Richard Robinson
Hebron
Summary
Dynamic Warehouse Operations Supervisor, skilled in team building and lean principles. Achieved a 5-day improvement in order picking efficiency while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Expert in scheduling coordination and safety standards, driving operational excellence and enhancing customer satisfaction through effective leadership and innovative problem-solving.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Warehouse Operations Supervisor
Wild Flavors Inc./ADM Nutrition
02.2000 - 02.2025
- Managed the day-to-day operations of the warehouse facility, overseeing receiving, storage, picking, packing, and shipping processes.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations for warehouse staff, providing constructive feedback and implementing professional development plans.
- Collaborated with other departments to improve interdepartmental communication and reduce operational bottlenecks.
- Mentored new employees in warehouse operations, fostering a supportive learning environment that promoted growth.
- Reduced order processing time by optimizing workflows and training staff on best practices.
- Coordinated with transportation providers to ensure timely delivery of goods to customers while minimizing shipping costs.
- Managed a team of warehouse staff, ensuring proper safety protocols and procedures were followed at all times.
- Oversaw the maintenance of warehouse equipment, scheduling routine inspections and repairs as needed.
- Implemented strict quality control measures, reducing product damage and increasing customer satisfaction levels.
- Coordinated emergency response drills regularly ensuring preparedness in case of incidents or accidents at the workplace.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement within the warehouse team, encouraging innovative ideas and proactive problem solving.
- Enhanced warehouse efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing new inventory management systems.
- Monitored inventory levels closely, making proactive adjustments to prevent stockouts or overstock situations.
- Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
- Built motivated warehouse team to consistently accomplish operations goals and exceed performance targets.
- Reviewed warehouse layouts to optimize workflows. Reorganized placement of shrink wrapper reduced cost by $25,000 per year.
- Met or exceeded production goals and objectives by following strict procedures.
- Determined staffing needs, developing schedules to staff all shifts.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve team productivity and efficiency. Reduced picking performance from 2 day deficit to 5 days ahead of schedule.
Education
Associates Degree - Marketing And Management
Kentucky College of Business
Florence, KY03-1979
High School Diploma -
Lloyd Memorial High School
Erlanger, KY05-1971
Skills
- Scheduling coordination
- Lean principles
- Problem-solving
- Customer care
- Verbal and written communication
- Collaborative teamwork
- Warehouse operations
- Order picking and processing
- Team building and leadership
- Safety standards
- Hiring and training
- Skilled in Excel
Certification
DOT Hazmat Certified
Hazcom Certified
Forklift Safety and Operator Training Certification - National Safety Council
Cherry Picker Certified
Veteran of the United States Marine Corp, 1971-1974, Honorably Discharged
Proudly served in the USMC from 1971-1974. Cpl. Richard Robinson. 1st Marines Division. Weapons Expert.
Timeline
Warehouse Operations Supervisor
Wild Flavors Inc./ADM Nutrition
02.2000 - 02.2025
Associates Degree - Marketing And Management
Kentucky College of Business
High School Diploma -
Lloyd Memorial High School
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