Brendan Smith
Warehouse Manager
Krugersdorp
Summary
Oversees warehouse operations to meet continuous internal and customer needs. Well-coordinated and decisive leader with expertise in program management, team building and performance optimization. Solid history of success in developing and maintaining best practices for successful high-volume fulfillment and supply chain management.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
2013
2013
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Warehouse Manager
Glencairns
02.2023 - Current
- Improved Inventory Accuracy: Enhanced inventory accuracy by implementing a new inventory management system, reducing errors by 30%.
- Cost Reduction: Successfully reduced operational costs by 15% through process optimization and supplier negotiations.
- Team Leadership: Led a team of 30 warehouse staff, providing training and development to improve performance and morale.
- Safety Protocols: Introduced new safety protocols that resulted in a 20% decrease in workplace accidents.
- On-Time Delivery: Achieved a 98% on-time delivery rate by optimizing logistics and workflow processes.
- Efficiency Improvements: Increased warehouse efficiency by 25% through the implementation of lean practices.
- Assessed staffing needs during peak seasons or high-volume periods; recruited additional personnel as needed.
- Facilitated communication between warehouse staff, management, and other departments within company.
- Produced regular stock and inventory management updates and reports.
- Optimized warehouse space to maintained organized inventory.
- Managed inventory levels by conducting regular stock checks and updating records.
- Oversaw daily warehouse operations and ensured smooth workflow.
- Coordinated with vendors to verify timely delivery of materials and supplies, avoiding delays.
- Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
- Managed daily warehouse operations, resulting in reduced waste and optimized space utilization.
Warehouse and Logistic Manager
Landbou part
01.2022 - 02.2023
- Improved Inventory Accuracy: Enhanced inventory accuracy by adjusting the inventory system and setting up new layouts in the warehouse, reducing errors by 20%.
- Quality Control: Enhanced the quality control process, reducing product damage and returns by 20%.
- Lean Warehouse Management: Applied lean management techniques to streamline operations and eliminate non-value-added activities.
- Reviewed processes for efficiency improvements and cost reductions.
- Managed daily operations of department or company.
- Delegated tasks to team members according to their abilities and workload.
- Maintained open communication channels within organization.
- Managed daily workloads by organizing schedules and delegating tasks.
- Kept paperwork updated with internal standards and legal requirements.
- Improved productivity after reviewing and modifying operations and workflows.
- Facilitated communication between warehouse staff, management, and other departments within company.
- Investigated discrepancies in inventory records and resolved issues promptly.
- Coordinated with other departments to maintain proper stock levels for customer orders.
- Produced regular stock and inventory management updates and reports.
- Managed inventory levels by conducting regular stock checks and updating records.
- Optimized warehouse space to maintained organized inventory.
- Oversaw daily warehouse operations and ensured smooth workflow.
Supervisor
Auto truck & Tire
04.2021 - 12.2021
- Attended and contributed to regular managerial meetings.
- Monitored numerous employee activities and assigned tasks to cover demand.
- Delivered high quality training for new team members.
- Tracked employee performance to determine areas of strength and improvement.
- Inspired teams using motivational leadership style.
- Evaluated staff performance, communicating feedback, and setting personal goals.
Shift Supervisor
Fabricated Concrete Pty Ltd
09.2018 - 02.2021
- Maintained quality levels with quick corrections of identified production roadblocks.
- Minimized downtime by monitoring equipment operations and directing preventive maintenance programs.
- Tracked employee attendance, hours worked and performance.
- Logged production activities and prepared reports for management.
- Motivated employees to improve performance and meet or exceed production targets.
- Kept line working smoothly by anticipating and meeting supply needs.
- Boosted team performance with continuous training strategies.
- Enforced strict compliance with health, safety and environmental regulations across production operations.
- Worked with supervisory team to coordinate production activities across shifts and departments.
- Met production targets through organized schedules and careful management of priorities.
- Achieved profit targets through careful management of resources and labor hours.
Site Supervisor
Tirepoint Site Services
05.2016 - 01.2018
- Oversaw personnel safety and efforts at work site.
- Supervised material usage and contractor man-hours to keep projects in line with budgetary restrictions.
- Maintained records and logs of work performed and materials and equipment used.
- Worked with personnel and managers to meet strict timelines.
- Maintained strong client relationships, providing regular updates on project progress and addressing any concerns promptly.
- Resolved issues among team members to keep employees on task.
- Enhanced site safety by implementing strict safety protocols and conducting regular inspections.
- Oversaw quality control processes to uphold high standards of workmanship, exceeding client expectations.
Education
Vereeniging Gimnasium
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HTS Vereeniging
Skills
Pastel Evolution
Embrace
Letsap
Warehouse management oversight
Preventive equipment maintenance
Stock management
Expense management
Efficient waste minimization
Efficient order processing
Optimized warehouse layout
Inventory control expertise
Warehouse efficiency improvement
Interests
Action Cricket
Gym
Walking
Licenses
- CODE 8
- Forklift License
Timeline
Warehouse Manager
Glencairns
02.2023 - Current
Warehouse and Logistic Manager
Landbou part
01.2022 - 02.2023
Supervisor
Auto truck & Tire
04.2021 - 12.2021
Shift Supervisor
Fabricated Concrete Pty Ltd
09.2018 - 02.2021
Site Supervisor
Tirepoint Site Services
05.2016 - 01.2018
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HTS Vereeniging
Vereeniging Gimnasium