Madison, Wisconsin, United States
Warehouse Manager offering strong background in supervising and mentoring employees in exceptionally large warehouse operations. Talented in promoting safety, accuracy and company rules while monitoring employee performance and training new employees. Accomplished in performing regular inventory counts and maintaining records with high level of accuracy. Specializing in continuous improvement for optimal process flow and output.
Manage and oversee 2 warehouse locations and 1 distribution center, staffing 30 employees. Supervise logistics operations/ personnel at all Wisconsin COE’s. Work with customer service to maintain peak outbound performance. Work with Plant/ QA management to ensure finished goods are completed and ready to meet customer expectations. Use continuous improvement and audit processing to achieve top level warehouse procedures and operations. Continual Inventory management, cycle counts and physical counts for high level inventory accuracy of finished goods are raw materials. Imply and enforce all safety regulations in compliance with FDA and GMP regulations. Help recruit, train and coach new employees. Root cause analysis implementation to find process breakdowns, find corrective actions for continuous improvement. Maximize warehouse capacity awhile continuing FIFO procedures to minimize aged inventory. Develop/ implement strategies to optimize workflow and efficiencies for warehouse operations.
Oversee 2 finished good and 3 raw component warehouses with over 45 employees. Utilized inventory management software to track stock levels and maintain accurate records. Use Continuous improvement and Kaizen events to eliminate wasteful procedures. Maintained up-to-date knowledge of safety regulations and ensured compliance with them at all times. Monitor inventory levels of finished goods and raw components daily, utilize staff to minimize inventory discrepancies. Developed strategies to optimize workflow processes in order to maximize productivity. Monitored staff performance, identified areas for improvement, and provided training as needed. Work with vendors, carriers, and logistic coordinators for accurate inbound/ outbound orders. Assisted in recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and managing warehouse personnel. Perform RCA's to determine root cause and implement correct actions in a timely fashion to ensure high output. Maximize daily outbound orders to ensure customer requests are met. Conducted periodic audits of the warehouse environment to identify any potential hazards or risks. Work closely with supply chain for just in time inbound orders, warehouse inventory levels and production demands. Hired, trained and motivated warehouse staff to meet tight schedules and demanding performance targets.
Oversee all daily operations to maximize storage utilization of the warehouse area. Schedule and coordinate all warehouse staffing and work assignments. Insure proper rotation of inventory products. Act as a liaison between sales and shipping to meet customer demand. Enter goods received notes and needed. Supervise warehouse staff and operations. Research and rectify shipping errors in a timely manner. Train and develop staff as necessary. Coordinate with various departments on production and shipping schedules to determine the best utilization of warehouse space and staff. Insure all incoming and outgoing trucks are loaded and unloaded accordingly to schedule. Monitor back orders and notify customer service staff prior to shipping. Oversaw daily operations within the shipping department including assigning tasks, setting deadlines, resolving conflicts. Compared shipment contents with paperwork to support inventory accuracy and records management. Prepared domestic and foreign shipments in line with regulations established by shipping companies and international customs.
Monitored inventory levels to ensure accurate stock counts and reorder points. Supervised the daily activities of warehouse staff including assigning tasks and monitoring performance. Developed processes for efficient shipping/ order picking operations. Oversee material handler department on second and third shift. Resolved customer complaints related to shipping delays or damaged items in a timely manner. Assigned tasks to workers based on their skillset and availability. Trained new employees on company policies and standard operating procedures related to shipping and receiving. Performed weekly cycle counts and physical inventories according to established guidelines. Investigated inventory discrepancies to maintain recordkeeping validity. Organized storage areas to maximize movement and minimize labor. Train employees and temps on all forklift equipment. Ensure all outbound orders are picked correctly and detailed packing list are completed accurately.
Inspected products for defects and conformance to customer specifications using precision measuring instruments. Approved customer products after set up or material change. Conducted routine and spot inspection checks on blow molding products, parts and assemblies to verify they met product specifications (wall thickness, part weight, color, skid, wrap, labeling, packaging) and determine product acceptability via quality control criteria. Checked accuracy of packaging techniques used by operators. Responsible for developing new and existing machine operators and product specifications and explaining quality that's expected. Assured ISO policies and procedures were met. Issued reject or hold tags for product that failed to meet quality requirements. Approved finished good products before being sent into the warehouse to be inventoried. Provide backup support to material handler/ machine operator as needed.