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Luis Arriaga

Moreno Valley

Summary

Warehouse Manager with over 23 years of experience in leading and optimizing teams within a manufacturing environment. Expertise in developing and implementing innovative strategies that enhance productivity while maintaining rigorous safety standards. Proven track record of fostering a collaborative work culture that drives operational excellence and continuous improvement. Committed to leveraging extensive industry knowledge to achieve organizational goals and elevate team performance.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Warehouse Manager

Mauser Packaging Solutions
09.2021 - 06.2025
  • Oversaw daily warehouse operations to ensure efficient inventory management and order fulfillment.
  • Implemented safety protocols, resulting in improved workplace compliance and reduced incidents.
  • Trained and mentored staff on best practices for material handling and equipment operation.
  • Developed processes to streamline receiving and shipping procedures, enhancing overall productivity.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to optimize supply chain logistics and inventory accuracy.
  • Conducted periodic audits of inventory levels to ensure accuracy, identifying discrepancies for swift resolution.
  • Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
  • Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
  • Coordinated with vendors to verify timely delivery of materials and supplies, avoiding delays.
  • Improved delivery plans with strong scheduling knowledge, organizational skills, and route development expertise.
  • Negotiated with suppliers to secure cost-effective purchasing agreements, reducing overall expenses for materials and supplies.
  • Managed budgeting for warehouse operations, carefully allocating resources to areas with highest return on investment.

Shipping and Production Manager

Mauser Packaging Solutions
02.2018 - 09.2021
  • Oversaw daily production operations, ensuring adherence to quality standards and safety protocols.
  • Developed and implemented process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and reduce waste.
  • Trained and mentored team members on best practices in production techniques and safety measures.
  • Coordinated with supply chain teams to optimize inventory management and minimize downtime.
  • Analyzed production metrics, identifying trends to inform strategic decision-making for capacity planning.
  • Led cross-functional teams in problem-solving initiatives, fostering collaboration across departments to achieve goals.
  • Managed multiple projects concurrently, ensuring timely completion and meeting budget constraints.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products according to customer requirements.
  • Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
  • Included Shipping Manager Tasks Listed Below.

Warehouse Manager

BWAY Corporation Dba Mauser Packaging Solutions
08.2006 - 02.2018
  • Oversaw daily warehouse operations to ensure efficient inventory management and order fulfillment.
  • Implemented safety protocols, resulting in improved workplace compliance and reduced incidents.
  • Trained and mentored staff on best practices for material handling and equipment operation.
  • Developed processes to streamline receiving and shipping procedures, enhancing overall productivity.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to optimize supply chain logistics and inventory accuracy.
  • Conducted periodic audits of inventory levels to ensure accuracy, identifying discrepancies for swift resolution.
  • Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
  • Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
  • Coordinated with vendors to verify timely delivery of materials and supplies, avoiding delays.
  • Improved delivery plans with strong scheduling knowledge, organizational skills, and route development expertise.
  • Negotiated with suppliers to secure cost-effective purchasing agreements, reducing overall expenses for materials and supplies.
  • Managed budgeting for warehouse operations, carefully allocating resources to areas with highest return on investment.

Shipping and Receiving Clerk

BWAY Corporation Dba Mauser Packaging Solutions
11.2004 - 08.2006
  • Processed incoming shipments, verifying accuracy against purchase orders and packing lists.
  • Coordinated with warehouse team to ensure timely distribution of products to designated locations.
  • Maintained organized inventory records using warehouse management systems for efficient tracking.
  • Inspected outgoing shipments for quality control, ensuring compliance with company standards.
  • Assisted in training new staff on safety protocols and operational procedures within shipping department.
  • Monitored stock levels, initiating reorders to prevent supply shortages and maintain workflow efficiency.
  • Received incoming shipments, compared contents against associated records and transmitted to proper department.
  • Processed invoices and order forms for goods received and shipped for proof of transactions.
  • Completed basic mathematical calculations to check weights and dimensions of shipments.
  • Maximized warehouse space utilization by reorganizing storage areas according to product types, sizes, and turnover rates.
  • Monitored scheduled shipment dates to achieve timely delivery, expediting as necessary, and communicating variances to customers.
  • Enhanced warehouse organization by implementing a barcode tracking system for incoming shipments.
  • Conducted thorough audits of received merchandise against purchase orders to identify variances in quantity or quality quickly.
  • Mentored new team members on shipping and receiving protocols, fostering a collaborative work environment focused on achieving common objectives.
  • Communicated with vendors and suppliers to verify timely delivery of goods.

