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Manuel Amaya

Lake Villa

Summary

Dynamic operations leader with a proven track record at Uline, excelling in warehouse management and team development. Expert in logistics and inventory control, I drive operational efficiency while fostering a culture of safety and excellence. Recognized for resolving customer issues and enhancing performance metrics, I am committed to achieving outstanding results.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Warehouse Manager

Uline
Pleasant Prairie
04.2021 - Current
  • Lead daily operations overseeing 40–60 warehouse employees, along with temporary staff and third-party drivers
  • Ensure timely and accurate completion of 35–50 outbound shipments per day, meeting tight carrier cut-off windows
  • Oversee receipt, unloading, and processing of 20–50 inbound trucks daily, ensuring compliance with inventory and quality standards
  • Maintained year-over-year “Green” inventory accuracy results through process discipline and team accountability
  • Promote and enforce a strong safety-first culture, reducing incidents and driving continuous improvement in safety metrics
  • Develop and implement comprehensive onboarding and training programs, improving team productivity and reducing turnover
  • Partner cross-functionally with Inventory Control, Transportation, and HR to support department initiatives and staffing needs
  • Perform root cause analysis and corrective action on quality issues and service failures
  • Certified to operate Forklift, Reach Truck, Picker Truck, and Clamp Truck; regularly train and evaluate team members on equipment safety

Sr. Executive Team Leader – Operations

Target
Glenview
10.2019 - 04.2021
  • Directed operations for a high-volume $75M store with over 200 team members
  • Managed and coached 5 Executive Team Leaders and 13 Team Leaders to drive daily execution
  • Successfully transitioned store to a new operational model with major backroom restructuring in under two months
  • Achieved and maintained “Green” operational metrics consistently

Executive Team Leader - Operations

Target
Mundelein
07.2014 - 10.2019
  • Delivered strong year-to-date operational performance (“Green” status) across two high-volume stores ($37M & $50M)
  • Led the rollout of a new logistics operational model across three store locations within 6 months
  • Served as District Trainer, Mentor, and Operations Captain, guiding performance and best practices across the district
  • Drove consistent year-over-year positive sales comps through operational excellence and team development

Executive Team Leader - Food Operation

Target
Mundelein
06.2012 - 07.2014
  • Maintained “Green” Food Safety results YTD in a $48M store where food accounted for 50% of sales
  • Oversaw inventory, freshness, and compliance initiatives across food and grocery departments
  • Contributed to positive comp sales through effective team management and execution of food initiatives

Education

Bachelor of Science - Marketing

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL
06-2012

Associate of Arts -

College of Lake County
Grayslake, IL
05-2010

Skills

  • Warehouse management and operations
  • Inventory control and logistics
  • Forklift operation and safety compliance
  • Team leadership and coaching
  • Performance monitoring and quality assurance
  • Customer service and problem resolution
  • Operational efficiency and time management
  • Problem-solving

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Assistant Warehouse Manager

Uline
04.2021 - Current

Sr. Executive Team Leader – Operations

Target
10.2019 - 04.2021

Executive Team Leader - Operations

Target
07.2014 - 10.2019

Executive Team Leader - Food Operation

Target
06.2012 - 07.2014

Bachelor of Science - Marketing

Northern Illinois University

Associate of Arts -

College of Lake County

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