Joshua Briggs
Phoenix
Summary
Management professional with 10+ years of experience, excelling in critical thinking, communication, and leadership. Current supervisor with a solid foundation in warehouse operations and logistics. Demonstrated success in improving operational efficiency and productivity through teamwork and strict compliance with safety protocols. Effective time management skills support the achievement of deadlines without compromising quality.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Warehouse Operations Supervisor
Kroger
Phoenix
08.2022 - Current
- Supervised daily warehouse operations and ensured adherence to safety protocols.
- Coordinated team schedules and managed workforce assignments effectively.
- Trained new staff on warehouse procedures and equipment usage.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance workflow efficiency.
- Resolved operational issues promptly to minimize disruptions in service.
- Supervised a team of 25+ employees including assigning tasks, providing training, evaluating performance, resolving issues and administering corrective action when needed.
Lift Truck Operator
Kroger
Henderson
09.2018 - Current
- Replenish pick slots with product.
- Stage pallets/orders at specified dock door location for shipping.
- Responsible for performing individual day-to-day job assignments at or above production standards.
- Promote safety throughout the warehouse as part of the Behavior Risk Improvement team. (BRI)
Operations Team Leader
Kroger
Henderson
05.2021 - 08.2022
- Delivered constructive feedback to enhance employee performance and morale.
- Resolved conflicts among team members effectively to maintain a positive work environment.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations to safeguard workplace conditions.
- Provided leadership and direction to 20 operations personnel, fostering teamwork and efficiency.
Assistant Manager of General Merchandise
Hy-Vee
Kansas City
03.2014 - 03.2018
- Took part in the interview, hiring, and developing of new employees.
- Scheduling of employees within my department while adhering to the allotted labor hours.
- Ordering product, while staying under budget for the department.
- Added new product into the stores inventory system.
- Used Microsoft excel, word and PowerPoint to create sales reports, sales projections and labor hours on a monthly basis.
Backroom/Receiving Manager
Hy-Vee
Kansas City
09.2013 - 03.2014
- Unloading incoming product from trucks using a pallet jack.
- Check in vendors and third-party companies by checking accuracies on incoming product with invoices.
- Organization of stores long stock and back stock.
Assistant Night Stock Manager
Hy-Vee
Kansas City
02.2012 - 09.2013
- Scheduled employees to align with allocated labor hours efficiently.
- Developed and maintained comprehensive departmental work instructions for all tasks.
- Assisted in stocking products from incoming trucks onto shelves.
- Trained and developed new employees to enhance team performance.
Gun Truck Operator
United States Army
Fort Hood
06.2004 - 03.2010
- Executed gun truck operations as driver or gunner.
- Conducted preventative maintenance on vehicles, radios, and weapons.
- Updated information in radios and Blue Force Tracker weekly.
- Developed standard operating procedures for traffic checkpoints and convoy operations.
- Trained Iraqi Army and Police on standard operating procedures.
- Provided security for logistics convoys throughout Diyala Province, Iraq.
Education
High School Diploma -
Liberty High School
Liberty, MO05.2004
Skills
- Leadership and employee training
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Analytical problem solving
- Effective communication
- Organizational skills
- Dock operations management
- Process improvement strategies
- Warehouse safety protocols
Certification
- Electric Pallet Jack
- Lift Truck
Timeline
Warehouse Operations Supervisor
Kroger
08.2022 - Current
Operations Team Leader
Kroger
05.2021 - 08.2022
Lift Truck Operator
Kroger
09.2018 - Current
Assistant Manager of General Merchandise
Hy-Vee
03.2014 - 03.2018
Backroom/Receiving Manager
Hy-Vee
09.2013 - 03.2014
Assistant Night Stock Manager
Hy-Vee
02.2012 - 09.2013
Gun Truck Operator
United States Army
06.2004 - 03.2010
High School Diploma -
Liberty High School