Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
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Darren Yancey

Sturm Ruger & Co. Inc.
Reidsville,US
1
Certification
29
years of professional experience

Results-driven and safety-oriented professional with over 15 years of experience in manufacturing supervision and a decade of expertise in warehouse management, consistently achieving customer satisfaction goals. Proven ability to lead and motivate teams toward successful attainment of business objectives while fostering collaboration and continuous improvement. Extensive training in Six Sigma, 5S, and lean manufacturing methodologies, complemented by multiple completed manufacturing management courses. Actively contributed as a member of the Plant Optimization team at Goodyear and holds OSHA 10-hour General Industry Safety and Health certification.

Work History

Cell Team Associate II

4 Months
Sturm Ruger & Co. Inc. | 04.2026 - Current
  • Optimized production workflow to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Executed basic CNC machine operations to support production efficiency and quality standards.
  • Employed quality measurement tools to verify part specifications and maintain standards.

Unemployed

1 Year 1 Month
Job Seeking | 03.2025 - 04.2026

Concluded employment with Goodyear with Goodyear due to discontinued production of tire series.

Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.

Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.

Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Area Manager

3 Years 11 Months
Goodyear | 04.2021 - 03.2025
  • Led safety initiatives across plant operations, fostering a culture of safety compliance.
  • Hold associates accountable for attainment of objectives.
  • Maintained timely production flow in department, ensuring operational efficiency.
  • Safely maintain the timely flow of department production.
  • Lead and promote safety in aspects of the plant.
  • Processed payroll for hourly associates accurately.

Assistant Store Manager

1 Year 8 Months
Dollar General | 08.2019 - 04.2021
  • Developed weekly work schedules to optimize staff coverage and support store operations.
  • Set weekly work schedules.
  • Fostered a positive work environment to enhance team morale and customer service.
  • Guided customers through nonconformance issues in a timely manner.
  • Designed and organized holiday displays to attract customers and increase seasonal sales.

Shipping/Receiving Clerk

3 Years 7 Months
PAK-LITE | 04.2017 - 11.2020
  • Ensured compliance with safety standards in workplace operations.
  • Coordinated and processed outbound shipments to ensure timely delivery.
  • Receive and locate inbound merchandise into location.
  • Received and located inbound merchandise to optimize inventory organization.
  • Conduct regular inventory audits to identify discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
  • Meet and maintain safety standards.

Warehouse Manager

8 Years 11 Months
Rego (Dover Company) | 05.2008 - 04.2017
  • Trained warehouse associates on inventory handling and storage procedures, enhancing compliance with best practices.
  • Managed workforce of 25-30 associates, coordinating operations to achieve timely task completion.
  • Conducted 3 annual safety training events for associates, reinforcing focus on safety procedures and compliance.
  • Conducted 3 annual safety training events for associates to help focus on safety procedures.
  • Managed transportation providers and negotiated favorable rates.

Production Supervisor

10 Years 10 Months
Rego (Dover Company) | 07.1997 - 05.2008
  • Provide high-quality level of leadership and coaching for 35-40 production employees.
  • Monitored adherence to safety guidelines in the workplace.
  • Provide high quality level of leadership and coaching for 35-40 production employees.
  • Managed production lines, achieving compliance with safety, quality, and production goals.
  • Analyzed production and quality control issues, providing actionable recommendations for operational improvements.

Education

High School Diploma

Western Alamance High School | Elon, NC | 06-1987

Skills

AS/400
Microsoft Excel
Powerlink
CNC operation
Shopfloor Plus
Visual interfacing
Self-sourcing

Certification

Piedmont Triad Chapter Apics member.

Progressive Management Series, NC State accredited.

Timeline

Cell Team Associate II

Sturm Ruger & Co. Inc.
04.2026 - CurrentRead More

Unemployed

Job Seeking
03.2025 - 04.2026Read More

Area Manager

Goodyear
04.2021 - 03.2025Read More

Assistant Store Manager

Dollar General
08.2019 - 04.2021Read More

Shipping/Receiving Clerk

PAK-LITE
04.2017 - 11.2020Read More

Warehouse Manager

Rego (Dover Company)
05.2008 - 04.2017Read More

Production Supervisor

Rego (Dover Company)
07.1997 - 05.2008Read More

Western Alamance High School

High School Diploma
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Darren Yancey