Distribution Center Warehouse Operations

OLIVER GARNER

Chicago, IL ***** • 773-***-**** • **********@*********.***

Warehouse Operations & Transportation Supervisor

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Results-driven and safety-focused Operations Leader with 30+ years of progressive experience at Jewel-Osco Distribution Center (Albertsons). Proven success optimizing warehouse and transportation operations, reducing costs, and building high-performing teams. Skilled in Lean Six Sigma principles, OSHA compliance, and DOT regulations. Recognized for driving productivity, maintaining a zero-injury safety culture, and delivering measurable operational improvements across perishable, grocery, and frozen environments.

CORE SKILLS & CERTIFICATIONS

• Warehouse & Distribution Management

• Transportation & Fleet Operations

• Labor Planning & Team Leadership

• Lean Six Sigma / Continuous Improvement

• OSHA & Safety Compliance / Forklift Safety Certified

• Budgeting & Cost Control

• WMS / TMS Systems (Red Prairie, Navis, Qualcomm)

• Performance Coaching & Training

• Process Optimization / KPI Tracking

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Jewel-Osco Distribution Center (Albertsons) — Melrose Park, IL Lead Fresh Food Center Supervisor / Acting Senior Supervisor 2010–Present Perishable Supervisor 2006–2010

Transportation Supervisor 1994–2006

• Lead daily warehouse operations for a 1.2M sq. ft. distribution complex serving over 200 store orders daily.

• Supervise 6 salaried and 100+ hourly employees, ensuring productivity, accuracy, and safety compliance.

• Achieved zero injury rate for all seasonal staff across multiple years (May–Sept / Nov–Jan).

• Saved $150K annually by reconfiguring the perishable warehouse pick path to streamline product flow.

• Increased cube utilization and reduced outbound load trips/labor by 20% through strategic routing improvements.

• Selected to act as Senior Supervisor overseeing total operations (maintenance, shipping/receiving, sanitation).

• Implemented new hire onboarding, training, and evaluation programs improving retention and performance.

• Partnered in successful system conversion from LCS to EXE WMS, ensuring seamless operational transition.

EDUCATION

• South Suburban College, South Holland, IL — Business Coursework

• Southwest Mississippi College, Summit, MS — General Studies ADDITIONAL CREDENTIALS

• OSHA Certified

• Lean Six Sigma Certified

• DOT Compliance Trained

• Forklift Safety Certified

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