Damian Bennett
Greer,South Carolina
Summary
Highly motivated and results-oriented Operation Supervisor with over 13 years of experience in Logistics and automotive manufacturing supervision. Skilled in identifying weaknesses and implementing lean manufacturing processes to enhance the overall client experience, efficiency, and productivity. Adept at monitoring operational pulse and delivering relevant information to all major internal and external customers and as an experienced Logistics Supervisor. Proven ability to work with multiple entities to achieve business goals for logistics efficiency, cost containment, and contract integrity. Known for working quickly while maintaining focus and providing top-notch customer service.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations Supervisor Shipping/Receiving
Bonded Logistics
11.2022 - Current
- Streamlined daily operations for peak efficiency.
- Maintained transparency by informing leaders about ongoing operational issues.
- Pinpointed areas needing enhancement and developed actionable goals.
- Developed and implemented standard operating procedures to ensure consistency in service delivery across all shifts.
- Streamlined operational procedures, significantly reducing process inefficiencies and downtime.
- Enhanced safety protocols through routine audits and training.
- Enhanced operational transparency with introduction of real-time dashboard for monitoring key performance indicators.
- Conducted performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback and identifying areas for improvement.
- Resolved issues through active listening and open-ended questioning, escalating major problems to manager.
- Trained, scheduled and evaluated Number employees.
- Resolved any issues arising from shipment discrepancies or damaged items promptly, minimizing impact on overall operations.
- Developed strong relationships with key clients through frequent communication and exceptional service delivery.
- Organized warehouse space and planned layouts to allow for maximum storage capabilities.
- Supervised loading/unloading processes for efficient handling of products while preventing damages or delays in shipment schedules.
- Collaborated with other supervisors to maintain smooth inter-departmental communication and operations.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly against established benchmarks for growth opportunities and areas requiring improvement.
- Verified effective and timely implementation of operational goals by prioritizing tasks.
- Documented shipment receiving information in Software.
- Monitored logistics performance and identified improvement opportunities
- Resolved shipping discrepancies by coordinating customer and courier communications.
- Evaluated team performance and provided feedback on areas requiring improvement.
- Developed standard operating procedures for team to follow and maintained records of activities.
- Led improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue.
- Monitored production levels and implemented measures to increase output.
- Handled day-to-day shipping and receiving overseeing more than Number packages per day.
- Created and executed plans to enhance team productivity.
Production Manager
Brawo USA
10.2015 - 11.2022
- Manage team of 30 employees in Machining and Assembly department- Manager of 2nd shift time management, cost control, reducing scrap
- Use Lean Manufacturing to find efficiencies in the production process, increasing the company's overall profit
- Provide hands-on-instruction to train new hires on best practices of manufacturing quality CNC parts
- Design SOP and implement plan to reduce process from 5 steps to 3 steps
- Increased company productivity by 30%
- Direct production by regulating, coordinating, planning, assigning, resolving problems, disciplinary action, and assuring compliance with company safety, work procedures, housekeeping, and preventive maintenance
- Monitor and evaluate performance of team leaders and employees through, constructive feedback (written reviews, and corrective counseling, etc.), support to meet expectations, maintain open door communication, and promote an issue free environment
Team Lead
ZF Transmissions
06.2015 - 10.2015
- Directed and coordinated departmental personnel to meet production schedules
- Maintained a high degree of productivity
- Maintained a safe working environment utilizing safety procedures and keeps all work areas clean and free from debris
- Ensured department is adhering to safety procedures and guidelines
- Exceeded goals in terms of avoiding rework and ensuring work is free from errors or omissions
- Hands on experience with 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 axis
B Technician Supervisor
JTEKT
09.2011 - 06.2015
- Increased productivity by 25% in less than 6 months
- Became certified in Kaizen, 5S, and ISO400
- Educated, developed and motivated a team to achieve required production results, and improve individual technical skills
- Experience working on Mazak machines and Fanuc controls
- Stop machines to remove finished work pieces or to change tooling, setup, or work piece placement
- Performing change overs on O.D, Shaft, Rib grinders and Lathe machines
- Maintains specifications by observing drilling, grooving, and cutting, including turning, facing, knurling and thread chasing operations; taking measurements; detecting malfunctions; troubleshooting processes; adjusting and reprogramming controls, sharpening and replacing worn tools; adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes
Quality Inspector (temporary Assignment)
MS Companies
03.2011 - 08.2011
- Became a Certified Forklift driver
- Conducted inspection of BMW automotive parts for defects
- Examine parts for damages, scratches, dents, missing components, discoloration, noise and malfunctions
Assembly Team Lead
JH Global
07.2007 - 04.2009
- Responsible for changing over electric vehicles from AC motors to DC motors
- Accountable for meeting daily production goals
- Trained warehouse staff and assisted with organizing team work schedules
- Load and unload trucks for work orders
- Operated stand up and sit down forklift
Education
Greenville Technical College
02.2011
High School Diploma -
Mauldin High School
01.2005
Skills
- Warehouse Management
- Operational management
- Automotive Operations
- Kaizen
- Lean
- Workplace Safety
- Six Sigma
- Continuous Quality Improvement
- Eliminating Waste
- Increasing Shift Productivity
- Employee Engagement
- Coaching/Motivating Others
- 5S
- Shipping and receiving operations
- Team management
- Logistics management
- Work delegation
- Logistics oversight
- Shipping documentation
- Documentation
- Mentoring and training
- Transportation management systems
- ERP system proficiency
- Performance metrics monitoring
- Warehouse operations
- Warehouse safety
- Lean six sigma
- Employee supervision
- Data analysis
- Logistics software knowledge
- Warehouse operation oversight
- Logistics processes
- Logistics planning
- Daily operations management
Certification
Forklift Certification
Timeline
Operations Supervisor Shipping/Receiving
Bonded Logistics
11.2022 - Current
Production Manager
Brawo USA
10.2015 - 11.2022
Team Lead
ZF Transmissions
06.2015 - 10.2015
B Technician Supervisor
JTEKT
09.2011 - 06.2015
Quality Inspector (temporary Assignment)
MS Companies
03.2011 - 08.2011
Assembly Team Lead
JH Global
07.2007 - 04.2009
Greenville Technical College
High School Diploma -
Mauldin High School
Forklift Certification
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