KWAME MENSAH
Warehouse Manager
Columbus, OH · k.mensah@email.com · (555) 719-3345
Summary
Warehouse manager with 10 years running high-volume distribution facilities. Leads a 120-person team across a 400,000 sq ft DC, driving inventory accuracy to 99.6% and cutting labor cost per order by 17%.
Experience
Warehouse Manager · Walmart
2018 - Present
- Manage daily operations of a 400,000 sq ft distribution center shipping 60,000+ units/day
- Implemented Manhattan WMS slotting optimization, boosting pick rates by 28% and cutting labor cost per order 17%
- Reduced recordable safety incidents by 45% through a new PPE and forklift certification program
- Lead a 120-person team across three shifts, holding voluntary turnover under 12% year over year
Shift Supervisor · Home Depot
2014 - 2018
- Supervised 35 associates across receiving and outbound shipping on second shift
- Improved inventory accuracy from 94% to 99.1% through a weekly cycle counting program
- Rolled out 5S zoning across the outbound dock, cutting average trailer load time by 22 minutes
Inventory Control Associate · Target
2011 - 2014
- Processed 1,200+ inbound cartons per shift using RF scanners and SAP receiving screens
- Executed daily cycle counts in 8 aisle zones, resolving 300+ location discrepancies annually
- Earned OSHA-compliant sit-down and reach forklift certification within first 90 days
Education
B.S. Operations Management — Ohio State University · 2014
Skills
Warehouse Management Systems (Manhattan), Inventory Control, OSHA Compliance, Labor Scheduling, Cycle Counting, 5S Methodology, Forklift Operations, Safety Training, Throughput Optimization, Team Leadership, Budget Management, Kronos
Certifications
OSHA 30-Hour General Industry, OSHA Training Institute Education Center
Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), ASCM
Certified Logistics Technician (CLT), MSSC
Key Achievements
Named Regional DC of the Year for on-time shipping performance of 99.4% (2022)
Selected for the regional continuous improvement council, mentoring 6 site supervisors
