Warehouse Team Lead at CONAGRA BRANDS (2014-11 – Present)
- Supervise one union Crew Coordinator and four union warehouse loaders on each of three daily shifts, providing leadership and oversight across warehouse loading operations.
- Hire, train, coach, and discipline union employees in accordance with company policies and the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
- Serve as a non-union supervisor responsible for supervising union employees, working within the authority and parameters established by the union contract.
- Apply and follow collective bargaining agreement provisions when addressing employee performance, attendance, work assignments, workplace conduct, and disciplinary matters.
- Perform daily drop-yard checks to ensure adequate availability of empty trailers to support scheduled loading operations.
- Monitor trailer availability and coordinate with yard and transportation operations to prevent loading delays.
- Coordinate staffing, work assignments, and daily priorities across three shifts to maintain safe, efficient, and timely loading operations.
- Train employees on warehouse procedures, equipment operation, safety requirements, and job responsibilities.
- Monitor productivity, quality, safety, attendance, and employee performance across all three shifts.
- Address employee performance and attendance issues and administer corrective and disciplinary action in accordance with company policy and the union contract.
- Coordinate with other departments to resolve material, inventory, and operational issues.
- Maintain an organized, safe, and productive warehouse environment.
Warehouse Specialist II at PHILLIPS-MEDISIZE (2011-11 – 2014-10)
- Executed outbound shipping transactions and coordinated customer shipments.
- Received and processed incoming materials while maintaining accurate inventory records.
- Utilized IQMS ERP software for warehouse and inventory-related transactions.
- Maintained appropriate inventory levels to ensure necessary materials were available for operations.
- Coordinated daily supply orders and material requirements.
- Organized and managed activities across multiple inter-facility warehouses.
- Operated company vehicles, van trucks, forklifts, and other warehouse equipment.
- Supported accurate and timely movement of materials throughout the organization.
Fleet Manager at MARTEN TRANSPORT LTD (2011-04 – 2011-10)
- Supervised approximately 35 over-the-road drivers and coordinated daily fleet operations.
- Dispatched drivers, planned routes, and coordinated equipment utilization to support efficient transportation operations.
- Used the Qualcomm messaging system to maintain communication with drivers and coordinate daily transportation activities.
- Monitored drivers' hours of service and maintained compliance with applicable DOT regulations.
- Coordinated scheduled equipment maintenance to promote vehicle availability and operational reliability.
- Managed equipment utilization with a focus on operational efficiency and revenue.
- Administered progressive discipline procedures while supporting company policies, safety, and compliance.
Package Dispatch Supervisor, Full-Time at UPS (2010-05 – 2011-04)
- Directed daily dispatch operations involving approximately 35 driver routes.
- Supervised 4 part-time supervisors, 35 drivers, and 14–16 package handlers.
- Coordinated the unloading of approximately 8,000 packages from 5–8 semi-trailers into 35 package cars.
- Managed daily production activities to meet demanding operational and service requirements.
- Maintained compliance with UPS safety standards and supported a strong workplace safety culture.
- Monitored production results and reported performance metrics to the district office.
- Maintained HAZMAT compliance and supported employee training requirements.
- Monitored UPS scanning systems, scanners, and computer equipment.
Preload Supervisor, Part-Time at UPS (2009-09 – 2010-05)
- Directed the complete early-morning preload operation and supervised 14–16 employees.
- Oversaw the unloading of approximately 8,000 packages from 5–8 semi-trailers into 35 package cars.
- Monitored production and ensured operations met established performance goals.
- Maintained safety, HAZMAT, and operational compliance requirements.
- Reported daily production results and monitored scanning systems and related computer equipment.
Seasonal Package Delivery Driver at UPS (2009-07 – 2009-09)
- Completed UPS driver training at the Milwaukee training facility and required driving experience for operations management trainees.
- Performed local package-delivery duties while maintaining safe driving practices, customer service standards, and professional delivery performance.
Local Sort Supervisor, Part-Time at UPS (2006-07 – 2009-07)
- Directed the complete evening local-sort operation and supervised 11–12 employees.
- Oversaw the reloading of approximately 7,000 packages from 35 package cars into 5–8 semi-trailers.
- Maintained production standards, safety requirements, HAZMAT procedures, and scanning-system accuracy.
Commercial Driver
Prior to UPS
- Delivered beverages using a commercial straight truck, completing customer deliveries safely, efficiently, and professionally.
- Hauled and delivered lumber using a dump-bed truck, safely transporting materials to customers and job sites.
- Commercial driving experience across beverage delivery, lumber transportation, and package-delivery operations.
