Led all phases of distribution, warehouse activities, managing warehouse team member schedules and work performance. Coordinated receiving, storage, transportation, and delivery of goods.• Improved order picking speed and accuracy by implementing new pick and scan processes using existing RF system.• Eliminated need for company truck for local deliveries, leveraging local courier services, reducing overall operation costs. • Achieved impeccable record by driving culture of safety and instilling mindset in all team members as top priority.• Improved order pick rates from 27 lines per hour to over 500 lines per hour by leading efforts of integrating existing horizontal carousel into new Warehouse Management System.• Reduced freight costs by converting LTL to standard tariff base for Carrier contract evaluation. • Increased internal and external customer satisfaction by partnering with all areas of business.• Saved time and minimized risk of injury by installing automated conveyor belt and bridge.• Installed automated container unloader, increased output, improved ergonomics, and increased turns led to lower direct labor costs, reduced risk of injury, lower demurrage charges and fewer per diem fees. • Increased operational efficiency and shipment accuracy by installing onboard lift truck scale.• Boosted pallet preparation output by installing 10-foot pallet wrapper, improving quality and reducing risk of injury by eliminating hand wrapped pallets. • Developed product location strategies, improving pick efficiencies and accuracy.• Solicited, supported, and participated in multiple warehouse 5S and continual improvement initiatives increasing warehouse efficiency, quality performance, staff involvement, and safety.

Provided management and leadership to warehouse and distribution operations including shipping, receiving, warehouse, and inventory control.• Researched and purchased ship / pack system, reducing packing errors by 50% in one-year, increasing productivity and giving sales and customer service real time visibility of order status. • Obtained highest multiyear freight contract discounts in company history with small package and LTL carriers. • Exceeded monthly and annual shipping goals, moving more product at lower operating cost with fewer employees for 3 consecutive years. • Managed consolidation of distribution and warehouse operations from 3 locations to 1 over period of 3 months with no delay in customer shipments. • Developed and implemented warehouse storage layout, requiring flexibility and expandability for meeting needs of growing company. • Introduced real time inventory transactions and reduced data entry errors by installing RF terminals on 2 forklifts and 1 mobile receiving cart. • Maximized order throughput by designing ergonomic and cost-effective packing stations. • Minimized product damage by testing packing substrates and developing / conducting regular training sessions concerning proper packing techniques. • Partnered with temporary agencies, ensuring qualified and timely candidates, meeting flexible workload needs.