TIMOTHY SOKOLOWSKI

630-805-0252
tsd469fa@westpost.net
CAREER SUMMARY
Experienced Warehouse Manager with expertise in reducing costs and increasing pr
oductivity in complex, fast-paced work environments. Repeatedly recognized for t
he ability to identify and develop high potential employees and lead productive
teams to achieve objectives. Known for extraordinary drive and energy, loyalty a
nd work ethic.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
*X Warehouse / Distribution Center Operations *X Inventory Control
*X Shipping and Receiving *X Quality Assurance Systems
*X Data Management and Optum WMS *X Leadership and Supervision
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
WESTINGHOUSE LIGHTING CORPORATION, ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 2000 *V 6/31/2
010
Global leader in the manufacturer and distribution of ceiling fans, lighting fix
tures, lighting hardware, accessories and bulbs.
Warehouse Manager, 2007 *V 2010
Responsible for non-union warehouse operations for 140K square foot distribution
center for 15 states. Managed team of up to 40 employees, including six superv
isors, with authority to hire, train, coach, evaluate performance, recommend rew
ards, discipline and terminate.
*X Promoted to Warehouse Manager based on track record of delivering top product
ivity, efficiency and cost savings.
*X Working 16 hours per day, directed a team of 50 people to achieve **impossibl
e** goal of relocating a 140K square foot distribution center in CA 30 miles awa
y in five days. Excellent performance resulted in an offer to relocate to CA and
manage it and written appreciation from Senior Vice President saying, **As impr
essive as were all the operational successes, equally impressive was how both th
e CA associates and management group immediately accepted your management style,
completely respecting your authority and good judgment.**
*X Achieved 90+% annual order fulfillment rate given an average daily target of
$75K per day.
*X Achieved inventory accuracy of >99%.
*X Increased Order Picker productivity by 33% by scrutinizing and evaluating wor
ker time and motions and re-training employees.
*X Reduced payroll expenses by approximately $40K annually by training and certi
fying first female forklift driver.
*X Introduced new, hands-free lighting equipment improving productivity of Shipp
ing employees.
*X Reorganized carrier pickups by state, eliminating wasted time and pickup area
congestion.
*X Improved utilization of Warehouse Management System (Optum) by designing and
conducting training workshops for approximately 60 staff in PA. Selected for the
assignment due to deep subject matter expertise on system.
*X Received commendation from leadership after locating missing shipment saying,
***Kcommend you on doing such an outstanding job on finding this shipment. I ca
n not explain to you in an email just how much work, stress, and unnecessary exp
enditures will be realized with the advent of finding this shipment. What impres
ses me the most is that finding this shipment was of no direct benefit to you or
the Chicago operation but you recognized the benefit to company team members**.
Receiving Supervisor, 2000 *V 2007
Supervised 12 employees ensuring safety, overall efficiency and productivity of
Receiving Department team. Responsible for day-to-day operations of the receivin
g area including staffing, training, scheduling, receiving, equipment maintenanc
e, maintaining procedures and loss prevention.
*X Successfully implemented Optum Warehouse Management System within department,
training and coaching employees to maintain the integrity of the system and dat
a.
*X Fought to retain high potential minority Receiving Clerk slated for terminati
on; after training and development, employee was later promoted to Inventory Man
ager.
*X Nominated for and won 2007 Quality Ambassador Award.
*X Selected to participate in internal Quality Assurance Process Team; team impr
oved quality resolution process and ultimately improved customer satisfaction.
*X Increased the reporting of damaged products by implementing an employee rewar
d program. Increased reporting led to a decrease in customer claim and re-proces
sing costs.
*X Led safety team to reduce potential hazards and ensure a productive, healthy
environment.
HILL MECHANICAL, CHICAGO, IL
1992 *V 2000
Contracting mechanical engineering firm with over 1,000 employees, dedicated to
preconstruction planning and prefabrication.
Support Operations Supervisor
Supervising a team of 10 non-union warehouse and dispatched employees, directed
the distribution of prefabricated materials and equipment to various constructio
n sites throughout Chicago. Managed shipping and receiving, stock, tool room and
workflow schedules. Responsible for all repair and maintenance of warehouse and
delivery equipment
*X Achieved 95% inventory accuracy.
*X Participated on OSHA Safety Team with union superintendents
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
*X Proficient in Microsoft Office Word, Excel and Outlook
*X Licensed Forklift Instructor (Train the Trainer) from 1992 *V 2010