Blake Bethea
Mount Pleasant
Summary
Results-driven warehouse operations leader with over 19 years of progressive experience in warehousing, with roles spanning from Warehouse Associate to Warehouse Operations Manager. Proven expertise in overseeing large-scale outbound, inbound, inventory control, and transportation operations. Skilled in leading high-performing teams of up to 300 employees, optimizing workflows, and executing nationally driven projects and system transitions, including the successful transition from legacy systems to Manhattan WMOS. Known for strong strategic planning, cross-functional collaboration, effective leadership, and the ability to adapt operations during major company initiatives, as well as guide day-to-day strategies for efficiency. Brings additional focus, discipline, and technical communication skills from six years of service in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Supervisor/Warehouse Operations Manager
Aldi Warehouse
Salisbury
01.2019 - Current
- 2019–Current: Fulfilled all competencies and requirements of the Warehouse Operations Manager job description.
- 2019-2020: Oversight of 1st and 2nd shift legacy selection operations.
- 2020-2022: Sole oversight of legacy receiving operations, and inventory control.
- 2022-September 2025: Full ownership of SBY outbound transportation, with shared responsibilities in overall outbound operations.
- October 2025 - Current: Executive oversight of inbound and receiving operations. Supervision of the accurate and safe receipt, storage, putaway, and management of the product.
- Facilitated, managed, and supported the warehouse transition from legacy operating systems to Manhattan WMOS (Manhattan and SAP) for outbound operations.
- Managed and executed multiple, various, nationally driven project rollouts and tests across all warehouse disciplines.
- Developed and supervised up to seven Warehouse Operations Supervisors charged with supervising daily warehouse operations to ensure efficient workflow and safety compliance.
Warehouse Team Leader
Aldi Warehouse
Salisbury
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Oversight of daily selection, personnel, and operations in compliance with the Warehouse Team Leader job description.
- Managed, coached, and led over 130 direct reports from February to October 2017.
- Organized and prioritized daily tasks to give associates and shift supervisors consistent feedback on job performance, and optimize employee utilization.
- Managed, planned, and executed multiple operationally driven rollouts and projects.
Warehouse Shift Supervisor
Aldi Warehouse
Salisbury
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Fulfilled all competencies and requirements of the Warehouse Shift Supervisor job description.
- Initial focus in the Quality Control Program is assessing and checking all inbound produce items per company receiving policies and Quality Assurance specifications.
- Transitioned in 2016 to dry selection operations, strategically planned, and employed daily order selection and truck plans to maximize efficiency.
- Managed and supervised daily warehouse operations, pivoting and adapting strategies to navigate Project Accelerate effectively.
- Collaborated with District Manager to supervise, manage, and fulfill store equipment orders via off-site facility, solely arranging logistics for equipment delivery to stores.
Field Radio Operator
United States Marine Corps Reserves
Greensboro
03.2008 - 01.2014
- Completed United States Marine Corps Bootcamp.
- Mentored and developed junior Marines, providing annual performance reviews and constant leadership training.
- Maintained, operated, audited and tracked high value communications and logistical equipment.
- Fully trained on complex communications equipment and military strategy to effectively support long and short range military exercises, campaigns, and deployments.
- Continuously met and exceeded rigorous Marine Corps standards for fitness, education, and combat readiness.
- Completion of auxiliary MOL(Marine Online) courses including (but not limited to) cyber security awareness, harassment, and personal finance.
Warehouse Associate - Selection
Aldi Warehouse
Salisbury
08.2006 - 01.2014
- Fulfilled all requirements of the Warehouse Associate job description for selection.
- Operated varying, relevant equipment expertly and within safety guidelines.
- Used pallet jacks to move items to and from warehouse locations.
- Sustained high performance of considerable rate expectations for tenure.
Education
White Belt Certification - Lean Six Sigma
Lean Six Sigma Institute
06-2022
Combat Life Saving - Medical
United States Marine Corps
Quantico05-2009
High School Diploma -
South Rowan High School
China Grove, NC05.2005
Multiple Equipment Certifications - Industrial Truck Operator Training
Various
Salisbury, NCSkills
- Warehouse operations and logistics
- Organization
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Agile team leadership and management
- HR training
- Critical thinking
- Expert verbal and written communication
- Adaptability
- Public speaking
- Manhattan WMOS
- Logistics coordination
- Meeting preparation and execution
- Project management
- Strategic planning
- Key performance indicators
- Microsoft Office Suite
- SOP creation
- ServiceNow
- Budget management
- Conflict resolution
- SAP S/4 experience
- Accounts payable (SAP Ariba)
- Travel booking experience (SAP Concur)
- OSHA regulations
- Multiple field and people-related courses through military and Aldi
Timeline
Warehouse Supervisor/Warehouse Operations Manager
Aldi Warehouse
01.2019 - Current
Warehouse Team Leader
Aldi Warehouse
01.2017 - 01.2019
Warehouse Shift Supervisor
Aldi Warehouse
01.2014 - 01.2017
Field Radio Operator
United States Marine Corps Reserves
03.2008 - 01.2014
Warehouse Associate - Selection
Aldi Warehouse
08.2006 - 01.2014
White Belt Certification - Lean Six Sigma
Lean Six Sigma Institute
Combat Life Saving - Medical
United States Marine Corps
High School Diploma -
South Rowan High School
Multiple Equipment Certifications - Industrial Truck Operator Training
Various