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Darrell Johnson

Summerville,SC

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

PLANT MANAGER

Argos Ready Mix Concrete
Summerville, SC
12.2023 - 08.2024
  • Oversees a team of drivers, and is responsible for ensuring that the plant meets safety requirements, customer expectations, and company objectives
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
  • Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
  • Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.

CONTAINER HANDLER SPECIALIST

South Carolina Port Authorities
Wando, SC
04.2018 - 09.2023
  • Worked alongside the control center as a crane operator to drive cargo to truck containers within and between terminals efficiently
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve plant operations and streamline processes
  • Ensure compliance with safety regulations and conducted regular safety audits
  • Lead continuous improvement projects to enhance plant performance and productivity
  • Oversaw the maintenance and repair of plant equipment to ensure optimal performance
  • Develop and monitored production schedules to meet on-time delivery targets
  • Implement lean production techniques to increase efficiency and reduce waste
  • Identified areas for cost savings and implemented cost reduction initiatives
  • Manage a team of 15+ employees in a production plant setting
  • Maintained accurate inventory records and performed quality checks on incoming and outgoing shipments
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient and safe handling of containers on the dock

Motor Transport Operator, Team Leader, Squad Leader

United States Army Reserves
06.2009 - 06.2021
  • Deployment: Iraq-Operation New Dawn 2011-2012
  • Positions Held: Motor Transport Operator, Team Leader, Squad Leader
  • Training: Advanced Individual Training, (Army) December 2009, Warrior Leadership Course April 2013

PRODUCTION TECHNICIAN SUPERVISOR

Geocycle
Dorchester, SC
07.2012 - 04.2018
  • First line of management of a production team
  • Was primarily concerned with keeping a production line operational and maintaining the ongoing production of the end product
  • The goal was to maximize production up-time while maintaining product quality and staff safety

WAREHOUSE SHIPPING & RECEIVING ASSOCIATE

84 Lumber
Summerville, SC
04.2010 - 10.2010
  • Managed the shipment and receipt of all products, materials, and supplies

Education

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Strategic Planning
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Team Building
  • Budget Management
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Quality Control
  • Plant and Warehouse Operations
  • Inventory Control
  • Safety Management
  • Cost control improvements
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Production Scheduling
  • Cost Reporting
  • Scheduling

Certification

  • Certified Forklift Operator
  • Accident Avoidance Certification
  • OSHA 30-Hour Certificate
  • Active Secret Clearance
  • Commercial Driver’s License

Militaryexperience

United States Army Reserves, 06/01/09, 06/30/21, Iraq, Operation New Dawn, 01/01/11, 12/31/12, Motor Transport Operator, Team Leader, Squad Leader, Advanced Individual Training, 12/01/09, Warrior Leadership Course, 04/01/13

Technicalproficiencies

Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Publisher, SharePoint, Word, G-Suite, Drive

Timeline

PLANT MANAGER

Argos Ready Mix Concrete
12.2023 - 08.2024

CONTAINER HANDLER SPECIALIST

South Carolina Port Authorities
04.2018 - 09.2023

PRODUCTION TECHNICIAN SUPERVISOR

Geocycle
07.2012 - 04.2018

WAREHOUSE SHIPPING & RECEIVING ASSOCIATE

84 Lumber
04.2010 - 10.2010

Motor Transport Operator, Team Leader, Squad Leader

United States Army Reserves
06.2009 - 06.2021

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -

Darrell Johnson