Caitelyn Beard
Taylor
Summary
Results-driven operations leader with experience supervising large, unionized teams in fast-paced manufacturing and warehouse environments. Overseeing employee performance, workforce scheduling, payroll, training, and cross-department collaboration to improve efficiency and workflow. Proven ability to manage 60+ employees, implement continuous improvement initiatives, and maintain strong labor relations through direct collaboration with the UAW. Strong background in inventory control, safety compliance, project management, and customer-focused operations, supported by hands-on experience with SAP, EWM, Oracle, and transportation management systems. Known for integrity, accountability, and a commitment to exceeding performance standards.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Supervisor
Ford Motor Company
04.2024 - Current
- Monitored employee performance and provided regular feedback to improve individual and team performance to continue to maintain LPMH and meet objectives in all KPIs.
- Collaborate with other departments to streamline processes and improve overall efficiency.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and production standards.
- Supervised a team of employees, providing guidance and support to ensure efficient operations.
- Implemented new training programs for both hourly and salary team members.
- Member of the Diversity Council.
- Collaborating and maintaining a relationship with the UAW.
- Creating effective and efficient work flow processes to create a better customer processing time for Export and Dealer outbound orders.
Warehouse Manager
Faygo Beverages, Inc
10.2020 - 04.2024
- Overseeing inbound deliveries are received in correctly and outbound shipments are loaded with the correct product including accurate pallet counts.
- Making sure loaders have loaded the trailers with the correct loading patterns.
- Adjusting bills when product is being substituted or subtracted from outbound & inbound shipments.
- Submitting and reviewing payroll through Kronos daily/weekly.
- Making sure product is being rotated in the warehouse so older dated product is sent out first.
- Managed inventory control processes, optimizing stock levels and reducing discrepancies.
- Developed performance metrics to evaluate team productivity and identify areas for improvement.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to align logistics strategies with overall business objectives.
- Managed daily warehouse operations, resulting in reduced waste and optimized space utilization.
Customer Service Representative
Whiteline Express
08.2014 - 10.2020
- Dispatching drivers on daily routes.
- Booking and scheduling loads to accommodate the drivers to meet scheduled delivery and pickup times.
- Keeping track of correct transit times and informing the customer if a driver is running behind or early for an appointment.
- Keeping customers satisfied with good customer service and fast responses.
- Updating correct information such as times and trailer numbers in TMW.
- Adding correct billing amount in loads such as linehaul, detention charges, fuel, tonu, & lumper charges.
- Working in corresponding systems such as TMW, SAP, DAT, and comdata.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Computer Science
Colorado Technical University
12.2025
High School Diploma - undefined
Harry S. Truman High School
Taylor, MI06.2012
Skills
- AS400
- Hazardous material handling
- Performance management
- Adaptability
- Training & development
- Critical thinking
- OSHA / Environmental Control
- SAP, TMW, TMS
- Inventory Control
- Project management
- Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook
- Warehouse / Operations management
- Implement policies and procedures
- Verbal and written communication
- Integrity
- Continuous improvement
- Conflict resolution
- UAW & Teamster negations
- JavaScript instruction, C programming, Python Programming
- TWOS, OSHIM, ART, Oracle, & EWM
- Transportation management systems
Timeline
Lead Supervisor
Ford Motor Company
04.2024 - Current
Warehouse Manager
Faygo Beverages, Inc
10.2020 - 04.2024
Customer Service Representative
Whiteline Express
08.2014 - 10.2020
High School Diploma - undefined
Harry S. Truman High School
Bachelors of Science - Computer Science
Colorado Technical University