Brent Shuman
Ogden,UT
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking Production Leader proudly offering 39 years of hands-on experience in the trailer manufacturing industry. Talented at monitoring team members, including checking products for quality standards and keeping detailed records of equipment, budgets, deliveries and supplies. Expertise in completing production assignments according to established guidelines.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Manager
American Cargo Group
Ogden , UT
09.2003 - Current
- Built relationship with vendors to negotiated prices and ensure timely delivery of materials.
- Created excel spreadsheets for more efficient material cycle counts.
- Use (software) to complete and monitory purchase orders.
- Review and approve purchase orders and receivers for accuracy.
- Established Con Bon card system to eliminate material shortages.
- Coordinated warehouse organization to improve efficiency.
- Managed () warehousemen
- Monitor inventory levels to avoid shortages.
- Notified engineers of incorrect bill of material s to reduce overhead costs.
- Hired and trained purchasing assistant to improve the effectiveness of purchasing operations.
Parts and Warranty Manager
Wells Cargo Trailer
Ogden , UT
01.1998 - 09.2003
- Investigated customer complaints related to product quality or service provided under a manufacturer's warrantee policy.
- Maintained records of all product warranties and associated documentation.
- Negotiated with suppliers to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and warranty requirements.
- Resolved disputes between customers, suppliers, sales representatives, and other stakeholders related to warranties.
- Facilitated communication between customers and internal teams when resolving issues arising from defective products covered by a manufacturer's warrantee policy.
- Tracked data related to returns, repairs, replacements, and credits for reporting purposes.
Sales Agent
Wells Cargo Trailer
OGDEN , UT
05.1996 - 01.1998
- Answered customer questions and responded quickly to problems and complaints in person, on phone and by email.
- Engaged positively with each customer, providing professional and polite support for sales and service needs.
- Kept calm and applied strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills to resolve conflicts.
- Processed orders through company system and coordinated product deliveries.
Production Line Supervisor
Wells Cargo Trailer
Ogden , UT
06.1990 - 05.1996
- Enhanced production efficiency by streamlining assembly line processes and implementing new strategies.
- Monitored work areas to prevent or correct unsafe conditions or violations of safety procedures.
- Followed and improved operating procedures for line production.
- Implemented workplace safety protocols to minimize accidents and incidents.
- Requisitioned materials and supplies, tools or replacement parts.
- Inspected products to verify conformance to specifications.
- Coordinated with other supervisors to maintain smooth and efficient production flow.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff members to discuss progress towards completion of projects.
- Monitored employee performance and provided feedback to improve productivity.
- Handled administrative tasks such as resolving personnel issues on production line.
- Trained employees to operate and maintain production line equipment such as () and ().
Repair and Shipping
Wells Cargo Trailer
Ogden , UT
06.1985 - 06.1990
- Verified items by reviewing and comparing to part number, quantity and other order details.
- Located, identified and picked goods for shipping according to pick lists or work orders.
- Assembled finished product for shipment by packing, crating, loading and securing items.
- Packed items according to established procedures, using appropriate packing materials such as bubble wrap, peanuts, or tape.
- Operated forklifts, hand trucks, or other equipment to load, unload, transport and store goods.
- Repaired enclosed trailers for warranty.
Education
High School Diploma -
Weber High School
Ogden, UT05-1985
Skills
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Purchase Order Management
- Inventory Coordination
- Efficiency Improvement
- Problem-Solving
- Effective Communication
- Reliability
- Purchase Orders
- Decision-Making
- Workflow Management
- Machine Operation
- Production Planning
- Assembly and production
- Complaint Handling
- Policy Enforcement
- Task Delegation
- Industry Expertise
- Client Service
- Safety Requirements
- Mechanical skills
- Diagnostic Skills
- Tools and Equipment Maintenance
Accomplishments
- Employee of the year 2020???
Affiliations
- Enjoy spending time with my family camping, fishing, hunting, 4-wheeling and long drives.
- Love smoking food to share with friends and family.
Timeline
Purchasing Manager
American Cargo Group
09.2003 - Current
Parts and Warranty Manager
Wells Cargo Trailer
01.1998 - 09.2003
Sales Agent
Wells Cargo Trailer
05.1996 - 01.1998
Production Line Supervisor
Wells Cargo Trailer
06.1990 - 05.1996
Repair and Shipping
Wells Cargo Trailer
06.1985 - 06.1990
High School Diploma -
Weber High School
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