QURAN STRATTON
Minneapolis,MN
Summary
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Resourceful and team-oriented leader with over 12 years of progressive experience across manufacturing, logistics, and service industries. Proven ability to streamline operations, develop high-performing teams, and improve overall efficiency and customer satisfaction. Strong background in ERP systems, quality assurance, warehouse operations, and leadership coaching. Adept at building collaborative environments that prioritize productivity, morale, and continuous improvement.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Team Leader
Lundell Manufacturing
07.2023 - 10.2025
- Run a high-volume shipping office, coordinate inbound/outbound traffic, assign docks, and direct trucks for safe, efficient loading/unloading.
- Generate and process bills of lading, purchase orders, invoices, packing lists, and inventory documentation with audit-ready accuracy.
- Validate weights, counts, rates, and accessorial using strong math and problem-solving skills; maintain precise, real-time shipping data.
- Record and track loads in Microsoft Teams and ERP/MRP systems; provide timely status updates to Sales, Production, and Accounting.
- Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies; partner with corporate on accrual questions; issue credits/adjustments when necessary.
- Support Sales with delivered pricing by obtaining and comparing freight quotes and document service levels.
- Execute diligent inventory management, reconciliations, cycle counts, and variance resolution with meticulous attention to detail.
- Deliver premium customer service to customers, suppliers, and freight vendors with clear, professional communication under tight timelines.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales and Production management to prioritize shipments and align daily schedules.
Machine Operator Level
Lexington Manufacturing
09.2021 - 03.2023
- Set up and operated a wrapper machine applying vinyl/wood veneer overlays to window and door frame materials per specification.
- Calibrated adhesive application, heat, pressure, guides, and feed speeds to maintain bond quality and dimensional tolerances.
- Performed changeovers for different profiles/materials; adjusted guides/rollers, verified adhesive compatibility, and documented settings for repeatability.
- Conducted in-process quality checks (adhesion/peel, surface cosmetics, edge-wrap consistency), logged nonconformances and supported corrective actions.
- Coordinated preventive maintenance with maintenance techs and vendors; used operator checklists to catch wear, alignment drift, and buildup before downtime.
- Standardized setup sheets and one-point lessons with photos/parameters to stabilize outcomes across shifts and speed onboarding.
- Worked with scheduling/materials to align material releases and minimize WIP pileups upstream/downstream.
- Tracked scrap/rework in Excel to highlight recurring issues, then partnered with QA/engineering on fixes.
Shipping Lead
Bell Pro
04.2020 - 09.2021
- Lead the shipping/scale desk: truck scale ops, carrier check-ins, dock assignments, trailer staging.
- Coach and schedule associates; train on SOPs, 5S, PIT/forklift rules, and safe loading.
- Audit shipping paperwork (BOLs, packing lists, invoices, labels) for counts, weights, and terms.
- Post shipments and close orders in ERP; deliver clean handoffs to Production Control & Accounting.
- Maintain live visibility in Teams/ERP; communicate exceptions and recovery plans.
- Coordinate pickups, compare freight quotes, and confirm departures/arrivals with carriers.
- Partner with Receiving/Inventory on cycle counts, OS&D, and returns/RMAs.
Warehouse Shipping Lead
Anagram
02.2016 - 03.2019
- Led high-volume shipping/receiving across multiple docks; sequenced pick/pack/load to meet carrier cutoffs.
- Tightened scan discipline, labeling, and dock verification for accurate counts and routing.
- Coordinated cycle counts and reconciled variances with purchasing/production; documented causes for mis-picks and slotting/putaway errors.
- Built a cross-training matrix (forklift, picker, stager, checker) to flex labor during peaks.
- Partnered with customer service on ASN/special handling requirements, increased exception visibility before truck arrival.
Logistics Specialist
InTech
11.2014 - 01.2016
- Coordinated and managed the movement and storage of goods to ensure timely and efficient delivery while maintaining accurate inventory records.
- Collaborated with vendors and internal teams to resolve transportation issues and ensure compliance with shipping regulations.
- Implemented process improvements to optimize shipping workflows and reduce delays, enhancing overall supply chain efficiency.
EDM Machine Operator
Proto Labs
03.2011 - 08.2014
- Operated EDM and CNC machines for custom part production.
- Interpreted blueprints and verified tolerances using micrometers and calipers.
- Conducted maintenance checks and performed quality inspections on final parts.
- Organized electrodes, tooling, and consumables; maintained a clean, 5S-compliant work area for safety and efficiency.
Education
Associate's Degree - Business Management
Hennepin Technical College
Brooklyn Park, MNSkills
- Inventory optimization
- Quality systems
- Forklifts
- Project implementation
- Micrometers
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Supply chain experience
- Forklift
- Lean manufacturing
- Hand tools (10 years)
- Process improvement
- Scanning
- Lean
- Manufacturing
- Warehouse Management Systems
- Assembly
- Customer service
- Analysis skills
- Self-motivated
- Quality Assurance & Continuous Improvement (ISO 9001, Lean Six Sigma)
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Implementing lean manufacturing processes - Projects
- GD&T
- Machining
- Supply chain Performance Monitoring
- MRP
- Soldering
- E-commerce
- Inventory control
- Oracle SCM
- Organizational skills
- Kanban
- SAP ERP
- Data Management
- Office Experience
- Leadership / Supervisor Experience
- Calipers
- Process Optimization
- Oracle
- CNC
- Comfortable with fast-paced and physically demanding environments
- Committed to continuous learning and process improvement
- Warehouse experience
- Management
- QuickBooks
- Negotiation
- Kaizen
- Order entry
- Order fulfillment
- Root cause analysis
- PDCA
- 5S
- Shipping & Inventory Management
- EDM
- Epicor,
- LogiFlow
Certification
- Driver's License
Timeline
Team Leader
Lundell Manufacturing
07.2023 - 10.2025
Machine Operator Level
Lexington Manufacturing
09.2021 - 03.2023
Shipping Lead
Bell Pro
04.2020 - 09.2021
Warehouse Shipping Lead
Anagram
02.2016 - 03.2019
Logistics Specialist
InTech
11.2014 - 01.2016
EDM Machine Operator
Proto Labs
03.2011 - 08.2014
Associate's Degree - Business Management
Hennepin Technical College