Braxton Blankenship
Austin,TX
Summary
Dedicated Team Leader with expertise in quality assurance initiatives, issue resolution and interpersonal communication. Proficient with project management, personnel training and production scheduling. Sets example for work ethic, punctuality and quality. Motivated individual with willingness to take on challenging roles.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Control Supervisor
Tesla
Austin, TX
07.2023 - Current
- Trained new employees on company policies, procedures, and best practices for optimal performance.
- Adapted to changes in production demands, making necessary adjustments to schedules and resources while maintaining quality standards.
- Implemented appropriate policies and controls for department.
- Optimized inventory control through diligent tracking of raw materials and finished goods levels.
- Participated in weekly management meetings to discuss updates on projects status while sharing feedback from team members regarding any challenges faced during their tasks execution.
Lead Material Handler
Tesla
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Managed a team of material handlers to ensure optimal productivity, performance, and safety.
- Minimized product damage by maintaining proper storage conditions and handling techniques.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to support production goals and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Enhanced inventory accuracy with regular audits, data analysis, and process improvements.
Shipping and Receiving Lead
SellSource
11.2021 - 04.2022
- Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality and conformance
- Identify risk factors to avoid line down situations for production
- Collaborated with management team to implement new work procedures or policies
- Implemented performance, quality and efficiency measures to achieve aggressive production goals
- Helped resolve data issues by analyzing situation and implementing appropriate solutions
- Scheduled large shipments and planned logistics to reserve sufficient storage space for incoming items
- Inspected and recorded incoming and outgoing orders for count, damage and dates
- Unpacked and examined incoming shipments to confirm consistency with records and routed materials to appropriate department
Operations Team Lead
Mavatech
- Promoted to leadership position in recognition of strong work ethic and provided exceptional customer service
- Provided information to shipping and receiving personnel regarding inventory stock
- Organized warehouse design to maximize space for stock while allowing for high volume traffic zones
- Supervised scheduling for freight and package shipments and managed return and transfer procedures
- Secured resourcing for materials, equipment and personnel to meet warehouse operational needs
- Trained staff on material handling processes to reduce shipping times
- Reviewed inventory sheet against shipments received and alerted manager of discrepancies
- Generated warehouse shipping documents, packing lists and invoices
- Inspected, tested and measured materials for conformance to specifications and regulatory requirements
- Trained employees in proper equipment use and product testing procedures.
Education
Creekview High School
Carrollton, TXSkills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Decision Making
- Problem-Solving
- Warehouse Operations
- Conflict Resolution
- Adaptability
- Good Work Ethic
- Training and Coaching
- Quality Assurance
- Inventory Management
Certification
- Thermal Event Response, Tesla, 2022
- LOTO, Tesla, 2022
- Dangerous Goods general awareness, Tesla, 2023
- Forklift Operations, Tesla, 2022
- Reach truck Operations, Tesla, 2022
Timeline
Production Control Supervisor
Tesla
07.2023 - Current
Lead Material Handler
Tesla
07.2022 - 07.2023
Shipping and Receiving Lead
SellSource
11.2021 - 04.2022
Operations Team Lead
Mavatech
Creekview High School