Shane Hammerschmidt

• Conducted periodic cycle counts of raw and finished goods inventory levels to ensure accuracy, identifying discrepancies for swift resolution.
• Maintained warehouse records in compliance with OSHA safety standards. Kept all OSHA binders up to date for inspections.
• Oversaw capital improvement and upkeep of equipment, IPV's, scissor lifts and physical condition of warehouse, identifying and ordering needed repairs, renovations, and replacements.
• Kept BOL's and PO's documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery and customer service requests.
• Boosted customer satisfaction through timely order fulfillment and accurate inventory tracking. Built a accurate record keeping process for receiving and storing raw material, finished goods and shipments.
• Built motivated warehouse team of 3 supervisors and 10 material handlers, interviewing and hiring, to consistently accomplish operations goals and exceed performance targets.
• Coordinated with vendors to verify timely delivery of materials and supplies, avoiding delays.
• Fostered a positive workplace culture that motivated employees to perform their best while maintaining high morale.
• Ensured compliance with safety regulations through regular inspections, staff training, and policy updates.

Led monthly safety meetings on P-SIF's.

• Maintained clear visibility and legibility of directional and regulatory signs with regular inspections and repairs.
• Led improvement initiatives to WMS to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue. Trained staff on M3, TMS, and Factory Track.
• Supervised the production department and collaborated with manufacturing on fulfillment of LTL and FTL orders.
• Controlled for the traffic of over 200 shipments in and out of facility.

• Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services. Oversaw 17% of Fed Ex Distribution in NE Kansas.
• Led aggressive hiring, onboarding and training of 40 new hires and 3 managers to fulfill business requirements for a 40% increase in volume during pandemic.
• Enhanced customer satisfaction by establishing clear communication channels and addressing concerns promptly. Led all ISP's in terminal with a 99.9% metric measuring accurate on time delivery.
• Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to senior management.
• Oversaw facility maintenance, ensuring optimal functionality of equipment and infrastructure at all times. Included were a fleet of 35 DOT certified delivery vehicles.

• Implemented new delivery systems for the implementation of distribution of over 300,000 print advertising weekly to households in the Kansas City Metropolitan area.
• Collaborated with supply chain management and used GPS tracking to ensure efficiency, quality and customer satisfaction.
• Maintained and warehoused established levels of inventory based on advertising forecasts and demand to fulfill on time distribution.
• Organized records of vehicles, schedules and route optimization.
• Oversaw a staff of four managers and over 50 independent contractors.
• Oversaw payroll, budgets and forecasted personnel needs.

• Successfully managed multiple distribution centers within the region, ensuring optimal performance across all facilities.
• Coordinated the implementation of new technologies, such as advanced analytics tools and automation equipment, to drive greater operational efficiency within the distribution network.
• Managed a team of distribution professionals, providing mentorship, guidance, and performance evaluations.
• Collaborated cross-functionally with sales teams to develop strategies for expanding market reach and increasing profitability.
• Negotiated contracts with suppliers and customers to provide best cost and delivery terms.
• Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
• Conducted research to address shipping errors and packaging mistakes.
• Ensured compliance with all local, state, federal regulations governing warehousing operations by maintaining updated knowledge of industry standards and best practices.
• Coordinated seasonal forecasting efforts to ensure adequate staffing levels during peak demand periods.
• Reduced costs by negotiating better rates with carriers and optimizing freight spend.