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Colton Macdonald

Guelph,ON

Summary

Goal-oriented Warehouse Supervisor delivering practical strategies to drive productivity, personnel retainment and process optimization. Excels in creative problem solving on complex operational issues. Proven success providing leadership to multiple departments across Medline Canada

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Warehouse Supervisor

Medline Canada
08.2020 - Current

August 2020 - October 2020 (Warehouse Associate)

October 2020 - February 2021 (Team Leader)

February 2021 - Present (Warehouse Supervisor)


  • Monitored employee performance, attendance and offered mentoring and leadership to improve any deficiencies.
  • Work with multiple Medline department managers to achieve warehouse targets and KPI's (Inventory, Transportation, Operations)
  • Use of Lean Six Sigma 5s to achieve warehouse organization and optimize efficiency
  • Monitored adherence to safety protocols and company policies by staying attentive to details.
  • Built motivated warehouse team to consistently accomplish operations goals and exceed performance targets.
  • Coordinated with vendors to verify timely delivery of materials and supplies, avoiding delays.
  • Built tools such as employee assignment planner that is used daily by multiple Supervisors to ensure proper task placement
  • Traveled to multiple Medline DC's to help support management in obtaining targets

Warehouse Team Leader

Unisync Group LTD
07.2017 - 08.2020
  • Oversaw daily operations and shipping and handling processes.
  • Double checked records, daily reports, and inventory transactions to identify and correct variances.
  • Recorded information, shortages, and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
  • Acted as liaison between company departments and warehouse teams.
  • Collaborated with management to implement new initiatives and policies and achieve benchmarks for production, quality, and safety.
  • Experience on a combination of cloud based and ERB based warehouse management tools
  • Lead and optimize outbound freight for upwards of 50+ customers for 6 different carrier solutions
  • Coordinated with logistics team to set up and customize the "Ship It" system for efficient use across all Unisync Facilities
  • Use of Excel to create spreadsheets to keep track of necessary information (shipment delays, pick ups, ect)

Warehouse Associate

Synnex Canada LTD
07.2014 - 11.2014
  • Prepared orders for shipment by picking, packing, and labeling merchandise.
  • Used hand-held devices and computers to record and monitor inventory levels and completed audits to uncover and address inaccuracies.
  • Inspected work areas for cleanliness and obstacles and removed cartons and boxes to keep work areas organized and hazard-free.
  • Inspected outgoing shipments to verify accuracy and prevent errors.
  • Worked safely around moving machinery.

Education

Certificate - Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification

York University
Toronto, ON
02.2023

High School Diploma -

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic High School
Guelph, ON
07.2012

Skills

  • Desire to secure a Operations Manager position withing Medline Canada Offering strong knowledge of production processes and ability to monitor warehouse operations to achieve set targets
  • Result-oriented professional with over 6 years of leadership in a warehouse setting
  • Ability to oversee multiple department performances and make labor adjustments dynamically
  • Certified in MHE with over 6 years experience
  • Continuous Improvement Strategies (Lean Six Sigma)
  • Proficient in Microsoft excel with a deep understanding of formulas

Timeline

Warehouse Supervisor

Medline Canada
08.2020 - Current

Warehouse Team Leader

Unisync Group LTD
07.2017 - 08.2020

Warehouse Associate

Synnex Canada LTD
07.2014 - 11.2014

Certificate - Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification

York University

High School Diploma -

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic High School
Colton Macdonald