Warehouse Operations Leader with Strong Coordination Skills

Jacquelyn Bess

Maple Heights, Ohio ***** 216-***-**** **********@*****.*** Online Profile

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Experienced operations and team leaders with strengths in strategic planning, warehouse/production coordination, and day-to-day management. Recognized for clear communication, strong organization, and a consistent record of improving accuracy, efficiency, and workplace collaboration.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Improved production processing by supporting materials coordination and timely availability of inbound supplies.

SKILLS

Skilled in safe forklift handling

Certified in CPR and first aid

Effective conflict mediation

Logical evaluation

Prioritization and scheduling

Dependable performance

Basic data management skills

WORK HISTORY

MATERIALS COORDINATOR/RECEIVING MANAGER 03/2012 to 03/2026

King Nut Company Solon, Ohio

Managed an offsite receiving warehouse, improving the speed and accuracy of inbound raw-material processing by coordinating unloading, verifying shipments, and partnering with sales and vendors to resolve discrepancies.

Served as Materials Coordinator responsible for supplying two production facilities with raw materials to support daily operations. Performed inventory tracking and collaborated with Production Managers, Scheduling, and Quality Control. Coordinated material movement by overseeing material handlers and company drivers within a union environment, improving organization and reducing raw-material footprint on production floors.

PRODUCTION MANAGER 03/2010 to 03/2012

King Nut Company Solon, Ohio

Mentored and led a team of material handlers, machine operators, and packers; partnered with Scheduling and Quality to ensure compliance with company policies and safety requirements while monitoring production processes and equipment to reduce downtime.

Directed daily production to meet quality standards and customer deadlines.

SHIFT MANAGER 07/2000 to 03/2010

King Nut Company Solon, Ohio

Promoted to Shift Supervisor, Airline Production Department; trained and supervised 50 union employees, including machine operators, material handlers, and packers. Collaborated with Maintenance, Quality Assurance, and Sanitation to optimize production while ensuring compliance with GMP and OSHA requirements to reduce defects and improve efficiency.

Managed offsite holiday packaging operations (Aug–Dec 2010–2012), supervising up to 25 employees.

PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR 09/1986 to 06/2000

Sunbeam (Mr. Coffee) Solon, Ohio

Advanced from production assistant/machine operator to material handler/shipper; promoted to Production Supervisor in 1992.

Facility operations relocated to Mexico in 2000.

EDUCATION

High School

Bedford High School

CERTIFICATIONS

Volunteer Work

Collaborated with local organizations to strengthen partnerships and improve outreach efforts.

Assisted with special events and programs.

Maintain clean, organized, and operational facilities to support program needs.

Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.

Represented organization positively and professionally while providing community with much-needed services.

REFERENCES

Bryan, Hume, Director of Manufacturing, 330-***-****, King Nut Company

Barbara, Dibacco, Senior HR Manager, 216-***-****, King Nut Company

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Approaches new challenges with a positive, solution-oriented mindset and works effectively in team environments.

Active community volunteer with the Euclid Beach Cat Project (four years).

Maintains an active lifestyle and enjoys outdoor activities.

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