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United States

Holland, Michigan, United States

• Directed operations for 20 employees within shipping, receiving and four packing departments. Trained and mentored employees and temporary labor personnel, conducting onboarding for new employees. Communicated shipping needs to internal sorting department. • Ensured correct preparation of outgoing domestic and international shipments in accordance with standard processes. Implemented new packaging systems to reduce unnecessary material and waste, cutting material cost by 40%. Demonstrated value of cardboard corners and casing, banding and variety of skid sizes. Coordinated with quality department to address concerns and ensure inspection of products before shipping. Received exceptional results on customer satisfaction surveys. • Expanded network of carriers by establishing relationships with new transport providers and negotiating optimal rates. Secured 35% savings through consistent reevaluation of carrier transit costs. • Supported transition to larger warehouse by devising new layout to optimize space and workflow. Assisted with warehouse transition to new software. Established file system for easy identification of shipping order modifications from over 50 clients. • Performed consistent and accurate inventory cycle counts, ensuring optimal service and prices for all shipments. Ordered supplies for shipping, receiving and packaging departments. Ensured availability of necessary materials while strategically forecasting needs and minimizing waste. Conducted weekly cycle counts of finished goods in accordance with strict inventory control policies.

Holland, Michigan, United States

• Identified inventory inefficiencies and implemented solutions to increase accuracy and visibility. Introduced useful rack labeling system and adjustments, strategically reconfiguring rack layout. Eliminated unnecessary steps in shipment process, conserving labor hours. Generated scheduling orders to direct pulling and alteration of shipment orders based on evolving demands. Ensured scheduling orders complied with deadlines, financial objectives, and employee availability. • Served as point of contact for international shipment forwarders. Ensured production and attachment of necessary importation documents in accordance with foreign policies and regulations. Generated SLI, SED, USMCA and commercial invoice forms. • Solely responsible for generating all Advanced Shipping Notification forms (ASN). Expediently provided customers with accurate shipment details and transit progress updates. • Fostered warehouse staff stability by generating positive and inclusive work environment, ensuring employee retention and referrals. • Selected as first responder trained in order to address on-site medical emergencies.

Holland, Michigan, United States

• Recognized for outstanding leadership and expertise. Selected by management to serve as team leader for both LTL and TL departments. Supervised 20 shipping and temporary labor personnel. Fostered positive work environment by exhibiting strong leadership and assisting with any task necessary to promote operations. • Significantly reduced lost freight costs by identifying areas of concern and implementing new corrective freight labeling system. Designed packaging system to promote load safety, minimize product damage and fully utilize shipping space on trucks. Introduced bulk packaging with combined panels, conserving material usage and decreasing costs. Devised safe transportation processes for unusually large and heavy materials. • Provided executive leadership with innovative recommendations on dock layout. Established new layout to promote efficiency and safety. Addressed inefficiencies by clearly identifying issues and explaining methods to streamline processes. Traveled to and toured external facilities to observe operations and identify potential areas for improvement.• Coordinated daily with several department team leaders to monitor product progress throughout all stages of operations and ensure compliance with shipment deadlines, supporting reliable on-time delivery. • Developed and fostered cross-functional relationships to promote leadership, communication and efficiency. Maintained clear and open communication with personnel, outlining processes and business objectives to encourage cooperation. Collaborated with transportation department to ensure accurate pairing of loading trucks to dock doors, eliminating schedule errors. • Assisted with implementation and development of new Syteline computer system. Ensured effectiveness of new system by identifying unnecessary functions and recommending solutions. Provided employees with training and demonstrations on system capabilities.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Management

Rockhurst University Continuing Education Center, Inc.