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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

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

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