John H. Small

Dynamic, results-oriented with 20 + years’ progressive experienced warehouse supervisor. Well-organized with a special talent for operating electric pallet jacks and forklifts efficiently and safely. Familiar with standard supervision warehousing operations procedures. Highly skilled in selecting merchandise to accurately fill orders. Proven record of maintaining expected levels of performance in productivity and quality. Profound ability to operate a pallet jack as well as fork lifts. Hands-on experience in merchandise.

Southfield, Michigan

Certification

Work Experience

Warehouse Cross Trained

DSV

Apr 2023 — PresentCurrentBelleville, MI

Cross-trained in all departments, enhancing operational flexibility and efficiency.
Assisted in various warehouse functions, including inventory management and order fulfillment.

Warehouse Product/Mixer Supervisor

Michigan Dessert and Saucery Corp. - MIDAS

Aug 2000 — Oct 2017Oak Park, MI

Schedule, train, and supervise personnel efficiently, with an eye on keeping overtime to a minimum on assigned shifts assignment of overtime and attendance procedures
Communicate with the owner on all issues, both production and labor, to ensure efficient operations
Responsible for mixing food formulas and blending sauces etc. in 50 pound totes
Make minor formula changes to maintain product quality to the highest standards
Make regular checks on production operations including HACCP checks and implement corrections as needed to maintain Company standards
Prepare and maintain required production reports and records, ensuring accuracy
Make sure that equipment is being operated properly, make corrections as needed, and report all equipment malfunctions to the maintenance department to ensure timely repairs have been made
Follow up on reported equipment malfunction to ensure that effective repairs have been made
Cooperate and coordinate with other departments of the company, particularly Maintenance, Shipping, and Sanitation
Pursue ways to improve product quality, improve efficiency, and reduce operating cost

Education

High School Diploma

Lynwood High School

1988

Certification

Northwestern HVAC School

2012

Certifications

Fork Lift and Pallet Jack Certification

2015

Core Proficiencies

Quantity verification

Purchase order checking

Labeling

Equipment checkup

Stacking products

Safety and sanitation

Experienced supervision of 20 employees and temp employees

Training of new hires

Selected On Job Accomplishments

Effectively checked incoming products against purchase order – ensured 100% accuracy

Ensured all slots are stocked appropriately which increased efficiency by 90%

Reorganized all stock by code date and receiving date

Safely loaded products onto trailers for delivery which saved costs by $5000

Reorganized merchandise storage place – improved stock space by 30%

Designed and implemented new strategy for inventory that increased efficiency