Brian Luhrs

Experience

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  Premier Global Components

  May 2004 - Apr 2013

  Warehouse Supervisor

  o Managed daily warehouse operations, optimizing inventory management, order fulfillment, and shipping/receiving processes to ensure seamless logisticso Trained and supervised warehouse staff, fostering a positive work environment and promoting productivity.o Utilized WMS (Warehouse Management System) to streamline processes and inventory retrieval, enhancing efficiency and accuracyo Performed cycle counts and maintained precise inventory records, minimizing discrepancies and ensuring accurate stock levelso Oversaw shipping and receiving operations, ensuring timely order fulfillment and accurate processing Show less

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  Magnolia Air Compressor

  May 2013 - Dec 2014

  Warehouse Supervisor

  o Managed warehouse operations, optimizing receiving, storage, and distribution processes to ensure efficient workflow and on-time shipmentso Developed and implemented inventory control systems, resulting in a 10% reduction in stock discrepancieso Partnered with the procurement team to forecast inventory demand, preventing shortages and reducing overstock by 20%o Conducted safety inspections and training programs to foster a safety-focused workplace, resulting in a 30% reduction in workplace accidentso Designed and implemented streamlined inventory control systems, reducing stock discrepancies by 15%o Enforced strict safety regulations while maintaining a clean and organized warehouse environment Show less

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  Blue-White Industries

  Jan 2015 - Oct 2019

  Shipping Lead

  o Oversaw and streamlined shipping workflows, driving a 20% increase in order processing speed and reducing shipping errors by 15%o Conducted inventory audits to ensure accurate stock levels, reducing stockouts by 20% and enhancing order fulfillment efficiencyo Trained and onboarded 6 new shipping team members, improving compliance, safety, and operational efficiencyo Managed daily shipping operations and inventory control, ensuring 98% delivery accuracy and reducing errors by 15%o Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve shipping challenges and streamline processes for improved efficiencyo Conducted shipment quality checks, ensuring 100% compliance with company standards and improving customer satisfaction by 18%o Stayed updated on evolving freight regulations and best shipping practices to ensure ongoing compliance o Built and maintained strong relationships with major shipping carriers such as UPS, FedEx, and DHL, optimizing shipping rates and service reliability Show less

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  Magnum Diesel Parts Inc

  Oct 2019 - now

  Production Manager

  o Managed all production operations, optimizing resource allocation and workflow efficiency to achieve a 20% increase in production output, while maintaining a 98% adherence to quality standardso Streamlined daily production activities, increasing efficiency by 25% and reducing downtime by 15% through continuous process improvementso Designed and implemented production schedules, ensuring on-time project completion and a 100% adherence to quality standardso Led and mentored a team of 10 high-performing production staff, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvemento Collaborated with Sales, Marketing, and Logistics teams to align production with demand, resulting in a 30% reduction in lead timeso Developed and implemented SOPs, enhancing warehouse efficiency and ensuring consistent operational performanceo Optimized inventory tracking systems, reducing discrepancies by 35% and improving order fulfillment accuracyo Enhanced communication between production teams and leadership, improving coordination and increasing deadline adherence by 18%o Conducted workplace safety audits and implemented improvements, eliminating compliance risks and reinforcing safety best practices Show less