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Dylan Yates

Mount Carmel

Summary

Experienced with inventory management, team leadership, and logistical coordination. Using these skills to maintain optimal warehouse operations and ensure timely, accurate order fulfillment. Track record of improving workflow efficiency and fostering cooperative team dynamics.


Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Warehouse Manager

Wurth Industry
03.2019 - Current
  • Managed daily shipping and receiving operations, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in all transactions.
  • Managed day-to-day operations of warehouse, freight and parcel shipments, returns, and transfers.
  • Maintained a safe work environment, conducting regular safety inspections and training employees on proper procedures.
  • Double checked records, daily reports, and inventory transactions to identify and correct variances.
  • Facilitated cross-training initiatives within the warehouse team, ensuring staff members were equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to adapt quickly to changing business needs.
  • Monitored inventory levels closely, ensuring stock was replenished in a timely manner to prevent shortages or delays in fulfilling customer orders.
  • Ensured timely order fulfillment by coordinating with team members to prioritize tasks efficiently.
  • Improved warehouse efficiency by implementing inventory management systems and streamlining processes.
  • Trained employees on equipment operation and safety protocols.
  • Oversaw upkeep of equipment and physical condition of warehouse, identifying and ordering needed repairs, renovations, and replacements.
  • Coordinated regular maintenance of warehouse equipment to minimize downtime and maintain operational efficiency.
  • Redesigned warehouse layout to accommodate new equipment, maximize space utilization, and optimize processes.
  • Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
  • Developed and maintained knowledgeable and productive team of employees.
  • Developed and implemented policy and procedure updates to improve workflow and productivity.

Project Implementation Team Lead

Wurth Industry
10.2017 - 03.2019
  • Implemented warehouse management systems.
  • Trained new associates at each location.
  • Established clear performance metrics for team members.
  • Ensured successful project completion time.
  • Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress, and technical problems.
  • Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.

Quality Control Specialist

Wurth Industry
05.2015 - 10.2017
  • Processed returns from customers.
  • Worked with sales to research and resolve customer complaints.
  • Worked with vendors on all receiving discrepancies.
  • Trained all new associates in all departments.
  • Processed all hazardous shipments.
  • Assigned all new incoming product to a location.
  • Participated in daily inventory audits.
  • Minimized down time by reducing production rework and recalls.
  • Reported problems and concerns to management.


Receiving Associate

Wurth Industry
09.2013 - 05.2015
  • Unloaded pallets and deliveries and organized products in warehouse.
  • Maximized workspace functionality by efficiently utilizing available equipment such as pallet jacks, hand trucks, and forklifts during the receiving process.
  • Maintained a clean and organized receiving area for optimized workflow and reduced clutter or obstructions.
  • Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
  • Recorded regular progress and issues with products.
  • Minimized errors in shipment documentation with thorough verification of packing slips, invoices, and purchase orders.
  • Moved shipment materials to and from designated areas using lift and hand trucks.
  • Rejected damaged items, recorded shortages and corresponded with shippers to rectify issues.
  • Handled day-to-day receiving overseeing more than 2,000 packages per day.

Shipping Associate

Wurth Industry
08.2010 - 09.2013
  • Assisted staff in shipping processes such as proper handling and storage.
  • Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow, resulting in faster order fulfillment.
  • Packed and labeled boxes with maximum efficiency.
  • Operated equipment such as forklifts and stock pickers to move outgoing shipments to loading area.
  • Improved shipping efficiency by streamlining the packaging and labeling processes.
  • Minimized shipping errors through meticulous attention to detail when preparing orders for shipment.
  • Assisted in training new hires, sharing best practices for efficient and accurate order processing.
  • Completed basic mathematical calculations to check weights and dimensions of shipments.
  • Packaged goods in safe containers to prepare for shipping, adhering to packaging protocols.
  • Sorted and delivered materials to different work areas and staff.
  • Packed, secured, labeled and applied postage to materials to prepare items for shipment.
  • Verified orders by comparing names and quantity of items packaged with shipping documents.
  • Handled day-to-day shipping and receiving overseeing more than 1500 packages per day.

Education

Industrial Maintenance

Volunteer High School
Church Hill, TN
05-2009

Skills

  • Workplace safety
  • Shipping and receiving
  • Warehouse operations
  • Load planning
  • Supply chain
  • Stock control
  • Loading and unloading
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Order picking and processing
  • Inventory and stocking
  • Billing and invoicing
  • Forklift operations
  • Hiring and training
  • Operations management
  • Goal setting
  • Warehouse logistics
  • Quality management
  • Inventory management
  • Delegating work
  • Quality assurance
  • Workflow coordination
  • Skilled in Manhattan Scale & SAP
  • Multitasking
  • Reliability
  • Worker supervision

Timeline

Assistant Warehouse Manager

Wurth Industry
03.2019 - Current

Project Implementation Team Lead

Wurth Industry
10.2017 - 03.2019

Quality Control Specialist

Wurth Industry
05.2015 - 10.2017

Receiving Associate

Wurth Industry
09.2013 - 05.2015

Shipping Associate

Wurth Industry
08.2010 - 09.2013

Industrial Maintenance

Volunteer High School
Dylan Yates