Anthony Porter
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Dynamic Production Supervisor with a proven track record at Yellow Freight, excelling in quality control and continuous improvement. Skilled in training and mentoring teams, I enhanced product quality and optimized processes, achieving significant gains in efficiency. Committed to fostering a collaborative environment that drives professional growth and meets production targets.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations Supervisor
Sunmet
Tulare Ca
06.2023 - 01.2025
- Managed daily operations for optimal performance, ensuring smooth workflows and timely completion of tasks.
- Maintained open lines of communication with upper management to provide regular updates on operational progress and challenges faced by the team.
- Enhanced team productivity by providing ongoing training, coaching, and mentoring to staff members.
- Ensured compliance with company policies, industry regulations, safety standards, and local laws during daily operations.
- Achieved significant cost savings with thorough vendor contract negotiations.
- Implemented predictive maintenance schedule for equipment, drastically reducing unexpected downtime.
- Improved safety standards by conducting regular audits and training sessions, resulting in fewer workplace accidents.
Production Supervisor
Yellow Freight
Atlanta Ga
03.2014 - 03.2023
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Oversaw employee training initiatives to ensure all team members were proficient in company procedures, safety regulations, and job-specific tasks.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Mentored team members through regular feedback and performance evaluations, leading to professional growth and skill development.
- Improved product quality by monitoring production processes, conducting inspections, and initiating corrective actions as needed.
- Trained staff of direct labor employees to perform assembly and manufacture of specified products.
- Evaluated existing production processes and identified areas for improvement.
Warehouse Supervisor
Goggin Warehousing
Morrow, GA
08.2012 - 03.2014
- Supervised warehouse operations by managing employees during shifts.
- Supervised shipping and receiving, distribution and workplace safety.
- Supervised shipping and handling operations.
- Used warehouse management software to reconcile daily inventory.
- Operated warehouse material handling equipment correctly to move loads.
- Kept detailed records of inventories and merchandise inventory transactions.
- Increased accuracy in order fulfillment with thorough quality control checks before shipping orders.
- Optimized storage capacity by redesigning warehouse layout for maximum space utilization.
- Mentored junior staff members to develop their skills in warehousing operations, fostering a supportive work environment for professional growth.
Education
High School Diploma -
Dekalb Tech
Decatur GaSkills
- Quality control
- Continuous improvement
- Production management
- Training and mentoring
- Production targets
- Staff management
- Schedule management
- Assembly and production
- Process improvement
- Materials handling
- Production and processing
Certification
- Forklift Operator Certification – Occupational Safety and Health Administration or other recognized entities.
- Forklift Certification
- Hazmat certified
Timeline
Operations Supervisor
Sunmet
06.2023 - 01.2025
Production Supervisor
Yellow Freight
03.2014 - 03.2023
Warehouse Supervisor
Goggin Warehousing
08.2012 - 03.2014
High School Diploma -
Dekalb Tech