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DARIUS GATEWOOD

Lafayette,IN

Summary

Proactive Material Planner with top-notch leadership and decision-making abilities. Successful at keeping teams on-track with organizational goals and strategic initiatives. Accomplished in resource and schedule management with great critical thinking and multitasking abilities. Responsible for inventory control, planning and ordering materials to keep production flow going.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Material Planner

Wabash National
Lafayette , IN
12.2022 - Current
  • Created work orders for parts, components, and supplies needed in production process.
  • Identified discrepancies between physical count and computer records; investigated causes and resolved issues.
  • Ensured timely delivery of orders by coordinating with warehouse staff regarding product availability and shipping schedules.
  • Provided training to new employees regarding company's processes related to Inventory Control Department operations.
  • Participated in physical inventory counts to keep information accurate and current.
  • Utilized computer systems to track inventory, order parts, and manage records.
  • Assisted fellow planning staff members with tasks to maintain proper workflows.

Production Assembler

Wabash National
Lafayette, United States, United States
11.2015 - Current
  • Set up and operated production equipment according to daily work orders and safety procedures.
  • Accomplished production goals by working with speed and accuracy.
  • Troubleshot issues with machines and made repairs.
  • Used hand and power tools to perform operational and routine tasks.
  • Organized tools and materials for sidetables to prepare for assembly work.
  • Contributed to team-based environment to maintain line productivity and meet expected deadlines.
  • Completed accurate assembly work by positioning and aligning components.
  • Used established assembly instructions to complete jobs.

Tugger Driver

Caterpillar
Lafayette, IN
10.2014 - 11.2015

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  • Assisted with loading and unloading trucks when needed.
  • Communicated with supervisors about any issues encountered during the sorting process.
  • Maintained a clean work environment by sweeping floors, emptying garbage cans, and cleaning surfaces regularly.
  • Participated in special projects related to improving efficiency or safety within the department.

Production Associate

Employment PLUS
Lafayette, United States, United States
03.2011 - 10.2011
  • Recorded shipment data such as weight, charges, space availability, damages, and discrepancies for reporting accounts
  • Prepared documents with work orders, bills of lading or shipping orders for materials
  • Packed, sealed, labeled, and affixed postage to prepare materials for shipping using work devices
  • Requisitioned store shipping materials and supplies to maintain inventory of stock.

Sales Associate

Family Dollar
Chicago, United States, United States
07.2010 - 04.2011
  • Took inventory and examined merchandise to identify items to be reordered or replenished
  • Stocked shelves, racks, cases, bins, and tables with new or transferred merchandise
  • Received, opened and restocked sales floor with merchandise
  • Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.

Shipping and Receiving Associate

Staffmark
Alsip, United States, United States
08.2009 - 09.2010
  • Sealed, labeled, and affixed postage to prepare materials for shipping, using varies tools
  • Used computer software to compute amounts for available space, storage, or demurrage charges.

Education

Production Trade

Illinois Center For Broadcasting
11-2013

Associate of Arts -

Olive-Harvey College
04.2011

High School Diploma -

Forrest City High School
Forrest City, AR
05-2009

Skills

  • Material Planning
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Strong leadership
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Excellent Communication
  • Attention to Detail
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Inventory Control
  • Goal-Oriented
  • Professional

Timeline

Material Planner

Wabash National
12.2022 - Current

Production Assembler

Wabash National
11.2015 - Current

Tugger Driver

Caterpillar
10.2014 - 11.2015

Production Associate

Employment PLUS
03.2011 - 10.2011

Sales Associate

Family Dollar
07.2010 - 04.2011

Shipping and Receiving Associate

Staffmark
08.2009 - 09.2010

Production Trade

Illinois Center For Broadcasting

Associate of Arts -

Olive-Harvey College

High School Diploma -

Forrest City High School
DARIUS GATEWOOD