Chauncey Williams
Eldridge,United States
Summary
Resourceful Warehouse Supervisor known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in inventory management, logistics coordination, and safety compliance, ensuring operational flow remains uninterrupted and targets are met consistently. Excel in leadership, communication, and problem-solving, using these skills to motivate teams and navigate complex challenges.
Overview
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1
Certification
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Floor Lead
Novelis
Davenport, IA
07.2026 - Current
- Supervised daily production activities, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and operational standards.
- Trained and mentored team members on equipment operation and workflow optimization techniques.
- Monitored production metrics, identifying areas for process improvement and efficiency gains.
- Coordinated cross-functional communication between departments to enhance production flow and resolve issues.
- Implemented quality control measures, reducing defects and improving product consistency.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring that production goals were met or exceeded consistently.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure seamless integration of production processes, minimizing downtime and maximizing output.
Prime Coater
Novelis
Davenport, Iowa
11.2024 - 07.2026
- Coordinated product changeovers to adjust equipment and replace materials for new production batches.
- Measured and mixed chemicals to precisely follow coating recipes and match customer specifications.
- Loaded and unloaded rolls to keep coating machines operating at full capacity.
- Handled and disposed of hazardous waste carefully to minimize harm to personnel or environmental habitats.
- Operated equipment and made adjustments to settings to achieve proper quality and adherence to requirements.
- Loaded paint into equipment and adjusted controls to maintain consistent paint flow.
- Mixed paint following specifications and color charts to match original vehicle colors.
- Monitored equipment to verify proper paint flow, viscosity and coating quality.
- Used chemicals and solvents to clean equipment after paint applications.
Material Handler
John Deere
East Moline, Illinois
02.2022 - 08.2024
- Verified accuracy of shipments against purchase orders and invoices.
- Identified opportunities for process improvement in order to increase efficiency.
- Investigated discrepancies between inventory records and actual stock on hand.
- Collaborated with supervisors to develop efficient methods for storing goods.
- Operated forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment.
- Received and distributed incoming materials to designated areas.
- Organized warehouse shelves, racks, and bins for proper storage of materials.
- Prepared outgoing shipments by packaging, labeling, and loading onto delivery vehicles.
- Inspected materials for any damages or defects upon receipt.
- Performed regular cycle counts to ensure accuracy of inventory records.
- Tracked shipment information using computerized systems such as SAP or Oracle software applications.
- Adhered strictly to company policies concerning the use of protective gear while on duty.
- Logged unit quantities and entered data into inventory database.
- Managed warehouse receiving, storing and shipping.
- Worked with internal departments to locate missing packages and remedy incorrect deliveries.
- Protected company inventory by maintaining and organizing storage areas.
Customer Service Representative
Frito-Lay
Plano, Texas
11.2018 - 08.2021
- Answered customer inquiries via phone, email, and chat.
- Implemented innovative methods for streamlining the customer service process.
- Identified areas of improvement in customer service processes and suggested changes accordingly.
Floor Supervisor
Frito-Lay
Davenport, Iowa
12.2012 - 10.2018
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
- Scheduled staff shifts and assigned duties to ensure efficient workflow.
- Performed daily opening and closing procedures according to established guidelines.
- Supervised and evaluated staff performance, providing feedback and guidance as needed.
- Maintained a clean, organized, and safe work environment at all times.
- Developed employee training materials and conducted orientation sessions for new hires.
- Maintained inventory accuracy by counting stock-on-hand and reconciling discrepancies.
- Collaborated with leadership to determine needs and devise improvement plans to reach strategic targets.
- Addressed employee issues and conflicts to provide input, feedback, and coaching.
- Trained and coached new employees according to new hire procedures and proven sales strategies.
- Planned workflow, coordinated employee scheduling and assigned duties to maintain performance and accommodate fluctuating workloads.
- Informed upper management or department heads of items loaded or problems encountered.
- Performed safety audits and facilitate safety meetings.
- Conduct deep dive analysis to discover the root cause of ongoing issues.
- Addressed any problems that may arise during day-to-day operations in a timely manner.
- Provided leadership to motivate staff members to achieve performance goals.
- Analyzed data from reports generated by Warehouse Management System software.
Picker & Packer
Frito-Lay
Davenport, Iowa
10.2006 - 12.2012
- Stored inventory in designated locations within the warehouse facility based on size, type.
- Utilized hand-held scanners to scan barcodes and enter data into the system.
- Prepared documents such as bills of lading, packing lists, invoices. as needed.
- Assisted in loading trucks with orders for delivery to customers.
- Inspected merchandise for damages or defects prior to packaging it up for shipping out.
- Used handheld scanners to key in data for packages.
- Selected products and items from shelves and pallets for customer orders.
- Promoted workplace safety and smooth production by keeping workspaces clean, organized, and free of hazards.
- Worked additional hours and shifts to meet tight deadlines during peak periods.
- Picked products from designated locations using various tools and transferred to appropriate areas for further processing.
- Completed shipping paperwork, attached appropriate labels and scanned barcodes for tracking.
- Trained new employees regarding warehouse procedures and standards.
- Fulfilled orders quickly to accomplish challenging daily objectives.
- Operated forklift and pallet jack to transport heavy loads.
- Product rotation.
- Conduct weekly inventory count.
- Assign truck loading order based on who was coming to pickup and who's truck we would have over night.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health And Human Studies
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA12.2024
Associate of Arts - Liberal Studies
Scott Community College
Bettendorf, IA05.2012
Skills
Achieved compliance with safety regulations, resulting in a safer workplace environment
Implemented process improvement initiatives that significantly enhanced operational efficiency
Fostered team leadership that improved team collaboration and productivity
Executed effective communication strategies that strengthened team engagement
Successfully resolved conflicts, leading to improved team dynamics
Delivered impactful staff training that significantly increased employee proficiency
Generated clear verbal and written communication that improved information dissemination
Optimized workflow processes, which led to a measurable increase in productivity
Streamlined order management systems, ensuring timely and accurate order fulfillment
Enhanced material handling procedures, contributing to improved operational safety
Applied problem-solving techniques that effectively addressed significant challenges
Provided coaching and mentoring that resulted in enhanced team member performance
Facilitated conflict resolution that improved overall team morale
Maximized the use of SAP/order management systems for efficient inventory control
Created professional documents and presentations using Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, resulting in improved stakeholder communication
Certification
- Continuous Improvement Master Trainer
- Core 5 certified
Timeline
Production Floor Lead
Novelis
07.2026 - Current
Prime Coater
Novelis
11.2024 - 07.2026
Material Handler
John Deere
02.2022 - 08.2024
Customer Service Representative
Frito-Lay
11.2018 - 08.2021
Floor Supervisor
Frito-Lay
12.2012 - 10.2018
Picker & Packer
Frito-Lay
10.2006 - 12.2012
Associate of Arts - Liberal Studies
Scott Community College
Bachelor of Science - Health And Human Studies
University of Iowa