CHRIS UZELAC
Republic
Summary
Comprehensive and multi-faceted experience in all areas of warehouse logistics. Experienced with national distribution centers for major companies including Ricoh Americas, Coca Cola, and Nestle. Diligently coordinates all warehouse activities to keep products moving quickly and meet continuous shipping demands.
Highly organized leader with good program management and team-building abilities focused on maximizing efficiency and performance. Proven track record of enforcing best practices in fast-paced environments.
Offering strong background in Managing and mentoring 100+ employees in large distribution warehouse settings.
Talented in promoting safety, efficiency, accuracy and company rules when monitoring employee performance and training new employees. Accomplished in performing regular inventory counts and maintaining records with high level of accuracy. Professional warehouse management expert with extensive experience in overseeing daily operations, inventory control, and logistics. Strong focus on fostering team collaboration and ensuring efficient workflows to achieve optimal results. Skilled in problem-solving, staff training, and adapting to changing needs, ensuring reliable performance and operational excellence. Known for effective communication, leadership, and results-driven approach.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Supervisor
Square 1
01.2023 - Current
- 3PL operation 120,000 square feet
- Handled employee concerns promptly and effectively while maintaining open lines of communication amongst team members.
- Maintained a clean working environment by enforcing strict cleanliness standards throughout the entire facility.
- Monitored employee performance and offered mentoring and leadership to improve any deficiencies.
- Increased accuracy in order fulfillment with thorough quality control checks before shipping orders.
- Supported production workers in meeting goals without compromising safety and compliance.
- Reduced order processing times by streamlining the picking, packing, and shipping processes.
- Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
- Supervised warehouse operations by managing employees during shifts.
- Supervised shipping and receiving, distribution and workplace safety.
Warehouse Supervisor
Performance Foodservice
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Supervised warehouse operations by managing employees during shifts.
- Supervised shipping and receiving, distribution and workplace safety.
- Supervised shipping and handling operations.
- Used warehouse management software to reconcile daily inventory.
- Oversaw daily operations and shipping and handling processes.
- Operated warehouse material handling equipment correctly to move loads.
- Monitored adherence to safety protocols and company policies by staying attentive to details.
- Ensured safety compliance with regular inspections, staff training sessions, and adherence to OSHA regulations.
Supervisor, Fulfillment
Saddle Creek Logistic Services (Ipsy/Boxy Charm)
10.2021 - 08.2022
- Opened new 650,000 warehouse.
- Coordinated with other associates on day-to-day work activities to drive productivity and achieve operational objectives.
- Provided ongoing training to address staff needs.
- Complied with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
- Identified and corrected performance and personnel issues to reduce impact to business operations.
- Adhered closely to safety procedures in daily operations and reported hazards or accidents to management.
- Maintained operating schedules to provide effective coverage for key areas and achieve objectives.
- Coached staff members to develop long-term career goals.
- Interviewed applicants, recommended individuals for hiring and evaluated staff performance.
- Evaluated processes and employee strengths to realign workflows with changing business demands.
- Assisted in picking and loading process as required by business needs by efficiently picking and assembling orders.
- Accepted, processed and filled orders quickly and accurately.
Night Warehouse Manager
Lipman Brothers Inc.
08.2020 - 04.2021
- Hired, trained and motivated warehouse staff to meet tight schedules and demanding performance targets.
- Directed a team of 2 assistant managers, 1 dock supervisor and 45 associates selecting, palletizing and loading orders.
- Oversee the pulling and loading of over 10,000 cases each night.
- Identified, investigated and corrected inventory issues.
- Oversee 400,000 square foot warehouse, shipping 10,000 to 19,000 cases per night.
- Recruited and staffed employees to fill all positions and skill levels in warehouse to man night shift.
- Increased productivity through cross-training and thorough training of both current employees and new hires.
- Promoted performance improvements by coaching, counseling and disciplining personnel and appraising job results.
- Coordinated maintenance on physical condition of warehouse and equipment, routinely assessing each for needed repairs, updates or replacements.
- Researched issues to address shipping errors and loading mistakes.
Warehouse Distribution Manager
Ricoh USA
08.2007 - 08.2020
- Manager to oversee National DC parts workflow of inbound/outbound orders by 100 plus warehouse staff in a 200,000 square foot facility.
- Ordered all supplies.
- Multi-shift operation.
- 50,000 plus SKU's.
- Automated facility - 30 light to pick carousels, 14 pack stations and conveyors.
- Assigned duties monitor work completion for accuracy.
- Managed performance continually; developed associates by providing training an coaching.
- Maintained a safe work environment and fostered a positive team dynamic, resolving employee relations issues and administering corrective action as required.
- Ensured daily distribution and light manufacturing activates are executed and accountable for performance shortfalls - developed corrective action plan if performance fell below target.
- Lead start-up activities with cross functional teams.
- Personnel scheduling, hiring and onboarding to support all shifts.
- Trained associates up to date understanding of processes, policies and procedures maintained.
- "Go To" manager able to quickly troubleshoot, analyze problems, and devise effective solutions in a rapidly changing, time-sensitive environment.
- Supported senior leadership by recommendation to forecast needs of operations yearly budget.
Warehouse Supervisor/Inventory
Coca Cola Bottling Company Consolidated
07.2004 - 07.2007
Warehouse/Operation Manager
Nestle Ice Cream Company
01.1999 - 05.2007
Education
High School Diploma -
West Platte High School
Weston, MOSkills
- Communications
- Risk management
- Coaching
- Scheduling
- Forklifts
- Transportation
- Troubleshooting
- WMS
- SAP
- Oracle
- Flexible
- Supervision
- Safety standards
- Supplies inventory
- Mentoring and training
- Equipment maintenance
- Safety management
- Leadership
- Collaboration
- Work ethic
- I-9 On boarding
- Training & Development
- Warehouse Safety
- Conflict resolution
- Quality assurance and control
- Troubleshooting and problem solving
- Team Building
- Warehouse Operations
- Loading and unloading
- Warehouse Organization
Timeline
Warehouse Supervisor
Square 1
01.2023 - Current
Warehouse Supervisor
Performance Foodservice
08.2022 - 01.2023
Supervisor, Fulfillment
Saddle Creek Logistic Services (Ipsy/Boxy Charm)
10.2021 - 08.2022
Night Warehouse Manager
Lipman Brothers Inc.
08.2020 - 04.2021
Warehouse Distribution Manager
Ricoh USA
08.2007 - 08.2020
Warehouse Supervisor/Inventory
Coca Cola Bottling Company Consolidated
07.2004 - 07.2007
Warehouse/Operation Manager
Nestle Ice Cream Company
01.1999 - 05.2007
High School Diploma -
West Platte High School
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