Thomas J. Elliott

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Warehouse Supervisor

Results-oriented and accomplished professional with track record of supervising high-volume warehouse operations to deliver exceptional quality and productivity. Proven success maintaining accountability for multimillion-dollar inventories, ensuring highest levels of accuracy in all tracking and shipping processes. Strong leadership skills; excel at directing teams and strategically organizing schedules to meet and exceed objectives. Proven success developing new processes, streamlining operations, and reducing cost.

Core Competencies

Operational Planning & Scheduling

Inventory Control

Six Sigma / Kaizen Practices

Safety Assurance & Procedures

Team Leadership & Training

Equipment Operation / Maintenance

Vendor / Carrier Coordination

Policy & Regulatory Compliance

Career Experience

Martin B, Inc. Fridley, MN

Warehouse Supervisor, 11/2013 – Present

Supervise all night operations for warehouse (finished goods). Schedule all inbound/outbound trucks, oversee truck bill invoices. Directly supervise 35 union employees. Train and onboard new employees. Conduct daily 1x1 meetings with employees on pick standards, establish priorities, plan night orders for loading to ensure that all outbound trucks are completed by the time of departure. Receive product when needed to complete routes. Conduct building inspections to ensure all areas of the warehouse are running properly (Cooler, Freezer, Dry Floor).

Waymouth Farms, Inc. New Hope, MN

Assistant Warehouse Manager, 8/2012 – 10/2013

Manage all daily operations for 2 warehouses (raw materials and finished goods). Negotiate carrier contracts, schedule all inbound/outbound trucks, and oversee truck bill invoices. Directly supervise 15 employees, clearly communicating expectations, and establishing priorities. Train and onboard new employees.

Key Contributions:

Increased fill rates from 85% to 92%

Successfully contributed to the obtainment of first time BRC Certification.

Eliminated need for temporary workers by streamlining racking in warehouse for more efficient picking of orders.

Comcast Corporation, Mahtomedi, MN

Warehouse Supervisor, 11/2009 – 2/2012

Strategically organize operations and $7.5M inventory to meet order requirements for six warehouses and eight payment centers. Establish production schedule for two shifts to maximize productivity. Supervise 15 employees, training in new procedures, clearly communicating expectations, and establishing priorities; deliver performance feedback and reviews. Oversee parts inventory for repairing broken boxes and tracking daily levels to determine ordering requirements. Coordinate with vendor on equipment cleaning and kitting.

Key Contributions:

Increased inventory accuracy from 98% to 99.5% while consistently exceeding established goals.

Developed process to recycle pallets, resulting $3,000 in savings.

Implemented new storage racking to facilitate easier locating of parts.

Selected as Safety Manager; reduced injuries from 10 per year to zero within one year.

Cardinal Health, Champlin, MN (Formerly Allegiance Healthcare)

Distribution Warehouse Supervisor, 04/2005 – 10/2008

Managed $200M inventory with 26,000 SKUs for medical products distributor serving multiple hospitals and clinics. Directed all inventory, picking / packing, and shipping processes for more than 500 daily orders. Supervised 12 employees, delegating task priorities and coordinating with other supervisors on activities. Coordinated with carriers on delivery process. Monitored compliance with OSHA and DOT standards. Always had the first and second highest production numbers on a daily basis.

Key Contributions:

Improved productivity by streamlining inventory identification system.

Reduced waste cost by implementing recycling program.

Maintained 99% performance on 24-hour shipment turnaround goal.

Traveled to other facilities to train staff on voice picking software.

Allegiance Healthcare, Champlin, MN (Formerly Baxter Healthcare)

Warehouse Coordinator, 02/2001 – 04/2005

Coordinated operations for $175M inventory in 160,000-square foot facility. Held accountability for a range of inventory, including chemicals, hazardous materials, lab furniture and supplies, diagnostic instruments, and refrigerated and sterile items. Organized daily picking and packing activities for 18 employees.

Baxter Healthcare, Plymouth, MN

Warehouse Picker / Packer, 10/1993 – 02/2001

Picked, packed and loaded orders as well as processed and stocked inventory. Coordinated with management and team members to define and meet daily operational goals. Operated equipment ensuring compliance with all safety procedures

** Additional experience as Distribution Driver Class B with Pink Companies ***

Education and Credentials

Normandale Community College – Bloomington, MN

Professional Training

Forklift Certified (Walkie Rider, Double Long Walkie Rider, Stand up Crown Reach Truck, Stand-up Order Picker, Gas Powered Forklift, Slip Sheet Counter Balance Forklift), Class B License, Lean Six Sigma. Kaizen Leader, Safety / OSHA Training, DOT Hazardous Waste, Transportation,

Supervisor I/ Supervisor II, Leadership and Fire Inspection

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