Managed the Weights and Research reweigh program for local distribution center and end-of-line service centers to ensure reweigh frequencies meet or exceed goals. Inspected shipments for freight bill descriptions, NMFC items, and tariff rate/charges, and provided complete and accurate documentation for proper corrections to freight bills. Maintained equipment, trained forklift operators. Trained service center personnel in proper reweigh procedures. Communicated with sales department and customers concerning correct commodity descriptions for Bills of Lading.

Supervised union-represented personnel to accomplish department goals and maintain a positive, productive, and safe work environment. Managed available resources for timely, damage-free, safe loading/unloading of freight and storage of hazardous materials. Maintained appropriate load plans and proper load balance for safe vehicle operation. Assigned job tasks according to unloading and loading schedules. Coordinated work assignments, monitored performances, and provided training, feedback, and disciplinary recommendations as needed. Maintained a positive attitude in fast-paced, high-intensity environment.

Devised and implemented effective procedures for daily warehouse operations consistent with Company guidelines. Works closely with management to recognize and develop or correct operational problems and or issues.Directed and maintained receiving, warehousing, and distribution operations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing the company's policies and procedures. Directed all incoming and outgoing material shipments and ensures that materials in the warehouse/yard are organized and maintained in an effective manner. Ensured inventory levels are adequate to meet customer needs; suggests inventory changes as appropriate and ensures accurate inventory control and record keeping. Manages movement and transfers of materials; spot checks inventory on a regular basis. Organizes and maintains the warehouse, yard and store layout for maximum efficiency and safe operations. Worked closely with the Regional Safety Manager to ensure that safe operational procedures are followed and the appropriate reporting is filed with a minimum of lag time. Directly responsible for the supervision, management, training and development of the warehouse team. Monitors employee performance, completes evaluations as required and makes appropriate recommendations for changes as required. Handled disciplinary actions as needed and follows all Company policies and procedures in providing adequate documentation of all such actions.

Supervise sense of urgency with all personnel to maintain flow & meet scheduled departure times Ensure productivity goals and timely receipt of all scheduled inbound loads Ensure warehouse cleanliness and organization to the highest standard Maintain storage areas by organizing floor space, adhering to storage design principles, recommending improvements Audit all employee paperwork and spot check physical receiving compliance Supervise replenishment of primary stock locations utilizing assigned forklift drivers Minimize warehouse shorts by eliminating replenishment or put away delays Supervise shipping dock to ensure proper checking, wrapping and loading of customer orders Supervise/minimize short merge program Ensuring proper recording of temperature controls located in warehouse as well as outside storage trailers Continuously walk the warehouse floor enforcing the following company policies: sanitation, GMP (Good Manufacturing practice), selection best practices, food safety, and powered industrial equipmen

Led the staffing, logistics, safety and compliance of a warehouse consisting of four drivers, two office administrators, two assistant manager, and fifteen warehouse associates that provides distribution to 142 stores for the Pacific Northwest division of a national furnishings retail chain. Managed and controlled inventory of over 50,000 pieces worth $6.5 million with 100% accuracy.Created a culture of safety within the warehouse by implementing company, DOT , and OSHA standards and guidelines. Planned and directed the scheduling of 10 inbound and 12 outbound trucks per day saving money by reducing the cost of shipping through contract negotiations with 3PL carriers .Established daily building checks to ensure the safety of warehouse associates and reduce workman's comp claims .Ensured warehouse associates and drivers follow OSHA and DOT regulations and compliance with daily safety meetings and weekly audits . The results of this is a reduction of claims and violations by 50%Resolved driver issues effectively by counseling and coaching. This improved customer relations. Maintained and worked Profit and Loss Statements by monitoring specific line items that have the most effect; IE Labor and delivery cost.Utilize and instruct staff on use of current software, industry standards, and safety compliance. This improved efficiency in the warehouse by reducing time spent learning software.