Seasoned Operations Manager with a proven track record leading logistics, warehouse and distribution operations.

  Work history of consistently exceeding performance objectives and improving team communications.

  Experience leading a staff of professionals to adhere to best safety practices and increase productivity.

  Trained, mentored and coached team members on best practices of high-volume operations.

  Recognized for the ability to leverage lean manufacturing principles to significantly increase efficiency.

Warehouse Supervisor, XPO Logistics (Nufarm Americas account) Dec. 2016-Present

  Fulfilled critical leadership position, overseeing all day to day operations within a fast-paced warehouse environment.

  Leveraged strong leadership skills to direct daily activities of 10+ team members; closely monitored individual performance and implemented action plans as necessary.

  Streamlined process improvement initiatives to significantly increase efficiency.

  Developed strategies to ensure consistent achievement of production goals.

  Thoroughly reviewed all shipping and receiving operations to ensure on-time completion.

Warehouse Manager, Lee Supply Corp. Merrillville, IN Sept. 2015-Dec. 2016

  Led a team of eight employees to maximize their potential and work together as a cohesive unit for this branch that generates $4.5 million in annual sales.

  Managed all aspects of the warehouse, including shipping, receiving and inventory control such as cycle counts, and also maintain all company vehicles and equipment.

Achievements:

  Established a warehouse location system and entered data into a Micron operating system.

  Ranked No. 3 out of 13 branches for completing the first store inventory with a variance of .0178%.

  Led a team of appliance installers on an $800,000 project for the Gary Housing Authority.

Warehouse and Counter Sales Coordinator, Milne Supply Co. Munster, IN June 2009-Sept. 2015

  Built rapport with retail and commercial customers while selling plumbing products.

  Played an integral role consolidating several off-site storage buildings into two on-site warehouses.

  Assisted with ensuring the warehouse was well-organized and performed shipping and receiving duties.

Achievement:

  Displayed stellar leadership skills while conducting safety training before five warehouse personnel in order to help each achieve certification.

Dockman/Hostler, Yellow Freight Chicago Ridge, IL Oct. 1997-June 2009

  Safely loaded and unloaded freight from multiple trailers at a 400-door terminal, according to Bill of Lading or computer scanners.

  Used spotting horse or line haul tractor to locate trailers into and out of dock doors.

  Hooked up double sets of trailers for line haul operations and performed pre-check inspections.

Achievement:

  Gained the trust, confidence and respect of management to lead forklift and hostler training.

Warehouse and Counter Sales Associate, Milne Supply Co. Munster IN Oct. 1991-Sept. 1997

Lean Management Certification

Business Coursework Completed, Purdue University Calumet Hammond, IN