Nathan Cardinal
Columbus,IN
Summary
More than 25 years of logistics operation and maintenance leadership. Focuses on developing and maintain an inclusive work environment that is customer focused and procedurally compliant. Excels at discovering opportunities needing resolved to better align with company goals and initiatives, ensuring success within the organization.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Supervisor
Lowes RDC
09.2017 - Current
- Manages various projects, overseeing dynamic project teams comprised of contractors and onsite maintenance personnel, ensuring on-time and on-budget completion.
- Build, manage, and develop a maintenance team comprised of 25+ personnel, provide coaching and mentorship, conduct performance evaluations, and establish inclusive work cultures.
- Responsible for preventative maintenance and upkeep on fleet and building assets, includes establishing professional relationships with support companies like Dematic, Honeywell (Intelligrated), SICK, Wynwright (Daifuku), and CROWN.
- Oversees training and safety compliance on LOTO, Arc Flash, HazWaste/HazMat, and all applicable OSHA regulations.
- Oversees part inventory for dock door/dock levelers, conveyors, scanners, cameras, racking, robots and fork truck/yard truck fleet.
- Team Performance Reports for Maintenance operations - daily, weekly, monthly and yearly.
- Oversees custodial upkeep of facility.
- Responsible for weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly maintenance budget lines.
Maintenance Area Manager
Walmart Distribution Center
02.2011 - 08.2017
- All responsibilities as listed above with Lowe's including the following
- Food and Safety compliance with yearly FSA (Food and Safety Audit) execution.
- Oversaw all recycle programs and keying of all information in Eviance systems.
- Responsible for managing and maintaining DC pest control program.
- Actively involved in 1 year, 5 year, and 10 year project planning.
Operations Manager
Walmart
08.2006 - 01.2011
- Oversaw shift operations in all operational areas, overseeing 250+ employees.
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Directed initiatives to improve work environment, company culture or overall business strategy.
Area Manager of Operations
Walmart
08.1998 - 06.2006
- Managed operational areas in the order filling, receiving and breakpack departments.
- Monitored and analyzed performance data, identifying areas of improvement and developing corrective action plans.
- Devised and executed training plans for new and existing staff to support competency and compliance.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Spearheaded operational procedures and processes to improve efficiency and optimize operations.
Orderfilling Supervisor
Walmart
10.1996 - 06.1998
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation.
- Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
- Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
Orderfiller
Walmart
03.1994 - 09.1996
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
- Kept work areas neat, clean and free from debris.
- Pulled orders quickly to maintain demanding productivity goals.
Education
High School Diploma - General
Seymour Senior High School
Seymour, Indiana05-1993
Timeline
Maintenance Supervisor
Lowes RDC
09.2017 - Current
Maintenance Area Manager
Walmart Distribution Center
02.2011 - 08.2017
Operations Manager
Walmart
08.2006 - 01.2011
Area Manager of Operations
Walmart
08.1998 - 06.2006
Orderfilling Supervisor
Walmart
10.1996 - 06.1998
Orderfiller
Walmart
03.1994 - 09.1996
High School Diploma - General
Seymour Senior High School