Laverne M. Garnett
Warehouse Supervisor
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San Diego, CA
Summary
Experienced warehouse operations leader with over 18 years’ experience leading teams to excellence in safety, service and efficiency. Recognized for translating organizational objectives into actionable deliverables for the warehouse floor team.
Key Skills
Warehouse & distribution operations
Inventory controls and quality assurance management
International and domestic shipping
Cold chain pick, pack and ship
FDA-approved products
Health and safety regulations
Proficient with SOPs, WIs, SAP, WMS, ERP
Proficient is US FDA QSR, GMP, GDP
Lean Six Sigma/Continuous Improvement
Outstanding leadership, organizational, and problem -solving skills.
Creates a culture of safety, inclusion, engagement and accountability.
Customer and vendor relationship management
Experience
Bio-Rad Laboratories
18+ years progressive warehouse operations experience.
Leading by example, created a positive culture on the warehouse floor that led the teach to achieve high levels of safety, productivity and service. Ensured compliance with KPIs, po
Responsibilities: overseeing and directing shift and warehouse operations to achieve highest level of safety, productivity, and customer service. Ensure compliance with KPIs, cGMP, GDP, quality standard operating procedures. Also responsible for lean process improvements and investigations.
Jan 2011 – June 2024
Sr. Lead Material Handler
(Assistant Supervisor)
Feb 2006 – Jan 2011
Material Handler
Warehouse Operations
Manage and direct daily warehouse operations and activities to ensure efficient processes and maximize warehouse KPI and productivity metrics.
Responsible for daily schedule of warehouse personnel to ensure proper staffing to ship and receive products
Facilitate all aspects of warehouse operations including receiving, storing, organizing and distributing goods.
Ensure efficient and safe operation of all material handling equipment and maintain the safety and security of the warehouse.
Comprehensive experience shipping within cold chain constraints, materials movement, inventory control and warehousing and distribution and diagnostic environments.
Direct day to day activities of the warehouse. Responsible for daily schedule of warehouse personnel to ensure proper manning to ship and receive products
Leadership
Lead, train, mentor and coordinate a team of permanent and temporary employees.
Coordinates daily activities and improves efficiencies to achieve the highest levels of accuracy, service and productivity.
Create a collaborative work environment promoting safety, efficiency and continuous improvement.
Demonstrated ability to organize daily workloads and delegate activities to efficiently achieve deadlines and objectives.
Drive continuous improvement through lean methodologies.
Collaborate with warehouse leadership for operational effectiveness translating work instructions into meaningful daily actions for the warehouse team to achieve productivity and accountability
A team player who works well with others, successfully led my team to excellence in achieving company service and productivity goals while supporting other cross-functional departments to do the same.
Certifications
Security & Transport of Hazardous and Dangerous Goods by Air & Ground
Forklift, hand truck, pallet jack (Material Handling Equipment) certified
Import/Export of Materials