Clifton B. Richardson
Columbia,TN
Summary
Results-driven logistics professional with expertise in inventory management and team leadership. Enhances operational efficiency and quality control while resolving conflicts. Experienced in SAP, shipping and receiving, and high-volume warehouse operations. Skilled in operating pallet movers, forklifts, and swing-reach trucks, with strong knowledge of inventory management procedures.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Material Handler
Ryder
Spring Hill, TN
06.2025 - 11.2025
- Build kits by pick/pull process from stock in the work cell in accordance with customer requirements.
- Picking orders from inventor
- Identifying and verifying parts
- Reported material shortages to support timely order fulfillment.
- Use of scan gun for quality sequencing control
- Report any nonconforming material
- Remove damaged materials from stock
- Maintain clean and safe work environment
- Communicated with team members to facilitate efficient workflows.
- Maintained composure under pressure to ensure operational continuity.
- Stocking workstation
- Multi - tasking abilities
Material Supervisor
Ultium Cells
Springhill, TN
04.2023 - 05.2025
- Supervised 30+ employees in union environment, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and optimizing material handling operations.
- Managed inventory processes, production flow, and quality control, enhancing coordination across multiple departments.
- Collaborated with internal teams and external customers to develop effective material presentation strategies.
- Managed inventory levels to support production schedules and minimize downtime.
- Coordinated with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of raw materials and components.
- Oversaw material handling processes to maintain safety and compliance standards.
- Implemented best practices for inventory management to enhance efficiency in operations.
Custom Logistic Manager
Ryder
Springhill, TN
04.2022 - 04.2023
- Led launch logistics for 2023 Cadillac Lyriq and 2024 Acura S233, ensuring timely delivery and coordination across teams.
- Directed daily operations, scheduled team shifts, and resolved issues for union workforce, maintaining smooth workflow.
- Managed inventory levels, ensuring accurate stock availability for all departments.
- Led team meetings to discuss project updates and operational strategies.
- Developed training materials for new staff, streamlining onboarding process and enhancing understanding of company procedures.
- Represented team at GM's tech center for Ivor and pre-production initiatives.
Education
Master’s Degree - Human Resources
Devry University
Nashville, TNBachelor of Science - Technical Management, Criminal Justice
Devry University
Nashville, TNSkills
- Effective multitasker
- Attention to detail
- Team leader
- Conflict resolution skills
- SAP
- ERP
- Inventory systems
- Quality control tools
- Operational excellence
- Collaborative problem solving
- Production flow management
- Inventory management
- Quality control
- Training development
- Team leadership
- Efficient logistics planning
- Communication strategies
- Calculated decision making
- Crisis management
- Multi-department coordination
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Material Handler
Ryder
06.2025 - 11.2025
Material Supervisor
Ultium Cells
04.2023 - 05.2025
Custom Logistic Manager
Ryder
04.2022 - 04.2023
Master’s Degree - Human Resources
Devry University
Bachelor of Science - Technical Management, Criminal Justice
Devry University