Daquan (Dj) Gould
Mesa,AZ
Summary
Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Department Manager
National Vitamin Company
02.2019 - Current
- Worked actively with management team to create daily and weekly production plans based on weekly sales trends.
- Create and enforced department policies, procedures and standards to establish productivity and quality.
- Prepared detailed reports for management to clarify existing trends, review sales and inventory data and production needs and safety awareness.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Use company wide ERP systems to maintain and accurate inventory of raw materials.
- Use company payroll systems to audit and maintain accurate timecard records.
Tier 1 Associate
Amazon
07.2023 - 04.2024
- Receive and prep incoming merchandise for distribution to other facilities.
- Trained to clear jams on the conveyors in order to keep the movement of product steady
- Trained and certified to drive a forklift operator. Unload pallets of totes from trailers to keep the tote bays stocked. Loading pallets of product onto assigned trailers, while maintaining appropriate documentation for tracking.
- Receive in and close out trailers to be loaded and unloaded as necessary.
- Trained as Process Guide to assist Path Area Manager's and Process Assistant's with frequent updates on the status of receiving lines, providing pertinent details for shift change hand off.
Assistant Production Manager
National Vitamin Company
09.2016 - 02.2019
- Identified and planned for resources needed to accomplish production objectives.
- Implemented performance, quality and efficiency measures to achieve aggressive production goals.
- Overcame obstacles and variables to maintain production efficiency, meet deadlines and achieve high levels of profitability.
- Led quality control initiatives to reduce downtime and boost profits.
- Delivered direct feedback to senior management regarding project visibility and status.
Production Supervisor
National Vitamin Company
10.2014 - 09.2016
- Managed team of 20 to 40 production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Trained staff of direct labor employees to perform assembly and manufacture of specified products.
- Troubleshot equipment to reduce service calls and downtime.
- Kept accurate and detailed records of personnel progress and productivity.
Production Lead
National Vitamin Company
07.2012 - 10.2014
- Supported employees by accurately tracking time and proactively resolving any conflicts.
- Communicated clear instructions for general operations and product-specific runs to prevent errors and rework.
- Operated equipment such as forklifts to safely move heavy loads.
- Monitored workers on site during production activities for safety procedures compliance.
Machine Operator
National Vitamin Company
09.2010 - 07.2012
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
- Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
- Updated daily production logs and informed management of production incidents or non-conformance issues.
Education
High School Diploma -
Florence High School
Florence, AZ06.2009
Skills
- Operations
- Employee Management
- Scheduling
- Problem-Solving
- Work Planning and Organization
Timeline
Tier 1 Associate
Amazon
07.2023 - 04.2024
Department Manager
National Vitamin Company
02.2019 - Current
Assistant Production Manager
National Vitamin Company
09.2016 - 02.2019
Production Supervisor
National Vitamin Company
10.2014 - 09.2016
Production Lead
National Vitamin Company
07.2012 - 10.2014
Machine Operator
National Vitamin Company
09.2010 - 07.2012
High School Diploma -
Florence High School