Michael E. Bush
**********@*****.***
SUMMARY
Hands-on Results-driven Warehouse Manager with 15+ years of experience in leadership, training, inventory management, and team building. Proven track record of increasing efficiency, improving KPIs, and developing strong teams, team player, multitasker, Strong analytical, Strong communicating skills, Critical thinker, Attention to details and Organizational skills including 12 years working with unions.
SKILLS
Operations* Management
Budgeting/P&L*
Distribution
Contract Negotiations*
Inventory*
Oracle
Net Suite*
Citrix Core
Daybreak
ADP*
Clear Company
Forklift
DOT Regulations
Fleet Management
Startup adventures*
WTS (NEOPOST)*
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX
1999-2003
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
WAREHOUSE BRANCH MANAGER MyGrant Glass Company, Compton, CA February 2022-May 2023
Managed 60K sq. ft. distribution center, delivery truck fleet, and team of 20 direct reports, CSR’s and will calls.
Improved branch KPIs from 85 to 37 of 86 branches through strategic planning and team building.
Increased efficiency by 25% through process improvements and optimized truck fleet operations.
Ensured compliance with company policies and state/federal regulations.
Developed and conducted training programs for employees, resulting in a 95% retention rate.
Promoted growth and development of branch employees.
Recruited and trained team members and conducted daily meetings with associates.
Processed/pulled orders/unloaded and loaded containers and trucks; Overseen the security of branch and employees.
Maintained a variety of records, logs, reports, hiring/evaluation, completed performance reviews and authorized payment to vendors.
FREIGHT BROKER (Startup)
TLB FREIGHT BROKERAGE LLC.
Compton, CA November 2020 – May 2024
Client’s acquisition.
Managed client’s transportation via Air, Rail, Ocean, and Land.
Prepared clients/drivers’ documents.
Negotiate contracts and payments.
WAREHOUSE MANAGER
Compton Unified School District, Compton, CA September 2008 – August 2020
Managed 50K sq. ft. distribution center, 19 union direct reports, and district asset, inventory and mailroom.
Created and implemented inventory and warehouse SOPs, and new WMS/Inventory system.
Processed and managed orders, containers, and trucks fleet.
Planned and managed annual department budget and authorized payment to vendors.
Ensured compliance with state and federal regulations.
Strategic planning and assessment of departmental functions and roles to enhance efficiency.
Managed and coached associates in the performance of their duties; completed performance reviews.
WAREHOUSE BRANCH MANAGER (Commerce CA & Cleveland TN)
LION CHEMICALS, Commerce CA February 2001-July 2006
Managed 77K and 20K sq. ft. chemical distribution centers, 10 direct reports, and P.E.T resin inventory.
Implemented and executed inventory/distribution SOPs.
Processed and managed orders, containers, and trucks.
Coordinated customer service, transportation, and distribution.
Successfully built a strong operation through employee team building, Implemented, and executed inventory/distribution SOP’s. Responsible for all operational duties related to Los Angeles/Long Beach ports and Rail.