Brian Sams

Charlotte, North Carolina ***** ● 704-***-**** ● adxgy5@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Goal driven, cost-conscious logistics supervisor with over 2 years’ experience overseeing and improving the operations of high- production distribution center.

Passionate about elevating the quality and efficiency of service provided to customers and enhancing the work culture under my supervision.

Experienced in leading teams of production associates to meet productivity targets and provide on-the- job coaching to trainees.

Ability to assess challenging situations, identify critical issues and formulate and enact solutions quickly and decisively utilizing my communication skills to minimize the company’s risk objective.

Conscious and productive Forklift Operator with 10+ years of experience serving as a key contributor in warehouse environment along with great physical strength and thorough understanding of general warehouse procedures and WMS systems such as Oracle, SAP and GLS.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Complex Problem Solving

Time Management

Operation Monitoring

Judgment and Decision Making

Active Listening

Coordination

Operation and Control

Critical Thinking

Operations Analysis

Operational Improvement

Performance Management

Workplace Safety

Leadership Experience

Training and Development

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Dock Supervisor

October 2021- Present

XPO LOGISTICS

Charlotte, North Carolina

Developed procedures and processes to control quality and production flow while spearheading quality initiatives to drive quality rates from 88% to 98%.

Identify training and development opportunities that assisted direct reports in achieving enhanced performance.

Analyze monthly performance targets and performance reports to support operational planning and strategic decision making.

Facilitated monthly departmental briefings to analyze production schedule attainment, product quality improvement and implement cost saving action plans.

Analyzing production, quality control and other operational production problems and corrects or make recommendations for correction in a timely basis.

Dock Supervisor

July 2016 – October 2021

XPO LOGISTICS

Charlotte, North Carolina

Transport freight, stock, or other materials to and from storage or production areas, loading docks, delivery vehicles, ships, or containers, by hand or using sit down forklift

Record numbers of units handled or moved, using daily production sheets or work tickets.

Stack cargo in locations, such as transit sheds or in holds of ships as directed, using pallets or cargo boards

Read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments or material or equipment needs

Assistant Warehouse Lead/ Forklift Operator

June 2014 – June 2016

EATON

Charlotte, North Carolina

Loaded and unloaded all trucks using various forklifts, hand trucks and dock levelers

Monitored workflow within established administrative procedures

Organized and delegated responsibilities to the warehouse employees

Managed transportation, distribution, and logistics operations, ensuring efficient use of logistics resources while decreasing errors by 150%.

Warehouse Associate

June 2012 - June 2013

AVERITT EXPRESS

Charlotte, North Carolina

Performed routine checks on materials, equipment, and recorded product data onto tags

Utilized RF scanner to scan freight score

Pulled and prepared product for shipment in an efficient manner to meet customer service standards.

Forklift Operator

June 2011 - September 2012

BAY VALLEY FOODS

Charlotte, North Carolina

Maintained knowledge of all relevant Health & Safety procedures, and able to maintain a safe working environment.

Assisted in materials loading and unloading on platforms and lifting devices

Input all product information into SAP system, tagged and labeled all product, and staged product in designated areas

Forklift Operator

June 2008 - June 2010

BUTTERBALL

Charlotte, North Carolina

Operated stand up/reach truck forklift loading and unloading product in sub-zero freezer.

Selected orders from itemized slot picking tickets and loaded trucks with product as directed

Documented and maintained assigned equipment condition daily.

Performed other functions and tasks as assigned.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Diploma - General Education

1998

JAMES SPRUNT COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Kenansville, North Carolina

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