Ethel Wise
Newberry
Summary
A seasoned Logistic Lead at Komatsu, I spearheaded the implementation of a demand forecasting system, slashing excess inventory costs significantly. My leadership fostered a culture of continuous learning and innovation, enhancing team efficiency and mastering both critical thinking and warehouse management. Achievements include sustainable packaging initiatives and a streamlined order processing system, showcasing my adaptability and problem-solving prowess.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Logistic Lead
Komatsu
06.2019 - Current
- Implemented a demand forecasting system that improved product availability while reducing excess inventory costs.
- Balanced competing priorities and demands in a fast-paced logistics environment, consistently meeting deadlines and ensuring high-quality outcomes.
- Championed continuous learning among staff members by creating ongoing development programs focused on industry best practices.
- Introduced sustainable packaging initiatives that reduced waste while maintaining product protection during transport.
- Streamlined order processing by implementing an automated system that reduced errors and increased throughput capacity.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations and company policies through rigorous monitoring and training efforts.
- Improved warehouse organization with the implementation of a new storage system, leading to easier product retrieval and reduced order fulfillment time.
- Oversaw hiring, training, and evaluation of logistics team members, fostering professional growth opportunities within the department.
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
- Developed and maintained knowledgeable and productive team of employees.
- Oversaw warehouse staff and maintained efficiency in fast-paced environment.
Training Leader
Kraft Heinz
02.2013 - 11.2018
- Enhanced employee performance by developing and implementing comprehensive training programs.
- Designed an annual training calendar that aligned with organizational goals while allowing flexibility for emerging needs or priorities.
- Delivered impactful trainings across multiple formats such as classroom instruction, webinars, or one-on-one coaching sessions based on participant requirements.
- Boosted team productivity by designing targeted skill development workshops and hands-on learning activities.
- Provided ongoing support and guidance for employees post-training, ensuring long-term retention and application of learned skills in their day-to-day roles.
- Streamlined onboarding processes for new hires, resulting in increased retention rates and job satisfaction.
- Promoted a culture of ongoing feedback and evaluation among employees, using both formal and informal methods to gather insights into training program effectiveness.
- Coordinated training for new hires to impart information about company policies, requirements and performance strategies.
- Developed and improved training courses to increase staff performance and overall training effectiveness.
- Provided coaching and mentoring to employees.
Education
Diploma -
Mid Carolina High
Prosperity, SC06.1995
Skills
- Warehouse operations
- Cost reduction
- Warehouse management
- Logistics planning
- Cost reduction strategies
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Warehouse safety
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Worker supervision
- Excellent communication
- Reliability
- Critical thinking
- Organizational skills
- Team leadership
- Active listening
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
- Detail-oriented
- Order picking and processing
- Forklift operation
- Self motivation
- Goal setting
- Warehouse logistics
- Incident reporting
Timeline
Logistic Lead
Komatsu
06.2019 - Current
Training Leader
Kraft Heinz
02.2013 - 11.2018
Diploma -
Mid Carolina High
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