with sales department to address any issues related to product availability or shipment delays.
Intelligence Analyst
10 Years 8 Months- Developed detailed presentations and briefed commanders on current situations, enemy movements, and critical zones.
- Managed administrative tasks related to personnel and logistics. to include: pay, schools, and certification to rank and careers, to include annual certifications.
- Executed tasks in teams and independently during twelve-hour shifts, ensuring timely completion with a focus on accuracy.
- Provided training to subordinates on job expectations and procedures. to show how to correctly accomplish all jobs of what was expected.
- Led all-source intelligence analysis to produce threat assessments supporting operational decision-making.
- Briefed commanders and staff on emerging threats, risk trends, and force protection concerns.
- Analyzed open-source intelligence data to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities.
- Coordinated with other intelligence agencies to share information and resources.
- Supported decision-makers by providing timely, accurate, and relevant assessments of emerging threats.
- Conducted comprehensive risk assessments to support proactive security measures and contingency planning.
- Assisted in creating high-level intelligence briefs for senior-level personnel.
- Conducted detailed data analysis to identify patterns and trends in complex datasets.
Manufacturer/Installer
2 Years 5 Months- Made and installed signs for businesses and photographs. Worked with customers by recommending a property.
- Operated fabrication equipment to produce custom sign components accurately.
- Interpreted production specs to assemble signage with consistent quality.
- Cut and applied vinyl graphics for finished sign installations.
- Inspected completed products to verify dimensions, alignment, and finish.
- Maintained work area and equipment to support safe daily operations.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve targets, resulting in increased productivity and timely order fulfillment.
- Worked with raw materials to develop complete and commercially viable products.
- Consistently met deadlines by prioritizing tasks effectively and efficiently managing resources.
- Observed quality assurance measures to avoid potential lawsuits from consumers.
- Contributed to a positive work culture by actively participating in team meetings and offering creative solutions to challenges faced in the workplace.
- Conducted performance tests and quality assurance tests of goods to meet product certification requirements.
- Maintained high levels of customer satisfaction by ensuring product quality consistently met or exceeded standards.
Manager of furniture delivery and Installation
5 Years 8 Months- Unloaded and assembled school and office furniture for proper placement.
- Maintained clean and attractive grounds at the store, office, and storage facility. at the store, office, and storage facility.
Education
Associates - Intelligence Operations
HS GED
Eagle Scout
Skills
Warehouse systems
Inventory Control
Warehouse Experience
Management
Equipment Maintenance
Building with tools
Conflict resolution
Innovative problem solving
Storage management
Force Protection
Data Analysis
Customer Service
Safety Compliance
Microsoft Office
Typing
Problem Solving
Creative thinking
Attention to Detail
Issue resolution
Leadership
Operational Efficiency
Warehouse Optimization
Organized
Decision-making
Timeline
Back Up Lead
Nvent
03.2026 - Current
Warehouse Manager/Lead
Becker Furniture World
09.2019 - Current
Manufacturer/Installer
Simko Signs
07.2016 - 12.2018
Manager of furniture delivery and Installation
Sharp School Supplies
04.2013 - 12.2018
Intelligence Analyst
US Army
01.2009 - 09.2019
Cochise College
Associates from Intelligence Operations
Morgan Township HS
HS GED
Boy Scouts of America
Personal Information
- Title: Warehouse Lead/Manager
- Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer