Insightful Manager with experience directing and improving Operations through effective employee motivational strategies and strong policy enforcement. Proficient in best practices, and regulatory requirements of Automotive/Part Manufacturing. Talented leader with analytical approach to business planning and day-to-day problem-solving.
Skills
Workflow planning
Employee relations and conflict resolution
Budgeting and forecasting
Policies and Procedures Implementation
Cost Reduction Strategies
Expense reports
Startups and turnarounds background
Negotiation
Performance Evaluations
Distribution center management
Customer relations specialist
Project Management
Data Analysis
Lean manufacturing and quality systems
Project planning and development
Operations management
Automotive, Project Management
Budgeting, Project planning
Conflict resolution, Protocols
Continuous improvement, Quality
Cost Reduction, Quality control
Counseling, Receiving
Customer relations, Safety
Data Analysis, Scheduling
Delivery, Shipping
Dispatching, S 5
Employee relations, Workflow
Engineer
Forecasting
Forklift
Inventory
Leadership
Materials
Meetings
Negotiation
Operations management
Organizational skills
Peak
Personnel
Policies
Work History
Forklift Truck Operator, 06/2020 to Current Quad/Graphics, Inc. – Greenville, MI,
Ensure that multiple automotive parts are delivered and loaded onto assembly line locations.
Removing empty racks and empty bins from assembly line.
Staging automotive component parts in assigned designated line side locations.
Working with various departments on meeting return schedule of empty racks and bins to suppliers.
Complied with OSHA regulations, company policies and protocols to maintain safe and efficient operations.
Completed daily forklift safety checklists.
Warehouse Operations Supervisor, 09/2015 to 06/2020 Flexe – San Francisco, CA,
Managed over $9 million in inventory and 35 employees in 160,000 square-foot warehouse.
Oversaw all aspects of logistical operations including truckload planning, shipping/ receiving, picking/ packing, scheduling, dispatching and accurate recordkeeping.
Established procedures for verification of incoming and out-going shipments, handling, and disposition of materials, and keeping warehouse inventory current.
Calculated labor and equipment requirements and production specifications, using standard formulas.
Conducted inventory audits with 99% accuracy following company procedures.
Improved delivery plans with strong scheduling knowledge, organizational skills, and route development expertise.
Drove personnel performance by appraising job results, counseling personnel on needed improvements and disciplining substandard conduct.
Minimized employee turnover through improved standard operating procedure, performance standards, and employee evaluations.
Implemented Global KPI's for warehouse to track continual improvement and ensure company goals are realized.
Production Supervisor, 01/2012 to 09/2015 Cabot Corporation – Houston, TX,
Supervise up to 3 production lines and 30 team members in T8 Fluorescent Lamp part of plant.
Enforce culture of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement while providing operational leadership.
Collaborate with engineering team to adjust and modify production equipment.
Optimize scheduling based on deep expertise of machine capacities and equipment.
Train, develop, and counsel employees to develop high performing team.
Directed all production phases from initial estimate to final quality check and delivery.
Planned, organized, and managed operations, including ordering materials and supplies, workflow management and timely production.
Production Supervisor, 12/2009 to 01/2012 Cabot Corporation – Nashville, TN,
Supervised 20 team members in 8 production equipment areas.
Mastered intricacies of process flow within each department.
Organized, prioritized, and managed plant maintenance projects to keep facility safe, efficient, and clean.
Lead regular stand-up meetings, events, and continuous improvement projects with measurable goals.
Worked with engineer in development and testing prototype equipment.
Supervise and developed plant's 5s.
Transformed work area by increasing production, reducing turnover, eliminating waste, and enhancing quality.
Set up, adjusted, and maintained machines to operate at peak levels and meet challenging demands.
Developed and implemented significant process improvements to enhance department quality and throughput.
Inspected incoming supplies to conform with materials specifications and quality standards.
Maintained top-notch quality control standards and eliminated downtime to maximize revenue.
Education
Associate of Science: Police Administration, Expected in 05/1987 Eastern Kentucky University - Richmond, KY GPA:
Accomplishments
Part of the Management Team to launch the inaugural North American Seating Suppliers for the Toyota Lexus.
Supervised 35 team members of global distribution warehouse supplying seating for Toyota Lexus Tier 1 and Tier 2.
Supervised 70 team members for a Toyota Recall Project.
Utilizes Hoshin, Kaizen projects and FMDS to communicate the organization's results.
Reduced shipping operating expenses by 35%, while maintaining shipping volume and accuracy.
Part of the Management and Corporate Safety that developed forklift training program.
Minimized employee turnover through improved standard operating procedure, performance standards, and employee evaluations.
Spearheaded a Safety Committee that was successful in eliminating work related injuries and workman compensation claims.
Increased employee retention by 40% by establishing an effective mentorship and orientation program.
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