1. MMMiiiccchhhaaaeeelll BBBrrraaadddyyy DISTRIBUTION/ WAREHOUSE SUPERVISOR
25 + years of experience - international distribution and training
Cell: (416) 526-7507 178 Tyler Ave,
michaelbrady@sympatico.ca Halton Hills, ON, L7J 1V3
Leader * Passionate * Dedicated * Ambitious * Problem Solver * Lifelong Learning
 Logistics Specialist – Canada, USA, Mexico, Grand Cayman, Puerto Rico, Saudi Arabia, UK – Cargo
Ship, Air, Ground Transport, Rail, FTL, LTL and Cross dock
 Customer centered for complete on time delivery. Project management immersed.
 Team leader of large staff - focused cross training and development, injury reduction, 5S, ISO 9001 &
14001 and SAP
 Lift Truck Trainer for - counter balance (including clamp), narrow aisle reach and end rider pallet truck
 Supported Lean manufacturing facility, and Kaisen applications
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE_____________________________________
Advanced Test & Automation Inc. 2013 to 2014
Mechatronic Component Builder
A mechatronics engineering firm thatdesigns and develops software-based testsystems which prove the functionality and
durability ofnext-generation components thatinterface to engines and other rotating applications.
 Built test machines through interpreting design specs, assembled and installed complicated
equipment.
 Researched / Procured vendors for specialty equipment to meet design specs.
 Prepared machine for final international shipping. Problem solved container shipping issues to ensure
safety of product.
 Member of management problem solving team to improve design and functionality.
 Quality assured testing of prototype machines
STEELCASE CANADA LTD. 1983 to 2013
Logistics Specialist and Lift Truck Trainer (2000 – 2013)
 $250,000 savings in shipping cost for a 6 month period
 Won 1st
place in the FTT Safety Rodeo - 2006
 20% reduction in trailers required by minimizing pallet counts to maximize load capacity - Using SAP
to view sales orders and determine loading efficiency
 Increased load size carried in the trailer and minimized damage and movement of goods en route.
 Improved installation and reduced downtime of the Customers’ furniture by working closely with USA
based Project Managers, Installation Managers, Load Planners and Dealer Reps to ensure products
shipped in build order.
 Ensured on-time delivery to unique and isolated areas such as Yukon, Inuvik and Alaska by working
closely with USA based Dealer Reps for shipping conditions and load specifics.
 Trained all Lift Truck Drivers - annual certificate Refresher Course to comply with CSA Standards and
Guidelines.
 Zone Leader in the absence of Manager.
 Effective SAP trainer of co-workers in Canada and the USA.
 Reduced production time by proactively interacting with manufacturing departments (assisted
assembly and coordinated priorities) to meet loading deadlines.

2. Team Captain / Lead Hand and Lift Truck Trainer (1988 – 2000)
 Improved and ensured on-time deliveries met by organizing workforce and activities to efficiently
complete loading and organization within trailer.
 Team leader of 30 to 45 staff for shipping, warehouse and finished goods pack lines.
 Improved productivity through cross-training large staff of 80,000 sq ft shipping warehouse of a
750,000 sq ft mfg facility.
 Won 1st
place - Narrow Aisle Lift Truck Competitions - International Materials Management Society
(IMMS) 1990 & 1998.
 Won 1st
place – Ontario Narrow Aisle Lift Truck Competition – IAPA 1989.
 Won 1st
place – Counter Balance and Narrow Aisle Competitions – IAPA/Upper North York, ON 1988,
1989, 1990 & 1992.
Load Coordinator/Expediter (1986 – 1988) and Lift Truck Trainer
 Cross-border and Canadian shipments - Coordinated loads and completed all required documentation
to ensure dealer received all components for specific customers in same load.
 Trained 250 + Lift Truck Drivers in theory and practical in counter balance and narrow aisle lift truck
operation.
Loader/Shipper (office furniture) (1984 – 1986)
Manufacturing assembly (1983 – 1984)
VOLUNTEERWORK____________________________________________
Baseball Ontario - Certified Umpire 2000 – present
Board of Directors - Milton Minor Baseball Association (MMBA) 1995 - 2013
 League Equipment Manager for 52 Teams
 Umpire in Chief for 47 Umpires (managing games & assignments)
 Town Liaison and diamond scheduler for all teams
 Association President (2005 & 2006)
Board of Director COBA Rural 1996 - 2013
(Acton, Georgetown, Campbellville, Milton, Brookville, Kilbride, Carlisle)
 Developed governing rules and a disciplinary action team member
Cooperstown Dreams Park, Cooperstown, New York 2009 - 2012
 Volunteer Umpire for 13 year old players
Baseball Coach with MMBA 1994 - 2009
Baseball, Assistant Coach – Halton Athletic Club Elite Team (HAC) 2002 - 2004
EDUCATIONAND TRAINING_____________________________________
 WHIMS Yearly Certification
 Previous Dangerous Goods Certified
 Diversity Training
 Ryder Lift Truck Certification
 First Aide training
 SAP Training
 5S and ISO 9001,14001
 Microsoft Office Suite training. Effective user of SAP, Excel, Word.
NCCP (National Coaches Training) at Sheridan College
Mohawk College for Industrial Management Certificate (3 years)
Michael Brady Cell:(416) 526-7507 michaelbrady@sympatico.ca