Warehouse Customer

Keith Briggs

*** ******* ****** ****: 616-***-****

Lake Odessa, Michigan 48849 E-mail:

***********@*****.***

OBJECTIVE

Obtain management role with supervision responsibilities in small to medium manufacturing

and/or distribution company. Extensive experience in warehousing, layout for optimal product

flow, logistics, scheduling. Skilled supervisor and motivator with proven ability to optimize

output from employee and equipment resources.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Valspar / Guardsman, Grand Rapids, Michigan

Manufacturer and supplier of furniture care products to major retail outlets

Warehouse/Shipping/Assembly Manager October 2006-July 2014

• Supervised 15 warehouse and packaging employees.

• Developed warehouse layout (75,000 sq. ft.) based on customer demand using first in

first out and min-max practices.

• Coordinated bar code labeling and customer order routing activities.

• Managed advance shipping notices and customer logistics web sites.

• Managed FedEx and UPS ground shipments.

• Maintained high inventory accuracy levels.

• Scheduled production and managed daily shipments to ensure on time delivery.

• Developed work instructions for shipping and warehouse operations.

• Member of Oracle11i implementation team; responsible for successful transition to new

shipping, receiving and work order processes.

• Developed new freight carriers and negotiated freight cost.

Meridian Automotive Systems, Grand Rapids, Michigan

Manufacturer of interior and exterior automotive components

Warehouse/Shipping/Packaging Supervisor June 2005-October

2006

• Supervised 20 warehouse and packaging employees.

• Developed warehouse layout based on customer demand using first in first out and min-

max practices. Coordinated bar code labeling and customer order routing activities.

• Managed advance shipping notices, short shipment responses, and expedited shipments.

• Coordinated shipping container management processes.

• Maintained high inventory accuracy standards.

• Managed daily shipments to ensure on time delivery.

• Developed work instructions for shipping and warehouse operations.

Electrolux Home Products, Greenville, Michigan

Manufacturer of home appliances and kitchen products

Warehouse supervisor June 2004-June 2005

• Managed shipping operations for 23 docks, receiving, warehouse, rework and yard truck

activities.

• Supervised 40 warehouse and rework employees.

• Audited and adjusted inventory to maintain required accuracy level.

• Developed work instructions for shipping and rework operations.

• Worked closely with load planners and logistics personnel to manage empty trailer pool.

• Managed barcode labeling and RF scanning activities.

• Managed overtime requirement based on customer demand.

Magna Donnelly Corporation, Alto, Michigan

Manufacturer of automotive exterior mirrors

Warehouse supervisor June 2003-June 2004

• Managed distribution and warehouse operations.

• Supervised 15 warehouse and shipping personnel.

• Reduced warehouse space by 50% for $15,000 monthly savings.

• Audited and adjusted inventory to maintain required accuracy level.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Grand Rapids Community College, Grand Rapids, Michigan

Plastics Technology, Tech English

Aquinas College, Grand Rapids, Michigan

Business Marketing, Business Management, Introduction to Computers

University of Phoenix, Grand Rapids, Michigan

College Writing, Public Speaking

Kellogg Community College, Hastings, Michigan

Communication, Psychology, Algebra, Chemistry

APICS Training: Principles of Inventory Control, Bargaining with Suppliers

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