Warehouse & Operations Leadership (Lean Six Sigma)

n Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

VERNON L. CHAMBERS JR

Chicago, IL 60620 • 773-***-**** • **************@*****.*** LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vernon-chambers-a2a01818b OPERATIONS & WAREHOUSE LEADERSHIP PROFESSIONAL

Operations and Warehouse Leader with 22+ years of experience driving performance across distribution, manufacturing, and supply chain environments. Proven success leading warehouse operations, inventory control, union and nonnunion teams, and Lean continuous improvement initiatives that improve safety, cost, service, and productivity. Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt with strong background in KPI management, process optimization, and team development.

CORE SKILLS

Warehouse & Distribution Operations • Inventory Management & Accuracy • Lean Six Sigma Continuous Improvement • Safety & OSHA Compliance • Union Workforce Leadership • ERP/SAP & WMS Systems • KPI & Data Reporting • Budget & Cost Control • Capacity & Space Planning • Root Cause Analysis • Team Development & Coaching • CrossnFunctional Leadership

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Recyclops – Chicago, IL

Warehouse Operations Manager (Contracted Startup) 11/2025 – 01/2026

• Brought in to support startup warehouse operations, implement structure, and stabilize workflow.

• Established inventory tracking, cycle counting, and safety processes.

• Improved workflow efficiency and reporting visibility for leadership. Davis Staffing – Oak Lawn, IL

Warehouse Supervisor (Contract) 08/2025 – 11/2025

• Supervised daily warehouse operations including receiving, storage, and shipping.

• Led training, safety compliance, and inventory control processes.

• Improved workflow coordination and team productivity. TriMark USA – Bedford Park, IL

Warehouse Manager 10/2021 – 07/2025

• Directed highnvolume warehouse and distribution operations supporting regional delivery network.

• Managed hiring, training, and performance of warehouse associates to meet KPI targets.

• Improved inventory accuracy through cycle counts and root cause corrective actions.

• Implemented Lean and 5S improvements increasing efficiency and space utilization.

• Maintained OSHA, safety, and food safety compliance while driving zeronincident culture. Capstone Logistics – Chicago, IL

Site Supervisor 09/2019 – 10/2021

• Managed site operations, labor planning, payroll reporting, and team performance.

• Conducted operational audits and maintained accurate reporting for leadership. Anixter – Chicago, IL

Operations Supervisor 04/2016 – 02/2019

• Supervised multindock shipping and receiving operations with crossntrained workforce.

• Led safety meetings and maintained compliance with company and OSHA standards. EARLIER OPERATIONS EXPERIENCE

Operations & Warehouse Leadership Roles 2002 – 2016 Progressive leadership roles across distribution and manufacturing environments managing teams of up to 40 employees, improving inventory accuracy, workflow efficiency, and safety performance. CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

OSHA & Warehouse Safety Training

ERP/SAP & WMS Systems Experience

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