AUSTIN SCHEI
ST. MICHAEL - ALBERTVILLE
Summary
Dynamic Operations Manager with a proven track record at US Lumber Group, excelling in team leadership and inventory management. Enhanced employee accountability and performance through effective mentoring and strategic goal setting. Developed policies that fostered a safe work environment, achieving significant improvements in operational efficiency and employee satisfaction.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations Manager
US Lumber Group
03.2022 - 03.2025
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
- Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
- Managed inventory and conducted routine counts of products to achieve an accurate delivery of goods and services.
- Designed policies and procedures to implement a safe and efficient work environment.
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
- Oversaw facility maintenance, ensuring optimal functionality of equipment and infrastructure at all times.
- Guided team members on a path of success in which everyone saw the potential for growth.
Warehouse Supervisor
US Lumber Group
06.2019 - 03.2022
- Supervised warehouse operations by managing employees during shifts.
- Supervised shipping and receiving.
- Conducted monthly safety courses to ensure the safety of team members and workplace.
- Completed daily operations on time and maintained high standards of accuracy.
- Conducted regular inventory audits to identify discrepancies in stock counts while implementing corrective measures as needed.
- Operated warehouse material handling equipment correctly to move loads.
- Monitored employee performance and offered mentoring and leadership to improve any deficiencies.
Forklift Operator
US Lumber Group
08.2016 - 06.2019
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Pulled and fulfilled customer orders in a timely manner while keeping safety as the top priority.
- Supported warehouse staff in meeting tight deadlines by prioritizing tasks based on shipment schedules.
Education
High School Diploma -
St. Michael - Albertville
Saint Michael, MN06-2015
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Team leadership
- Employee relations and conflict resolution
- Inventory management
- Policies and procedures implementation
- Goal setting
Certification
Forklift Train the Trainer Certification
CPR/AED & First Aid
Timeline
Operations Manager
US Lumber Group
03.2022 - 03.2025
Warehouse Supervisor
US Lumber Group
06.2019 - 03.2022
Forklift Operator
US Lumber Group
08.2016 - 06.2019
High School Diploma -
St. Michael - Albertville
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