John M. Medlen
Bartlesville OK, 74003
****.**********@*****.***
Professional Summary
Hardworking material supervisor focused on completing work quickly and consistently exceeds targets. Reliable team member accustomed to taking on challenging tasks. Works well with hands and tools for any job. Open to new ideas and new experiences.
Skills
Inventory management Hazardous materials
Team management Quality assurance
Supply inventory Problem Solving
Organization Hand and power tools
Experience
July 2018 - February 2023
Materials Supervisor Schlumberger Bartlesville, OK
Implemented procedures to promote smooth operations and appropriate warehouse equipment use.
Monitored employee practices and corrected teams on insufficient safety or other concerns.
Balanced staffing requirements, work hours, and vacations to coordinate employee schedules.
Oversaw warehouse activities and services by managing shipping, receiving, handling and storage of equipment and stock.
Held team accountable and coached through problems to address performance issues.
Reviewed operations regularly to maintain strong quality assurance standards.
Collaborated with senior management to develop continuous improvement methodology in key areas of service, profit and growth,
Collaborated with employee training to cover paperwork methods, safe practices and equipment operation procedures.
Identified deficiencies with vehicles, equipment and facilities and implemented immediate corrections to prevent larger problems.
Resolving transportation, customer and system issues on daily basis to keep materials moving smoothly and correct destinations.
Continuously verified shipment compliance with the applicable tariffs and customs regulations.
Kept the distribution center operating efficiently by controlling costs and focusing on strategies for continuous improvement.
April 2011 - July 2018
Materials Handler Schlumberger Bartlesville, OK
Documented inventory location and records and filed receipts and invoices appropriately .
Maintained flow of warehouse materials by applying FIFO stock rotation methods.
Rectified product damages, shortages and specification concerns through diligent product assessment and supplier communication.
Recorded product issues and return transactions using electronic product tracking database.
Generated and verified necessary shipping paper work, packing list, and bills of lading.
Sorted, handles, loaded and unloaded freight using motorized and manual equipment and by hand.
Organized stock from the loading dock to smoothly transport to the correct location.
Worked in different areas of warehouse floor and at the dock to meet ever-changing needs.
Read from the pick lists and accurately located products.
Painting correct coatings for type of product requirements.
Assembled skids.
Electrically wired motors.
April 1997 - December 2010
Assistant Production Foreman Superior Wheel Fayetteville, AR
Advanced team by recruiting, leading, teaching, and promoting growth opportunities.
Promoted fruitful workflow by overseeing processes, setting objectives and maintaining equipment.
Motivated employees to improve performance with close mentoring and hands-on training.
Minimized injuries by implementing safety management initiatives.
Adjusted production processes to achieve maximum production efficiency.
Monitored personnel and resources, studied methods used, and identified opportunities for process improvements.
Stacked and labeled raw materials using forklifts and labeling machines.
Achieved acceptable levels for safety, quality and reliability in work production through continuous monitoring and skilled leadership.
Reported safety issues to prevent accidents and to avoid unnecessary delays.
Monitored operator activities to check accuracy and compliance with standards.
Education
1990
High School Diploma: general
Caney Valley High, Caney, KS
1990
Automotive Technician
Tri-County Vo-Tech, Bartlesville, Ok
Accomplishments
Brought inventory loss from $7 million write off down to under $500,000.00 with training of team and constant monitoring of picking process to evaluate employees who need further training. I also have the receiving and shipping departments as well minimized shipping errors and coordinate with logistics on truck schedules.