Ronnie Garcia
Loma Linda,CA
Summary
At Cherryman Industries, I spearheaded warehouse operations, enhancing efficiency by 30% through strategic leadership and continuous improvement. My expertise in inventory management and commitment to safety oversight fostered a productive environment. Skilled in forklift operations and staff mentoring, I consistently exceeded performance targets, demonstrating a proactive approach to problem-solving and team development.
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
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Manager
Cherryman Industries
10.2020 - 11.2023
- Completed timely and accurate daily logs to keep internal reporting accurate and track materials movements.
- Built motivated warehouse team to consistently accomplish operations goals and exceed performance targets.
- Improved delivery plans with strong scheduling knowledge, organizational skills, and route development expertise.
- Offered expertise in inventory management and current stock levels to internal teams and customers to facilitate accuracy and product availability.
- Redesigned warehouse layout to accommodate new equipment, maximize space utilization, and optimize processes.
- Oversaw upkeep of equipment and physical condition of warehouse, identifying and ordering needed repairs, renovations, and replacements.
- Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
- Boosted warehouse operations performance by overseeing dispatching and setting optimal employee schedules.
- Coordinated with vendors to verify timely delivery of materials and supplies, avoiding delays.
- Developed and implemented policy and procedure updates to improve workflow and productivity.
- Created and enforced detailed organization processes to increase quality and service standards.
- Oversaw warehouse staff and maintained efficiency in fast-paced environment.
- Tracked production and quality control systems to proactively identify deficiencies.
- Reduced worker accidents by implementing improved safety standards and monitoring procedures.
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
- Conducted research to address shipping errors and packaging mistakes.
Assistant Manager
Cherryman Industries
01.2017 - 10.2020
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service.
- Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to employees.
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
- Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
- Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
Sewing Supervisor
Cherryman Industries
02.2012 - 01.2017
- Conducted routine sewing machine maintenance, lubrication, belt changes and lint removal.
- Operated sewing machines to join, reinforce, or decorate products and performed hand stitching for smaller projects.
- Conferred with designer to determine types of material and seat cover styles desired.
- Handled custom adjustments to create pieces meeting unique seating requirements.
- Examined incoming materials and compared to documentation for accuracy and quality.
- Finalized products by attaching hardware, labels and tags and preparing shipments.
- Followed sewing instructions and inspected quality of finished pieces to exceed customer expectations.
- Identified malfunctions or failures by routinely monitoring and analyzing equipment operations.
- Observed machine production to check operations and proactively adjust settings to maintain targets.
- Located and picked merchandise to fulfill daily customer orders.
- Supported performance targets by maintaining clean and neat work areas.
- Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
- Verified quality of completed work against project specifications to assess conformance with targets.
- Prevented materials waste by completing accurate measurements and precise cuts.
- Completed quick and safe threading and needling changing operations to keep production on schedule.
- Tended to machines, troubleshot malfunctions and completed basic repairs to keep equipment fully functional and well-maintained.
- Led improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue.
- Enhanced processes by pinpointing bottlenecks and working with supervisor to resolve.
- Cultivated professional working relationships with peers and managers.
- Built relationships with customers and managed accounts to drive revenue and profit.
- Collaborated with other leaders and executives to direct workflow and support operations.
- Increased customer satisfaction and grew business by maintaining close relationships with customers.
- Conducted performance reviews each quarter, offering praise and recommendations for improvement.
- Managed staff hiring, training and supervision.
- Reviewed documentation such as invoices and shipping paperwork for accuracy and compliance.
- Planned, organized and monitored resources to deliver efficient use of labor, equipment and materials.
- Supervised ongoing daily production phases.
- Established operational objectives and work plans and delegated assignments to subordinate managers.
- Troubleshot equipment to reduce service calls and downtime.
- Implemented policies and standard operating procedures for continuous improvement.
- Monitored daily and weekly key performance indicators to maintain on-track status.
- Located and resolved problems with team production and performance to maintain consistent quality levels.
- Strengthened performance metrics tracking and analysis to enhance tactical and strategic company plans.
- Created and implemented strategies for improving operational efficiency and accuracy.
- Interpreted work order information and specifications to plan, schedule and complete jobs precisely.
- Collaborated with internal teams to streamline operations across materials handling, production, and shipping.
- Kept accurate and detailed records of personnel progress and productivity.
- Coordinated project workflows for departments.
