Patrick West
Greenfield
Summary
Determined Warehouse Supervisor offering strong background in supervising and mentoring 30+ employees in exceptionally large distribution warehouse settings. Talented in promoting safety, accuracy and company rules when monitoring employee performance and training new employees. Accomplished in coordinating day to day production while meeting/exceeding company production goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
ROUGH CUT/Water Jet Operator
Cambria
Greenfield
06.2023 - Current
- Operated waterjet cutting machines to produce precision countertops from granite
- Interpreted blueprints to ensure accurate cuts and specifications
- Set up machines, including nozzle alignment, pressure settings, and material positioning
- Reduced material waste through efficient cutting strategies
- Performed routine maintenance and troubleshooting to minimize downtime
- Followed strict safety procedures and maintained a clean work environment
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient workflow during production.
- Monitored production quality to meet company standards consistently.
WAREHOUSE SUPERVISOR
Golden State Foods/ QCD
Indianapolis
03.2018 - 06.2023
- Trained and mentored staff on best practices in warehousing and safety procedures.
- Coordinated shipping and receiving activities to optimize logistics and reduce delays.
- Monitored warehouse operations to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure smooth flow of materials.
- Conducted training sessions for new employees on proper use of equipment and safety protocols.
- Enforced strict safety procedures and protocols through successful management of warehouse team members.
- Operated forklifts to fill or empty overhead spaces.
- Coordinated cross-training programs for warehouse staff to ensure flexibility and coverage.
- Held staff meetings to share project information and address specific issues.
- Conducted interviews, selected candidates and supported hiring processes to maintain staffing levels.
- Created strategies for improving operational efficiencies in the warehouse.
Education
High School Diploma -
Center Grove High School
Greenwood, INSkills
- Shipping and Receiving
- Complex Problem Solving
- Assignment Delegation
- Time and Wage Tracking
- Staff Training
- Performance Assessment
- Quality Assurance
- Production Coordination
- Computer Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Experienced with Word, Excel, Kronos, Dimension, Workday, Blue Yonder, JDA, JDE
- Waterjet operation
- Blueprint interpretation
- Safety compliance
- Training development
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Seamless edge work
- Power tool proficiency
- Slab handling
- Stone finishing techniques
- Granite polishing expertise
- Color matching
- Grinding and shaping expertise
Timeline
ROUGH CUT/Water Jet Operator
Cambria
06.2023 - Current
WAREHOUSE SUPERVISOR
Golden State Foods/ QCD
03.2018 - 06.2023
High School Diploma -
Center Grove High School