Corey Easterling
Greer,South Carolina
Summary
Dedicated Operations Professional with a history for leading teams and providing an environment of learning and collaboration. Critical and strategic thinker with a track record of solving problems and implementing process changes to continuously improve operations. Effective communicator across all levels, ensuring a productive and positive climate for everyone. Customer focused and able to cross functionally operate. Willing to own and tackle complex issues. Experience with start ups, work instructions and process improvements. Excellent computer skills, including Google Suite, Oracle and Microsoft. Experience with process mapping and process layout. Management style is servant leader.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Area Manager
Vermeer
Piedmont, SC
12.2022 - 04.2024
- Achieved process and production improvements, causing a reduction in production time and scrap
- Led and managed 3 departments
- Reduces absenteeism by 15 percent by providing a positive environment for hourly employees
- Established and maintained an inventory control system for raw materials.
Department Supervisor
TTI North America
Duncan, SC
03.2021 - 12.2022
- Directed and led 4 departments in a start up distribution center
- Wrote work instructions and continuous improvement for the Inbound, Outbound, Picking, and Inventory Control departments
- Recruited, hired and trained FTE and 3PL associates, in English and Spanish
- Kept upper management apprised of issues concerning issues that could have affected operations
- Trained, assigned and developed Team Leaders to help departments operate at a high level
- Engaged with corporate office for updates on product changes and transportation issues.
Sales Support
Fastenal
Greenville, SC
10.2018 - 02.2021
- Supported retail location by helping walk in and phone customers, providing customer service to ensure customer satisfaction
- Supported sales representatives by pulling orders, verifying inventory, filling vending machines and lockers
- Audited inventory for several retail branches and helped establish inventory controls for each branch
- Assisted existing customers by sourcing products and providing quotes and lead times.
Department Supervisor
Yangfeng
Fountain Inn, SC
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Directed and managed the Instrument Panel department, ensuring 100% on time delivery to BMW
- Maintained and updated various KPI matrices, ensuring up to date communication to all departments
- Decreased scrap by 6% across 3 production teams
- Developed work instructions and safety standards for Instrument Panel department
- Communicated and collaborated with 5 departments, ensuring seamless actions from all departments.
Department Supervisor
Anderson Hardwood Floors/Shaw Floors
Enoree, SC
05.2010 - 12.2016
- Lead, trained, and developed teams in 4 different departments a prison setting
- Improved production in the pressroom by 22%
- Reduced defect and scrap to .03%
- Established start up operations in 3 correctional facilities, including manufacturing, warehouse and shipping operations
- Established and developed work instructions, safety instructions and continuous improvement processes for the entire operation, spanning 8 facilities.
Education
Bachelor Degree, BA -
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC05.2018
Skills
- Strategic Leadership
- Team Dynamics Enhancement
- Data Analytics
- WMS Implementation Experience
- Warehouse Operations
- Client Relations
- Effective Conflict Resolution
- Inventory Oversight
- KPI Analysis
- Controlling costs
- Performance Management
- Staff Training
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Database Management
- Process Improvement
- Customer Relationship Management
- Quality Assurance
Timeline
Area Manager
Vermeer
12.2022 - 04.2024
Department Supervisor
TTI North America
03.2021 - 12.2022
Sales Support
Fastenal
10.2018 - 02.2021
Department Supervisor
Yangfeng
01.2017 - 12.2017
Department Supervisor
Anderson Hardwood Floors/Shaw Floors
05.2010 - 12.2016
Bachelor Degree, BA -
University of South Carolina
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