- Oversaw inventory and product stock to develop and maintain inventory controls resulting in cost savings and reduced overages.
- Oversaw loading and unloading of packages in warehouse.
Warehouse Supervisor
Cherryman Industries
03.2009 - 02.2012
- Supervised warehouse operations by managing employees during shifts.
- Oversaw daily operations and shipping and handling processes.
- Supervised shipping and receiving, distribution and workplace safety.
- Monitored adherence to safety protocols and company policies by staying attentive to details.
- Performed troubleshooting to resolve issues with equipment, devices and products.
- Used warehouse management software to reconcile daily inventory.
- Monitored employee performance and offered mentoring and leadership to improve any deficiencies.
- Oversaw inventory control levels and verified compliance with storage and organization processes.
- Operated warehouse material handling equipment correctly to move loads.
- Supported production workers in meeting goals without compromising safety and compliance.
- Maintained high levels of accuracy in daily operations.
- Completed daily operations on time and maintained high standards of accuracy.
- Managed merchandise inventory transactions.
- Kept detailed records of inventories and merchandise inventory transactions.
- Supervised shipping and handling operations.
- Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
- Oversaw upkeep of equipment and physical condition of warehouse, identifying and ordering needed repairs, renovations, and replacements.
- Completed timely and accurate daily logs to keep internal reporting accurate and track materials movements.
- Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
- Improved delivery plans with strong scheduling knowledge, organizational skills, and route development expertise.
- Redesigned warehouse layout to accommodate new equipment, maximize space utilization, and optimize processes.
- Offered expertise in inventory management and current stock levels to internal teams and customers to facilitate accuracy and product availability.
- Built motivated warehouse team to consistently accomplish operations goals and exceed performance targets.
- Boosted warehouse operations performance by overseeing dispatching and setting optimal employee schedules.
- Coordinated with vendors to verify timely delivery of materials and supplies, avoiding delays.
- Developed and implemented policy and procedure updates to improve workflow and productivity.
Warehouse Lead
Cherryman Industries
01.2008 - 03.2009
- Kept storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets.
- Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
- Supervised warehouse operations by managing employees during shifts.
- Followed verbal and written instructions to properly move and ship products.
- Loaded, unloaded, and sorted cargo as part of accurate and efficient weekly shipments.
- Maintained top performance standards while working in hot warehouse environment.
- Prepared pallets of boxes for easy transportation between customer and storage locations.
- Oversaw warehouse staff and maintained efficiency in fast-paced environment.
- Trained employees on equipment operation and safety protocols.
- Oversaw daily operations and shipping and handling processes.
- Managed day-to-day operations of warehouse, freight and parcel shipments, returns, and transfers.
- Handled fright and parcel shipment schedules, return and transfer processes and oversight of daily warehouse operations.
- Acted as liaison between company departments and warehouse teams.
- Monitored performance and safety practices of 10 person warehouse staff.
- Promoted safety policies and practices among personnel, enforcing appropriate handling and use of equipment and products.
- Double checked records, daily reports, and inventory transactions to identify and correct variances.
- Calculated correct order totals, updated accounts, and maintained detailed records for inventory management.
- Pre-assembled containers to be easily selected by packing associates.
- Managed timely and effective replacement of damaged or missing products.
- Supervised inventory cycle counting processes, accounting and surplus records, product damages and product returns.
- Identified and tracked slow-moving inventory, recommended promotions and determined optimal replacements.
- Transported merchandise pallets to move in warehouse.
- Created and enforced detailed organization processes to increase quality and service standards.
- Checked product levels and recommended new purchases.
- Supervised and trained new staff in performing census.
- Promoted warehouse safety by reporting or resolving safety hazards and observing OSHA guidelines.
- Executed regular inventory counts and supply audits to monitor shrinkage and generate insights into purchasing decisions.
- Moved merchandise using forklifts, pallet jacks and hand trucks.
- Kept work areas neat, clean and free from debris.
- Greeted customers and directed to requested products.
- Moved pallets to and from trucks and around warehouse with forklifts to stay on top of demanding schedules.
- Maintained tidy and clean work areas to promote optimal productivity and safety standards.
- Located needed merchandise in inventory using MAS sage software and placed on skids for transport to shelves.
- Marked stock with identification tags and labels to outline information such as storage locations.
- Safely and securely loaded items to prevent damage during transport.
- Labeled boxes, crates and containers with accurate order information, destinations and codes to minimize shipping errors.
