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Bobby Sumpter

Hazel Green,AL

Summary

Knowledgeable Team Leader. Led teams with focus on achieving goals and improving processes. Demonstrated leadership in project management and team collaboration. Utilized problem-solving and communication skills to drive success.

Professional leader ready to drive team success and exceed objectives. Proven track record in team collaboration, strategic planning, and problem-solving. Known for strong communication skills, adaptability, and reliability. Equipped to foster productive and positive work environment while meeting changing demands.

Organized Team Leader builds positive rapport, inspire trust and guide teams toward achievement of organizational goals. Strong facilitator adept at working cross-departmentally with co-management and top-level leadership. Excellent trainer and mentor.

Team Leader experienced in directing activities of workgroups. Develops strategies, provides training, sets goals and obtains team feedback. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Big picture focus with excellence in communicating goals and vision to succeed. Problem solver, networker, and consensus builder.

Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.

Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lean Team Leader

Kohler Co
02.2024 - Current
  • Maintained a positive work environment that promoted collaboration between team members.
  • Collaborated with other departments to ensure alignment of goals across teams.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews to assess individual team member progress.
  • Analyzed data from various sources to identify areas of improvement in the department's operations.
  • Reviewed customer service surveys and implemented strategies to improve customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Created training materials and conducted group trainings on new processes or procedures.
  • Established clear expectations for employees, providing guidance when needed.
  • Monitored daily workflow to ensure adherence to established policies and procedures.
  • Coordinated team activities and delegated tasks to ensure efficient completion of projects.
  • Provided coaching and feedback on employee performance, encouraging professional development.
  • Kept work areas clean, neat and free of safety hazards to maximize efficiency.
  • Mentored newly hired employees on machine operations and implemented training on safety procedures to prevent injuries.
  • Promoted to leadership position in recognition of strong work ethic and provided exceptional customer service.
  • Assigned projects and distributed tasks to team members as per area of expertise.
  • Established clear team goals aligned with company objectives, tracking progress regularly.
  • Managed conflict resolution within the team to maintain a positive work environment.
  • Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
  • Maintained open lines of communication with senior management, reporting team progress and challenges.
  • Oversaw quality control to identify inconsistencies and malfunctions.
  • Analyzed key performance indicators to identify effective strategies.
  • Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.

Packaging Coordinator

Kohler Co.
03.2021 - Current
  • Utilized forklift to move inventory items.
  • Loaded completed orders on pallets according to delivery numbers.
  • Operated lift equipment to safely move stock in and out of high bay areas and around premises.
  • Observed inventory allocation to maintain material needs and production deadlines.
  • Logged unit quantities and entered data into inventory database.
  • Palletized boxes to increase movement and shipment efficiency.
  • Disposed of debris and hazardous materials properly to avoid contamination.
  • Tracked parcel movement using hand-held scanners and daily production sheets to keep records accurate.
  • Worked with internal departments to locate missing packages and remedy incorrect deliveries.
  • Packed boxes and stock using organizational guidelines.
  • Placed bins, carts and containers in convenient locations to assist with loading efficiency.
  • Reviewed work orders before starting work to determine necessary materials and meet deadlines.

Molding Operator

Kohler Co.
08.2020 - Current
  • Measured and inspected products for surface and dimension defects to verify conformance to specifications.
  • Utilized knives and grinders to trim excess materials from parts.
  • Tracked machine's overall yield and quality of product to reduce scrap.
  • Observed machine operations to detect problems and make necessary adjustments to correct issues.
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
  • Understood and followed oral and written directions.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.

