Darren Brewer
LAUREL,MS
Summary
Versatile manager with background in coordinating diverse teams and managing complex projects. Skilled in strategic planning, operational improvement, and fostering collaborative environments. Demonstrated ability to enhance efficiency and productivity while maintaining high standards of quality. Successfully implemented innovative solutions that resulted in positive organizational changes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager in Training - Full Time
Wayne Sanderson Farms
Laurel, MS
05.2024 - Current
- Act as liaison between Company and contract growers providing technical advice to growers on company expectations.
- Provide chick placement, catch and feed withdrawal times to growers
- Monitor assigned flocks (i.e. bird comfort, equipment settings, etc.) to ensure producers comply with all company policies and procedures, regulatory guidelines and federal and State policies, regulations and laws when handling poultry; report noncompliance and/or abnormalities to appropriate personnel
- Monitor vaccination program to ensure vaccinations are administered correctly and as scheduled
- Maintain feed tank inventories ordering feed and coordinating deliveries to ensure proper feed is delivered to growers in a timely manner
- Weigh trucks coming into and leaving the feedmill.
- Track, compile, analyze and record data pertaining to flocks (i.e. bird weight, mortality rates, flock completion rates, egg production, etc.)
- Performed additional relevant duties as assigned.
Logistics Specialist - Full Time
Jones Logistics
Hattiesburg, MS
10.2022 - 05.2024
- Use software such as TMW and Trimble Fleet Manager to track, check, prioritize, and route orders
- Resolve logistical issues as they arise
- Ensure compliance with legal regulations and company policies
- Report to management on activities and issues
- Maintain that all orders ship on time
- Organize office operations and procedures
- Communicate with vendors, customers, and drivers daily.
- Built long-term relationships due to prompt and courteous service.
- Devised routing plans and schedules to facilitate safe and timely delivery of goods.
- Implemented and developed supply chain strategies to optimize efficiency.
- Created reports to provide insights into logistics operations and performance.
- Analyzed customer requirements and provided customized logistics solutions.
- Developed and implemented strategies to reduce costs and improve quality of service.
- Developed strategies to optimize utilization of available resources.
- Tracked orders and notified customers of status or potential delays.
Saw Operations Intern
Interfor
Laurel, MS
08.2022 - 10.2022
- Help maintenance with fixing machines
- Plan and schedule for building projects
- Updating documents and uploading them to the EAM Software
- Implementing and performing daily quality control surveys throughout the facility
- Collecting data, performing analyses, and providing recommendations for various manufacturing improvement projects
- Communicating results with management and crews
- Analyzing production performance and process control and making recommendations for production optimization.
Supply Chain Associate Intern
Frito-Lay PepsiCo Inc.
Fayetteville, TN
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Work on orders for customers
- Performed cost analysis on various aspects of the supply chain process to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Boosted KPIs and continuous improvement strategies to enhance logistical operations and meet supply chain needs.
- Led supply chain process improvement initiatives, resulting in increased operational effectiveness.
- Developed and implemented inventory control systems to optimize supply chain performance.
- Monitored stock levels, identified shortages, and took corrective action when needed.
- Monitored contractors on building projects
- Improved supply chain efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing cost-saving measures.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify areas of improvement in the supply chain process, leading to increased operational efficiency.
Design Engineer - Full Time
Warren INC
Laurel, MS
06.2020 - 05.2022
- Work on orders for customers to build dump beds, spreaders, or flatbeds
- Work with Pro Creo to make drawings for orders
- Help plant staff with modifications on piece parts, dump beds, or spreaders
- Inspect the products for correct dimensions and quality in the work
- Work on quoting and costing.
- Streamlined the design process for increased efficiency by utilizing advanced CAD software tools.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines and maintaining a high level of attention to detail.
Warehouse Staff - Part Time
Chancellor Electrical
Laurel, MS
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Pulled orders for customers
- Used forklift to load/unload trucks
- Worked on cycle count on inventory
- Make deliveries to customers' locations across the state of Mississippi.
- Enhanced warehouse efficiency by streamlining inventory management processes and implementing organizational strategies.
- Collaborated with team members for efficient loading and unloading of shipments, minimizing product damage and optimizing space utilization.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to safety guidelines, conducting regular inspections, and addressing potential hazards promptly.
- Participated in periodic inventory audits, verifying stock counts and addressing discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Contributed to a reduction in lost or damaged goods by properly labeling packages and handling fragile items with care during transportation processes.
Warehouse Staff - Part Time
Opeco INC
Laurel, MS
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Used forklift to load/unload trucks
- Checked in inventory to make sure all the material was there and to see if anything was damaged during freight travel
- I stocked the shelves of different materials such as butterfly valves, west-can, quin, don-nan, skinner, kengro, and polish rods
- Clean warehouse daily
- Pull orders for customers and make sale tickets
- Organize the inventory and front shelves.
Warehouse Helper - Full Time
Lauren Engineers and Constructors
Donaldsonville, LA
12.2014 - 05.2015
- Load/unload trucks
- Escort trucks and check inventory for the correct quantity and any damages.
- Conducted timely and accurate inventory counts to maintain current supply records and facilitate smooth ordering.
- Inspected products for damages or defects before storing them in the designated areas.
- Inspected and moved products to designated areas in warehouse.
- Tracked inventory and conducted cycle counts to maintain accurate records.
Education
Bachelor of Applied Science: Industrial Engineering Technology (Logistics) and Minor in Management -
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS12.2022
Associates of Applied Science: Engineering Technology -
Jones College
Ellisville, MS05.2019
High School Diploma -
West Jones High School
Laurel, MS05.2014
Skills
- Warehouse
- Lean Systems
- Six Sigma
- Microsoft Office
- Forklift
- AutoCAD
- Pro Creo
- Shipping
- Blueprint reading
- Inventory control
- Engineering
- Scale weighing
- Dispatching
- Warehouse Management System (WMS)
- Driver management
- Account management
- TMW
- Trimble Fleet Manager
- ELD
- Logistics management
- Leadership
- Supply Chain
- Account management
- Technical skills
- Quality management
- Schedule management
- Process improvements
- Operations support
- Strategic planning
- Payroll Administration
- Resource utilization
- Process improvement
- Performance tracking and evaluation
- Hiring and training
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem solving
- Active listening
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Decision making
- Self-motivation
Awards
- Honor Roll from 8th-12th grade.
- Inducted into the Beta Club in 2011-2014
- Inducted into Engineering Society Club in 2018-2019
- Made Dean’s List in 2022
- Inducted into Honor Society in 2022
- Inducted into the USM Student Alumni Association in 2022
- Completed Lumber Fundamentals Program Fall of 2022
Timeline
Manager in Training - Full Time
Wayne Sanderson Farms
05.2024 - Current
Logistics Specialist - Full Time
Jones Logistics
10.2022 - 05.2024
Saw Operations Intern
Interfor
08.2022 - 10.2022
Supply Chain Associate Intern
Frito-Lay PepsiCo Inc.
05.2022 - 08.2022
Design Engineer - Full Time
Warren INC
06.2020 - 05.2022
Warehouse Staff - Part Time
Chancellor Electrical
08.2018 - 05.2019
Warehouse Staff - Part Time
Opeco INC
05.2018 - 08.2018
Warehouse Helper - Full Time
Lauren Engineers and Constructors
12.2014 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Applied Science: Industrial Engineering Technology (Logistics) and Minor in Management -
University of Southern Mississippi
Associates of Applied Science: Engineering Technology -
Jones College
High School Diploma -
West Jones High School