Operations/Logistics Manager with Warehouse & Inventory Expertise

Derek Wilbur

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

**/**** – Present

DSW Wood Working

Meriden, CT

Owner/Operations/Designer

Creator of Garden Planters Etc.

03/2025 – 07/2025 Shepard Steel-Newington, CT

Logistics Manager/Hardware Picker

Responsible for all Inbound and outbound Shipping

Responsible for crew of 5 employees

Responsible for safety in my department

Responsible of pulling and packaging of all hardware for all outbound jobs

(Reason for leaving, I was laid off)

09/2024 - 01/2025 OTC/Diversified Pumps & Compressor Newington, CT. Operations Supervisor

Responsible for all Inbound receiving/Outbound shipping Responsible for crew of 4 employees

Responsible for all safety

Responsible for supervision and direction of 4 employees Responsible for parts inventory and cycle counts daily Responsible for maintenance of company vehicles

Responsible for participating in 2 to 3 meetings per day as a Operations Supervisor

(Reason for leaving I was doing 3 different functions in warehouse -Not safe. Gave 4 weeks notice) 10/2021 - 06/2024 Innov8 Inc. Clinton, CT.

Logistics/Warehouse/Inventory Manager

Responsible for all inbound shipping

Responsible for all crates to be inspected for damage or missing contents Responsible for a written report on all returned crates emailed to PM Responsible for all crate inventory of clients crates Responsible for all clients crates in all 4 warehouses across the country Responsible for supervision and direction of 3 employees including year end reviews Responsible for maintenance of four company vehicles

(Reason For Leaving: Large layoff of 10+ employees) 09/2020 – 01/2021 Plimpton and Hills Fairfield, CT. Warehouse Manager

Wholesale/ Retail Plumbing & Heating Supplies

Hired in as Warehouse manager. Trained for Branch Operations Leader. Responsible for all aspects of inventory from cycle counts to receiving of inventory. Oversaw staff of 14. Held safety meetings.

Reduced inventory discrepancies by creating a communication system between the warehouse store. Ensured customer satisfaction ex: drove a delivery truck to Mass. for an urgent delivery to a client.

(Reason for looking: temporary job during Covid)

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11/2017 - 05/2020 Willscot Inc.

Production Supervisor and Backup to Branch Operations Leader Largest Leasing Company in North America for Mobile Offices & Portable Storage UnitsL Oversaw 4 Managers and staff of 35 including drivers, field service, and service technicians. Interviewed, hired, trained, took disciplinary action, conducted performance reviews and terminations. Reduced turnover through effective communication.

Responsible for documentation of all safety, DOT and employee administration. Conducted spot checks of drivers, spot checks of trucks, and pre-trip checks. Achieved annual bonus on production, safety and corporate inspections.

(Reason for leaving: Due to Covid layoff)

01/2016 – 01/2017 Hood Distribution Manchester, CT. Operations Manager

Wholesale Building Materials Distributor

Hired, trained and supervised staff of 12 for all warehouse functions in yard & logistics departments. Organized monthly safety meetings for staff. Conducted performance reviews for internal and external staff. Controlled maintenance for 25 trucks and forklift repairs. Trained and licensed all staff on forklift operations. Handled logistics for all truck routing (lumber and non-lumber purchases) based on driver’s specific capabilities utilizing a computer and map.

(Reason for leaving: Closed)

2/1989-1/2016 Leonard Lumber Company Durham, CT.

Yard and Traffic Manager-Inside Sales

Recognized for top inside salesman, sold and serviced customer accounts. Assisted outside salesmen with quote and service accounts.

Served as member of select advisory team analyzing a 20,000 sq. ft. expansion project for efficiency. Managed all truck and forklift repairs, truck routing, maintenance reports plus trained and licensed staff. Coached and motivated the team to achieve their goals

(Reason for leaving: Growth opportunity, no room for advancement) EDUCATION

Middlesex Community College Business Connecticut

Certification

Certified Forklift Operator and Trainer, CPR Certified SKILLS

● Payroll Forklift trainer (10+years)

● Forklift operator (10+years Inside sales

● Warehouse supervisor (10+years) Field service

● Recruiting (10+years) DOT regulations (10+years)

● OSHA regulations and reporting (15+years) COVID-19 Game plan (4 years)

● Operations Management (10+years) Logistics Management (10+years)

● Leadership up to 30 employees Fleet Management (10+years)

● Warehouse Management (10+years) Customer Service (10+years)

● Quality Control (10+years) Conflict Management (10+years)

● Sales Force Project Leadership (10+years)

● Construction Site reports Budgeting (10+years)

● Continuous Improvement (10+years) Customer Relations Management

● Tractor Trailer Yard Jockey Computer skills

● Microsoft Office (10+years) Analytics

● Purchasing Time Management

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