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BRYAN L. KNIGHT

COLUMBIA,S.C

Summary

Highly motivated supervisor in various areas seeking a position that will offer the opportunity to grow within an organization and demonstrate abilities as a leader, team player and an asset. Talented leader with ample managerial experience, overseeing daily activities and monitoring employees. Excellent quality assurance, issue resolution and interpersonal communication skills. Highly effective at supervising/managing teams.

Dependable and hard-working individual with practical mindset and strong attention to detail. Adept at understanding machinery operations and maintaining safety protocols, while possessing technical skills in equipment maintenance and troubleshooting. Committed to ensuring efficient production processes and contributing to team success.

Motivated employee learns quickly in fast-paced, high-volume environments. Consistently adheres to safety standards. Maintains open availability and flexibility to work various shifts.

Retail management professional prepared for this leadership role. Strong background in team collaboration, consistently achieving results, and adapting to changing needs. Expertise in inventory management, customer service, and sales strategies. Reliable, flexible, and focused on driving store performance and employee development.

Positive, results-driven, and customer-focused with strong background in communication and organizational skills. Adept at inventory management and staff training, bringing keen understanding of retail operations and sales techniques. Committed to driving store performance and enhancing customer satisfaction.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Machine Operator

AAC
06.2024 - 02.2025
  • Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
  • Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
  • Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
  • Trained new employees on proper machine operation, ensuring adherence to company standards and safety guidelines.
  • Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
  • Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning how to operate new machinery and implementing newly introduced processes within the production environment.
  • Streamlined workflow by maintaining a clean and organized workstation, adhering to safety protocols.
  • Adhered to strict quality control measures, guaranteeing consistent product output that met or exceeded customer expectations.

Machine Operator

INTERTAPE POLYMER GROUP
03.2022 - 03.2024
  • Operate machine equipment safely with team of operators
  • Comply with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations
  • Set up and run machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs
  • Monitor machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjust machines to eliminate problems
  • Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
  • Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.

Management

FRESH MARKET
03.2021 - 01.2022
  • Supervised and worked with a team of associates to strengthen merchandising and promotional strategies to drive customer engagement and boost retail sales
  • Planed and prepared work schedules to assign associates to specific tasks of priority
  • Utilized interpersonal communication skills to enhance customer experience and add value to each interaction

Management

WALMART, INC
03.2015 - 03.2021
  • I have excelled and held various store positions including Customer Service Manager, Overnight Support Manager and Grocery Department Manager
  • Supervised and worked with a team of associates to strengthen merchandising and promotional strategies to drive customer engagement and boost retail sales
  • Planed and prepared work schedules to assign associates to specific tasks of priority
  • Utilized interpersonal communication skills to enhance customer experience and add value to each interaction

Sales Professional

DICK SMITH NISSAN
02.2013 - 03.2015
  • Sales and delivery of new and used vehicles
  • Offered each guest top-notch, personal service, and polite support to boost sales and customer satisfaction

Machine Supervisor

MICHELIN CORPORATION
04.2011 - 02.2013
  • Identified malfunctions or failures by routinely monitoring and analyzing equipment operations
  • Set accurate feed rates and trimming protocols to maintain efficient production and meet schedule demands
  • Assessed equipment after each production run and performed preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly
  • Kept detailed production records and identified hold-ups

Management

BOSE CORPORATION
07.2002 - 01.2009
  • Applied strong management talents and team lead abilities to improve line efficiency and meet task completion goals
  • Daily leadership of several automation lines, which consisted of and included all production, maintenance repair issues, and personnel issues including end of shift spreadsheets and production logs
  • Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for high speed platform operations
  • Updated daily production logs with timely and accurate information, regularly informing management of special incidents or non-conformance issues

Education

Student -

MTC
04.2011

A+ IT TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION - Information Technology

Midlands Technical College
West Columbia, SC
04.2011

Skills

  • Managerial Experience
  • Employee Evaluation/Reviews
  • Quality control
  • Sales supervisor
  • Meeting quotas
  • Daily workflow improvement
  • Machine operation
  • Customer Service Management
  • Retail Management
  • Performance and sale improvement
  • Interpersonal communications
  • Merchandising supervisor
  • Forklift Operation
  • Dislocation management
  • Training and mentoring
  • Goal oriented
  • Attention to detail
  • Machinery operation

Timeline

Machine Operator

AAC
06.2024 - 02.2025

Machine Operator

INTERTAPE POLYMER GROUP
03.2022 - 03.2024

Management

FRESH MARKET
03.2021 - 01.2022

Management

WALMART, INC
03.2015 - 03.2021

Sales Professional

DICK SMITH NISSAN
02.2013 - 03.2015

Machine Supervisor

MICHELIN CORPORATION
04.2011 - 02.2013

Management

BOSE CORPORATION
07.2002 - 01.2009

Student -

MTC

A+ IT TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION - Information Technology

Midlands Technical College
BRYAN L. KNIGHT