April Tabler
April Tabler is an accomplished Operations Supervisor with over 25 years of experience in logistics, supply chain management, and electronics. Her career journey spans leadership roles at UPS Supply Chain Solutions and ORBIS Reusable Packaging Management, where she has consistently driven operational excellence. Skilled in operations management, troubleshooting, and process improvement, April combines technical expertise with a strong commitment to safety, efficiency, and team development. She holds an Associate’s Degree in Applied Science of Electronics from Brown Mackie College.
Throughout her career, April has demonstrated resilience and adaptability, notably rebuilding her professional path after being laid off from UPS. She embraces challenges as opportunities for growth, maintaining a focus on continuous improvement and positivity. Her expertise includes warehouse operations, electronics repair, and supply chain optimization, with a proven track record of leading teams to exceed performance goals while upholding safety and quality standards.
April takes pride in mentoring employees, fostering integrity, and empowering others, especially women in male dominated industries. She believes in leading by example and building strong teams through training and accountability. Outside of work, April values continuous learning and personal growth, always seeking ways to enhance her leadership skills and contribute meaningfully to her field.
• Brown Mackie College - AAS
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to a strong commitment to safety, continuous learning, and empowering others through training. With over 25 years of experience in dentistry and logistics, including 24 years at UPS, I have developed a deep understanding of operational excellence. In my current role as an operations supervisor, I focus on maintaining the highest standards of operational safety, providing thorough employee training including forklift operation, and driving continuous improvement to enhance overall logistics performance.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I’ve ever received is to ‘fake it until you make it.’ This taught me the importance of confidence, perseverance, and stepping into opportunities even before I felt fully ready, knowing that growth comes through experience and determination.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
I would advise young women entering my industry to embrace mentorship, uphold integrity, and confidently stand their ground in male-dominated work environments. Taking pride in supporting and empowering others not only strengthens your own career but also helps pave the way for future generations of women.
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
One of the biggest challenges I’ve faced and see in my field is the need to adapt and rebuild after unexpected changes. After being laid off from UPS, I had to start over and reestablish my career path. This experience taught me the value of resilience, staying focused on growth, and maintaining a positive outlook, turning challenges into opportunities for professional and personal development.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
The values most important to me in my work and personal life are leading by example, building others up, and maintaining integrity and accountability. I believe these principles form the foundation of strong leadership and meaningful relationships both professionally and personally.