Shipping Manager Service Delivery

DAVID J BRACKEN, Shipping Manager

Kansas City, **118, 816-***-****, **************@*****.***

Summary

Results-driven Shipping Manager with over 2 years of hands-on experience in logistics and warehouse management. Expertise in directing truck and forklift drivers, managing yard traffic, and processing shipment documentation using Palmate ERP and Microsoft tools. Successfully improved operational efficiency by maintaining a comprehensive trailer maintenance log and ensuring timely deliveries. Committed to enhancing operational workflows to meet organizational goals and improve service delivery in the shipping industry. Work Experience

Aug 2021 – Present

Shipping Manager, Reardon Pallet Company

Kansas City Kansas

• Directed truck drivers on precise delivery and pickup schedules.

• Oversaw forklift operators in their daily tasks of unloading and reloading trailers.

• Managed yard traffic, coordinating lumber deliveries, vendors, and third-party couriers, as well as optimizing pallet and lumber storage space.

• Maintained efficient dumpster systems, including wood recycling and landfill options.

• Kept and updated a comprehensive trailer maintenance log, ensuring all trailers pass required federal inspections.

• Processed daily business operations by gathering paperwork, matching Bills of Lading (BOL) with load documentation, marking deliveries as shipped, implementing trailer tracking, and printing pickup orders.

Aug 2021 – Sep 2022

Material Handler, Reardon Pallet Company

Kansas City

• Utilized forklifts to transport uncut materials to the sawmill efficiently.

• Coordinated the transfer of finished products to designated staging locations for custom builds.

• Performed inventory assessments on cut lumber, maintaining accurate stock levels.

• Supplied custom builders with essential materials to ensure timely project completion.

• Maintained the wood recycling dumpster, ensuring effective waste management. Nov 2020 – Aug 2021

Handyman, Northland Management and Construction

Kansas City

• Executed comprehensive construction cleanup, including managing sprinklers, sod placement, and final grading.

• Handled final punch list tasks, executing deck building, painting, and surface preparation. Aug 2016 – Jul 2018

Brick Mason - Crew Leader / Foreman, Abbott Properties Kansas City

• Orchestrated project timelines, material lists, and labor hours while maintaining equipment standards.

• Ensured all projects adhered to architectural renderings and met stringent structural requirements.

• Executed precise layout for new constructions.

• Performed cuts using a Target saw or a 16-inch construction saw.

• Oversaw shingle and TPO roofing installations.

• Managed drywall installation, including mudding, taping, and sanding.

• Conducted painting and caulking tasks.

• Executed concrete work and asphalt patching.

• Performed window and door repairs, including lock installations.

• Handled light electrical and plumbing duties.

• Managed lawn and landscaping projects.

Jul 2018 – Mar 2019

Plumber Apprentice, Precision Plumbing

Kansas City

• Excavated water and sewage lines using tools and machinery.

• Gathered necessary tools and materials for plumbing tasks.

• Operated, cleaned, and maintained augers.

• Soldered copper pipes with precision.

Mar 2019 – Nov 2020

Driver, Doordash

Kansas City

• Picked up and delivered restaurant and grocery items to customers safely and promptly. Feb 2013 – Dec 2014

Extruder Operator, Bosch Tools USA

Excelsior Springs

• Set up and operated up to four extruders, ensuring optimal performance.

• Guaranteed all products met ISO 9001 quality standards.

• Completed scheduled maintenance and documented daily maintenance logs. Jan 2015 – Aug 2016

Brick, Block and Stone Mason, Arrow Masonry

Kansas City

• Performed essential commercial masonry construction tasks, focusing on installation and detail work.

• Restored historic stone foundations, preserving their integrity and appearance. Education

Aug 2005– February 2006

Leavenworth High School

High School Diploma

Leavenworth Kansas

Dec 2006 – April 2007

Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Pre-apprenticeship Program Pre-apprenticeship

North Kansas City Missouri

Skills

Forklift operation

Palmate ERP

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Pallet heat treatment kiln operation

Masonry

Plumbing

Construction cleanup

Inventory management

Timeline and labor management

Basic electrical and plumbing repairs

Management

Time management

Organization

Team coordination

Problem-solving

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