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John Gran

Pasadena

Summary

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.

Goal-oriented Warehouse Manager delivering practical strategies to drive productivity, personnel retainment and process optimization. Excels in creative problem solving on complex operational issues. Proven success providing leadership to teams of 20+.

Well-versed in processing, monitoring and reviewing high-volume orders in fast-paced environments. Practiced at developing and maintaining productive relationships with vendors, customers and staff. Proficient in WMS systems and Microsoft Office.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Warehouse Manager

FutureTech Ent
04.2024 - Current
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Completed timely and accurate daily logs to keep internal reporting accurate and track materials movements.
  • Oversaw warehouse staff and maintained efficiency in fast-paced environment.
  • Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
  • Reviewed established business practices and improved processes to reduce expenses.

Warehouse Manager

Mohawk Industries
04.2023 - Current
  • In my current capacity, In addition to managing a team of 5 employees, I oversee all daily building operations; from receiving products to billing of trucks in transit to our satellite branches
  • Conducted research to address shipping errors and packaging mistakes.
  • I perform all daily audit check list items such as machine check lists, AED, and cleaning logs
  • Oversaw upkeep of equipment and physical condition of warehouse, identifying and ordering needed repairs, renovations, and replacements.
  • Fostered a positive workplace culture that motivated employees to perform their best while maintaining high morale.
  • Completed timely and accurate daily logs to keep internal reporting accurate and track materials movements.
  • Developed strong team of warehouse employees with comprehensive training programs and performance evaluations.
  • Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
  • I maintain employee times in Kronos, conduct all hiring processes, and address any corrective action issues on a HR level.
  • Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
  • Conducted periodic audits of inventory levels to ensure accuracy, identifying discrepancies for swift resolution.

Warehouse Manager

Lansing Building Products
01.2022 - 04.2023
  • As the warehouse manager, I oversee all the receiving and put away, picking and shipping
  • I handle all trainings for our WMS system and computer based trainings for our division
  • I am the contact point for all material handling equipment and any contractors that need to visit our branch
  • I also oversee that our delivery trucks are serviced, GPS and phones are maintained
  • I speak with will call customers to make sure that their orders and correct and had a good experience with us
  • I assist the branch operations manager with building audits for sales and safety.

Assistant Warehouse Manager

S.P.Richards
08.2016 - 01.2022
  • In 2016 I started as an Inventory Control supervisor and conducted quarterly inventories
  • I continued to work my way up the chain of command until I was promoted into my current position, Assistant Warehouse Manager, in October 2019
  • As the Assistant Warehouse Manager, I conduct all productivity and accuracy logs, as well as coordinate and maintain all building maintenance.

Outbound Supervisor

Cardinal Healthcare Baltimore
07.2014 - 08.2016
  • In my current supervisory position, I am responsible for the actions and workflow of a 13-man crew during the evening/ overnight shift
  • Daily responsibilities include, but are not limited to: preparing the day-to-day roster and assignments, releasing of orders for my team to pick, maintain route completion and truck loading, verification of hospitals with special requirements, and the manifesting of all delivery paperwork
  • To ensure my team continues to run in an efficient manner, I review the daily metrics for productivity and errors and address with my team accordingly as well as conduct monthly one on one session to further employee development
  • I also maintain all employee relations such as: vacation, sick time, occurrences, reprimands and annual reviews
  • During my tenure I received my yellow belt for lean training.
  • Enhanced communication between team members, fostering a collaborative work environment that encouraged information sharing and problemsolving.
  • Daily 5S inspections


Receiving/Inventory Control/Steel Manager

King Architectural Metals
01.2006 - 01.2014
  • During my tenure at King, I oversaw the daily workload and managed a team of 35 individuals, within four departments at the Baltimore distribution center shipping/receiving, inventory, stock/overstock and steel service center
  • Regular duties included, but were not limited to: immediate HR issues pertaining to my employees such as write ups and disciplinary actions, employee reviews, staffing - hiring and firing, solving conflicts, maintaining the receipt of all inbound freight, coordinating outbound shipping and delivery routes, will call orders, steel long bar orders and cuts associated with these orders, scheduling truck deliveries, and part put-away, in addition to maintaining inventory via daily cycle counts and make adjustments as necessary, oversee and maintain stock levels in primary bins as well as the organization of the overstock bins
  • I have been trained and certified to operate all warehouse equipment such as, forklifts, reach trucks, cherry picker.
  • Within the warehouse, I have been actively involved in the building of racks in order to house the materials stored and improve the efficiency and functionality of picking orders and stock put away
  • Any special projects that needed to be completed were delegated to me from the facilities manager to follow through
  • I pride myself on being CPR, as well as AED certified and was also a lead member of the safety team throughout our distribution center
  • In addition to these certifications, I was also part of the UPS coordination team, therefore enabling me to process all UPS orders (pick, pack, process and ship UPS) as needed, should they be shorthanded and need additional help
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
  • Developed a strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.
  • Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.

Shipping Manager/ Team lead

Owens & Minor, Inc
01.1993 - 01.2006
  • For the nation's largest med/surge distributor, my daily duties were quite widespread
  • I was involved in all aspects of picking and packaging orders, receiving, part put away, inventory control, and quality assurance
  • These tasks required the use of computerized hand-held RF units
  • I also processed UPS shipments, as well as the packaging of government orders, following all government regulations
  • As the main medical supplier for the government, I participated in the picking and packaging of all overseas materials being shipped to our troops in Iraq
  • In addition to the tasks outlined above, I worked closely with our customer service department ensuring customer satisfaction in regards to any logistics issues that would arise, often times arranging emergency STAT shipments to be processed within minutes
  • My experience as a supervisor expanded my knowledge and responsibilities in many areas
  • Approximately 30 teammates were under my direct supervision
  • As a manager my duties included maintaining employees hours/vacation/sick time, striving to maintain our budget by controlling overtime, disciplinary actions when appropriate, settling conflict, interviewing and training new teammates, ensuring pick accuracy among the team and most importantly, to lead by the example I set
  • Daily, I would meet with our general manager to discuss the progress of my team and to develop strategies which enabled our entire operation to run more efficiently
  • I was often called upon to travel to other O&M distribution centers across the U.S
  • In order to assist with warehouse transitions.

Education

Associate's degree - Supply Chain Management

AACC
05-2027

High school diploma -

Meade Senior High School
01.1993

Skills

  • Shipping and receiving

  • Warehouse Operations

  • Inventory Management

  • Hiring and Training

  • Safety oversight

  • Lean principles

  • Warehouse Management

  • RF Scanner

  • ERP Systems

  • Microsoft Office

  • Quality Control

  • Problem-solving

  • 5S

  • Facilities Maintenance

  • Documentation

  • Warehouse operation oversight

  • Daily cycle counting

  • Loading and unloading

Timeline

Warehouse Manager

FutureTech Ent
04.2024 - Current

Warehouse Manager

Mohawk Industries
04.2023 - Current

Warehouse Manager

Lansing Building Products
01.2022 - 04.2023

Assistant Warehouse Manager

S.P.Richards
08.2016 - 01.2022

Outbound Supervisor

Cardinal Healthcare Baltimore
07.2014 - 08.2016

Receiving/Inventory Control/Steel Manager

King Architectural Metals
01.2006 - 01.2014

Shipping Manager/ Team lead

Owens & Minor, Inc
01.1993 - 01.2006

High school diploma -

Meade Senior High School

Associate's degree - Supply Chain Management

AACC
John Gran