WORK EXPERIENCE
SUMMARY
WAREHOUSE MANAGER Gardener White Furniture, Auburn Hills, MI 2016- 2020
Managed equipment resources and 60 warehouse personnel in a 90,000 sq. ft. distribution facility. Oversaw receiving, warehousing, inventory management, and distribution operations. Implemented operational procedures to improve workflow efficiency and team productivity. Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local safety regulations. Trained, coached, and evaluated staff to improve operational performance. Maintained accurate warehouse documentation and operational reporting. PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR Oxus America, Auburn Hills, MI 2020 - 2021 Managed resources equipment and 60 personnel for a 90,000 square foot warehouse. Oversaw receiving, warehousing and distribution operations. Implemented operational policies and procedures.
Ensured compliance and enforcement of federal, state and local safety regulations. Improved level of performance from warehouse personnel through expert training and coaching. Trained, disciplined, and mentored new employees and staff. Maintained documentation and accurate record keeping of warehouse activities. PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR Mastronardi Produce, Livonia, MI Aug 2021 - present Supervise a production team of 24 employees in a high-volume food manufacturing environment. Ensure production orders are completed according to customer specifications, timelines, and packaging standards.
Maintain compliance with food safety, sanitation, and production quality standards. Train and mentor team members to improve productivity and operational performance. Monitor production workflow and implement improvements to increase efficiency and reduce downtime. Oversee pallet stacking, packing procedures, and material handling operations. Warehouse and operations leader with 20+ years of experience managing production teams, distribution operations, and large-scale warehouse environments. Skilled in supervising staff, optimizing workflow, improving operational efficiency, and maintaining strict safety and quality standards. Proven ability to lead teams, streamline processes, and ensure production and logistics targets are met in high- volume environments.
WADE BRIGGS
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Warehouse Operations Manager Production & Distribution Leadership PG 1
Operations Leadership Experience:
Team Leadership (24–60 employees) Warehouse Facilities up to 90,000 sq ft CERTIFICATIONS
WORK EXPERIENCE
Forklift Certification
Lean Management Certified
OSHA Certified
5S Team Leader
Chauffeur License
Production & Warehouse Operations Supervisor Direct Buy, Auburn Hills, MI 2002- 2016 Supervised daily warehouse and production operations supporting order fulfillment and product distribution.
Managed warehouse staff scheduling and coordinated workflow to meet operational deadlines. Oversaw receiving, inventory storage, and shipment of merchandise across warehouse operations.
Maintained accurate inventory tracking and monitored stock levels to support operational needs.
Ensured compliance with company safety policies and warehouse procedures. Trained and developed team members to improve productivity and operational performance. Identified process improvements that increased workflow efficiency and reduced operational delays.
PG 2
TECHNOLOGY
STORIS
Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
Inventory Tracking Systems
Warehouse Operations Management
Production Supervision
Inventory Control
Logistics & Distribution
Operational Efficiency
Performance Management
CORE COMPETENCIES
Staff Leadership & Training
Process Improvement
OSHA & Safety Compliance
Lean Operations / 5S
Quality Control
Shipping & Receiving
EDUCATION
Wayne State University