2nd Stage Tire Builder

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co
12.2014 - 12.2019
  • Completed proper startup and shutdown procedures to protect equipment and personnel.
  • Completed product assembly according to standardized procedures.
  • Calibrated and adjusted equipment using tools such as center rulers, tape measure, and allen/hex keys.
  • Set up and operated production equipment according to daily work orders and safety procedures.
  • Recognized and reported defective material and equipment.
  • Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
  • Check Tire machine at the start of shift.
  • Check Component orientation in machine.
  • Check drum width and component sets.
  • Monitor quality by visual inspections.
  • Identify irregularities and tag or set aside non-conforming components and product.
  • Changed equipment over to new product.
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas.
  • Adhered to all applicable regulations, policies and procedures for health, safety and environmental compliance.
  • Read and interpreted orders and sketches to fabricate tires according to specifications.
  • Adjusted machine feed and speed if machine malfunctioned.
  • Troubleshooted problems with equipment, devices or products.

Lumper

Action Logistics
03.2013 - 12.2014
  • Operated hand trucks, forklifts and scissor lifts.
  • Unloaded incoming products off trucks, moved boxes to staging area, sorted items and transported to final storage locations.
  • Unloaded initial shipments and placed on correct delivery trucks.
  • Maximized truck space by loading efficiently.
  • Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.

General Laborer

Manpowergroup Inc.
01.2012 - 03.2013
  • Sent to various production facilities until needs were met.

Cashier

Dollar General
02.2012 - 11.2012
  • Maximized customer satisfaction by providing assistance with purchases, locating items and signing up for rewards programs.
  • Processed returned items in accordance with store policy.
  • Welcomed customers, offering assistance to help find necessary store items.
  • Assisted customers with account updates, new service additions and promotional offers.
  • Helped customers find specific products, answering questions and offering advice.
  • Observed company return policy when processing refunds, including inspecting merchandise for wear or damage.
  • Read weekly sales inserts and tracked changing prices to remain up-to-date on store promotions.
  • Processed customer payments quickly and returned exact change and receipts.

Military Police Officer

United States Army
03.2009 - 01.2012
  • Diffused hostile situations with effective negotiation techniques.
  • Facilitated conflict-resolution by implementing protocols and investigating issues through resolution.
  • Enforced military laws and regulations.
  • Directed and controlled crowds at base functions and organized and recorded facts to prepare incident reports.
  • Monitored and investigated suspicious persons and situations and unusual activities.
  • Partnered with team members to implement service initiatives and achieve team objectives.
  • Mitigated risk with immediate emergency response security.
  • Saved time through effective emergency issue resolution.
  • Monitored and authorized access to restricted areas by employees and visitors to guard against theft and incursion.

Education

Completion - Military Police

Us Army Military Police School
08.2009

GED -

Gadsden State Community College
Gadsden, AL
06.2008

Skills

  • Hazard analysis and risk control
  • Conflict resolution techniques
  • Community relations
  • Vehicle inspections
  • Material loading
  • Equipment operation
  • Certified forklift operator
  • Forklift driving
  • Hand and power tool use
  • Fast Learner
  • Drivers License
  • Excellent Time Management
  • Eagerness to learn any job assigned to me
  • Willing to learn others jobs and tasks to increase productivity and efficiency of my job if possible
  • Team supervision
  • People management
  • Staff training
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Performance improvement
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Analytical thinking
  • Overseeing daily activities
  • Quality improvement
  • Mentoring
  • Leading team meetings
  • Safety
  • Relationship building
  • Safety processes and procedures
  • Complaint resolution
  • SOP adherence
  • Task delegation
  • Organizational skills
  • Team collaboration
  • Reliability

Certification

Lean Team Leader Certification

Timeline

Lean Team Leader

Kohler Co
02.2024 - Current

Packaging Coordinator

Kohler Co.
03.2021 - Current

Molding Operator

Kohler Co.
08.2020 - Current

2nd Stage Tire Builder

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co
12.2014 - 12.2019

Lumper

Action Logistics
03.2013 - 12.2014

Cashier

Dollar General
02.2012 - 11.2012

General Laborer

Manpowergroup Inc.
01.2012 - 03.2013

Military Police Officer

United States Army
03.2009 - 01.2012

GED -

Gadsden State Community College

Completion - Military Police

Us Army Military Police School

Education and Training

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