Production Forklift Operator

BWAY Corporation Dba Mauser Packaging Solutions
08.2002 - 11.2004
  • Operated forklift to transport materials efficiently within production area.
  • Conducted routine safety checks on equipment, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline loading and unloading processes.
  • Maintained accurate inventory records using warehouse management systems.
  • Monitored stock levels and communicated shortages to supervisors promptly.
  • Implemented improvements in workflow that enhanced overall operational efficiency.
  • Reduced product damages by carefully transporting materials within the warehouse, ensuring proper handling.
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace by disposing of waste materials properly and keeping aisles clear of obstacles.

Production/Warehouse lead

WM BARR & Co.
03.1993 - 01.2001
  • Enter your job duties/functions within the company.
  • Oversaw daily warehouse operations to ensure efficient workflow and adherence to safety protocols.
  • Trained and mentored new staff on equipment handling and inventory management processes.
  • Coordinated shipping and receiving activities, optimizing schedules for timely deliveries.
  • Monitored inventory levels, conducting regular audits to maintain accuracy and minimize discrepancies.
  • Implemented process improvements that enhanced productivity and reduced operational delays.
  • Trained employees on equipment operation and safety protocols.
  • Analyzed performance metrics to identify areas for improvement in warehouse operations.
  • Followed verbal and written instructions to properly move and ship products.
  • Managed a team of warehouse personnel, delegating tasks effectively to optimize workflow.
  • Loaded, unloaded, and sorted cargo as part of accurate and efficient weekly shipments.

Education

High School Diploma -

Your High School
Moreno Valley, CA
07-1980

BBA - Business

College of Mexico
San Juan Bautista, CA

Skills

  • Proficient in Microsoft Word
  • Excel spreadsheet management
  • Forklift operation certification
  • Outlook
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish
  • Logistics coordination
  • Proficient in operating forklifts
  • Warehouse management
  • Inventory management
  • Recruitment and onboarding
  • Efficient loading techniques

EXPERIENCE

  • Warehouse manager with over 23 years of experience.
  • Strong customer service skills and in-depth understanding of the organizational needs of warehouses.
  • Skilled in inventory management, shipping and receiving, and team management.
  • Dedicated warehouse manager with a proven track record of leading teams to achieve operational excellence, optimizing workflow, and reducing costs while ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
  • Conducted observation and coaching plans to help develop any associates performing at an unacceptable level
  • Drive down OT to improve operations and promote a lean operation
  • Recognize, communicating, and following safe work practices as the highest priority and established guidelines for health, safety and housekeeping.
  • Conduct bi-annual physical inventory counts.
  • Manage team performance, productivity, and coach team members.
  • Direct management with day-to-day operations, assertive, dependable, multi-task, engage with team.
  • Effectively supervised, inspect and ensure all duties were accomplished accordingly to company policy in a safe, accurate and timely manner. Train new personnel, organized work routines, and successfully promote team unity among a diverse staff.
  • Successfully interact at all levels of the organization while functioning as a team player and leader.

Timeline

Warehouse Manager

Mauser Packaging Solutions
09.2021 - 06.2025

Shipping and Production Manager

Mauser Packaging Solutions
02.2018 - 09.2021

Warehouse Manager

BWAY Corporation Dba Mauser Packaging Solutions
08.2006 - 02.2018

Shipping and Receiving Clerk

BWAY Corporation Dba Mauser Packaging Solutions
11.2004 - 08.2006

Production Forklift Operator

BWAY Corporation Dba Mauser Packaging Solutions
08.2002 - 11.2004

Production/Warehouse lead

WM BARR & Co.
03.1993 - 01.2001

High School Diploma -

Your High School

BBA - Business

College of Mexico

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