Alan Eskelsen Email & Phone Number

Herscher, Il, Us

Shorewood, Il

XPO Logistics (Hostess) 5/19-CurrentOperations Supervisor • Managed all forklift operators, inventory analysts, and order pickers• Coordinated personnel to determine focus or changes necessary each shift amongst Inbound, Outbound, and order picking.• Measured all activity for accuracy and productivity• Handled payroll• Created incentive programs and charted results gained from• Working with client to implement outgoing strategy as they move to new location

Bolingbrook, Il

• Managed all forklift operators, inventory analysts, and truck drivers• Interviewed, selected, trained, evaluated, and recommended personnel changes such as promotions, corrective actions, and terminations• Performed regular facility safety inspections and audits• Maintaining satisfactory inventory levels• Ensure space was utilized effectively to cost and service requirements

Bloomington/Normal, Illinois Area

• Managed and measured out-bound performance for accuracy and productivity• Accountable for reviewing records and reports for accuracy and compliance with established procedures• Worked with all major freight companies to organize cost effective and timely delivery of merchandise to the customer• Managed WMS systems, shipper and carrier relationships, and negotiated rates• Optimized out-bound shipment labeling and documentation to facilitate fast and accurate shipping… Show more • Managed and measured out-bound performance for accuracy and productivity• Accountable for reviewing records and reports for accuracy and compliance with established procedures• Worked with all major freight companies to organize cost effective and timely delivery of merchandise to the customer• Managed WMS systems, shipper and carrier relationships, and negotiated rates• Optimized out-bound shipment labeling and documentation to facilitate fast and accurate shipping process• Ensure space was utilized effectively to cost and service requirements• Analyzed and standardized procedures to improve efficiency• Performed regular facility safety inspections and audits• Developed and documented standard and emergency operating procedures for out-bound operations• Interviewed, selected, trained, evaluated, and recommended personnel changes such as promotions, corrective actions, and terminations• Assisted with new product development• Developed and maintain overseas vendor relationships• Maintaining satisfactory inventory levels• Forecasting• Trade Shows Show less

Minooka, Il

• Establishes and leads operational procedures for activities such as verification of incoming and outgoing shipments, handling and disposition of materials, and keeping warehouse/distribution center inventory current• Ensures the physical condition of warehouse and equipment are properly maintained• Ensures work orders for repairs and requisitions for replacement of equipment are submitted to the appropriate persons• Confers with others to ensure coordination of warehouse… Show more • Establishes and leads operational procedures for activities such as verification of incoming and outgoing shipments, handling and disposition of materials, and keeping warehouse/distribution center inventory current• Ensures the physical condition of warehouse and equipment are properly maintained• Ensures work orders for repairs and requisitions for replacement of equipment are submitted to the appropriate persons• Confers with others to ensure coordination of warehouse activities with activities of other functional areas such as customer service and sales• Partners with the customer to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction by communicating frequently with customers and following up on customer concerns and requests• Ensures safe operation of the warehouse including meeting company standards for sanitation, maintenance, safety, and security• Ensures operational excellence in all warehouse areas, related equipment, and warehouse management systems• Leads an efficient and successful operations while successfully mitigating any barriers to success• Partners with engineering to implement and maintain proper layout of warehouse and product placement• Monitors and ensures facility key performance indicators (KPI) are met in a timely and cost effective manner to ensure the profitability and productivity of the distribution center• Ensures adequate staffing, training, coaching and development for employees• Reports employees' hours worked to Payroll on a weekly basis Show less

Naperville, Il