- Orchestrated effective materials management with strong stock rotation strategies, new order placements and shipping inspections.
- Volunteered to assist with projects, demonstrating willingness to learn new tasks and increase skill levels.
- Moved cardboard, plastic ties, and other debris from unboxing to trash.
- Reviewed order slips, picked products and staged merchandize to be shipped.
- Disposed of damaged or defective items or coordinated returns to vendors for covered items.
- Recorded daily activities for inventory control.
- Operated equipment such as pallet jacks and hand trucks to move heavy boxes.
Warehouse Order Puller
Cherryman Industries
08.2007 - 01.2008
- Took on extra hours and shifts during busy periods to meet tight shipping deadlines.
- Pulled orders quickly to maintain demanding productivity goals.
- Printed labels, packaged boxes, and loaded into outbound containers.
- Orchestrated effective materials management with strong stock rotation strategies, new order placements and shipping inspections.
- Reviewed printed tickets or digital orders to get item numbers and merchandise locations.
- Located needed merchandise in inventory using MAS sage software and placed on skids for transport to shelves.
- Pre-assembled containers to be easily selected by packing associates.
- Pulled merchandise from inventory storage and documented quantities to maintain accuracy.
- Moved merchandise using forklifts, pallet jacks and hand trucks.
- Kept aisles clear and clean while restocking to prevent accidents and enable others to easily pass by.
- Promoted warehouse safety by reporting or resolving safety hazards and observing OSHA guidelines.
- Stocked designated items on shelves, end caps and displays.
- Stocked warehouse efficiently by comparing item numbers with storage locations.
- Transported merchandise pallets to move in warehouse.
- Operated equipment such as pallet jacks and hand trucks to move heavy boxes.
- Prepared and checked outbound shipments for accuracy.
- Managed timely and effective replacement of damaged or missing products.
- Volunteered to assist with projects, demonstrating willingness to learn new tasks and increase skill levels.
- Monitored packaging supply inventory and proactively requisitioned materials to avoid shortages.
- Greeted customers and directed to requested products.
- Recorded daily activities for inventory control.
- Safely and securely loaded items to prevent damage during transport.
- Interacted with guests in friendly and knowledgeable way.
- Disposed of damaged or defective items or coordinated returns to vendors for covered items.
- Moved cardboard, plastic ties, and other debris from unboxing to trash.
- Maintained tidy and clean work areas to promote optimal productivity and safety standards.
- Transported merchandise to sales floor and replenished out-of-stock and low-stock items.
- Kept warehouse areas free of debris and safe for employees with proper storage and maintenance of machinery, tools and supplies.
- Worked with customers to pack items according to specific desires and requirements.
- Followed orders precisely for correct items, sizes and quantities.
- Marked stock with identification tags and labels to outline information such as storage locations.
- Reviewed order slips, picked products and staged merchandize to be shipped.
- Completed inventory accounts to keep records current and promote accurate ordering.
- Moved pallets to and from trucks and around warehouse with forklifts to stay on top of demanding schedules.
- Labeled products, rotated stock and fronted merchandise for appealing display.
- Coordinated efficient organization, palletizing and transportation of completed packages.
- Used appropriately sized boxes to pack products with care, minimizing shifting and damage during transport.
- Picked and packed order items.
- Labeled boxes, crates and containers with accurate order information, destinations and codes to minimize shipping errors.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lynwood High School
Lynwood, CA06-2002
Skills
- Safety oversight
- Warehouse operation oversight
- Staff management
- Safety monitoring
- Quality assurance
- Logistics
- Inventory management
- Lean principles
- Shipping and receiving
- Performance evaluations
- Warehouse operations
- Problem-solving
- Staff supervision
- Mentoring and training
- Forklift operations
- Continuous improvement
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Software
Microsoft office
Word
Excel
MAS (sage) inventory management
Timeline
Warehouse Manager
Cherryman Industries
10.2020 - 11.2023
Assistant Manager
Cherryman Industries
01.2017 - 10.2020
Sewing Supervisor
Cherryman Industries
02.2012 - 01.2017
Warehouse Supervisor
Cherryman Industries
03.2009 - 02.2012
Warehouse Lead
Cherryman Industries
01.2008 - 03.2009
Warehouse Order Puller
Cherryman Industries
08.2007 - 01.2008
High School Diploma -
Lynwood High School
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