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James Champagne

Houma,Louisiana

Summary

Dynamic warehouse professional with extensive experience at Lowes Home Improvement, excelling in shipping and receiving operations. Proven ability to enhance team productivity through effective training and streamlined processes. Skilled in forklift operation and committed to maintaining safety standards while fostering collaboration and problem-solving within high-performing teams. Experienced with inventory management, logistics coordination, and team leadership. Utilizes skills to optimize receiving processes and improve operational efficiency. Track record of maintaining accurate records and fostering cooperative work environment.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Receiving Manager

Lowes Home Improvment
10.2020 - 04.2025
  • Unloaded, sorted and stored incoming merchandise.
  • Verified deliveries against paperwork and contacted vendors to resolve discrepancies.
  • Managed shipping and receiving team, overseeing training, schedules and work assignments.
  • Trained and supervised staff in the accurate processing of inbound shipments, ensuring timely delivery to sales floor.

Fulfillment Lead

Lowes Home Improvment
10.2020 - 04.2025
  • Trained new hires on company policies and procedures, resulting in faster integration into the team and improved productivity.
  • Lead a high-performing team of fulfillment associates, fostering a positive work environment that promoted collaboration and teamwork.
  • Streamlined fulfillment processes by identifying inefficiencies and implementing solutions to improve workflow.
  • Conducted regular safety audits within the warehouse environment, addressing any potential hazards promptly.
  • Prioritized tasks to meet dynamic conditions and changing company demands.

Department Supervisor

Lowes Home Improvment
10.2020 - 04.2025
  • Maintained stock of items, cleanliness, organization, and provided excellent customer service.
  • Trained new employees on overall company and department-specific policies and procedures.
  • Conducted performance evaluations for employees, providing constructive feedback and identifying opportunities for growth or improvement.
  • Managed team of Number employees, delegated tasks and held each employee accountable for completing assignments.
  • Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.

Warehouse Lead

Ashley Furniture Homestore / DSG
09.2014 - 03.2020
  • Trained employees on equipment operation and safety protocols.
  • Managed a team of warehouse personnel, delegating tasks effectively to optimize workflow.
  • Managed day-to-day operations of warehouse, freight and parcel shipments, returns, and transfers.
  • Followed verbal and written instructions to properly move and ship products.
  • Oversaw warehouse staff and maintained efficiency in fast-paced environment.
  • Loaded, unloaded, and sorted cargo as part of accurate and efficient weekly shipments.
  • Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.

Education

Diploma - General Studies

Terrebonne High School
Houma, LA
05.1998

Skills

  • Shipping and receiving
  • Maintaining safety
  • Warehouse operations
  • Safety practices
  • Operating equipment
  • Forklift operation
  • Unloading trucks
  • Stockroom organization
  • Shipment verification
  • Shipment receiving
  • Staging deliveries
  • OSHA guidelines
  • Order fulfillment
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Heavy lifting
  • Warehouse safety

Timeline

Receiving Manager

Lowes Home Improvment
10.2020 - 04.2025

Fulfillment Lead

Lowes Home Improvment
10.2020 - 04.2025

Department Supervisor

Lowes Home Improvment
10.2020 - 04.2025

Warehouse Lead

Ashley Furniture Homestore / DSG
09.2014 - 03.2020

Diploma - General Studies

Terrebonne High School
James Champagne