Nathan Harlow
Kitchener,ON
Summary
Proven leader in warehouse management, adept at optimizing workflows and enhancing team performance at Flanagan Food Service. Excelled in shipping, receiving, and maintaining safety compliance, while leveraging strong communication skills to motivate and guide a team of 30. Achieved significant improvements in efficiency and accuracy, demonstrating exceptional time management and supervisory expertise.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Warehouse Lead Hand
Flanagan Food Service
Kitchener, Ontario
2024.07 - Current
- Supervised a team of 30 warehouse associates, providing guidance and support to ensure efficient workflow.
- Provided feedback on improvement opportunities within the warehouse environment.
- Demonstrated great teamwork skills with staff members involved in production and transport.
- Coordinated daily operations within the warehouse, including receiving, picking, packing, shipping, and returns processing.
- Operated forklifts or pallet jacks to transport items.
- Worked closely with purchasing department to ensure timely delivery of goods from vendors.
Warehouse Operations Supervisor
Loblaw Companies Limited
Cambridge, Ontario
2014.01 - 2022.08
- Provided leadership to motivate staff members to achieve performance goals.
- Promoted safe working conditions by monitoring safety procedures and equipment.
- Monitored warehouse operations to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
- Facilitated team meetings to communicate goals, updates, and solicit feedback for continuous improvement.
- Analyzed data from reports generated by Warehouse Management System software.
- Compiled, sorted and filed records of product orders, business transactions, and other activities.
- Ensured appropriate staffing levels to meet production demands.
- Coordinated cross-training programs for warehouse staff to ensure flexibility and coverage.
- Addressed any problems that may arise during day-to-day operations in a timely manner.
Education
High School Diploma -
Huron Heights Secondary School
Kitchener, ON2012-09
Skills
- Time management
- Shipping and receiving
- Conflict resolution
- Supervisory experience
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking and organization
- Performance monitoring
- Communication skills
- Workflow optimization
- Safety and compliance
Certification
- First Aid Training
- WHIMIS Training
- Forlift, pallet machine and reach truck certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Warehouse Lead Hand
Flanagan Food Service
2024.07 - Current
Warehouse Operations Supervisor
Loblaw Companies Limited
2014.01 - 2022.08
High School Diploma -
Huron Heights Secondary School