Darryl Smith
Montgomery,AL
Summary
Achieved seamless coordination of over $100,000 in weekly orders through effective management of a team of 80 employees. Enhanced production and warehouse operations by streamlining workflows and elevating quality standards. Improved operational efficiency and policy compliance by rigorously monitoring work quality and production levels. Transformed storage and logistics operations to ensure adaptability to changing demands. Leveraged knowledge of warehouse management systems and OSHA compliance to drive operational success.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR
COCA COLA UNITED
Montgomery, AL
09.2021 - Current
- Manage a team to achieve efficiency and production standards for a bottling facility.
- Consistent review of employee performance while providing formatted feedback and documentation.
- Train associates on how to operate multiple machines to maximize productivity.
- Review data and processes to alleviate unnecessary downtime.
FOUNDER/OWNER
SAU ENTERPRISES
Montgomery, AL
10.2019 - Current
- Founded a start-up which concentrated on timely order fulfillment and shipment of medical and janitorial supplies.
- Created a business plan and course of action, developed business model, and engaged and in every phase of business evolution.
- Interact with client to identify and develop their requisites while staying compliant with their needs.
- Participated in various events such as workshops and exhibitions to garner potential clientele, investors and business ideas.
WAREHOUSE MANAGER
FRUIT OF THE LOOM
Montgomery, AL
08.2011 - 10.2019
- Applied schedule, organizational and routing knowledge to enhance delivery planning.
- Improved efficiency by 35% through supervision of a 20 member staff working in warehouse.
- Trained and motivated warehouse staff to meet tight schedules and demanding performance targets.
- Increased productivity through cross-training and thorough training of both current employees and new hires.
- Maximized warehouse efficiency by dispatching crews and coordinating optimal daily schedules.
- Established and trained personnel in security and safety procedures to reduce liability and safeguard warehouse operations.
- Organized warehouse design to maximize space for stock while allowing for high volume traffic zones.
- Coordinated maintenance on physical condition of warehouse and equipment, routinely assessing each for needed repairs or replacements.
WAREHOUSE SUPERVISOR
RUSSELL CORPORATION/FRUIT OF THE LOOM
Montgomery, AL
10.2006 - 08.2011
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers, Day to day warehouse activities which include storing inventory, pulling orders to ship, establishment of safety guidelines and the enforcement of them.
- Create performance objectives and motivate employees to achieve them.
- Resolve payroll issues.
- Monitored production and quality to mitigate loss and increase efficiency.
- Oversaw all production, quality control and material handling operations and made improvements as needed.
ANNEX SENIOR SUPERVISOR
RUSSELL CORPORATION
Montgomery, AL
02.2004 - 10.2006
- Managed Receiving, Warehousing, Piece-Pick and Shipping Departments at a 700,000 sq. ft annex.
- Responsible for two shifts, two supervisors and their adherence to company policy, daily work assignments and all safety guidelines.
TRAFFIC SUPERVISOR
RUSSELL CORPORATION
Montgomery, AL
05.2002 - 02.2004
- Scheduled and monitored all shipments to customers via computer.
- Provided work assignments to four Shipping Clerks and one Receiving/Shipping Clerk.
- Communicated with the Customer Service Department to create work flow for the facility.
SHIPPING SUPERVISOR
RUSSELL CORPORATION
Montgomery, AL
06.2000 - 02.2002
- Supervisor of shipping of merchandise.
- Created manifests and invoices for customers.
- Assigned productive workflow for Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks.
Education
Some College - Business Administration and Management
Alabama A & M University
Normal, ALSkills
- Administrative Support
- Customer Service
- Delivery
- Inventory
- Office
- Payroll
- Pick
- Receiving
- Safety
- Shipping
- Supervisor
- Warehousing
- Shipping and receiving management
- Stock audits
- Material handling practices
- Warehouse organization
- OSHA compliance
- Quality assurance
- Inventory replenishment
- Safety standards
- Mentoring and training
- Certified forklift operator
- Logistics oversight
- Budget controls
- Production Waste Control
- Database documentation
- Planning production
- Team management
- MS Office
- First Aid/CPR
- Critical thinking
Timeline
PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR
COCA COLA UNITED
09.2021 - Current
FOUNDER/OWNER
SAU ENTERPRISES
10.2019 - Current
WAREHOUSE MANAGER
FRUIT OF THE LOOM
08.2011 - 10.2019
WAREHOUSE SUPERVISOR
RUSSELL CORPORATION/FRUIT OF THE LOOM
10.2006 - 08.2011
ANNEX SENIOR SUPERVISOR
RUSSELL CORPORATION
02.2004 - 10.2006
TRAFFIC SUPERVISOR
RUSSELL CORPORATION
05.2002 - 02.2004
SHIPPING SUPERVISOR
RUSSELL CORPORATION
06.2000 - 02.2002
Some College - Business Administration and Management
Alabama A & M University