Transportation Manager/Warehouse Manager Resume Example Sunland Logistics Solutions Inc.

TRANSPORTATION MANAGER/WAREHOUSE MANAGER

Professional Summary

Driven Transportation Manager boasting 2 1/2-year history managing timely transit of commercial and industrial goods. Well-versed in scheduling, dispatching and routing to mitigate delays and protect drivers and clients. In-depth knowledge of transport rules and regulations. Multi -talented Warehouse Manager consistently rewarded for success in planning and operational improvements. Experience in policy development and staff management procedures positively impacting overall morale and productivity. Experienced Warehouse Manager with over 10+ years of experience in Warehouse and Logistics operations in Automotive and Textile Industries. Excellent reputation for resolving problems, improving customer satisfaction, and driving overall operational improvements. Consistently saved costs while increasing profits.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing
Performance maximization
Cost control and tracking
Materials management
Communications
Team building
Customer service
Team management
Process improvement

Internal loss prevention
Shipment coordination
Safety regulations implementation
Relationship development
Supervision
Organization
Operational improvement
Project organization
Business operations

Work History

Transportation Manager/Warehouse Manager, 01/2018 to Current
Sunland Logistics Solutions Inc. – Cottondale, AL

Oversaw team of 8 drivers by reviewing performance to promote timely and efficient deliveries and operations.
Oversaw team of 6 warehouse associates by reviewing performance to promote timely deliveries and operations.
Researched distance, traffic patterns and other aspects to determine cost-effective and productive routes for deliveries.
Organized records of vehicles, schedules and completed orders.
Assessed and targeted customer needs to forge and cultivate productive relationships and maintain top satisfaction levels.
Directed activities of staff performing repairs and maintenance to equipment, vehicles, and facilities.
Conducted research to address shipping errors and packaging mistakes.
Planned and supervised shipments from production to end-user and scheduled daily and weekly routes.
Prepared and updated employees' daily work schedules and resolved delivery problems.
Supervised department personnel by assigning and directing daily tasks as well as evaluating performance to enhance productivity and resolve problems.
Observed staff to review compliance and safety to minimize losses due to violations or damage.
Monitored and reported on transportation costs and properly filed shipping documents.
Coordinated dispatching of 8 drivers to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
Communicated with customer service and sales teams to improve productivity and service ratings.

Production/Logistics Facilitator, 08/1997 to 01/2018
Z F Industries – Tuscaloosa, AL

Created and implemented strategies for improving operational efficiency and accuracy.
Created efficient work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and keep shifts properly staffed.
Reviewed documentation such as invoices and shipping paperwork for accuracy and compliance.
Conducted routine inspections of incoming materials to check quality and compliance with established product specifications.
Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain efficiency and responsiveness to demands.
Minimized resource and time losses by addressing employee or production issue directly and implementing timely solutions.
Collaborated with other leaders and executives to direct workflow and support operations.
Increased customer satisfaction and grew business by maintaining close relationships with customers.
Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
Planned, organized and monitored resources to deliver efficient use of labor, equipment and materials.
Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training.
Reviewed and assessed ongoing operations, developing initiatives for continuous process improvement.
Oversaw, coached and evaluated 25 employees.
Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, providing hands-on training and mentoring to individuals with lagging skills.
Kept accurate and detailed records of personnel progress and productivity.
Prepared, calibrated and monitored production machinery to maintain optimal production levels and consistently achieve daily targets.
Analyzed equipment breakdowns using various troubleshooting methods.
Repaired PLC equipment to keep jobs moving smoothly, informing maintenance department of major machinery failures.
Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
Implemented policies and standard operating procedures for continuous improvement.
Monitored daily and weekly key performance indicators to maintain on-track status.
Located and resolved problems with team production and performance to maintain consistent quality levels.
Oversaw loading and unloading of packages in warehouse.
Collaborated with internal teams to streamline operations across materials handling, production and shipping.
Interpreted work order information and specifications to plan, schedule and complete jobs precisely.
Led warehouse improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue.
Conducted performance reviews each quarter, offering praise and recommendations for improvement.

Warehouse Manager, 03/1990 to 08/1997
Oneita Industries – Fayette, AL

Oversaw upkeep of equipment and physical condition of warehouse, identifying and ordering needed repairs, renovations and replacements.
Maintained strong vendor connections at all stages, including arranging pricing and delivery structures and managing specific shipment or paperwork concerns.
Met warehouse operational needs through efficient staffing and resourcing of materials and equipment.
Completed timely and accurate daily logs to keep internal reporting accurate and effectively track materials movements.
Drove personnel performance by appraising job results, counseling personnel on needed improvements and disciplining substandard conduct.
Improved delivery plans with strong scheduling knowledge, organizational skills and route development expertise.
Boosted warehouse operations efficiency by overseeing dispatching and setting optimal employee schedules.
Evaluated supplies and product inventory to check for quality and quantity issues and returned unacceptable materials to vendors to obtain replacements or refunds.
Set and enforced proactive inspection and maintenance schedules to keep equipment in good operational condition.
Safeguarded warehouse operations and mitigated liability by establishing and implementing employee training on safety and security protocols.
Offered expertise in inventory management and current stock levels to internal teams and customers to facilitate accuracy and product availability.
Created and enforced detailed organization processes to increase quality service standards.
Built motivated warehouse team of 30 well-trained staff.
Tracked production and quality control systems to proactively identify deficiencies.
Provided updates on critical shipments to corporate departments and customers.
Oversaw warehouse staff and maintained efficiency in fast-paced environment.
Onboarded, trained and supervised 30-person warehouse staff with strong record of meeting schedule and performance goals.
Kept all documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
Directed system updates to boost productivity and control recordkeeping errors.
Managed scheduling and task delegation for 30-member warehouse team.
Redesigned warehouse layout to accommodate new equipment, maximize space utilization or improve process efficiency.

Education

Associate of Science: Science EducationBrewer State Junior College - Fayette, AL

High School DiplomaBerry High School - Berry, AL

Coursework in Advanced Math, Advanced Sciences and Advanced English Literature.
Graduated in Top 3% of Class

Military Experience

Alabama National Guard for 25 years. Retired in 2012. Combat Medic for 8 years. Combat Engineer for 4 years. Construction Engineer for 13 years. Served tour in Iraq War for 14 months in 2003-2004 as Platoon Sgt with Co A 877th Engineering Battalion. Led 32 soldiers as Platoon SGT in Iraq War. During 25 years in Alabama National Guard traveled to Germany (twice), Scotland, Romania, Holland, Iceland, Panama, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Qatar, Kuwait, Syria, Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Iraq. Awarded Soldier of the Cycle during basic training in 1986 at Fort Jackson in Columbia, SC. Awarded Construction Soldier of the Cycle in 1997 during Construction MOS School at Bluegrass Army Depot in Bluegrass, Kentucky. Awarded BNOC Leader of the Cycle at Camp Shelby, MS in 1999. Served as First SGT for Co A 877th Engineer Battalion in 2010. Was leader of 45 troops at home base while rest of Company was activated in Afghanistan.

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Sunland Logistics Solutions Inc.
Z F Industries
Oneita Industries

School Attended

Brewer State Junior College
Berry High School

Job Titles Held:

Transportation Manager/Warehouse Manager
Production/Logistics Facilitator
Warehouse Manager

Degrees

Associate of Science : Science Education
High School Diploma

Transportation Manager/Warehouse Manager Resume Example

Resume Score: 80%

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