HARMEET SINGH
Surrey,BC
Summary
Proactive Yard Manager with extensive experience in construction and warehouse operations. Successfully led teams, improved efficiency through streamlined processes, and enhanced safety standards. Skilled in inventory management, heavy machinery operation, and fostering collaborative environments. Brings strong problem-solving abilities and effective communication skills to advance operational excellence. Solution-oriented problem-solver with skills in taking reports and keeping detailed records of regular and emergency situations. Stays alert and focused in emergency situations and makes logical decisions to promote personal and employee safety.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Yard Manager
VK Delivery Logistics and Warehouse
2023.10 - Current
- Managed a team of yard staff, delegating tasks effectively for optimal productivity and performance.
- Enhanced yard efficiency by implementing streamlined processes for inventory management and organization.
- Developed strong relationships with customers, leading to increased repeat business and customer satisfaction.
- Established clear lines of communication between the yard and office staff, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Maintained an organized system for tracking inventory levels, tools, equipment, and vehicles used throughout daily operations.
- Collaborated with other managers on company-wide initiatives aimed at enhancing operational excellence across all locations.
- Coordinated successful shipment deliveries through meticulous planning and communication with transport companies.
- Updated maintenance and repair records and reported on notable incidents and accidents during daily routes.
- Kept records of contents and destination of each train car and made arrangements to add or remove cars at proper points on routes.
- Received information regarding train or rail problems from dispatchers or from electronic monitoring devices.
- Adapted routes and schedules based on weather conditions to prevent delays and alerted supervisors of changes.
- Proactively identified opportunities for process improvements within the yard operations.
- Increased safety standards in the yard by conducting regular inspections and ensuring compliance with all regulations.
- Mentored junior employees, promoting professional growth and development within the organization.
Construction Worker
2023.01 - 2023.09
- Utilized hammers, saws, squares, levels, and fastening devices to complete projects.
- Maintained clean and organized job sites, contributing to a safe working environment for all employees.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
- Operated power equipment to move materials and promote job efficiency.
- Demonstrated safe and proper operation of equipment and tools to prevent harm to team members.
- Assisted with successful, time-sensitive renovations of various structures.
- Reduced material waste by accurately calculating requirements and optimizing usage throughout the project lifecycle.
- Managed inventory of construction materials, minimizing waste and reducing costs.
- Operated forklifts and boom lifts to complete various tasks.
- Dug trenches, backfilled holes and compacted earth to prepare for new construction.
- Finished surfaces of woodwork or wallboard in houses and buildings with paneling, paint and hand tools.
- Inspected tools and equipment to maintain safety and efficiency.
- Assisted in digging, trenching and backfilling trenches and foundations.
- Worked on sites, installing roofs and other exterior components.
- Moved and cleared debris from work sites to dispose of in designated areas.
- Managed safe and efficient use of tools and equipment on construction sites.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks and trailers.
- Led safety workshops for crew, fostering culture of safety and reducing incidents on site.
- Conducted safety audits to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, reducing workplace accidents.
- Implemented innovative construction techniques, enhancing overall project quality.
- Led team in high-pressure environments to meet strict deadlines, ensuring project completion on time.
- Contributed to a positive work culture by fostering teamwork among staff through open communication channels, which led to higher overall productivity levels during projects.
Warehouse Worker
Amazon
2021.12 - 2022.12
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 40 to 50 pounds.
- Maintained clean workspaces by enforcing strict housekeeping guidelines for storage areas, dock bays, and equipment zones.
- Reduced order processing times with streamlined picking, packing, and shipping procedures.
- Operated moving truck safely to deliver items to destination without nicks or scratches.
- Verified documentation and condition of freight to assure quality standards were achieved.
- Strapped items down over protective padding to secure throughout transportation.
- Moved furniture and boxes using utility dolly and truck ramp.
- Successfully navigated large shipments of materials through tight spaces and busy facilities.
- Managed warehouse operations and verified proper shipment procedures.
- Helped train new employees in safe practices and warehouse procedures.
- Verified quantity and description of materials received by checking merchandise against packing list.
- Drove forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials.
- Used machinery and equipment such as box cutters, shrink-wrap guns and electric pallet jacks.
- Shipped material and performed boxing, packing, labeling, and preparation of related documents.
- Assembled pallets and crates for secure transportation of materials.
- Boosted team morale and productivity by leading morning briefings and setting clear daily objectives.
- Improved safety standards, conducted regular checks and maintenance of warehouse equipment.
- Achieved timely dispatch of orders using effective time management strategies during the picking process.
- Promoted a positive work environment by actively participating in team-building activities and taking initiative in group projects.
- Contributed to achieving team goals with consistent punctuality, reliability, and adherence to established performance standards.
- Improved record-keeping accuracy, diligently updating warehouse management system with transaction details.
Education
Associate of Arts - Arts
Coquitlam College
Coquitlam, BC12.2023
Skills
- Scheduling and Planning
- Warehouse Operations
- Safety Management
- Environmental awareness
- Fleet Management
- Shipment Verification
- Personnel Oversight
- Heavy Machinery Operation
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Excellent Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Active Listening
- Effective Communication
- Decision-Making
- Team building
- Interpersonal Skills
- Schedule Management
Languages
English
Full Professional
Punjabi
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Professional Working
Urdu
Professional Working
Timeline
Yard Manager
VK Delivery Logistics and Warehouse
2023.10 - Current
Construction Worker
2023.01 - 2023.09
Warehouse Worker
Amazon
2021.12 - 2022.12
Associate of Arts - Arts
Coquitlam College
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