RICK L LERIGER
Novozymes North America
FREMONT, NEB
37
years of professional experience
Inside Sales / Warehouse Manager handling customer calls, product quotes, returns, and closing sales while keeping warehouse operations moving. Manages a 4-person team and coordinates daily work across shipping, receiving, utility, and driving functions. Brings forklift and Bobcat operation, vendor contact, and order support to keep inventory flowing and facilities running safely.
Work History
Warehouse Manager
3 Years 3 Months- Oversee daily warehouse operations, including receiving, storage, and outbound staging.
- Direct forklift activity to move materials safely and support efficient product handling.
- Coordinate shift coverage and adjust assignments to keep warehouse work balanced.
- Monitor inventory movement and reconcile stock records against physical counts.
Store Manager
3 Years 3 Months- Processed [number] daily service requests while ordering parts, tracking warranties, and keeping records current.
- Answered incoming calls, scheduled appointments, and kept the front desk organized for daily customer needs.
- Sold and rented products while maintaining accurate paperwork for each transaction and customer record.
- Operated forklift and Bobcat equipment daily to move product safely and support warehouse flow.
Warehouse Manager
3 Years 10 Months- Maintained a clean, safe warehouse through daily housekeeping, equipment checks, and safety procedures.
- Operated forklifts, bobcats, tractors, and telehandlers to move materials and support warehouse operations.
- Handled daily computer entry, purchase order processing, and inventory control to keep records current.
Inside Sales / Warehouse Manager
7 Years 3 Months- Negotiated sales calls and closed orders by matching customer needs with available product options.
- Coordinated warehouse experience, material handling, and load staging to keep receiving and shipping moving.
- Supervised a four-person crew, assigning daily coverage across shipping, receiving, utility, and delivery work.
Buyer/Purchasing
4 Years 4 Months- Managed millions of dollars in purchase orders to keep production lines running and maintain material flow across the plant.
- Maintained daily relationships with over 25 vendors, balancing communication, service expectations, and supply continuity.
- Researched and qualified new vendors to support cost savings and establish reliable second-source options when needed.
- Learned multiple computer programs within a month to improve purchasing support and day-to-day work efficiency.
- Negotiated current and new pricing, then prepared a monthly report for the VP of Operations to review.
Used Car sales
3 Years 9 Months- Maintained monthly contact with over 600 past customers to support satisfaction and repeat business.
- Built long-term customer relationships by following up consistently and keeping communication focused on future sales.
- Adapted sales conversations to different customer personalities while keeping service professional and focused.
- Completed sales seminars and stayed current on inventory updates to maintain strong product knowledge.
Lead Extrusion Operator
7 Years 1 Month- Drove $2.5 million in annual lasagna noodle sales through steady production support and reliable shift execution.
- Supervised a 4-person day-shift crew, coordinating tasks and maintaining consistent production flow.
- Operated forklifts and multiple production machines to support material movement and noodle manufacturing.
- Served as lead safety representative on the 15th shift, reinforcing safe work practices on the floor.
- Earned repeated attendance awards and performance certificates while maintaining dependable, high-quality work.
4 Years
- Operated forklifts to move pallets, crates, and supplies safely across storage and loading areas.
- Loaded and staged materials for shipment, supporting smooth receiving and outbound delivery workflows.
- Tracked incoming and outgoing supplies to keep warehouse records organized and current.
- Inspected equipment before use and reported issues promptly to support safe daily operations.
Education
Bergan Catholic High School
Skills
Forklift operation
Warehouse experience
Material handling
Load staging
Inventory control
Purchase order processing
Vendor coordination
Price negotiation
Team supervision
Shift scheduling
Customer complaint resolution
Safety procedures
Equipment inspection
Return processing
Inventory forecasting
Cycle counting
Shipping and receiving
Procurement planning
Supplier relationship management
Continuous improvement
Accomplishments
- Forklift certified for 20+ years
- Army Gulf War Veteran
Timeline
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Novozymes North America
07.2023 - CurrentRead More
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11.2000 - 08.2004Read More
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RICK L LERIGER, Shade Pasta
10.1993 - 11.2000Read More
U. S. Army
09.1989 - 09.1993Read More
Bergan Catholic High School
Bergan Catholic High School
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