Clifford Walker
Soddy,TN
Summary
Accomplished Manufacturing and Logistics Professional with solid experience in team leadership, production operations, and workplace safety. Skilled in leading teams, coordinating daily operations, and troubleshooting production issues while maintaining quality standards. Certified forklift operator with hands-on expertise in operating tuggers and industrial equipment, driving efficient operations and achieving production goals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Leader
Volkswagen Chattanooga
Chattanooga, Tennessee
05.2022 - Current
- Led and supported production team members in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment while meeting daily safety, quality, and production targets
- Trained and coached team members on standardized work procedures and safety requirements to enhance compliance with quality standards.
- Coordinated daily work assignments, job rotations, and staffing to ensure smooth production line operations.
- Identified and resolved production and quality issues by collaborating with supervisors and cross-functional teams to minimize downtime.
Team Member
Volkswagen Chattanooga
Chattanooga, Tennessee
08.2017 - 05.2022
- Coordinated the proper sequence, staging, and delivery of parts to the assembly line to maintain continuous production and minimize delays.
- Operated across BA5 logistics processes and supported material flow for Zone 3, ensuring accurate and timely delivery of parts to designated production areas.
- Assisted Team Leaders with daily production requirements, troubleshooting material shortages and responding quickly to changing assembly-line needs.
- Followed all safety, quality, and standardized work procedures while maintaining a record of zero accidents and safety violations.
Lawn Care Business Owner
Self-employeed
06.2015 - 08.2017
- Owned and operated a lawn care business providing mowing, edging, trimming, landscaping, and general property maintenance services.
- Managed daily business operations, including customer scheduling, estimates, billing, payments, and client communication.
- Built and maintained customer relationships through dependable service, quality workmanship, and timely completion of projects.
Yard Worker
All Green Recycle Inc.
Soddy, Tennessee
02.2014 - 06.2015
- Operated heavy equipment, including Bobcats and track hoes, to move, sort, and process scrap materials.
- Used cutting torches and other tools to safely cut and prepare metal for processing and recycling.
- Loaded and unloaded scrap metal while maintaining safe and efficient material-handling practices.
Laborer
Smith Construction & Property Services
Soddy, Tennessee
07.2012 - 11.2014
- Supported framing, installation, site preparation, and material handling to facilitate project progress.
- Collaborated with the construction team to complete residential building and renovation projects, ensuring safety and efficiency.
- Utilized hand and power tools while adhering to job-site safety procedures and keeping work area clean and organized.
Tile Setter
RSR Tile
Soddy, Tennessee
09.2009 - 06.2012
- Measured, cut, and installed tile for floors and walls according to project specifications.
- Operated wet saws and hand tools to make accurate cuts and ensure proper tile placement.
- Mixed and applied thin-set mortar and grout to complete durable, professional tile installations.
Supervisor
Squirrel Mountain Stone
Soddy, Tennessee
01.2007 - 08.2009
- Supervised and coordinated crews responsible for preparing, sorting, and processing creek rock for customer orders and shipment.
- Assigned daily work duties, monitored production, and ensured orders were completed accurately and on schedule.
- Enforced workplace safety procedures and maintained an organized work environment while ensuring employees followed proper operating practices.
Education
GED -
Soddy Daisy High School
Soddy, TN05-1998
Skills
- Team Leadership & Crew Supervision
- Employee Training & Coaching
- Production & Assembly Line Operations
- Logistics & Material Handling
- Safety Procedures & Compliance
- Troubleshooting & Problem Solving
- Certified Forklift Operator
- Tugger & Bobcat Operation
Timeline
Team Leader
Volkswagen Chattanooga
05.2022 - Current
Team Member
Volkswagen Chattanooga
08.2017 - 05.2022
Lawn Care Business Owner
Self-employeed
06.2015 - 08.2017
Yard Worker
All Green Recycle Inc.
02.2014 - 06.2015
Laborer
Smith Construction & Property Services
07.2012 - 11.2014
Tile Setter
RSR Tile
09.2009 - 06.2012
Supervisor
Squirrel Mountain Stone
01.2007 - 08.2009
GED -
Soddy Daisy High School