Valdas Alekna
Carracastle,County Mayo
Summary
Dependable Warehouse Supervisor with 4 years of experience. Expertly manages and mentors teams to achieve efficient operations. Leads by example with positive, dedicated work ethic. Holds B driver licence, platform stock picker and clamp/forklift licence.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Warehouse manager
Harvey Norman
galway, Galway
2022.04 - Current
- Reduced safety hazards and fostered sustainability through careful sorting and disposal of refuse and recyclables.
- Overhauled receiving processes, scrutinised productivity and accuracy metrics and implemented improvement action.
- Improved compliance with company policies by strengthening internal onboarding and training requirements.
- Established operational and administrative procedures and enforced controls.
- Introduced operational and administrative procedures to uphold integrity of current processes.
- Increased staff motivation by introducing incentive programmes based on team attendance and productivity.
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks in alignment with safety protocols.
- Assessed staff and team performance and regularly actioned insights to fuel improvement.
- Oversaw and motivated team of 6 employees
- Planned work rotas to optimise team performance and target achievement.
- Ensured warehouse personnel were properly trained and certified on equipment use, including forklifts and pallet movers.
- Expertly handled employee conflicts in line with company procedures, addressing issues and preventing recurrence.
- Led daily warehouse management meetings, ensuring minutes were taken accurately and distributed to appropriate personnel.
- Analysed inventory reports to achieve strong product availability.
- Directed daily operations to achieve maximum output and reduce costs.
- Consistently defined Key Performance Indicator targets through logistical leadership and process evaluation.
- Oversaw records covering purchasing transactions, distribution flow and stock storage.
- Developed lasting relationships with employees, peers, upper management and outside vendors.
- Monitored warehouse safety and swiftly resolved hazards.
- Enforced safety measures and proper use of PPE.
- Minimised accidents and near misses with rigorous health and safety training.
- Created and maintained displays and signs.
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues.
- Handled high volume calls to address customer inquiries and concerns.
Warehouse supervisor
Harvey Norman
Galway, Galway
2020.02 - Current
- Enhanced picking and packing output through targeted team coaching and feedback.
- Used automatic tracking systems to keep computer system updated with goods movements and proactively place new orders at optimal times.
- Directed daily operations to achieve maximum output and reduce costs.
- Improved warehouse layout to maximise storage space.
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks in alignment with safety protocols.
- Operated forklifts and low level order pickers with precision.
- Spearheaded improvements in warehouse operations and workflow to optimise efficiency.
- Established operational and administrative procedures and enforced controls.
- Assessed staff and team performance and regularly actioned insights to fuel improvement.
- Planned work rotas to optimise team performance and target achievement.
Warehouse operator
Harvey Norman
Dublin, Dublin
2017.10 - Current
- Performed tagging and labelling of warehouse inventory.
- Cleaned and tidied work areas to meet inspection requirements.
- Received deliveries and helped to coordinate storage.
- Handled Goods In and Goods Out requests in line with company protocols.
- Recorded number and quality of products, taking appropriate action of defective items.
- Completed basic maintenance on material handling equipment, minimising downtime with regular care.
- Attended Health and Safety training to ensure consistent adherence to warehouse safety policies.
- Tracked storage locations within warehouses, maintaining smooth-running retrieval operations.
- Packed up client furniture, appliances and related goods to move items between locations.
- Maintained clean, safe and orderly warehouse space.
- Operated forklifts to lift and move heavy cargo to designated areas.
- Maintained employee safety through observation of surroundings when moving cargo.
CNC machine operator
3:Rock
Dublin, Dublin
2015.11 - 2017.08
- Kept production processes moving swiftly by inspecting and maintaining machinery to support functionality.
- Kept work areas clean, tidy and hazard-free to uphold general safety and security.
- Operated precision measuring equipment to comply with product quality standards.
- Used work instructions and measuring tools to check specifications of finished items.
- Used milling cutters, drills, taps and other CNC cutting tools safely and efficiently.
- Monitored machine settings and adjusted to correct malfunctions or errors.
- Monitored automated machines, identifying opportunities to improve performance.
- Adhered to all health and safety, environmental and energy impact standards to support compliance.
- Disposed of cutting waste materials safely and securely, following relevant regulations.
Warehouse operator
Sam Dennigan & Co
Ashbourne, Meath
2011.05 - 2015.11
- Completed and submitted appropriate dispatch paperwork in timely manner.
- Operated forklifts to lift and move heavy cargo to designated areas.
- Handled Goods In and Goods Out requests in line with company protocols.
- Moved stock around by hand, using forklift truck or lifting gear.
- Sorted materials on warehouse racks and shelves.
- Operated material handling equipment to move large and heavy loads.
- Loaded, secured and organised goods into delivery lanes ahead of dispatch.
- Received deliveries and helped to coordinate storage.
- Picked, packed and dispatched high-volume orders, consistently exceeding warehouse performance targets.
- Prepared items for timely dispatch and safe transportation.
- Attended Health and Safety training to ensure consistent adherence to warehouse safety policies.
- Cleaned and tidied work areas to meet inspection requirements.
- Assisted with loading and unloading of vehicles manually and using machines.
Warehouse operator
Harvey Norman
Dublin, Dublin
2010.01 - 2011.03
- Operated forklifts to lift and move heavy cargo to designated areas.
- Moved stock around by hand, using forklift truck or lifting gear.
- Tracked storage locations within warehouses, maintaining smooth-running retrieval operations.
- Attended Health and Safety training to ensure consistent adherence to warehouse safety policies.
- Completed basic maintenance on material handling equipment, minimising downtime with regular care.
- Listened closely to instructions, carrying out fast-paced picking and packing in line with targets.
- Minimised product damage, ensuring goods were correctly handled and stored to task specifications.
- Prepared items for timely dispatch and safe transportation.
Warehouse operator
Uniphar group
Dublin, Dublin
2005.12 - 2009.12
- Completed and submitted appropriate dispatch paperwork in timely manner.
- Operated forklifts to lift and move heavy cargo to designated areas.
- Packed up client orders and related goods, moved items between locations.
- Sorted materials on warehouse racks and shelves.
- Handled Goods In and Goods Out requests in line with company protocols.
Education
secondary school diploma -
Dariaus ir Gireno gymnasium
Lithuania 1994.09 - 2004.06
Skills
- Data entry
- Shipping and packaging
- Materials handling and transport
- Forklift operation
- Safe and efficient driving
- Warehouse environment safety
- Stock take scanning and investigating gains or loses
- Equipment operations
- Quality testing procedures
- CNC programming
- 3 axis machining
- Material loading and unloading
- Machine monitoring
- Time management
- Target-driven
- Logistics management
- Warehouse operations coordination
- Staff supervision
- Distribution and warehousing
- Warehouse maintenance
- Driving and transportation
- Team leadership and motivation
- Eye for accuracy
- Issue resolution
- Safety regulations expertise
- Logical reasoning
- Process improvement
- Coordination
- Quality Assurance
- Capacity planning
- Compliance standards
- Communication skills
Timeline
Warehouse manager
Harvey Norman
2022.04 - Current
Warehouse supervisor
Harvey Norman
2020.02 - Current
Warehouse operator
Harvey Norman
2017.10 - Current
CNC machine operator
3:Rock
2015.11 - 2017.08
Warehouse operator
Sam Dennigan & Co
2011.05 - 2015.11
Warehouse operator
Harvey Norman
2010.01 - 2011.03
Warehouse operator
Uniphar group
2005.12 - 2009.12
secondary school diploma -
Dariaus ir Gireno gymnasium
1994.09 - 2004.06