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Vaughn Hodgson

Wynnum,QLD

Summary

Purpose-driven Warehouse Manager with 6 years of experience managing operations. Expert in consistently fulfilling orders on time through outstanding hiring, training and resource management. Personable communicator with strengths in providing useful and constructive employee evaluations to increase efficiency and support employee confidence.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Warehouse Manager

Maxiparts
Richlands, QLD
06.2018 - Current
  • Coordinated and monitored the receipt, storage, and dispatch of goods within the warehouse.
  • Ensured that all orders were accurately fulfilled in a timely manner.
  • Utilized inventory management software to track stock levels and maintain accurate records.
  • Planned and implemented efficient warehousing systems for incoming and outgoing goods.
  • Developed strategies to optimize workflow processes in order to maximize productivity.
  • Monitored staff performance, identified areas for improvement, and provided training as needed.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of safety regulations and ensured compliance with them at all times.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and managing warehouse personnel.
  • Managed overall budgeting for warehouse operations including labor costs and equipment maintenance expenses.
  • Resolved customer complaints related to product quality or delivery issues.
  • Organized regular cycle counts of physical inventory to ensure accuracy of system data.
  • Organized warehouse design to maximize space for stock while allowing for high volume traffic zones.
  • Established and maintained good relations with customers, vendors and transport companies.
  • Coordinated service and maintenance on delivery trucks, forklifts and other warehouse equipment.
  • Hired, trained and motivated warehouse staff to meet tight schedules and demanding performance targets.

Warehouse Operator

Maxiparts
Rocklea , QLD
05.2014 - 06.2018
  • Operated forklifts and other material handling equipment safely and efficiently.
  • Loaded, unloaded and moved products and materials by hand or using trucks and other equipment.
  • Organized the warehouse in an efficient manner to facilitate locating merchandise quickly.
  • Ensured safety policies were followed at all times while working in the warehouse environment.
  • Packaged items for shipment according to customer specifications.
  • Tracked inventory levels, restocked shelves as needed and reported discrepancies to management team members.
  • Processed orders accurately, efficiently and within specified timeframes.
  • Provided assistance to co-workers when needed or requested.
  • Followed proper safety protocols when operating machinery in the warehouse.
  • Cleaned, maintained and organized the warehouse area daily.
  • Picked items for customer orders according to order slips or verbal instructions.
  • Packaged items securely in boxes, bags or other containers before shipping.
  • Verified accuracy of picked items against pick list or customer order.

Warehouse Picker

City Beach
Murarrie, QLD
04.2008 - 04.2014
  • Loaded and unloaded goods from trucks using forklifts and pallet jacks.
  • Picked items for customer orders according to order slips or verbal instructions.
  • Packaged items securely in boxes, bags or other containers before shipping.
  • Verified accuracy of picked items against pick list or customer order.
  • Operated hand-held scanners to track product movement within the warehouse environment.
  • Assisted with loading and unloading trucks manually when necessary.
  • Utilized shrink wrap machines to secure packages prior to shipment.
  • Ensured that all safety procedures were followed while operating machinery.
  • Collaborated with team members on projects as needed.

Skills

  • Staff Management
  • Logistics Management
  • Storage Management
  • Budget Management
  • Inventory Management
  • Safety oversight
  • Safety Monitoring
  • Policy Development
  • Employee Safety
  • Cost Reduction
  • Financial Tracking
  • Goal Setting
  • Coaching and Motivation
  • Performance Evaluations
  • Team coaching
  • Staff Supervision
  • Loading and unloading
  • Documentation
  • Employee Scheduling
  • Space Planning
  • Problem-Solving
  • Mentoring and training
  • Warehouse Operations
  • Hiring and Training
  • Team Building and Leadership
  • Forklift Operations
  • Skilled in [Software]
  • Stock control
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Inventory and Stocking

Affiliations

  • Sport
  • Health and Fitness

Certification

  • Forklift Licence
  • Open Licence

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Warehouse Manager

Maxiparts
06.2018 - Current

Warehouse Operator

Maxiparts
05.2014 - 06.2018

Warehouse Picker

City Beach
04.2008 - 04.2014
Vaughn Hodgson