Daryl Chism
Arlington
Summary
Logistics leader with 25 years of expertise in optimizing material coordination and production management. Demonstrated success in enhancing operational controls and fostering team collaboration to ensure high-volume operations achieve accuracy and performance goals.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. Material Handler
Airbus Helicopters
Grapevine
04.2023 - Current
- Operated forklifts and other material handling equipment safely.
- Operated forklift to efficiently transport inventory items throughout the warehouse.
- Operated large vehicles, forklifts and pallet jacks to transport multiple freight loads.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks using manual pallet jack or forklift equipment.
- Coordinated incoming and outgoing shipments and placement of materials to meet scheduling requirements.
- Managed inventory control to ensure accurate stock levels and prevent shortages.
- Received and stored material in designated areas, ensuring accuracy of inventory records.
- Conducted regular inspections of materials for quality assurance.
- Inspected incoming items for quality assurance standards compliance.
- Developed procedures for receiving, storing, handling, distributing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
- Followed safety protocols while handling hazardous materials properly.
- Trained new employees on proper material handling methods and safety protocols.
- Performed regular maintenance checks on equipment used in the warehouse.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow and enhance overall efficiency.
- Supported other warehouse staff members in completing their tasks efficiently.
- Coordinated with shipping department to ensure timely preparation of items for delivery.
- Prepared documents such as shipping orders, invoices, and packing slips for outbound shipments.
- Collaborated closely with other departments to coordinate timely delivery of goods.
- Operated various types of machinery including hand-held scanners and computer systems to track shipments and inventory levels.
- Worked with internal departments to locate missing packages and remedy incorrect deliveries.
- Operated large vehicles, forklifts and pallet jacks to transport multiple freight loads.
Production Coordinator
Kelly Moore Paints
Hurst
08.2017 - 02.2022
- Established production schedule and demand as production coordinator, identifying efficient and cost-effective logistics solutions.
- Collaborate with leadership and staff; operating as department subject matter expert, responsible for production quality assurance and daily goal execution in accordance with daily sales forecast.
- Monitored and resolved material-flow quality issues through root-cause analysis, implementing corrective actions that decreased disputes by 30%.
- Developed process knowledge materials to train staff on machinery, procedures, and cross-functional tasks effectively.
- Worked daily with production-based software ERP and Microsoft office.
- Assembled production machinery and distributed work instructions and materials during daily pre-shift.
- Provided outstanding customer service to both internal and external stakeholders by effectively addressing inquiries and resolving issues.
Warehouse Lead
Office Depot Inc
Grand Prairie
07.2007 - 07.2017
- Managed accurate receipt, storage, order fulfillment and un/loading of inventory and transportation, through vigilant focus on KPI’s, quality and service goals; utilizing forecasting methodologies and tools.
- Led hiring, training, and mentoring of staff for 10 direct reports, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Oversaw supply chain functions for national office equipment company, ensuring seamless operations and timely delivery.
- Partnered with peer managers to enhance support systems, delivering exceptional service to internal and external customers.
- Worked daily with WMS, ERP, cherry picker, sit down fork lift, riding pallet jack, RF Scanner, and Lawson.
Material Handler I
Weir Oil And Gas
Fort Worth
06.2014 - 05.2016
- Executed full cycle receiving by promptly unloading trucks and stocking materials to maintain workflow efficiency.
- Significantly reduced fulfillment order discrepancies by performing high level shipping, packing, and crating operations.
- Ensured safe and accurate handling of incoming and outgoing materials in compliance with company policies and OSHA regulations.
- Utilized extreme attention to detail leading monthly audit of inventory and cycle counts with 98% accuracy.
- Onboarded and trained new hires on operational processes and equipment usage to enhance team competency.
- Worked daily in WMS, ERP, heavy equipment, and Microsoft Office tools.
Warehouse Inventory Control Manager
Samsung
Dallas
05.2013 - 06.2014
- Developed strategy, goals, processes, KPIs and audit system to ensure highest level of inventory integrity including cycle counts, inventory adjustments, stock transfers and optimization of service levels while decreasing excess and obsolete inventory.
- Managed inventory control process in warehouse production environment for global corporation, ensuring accuracy and availability of stock.
- Liaised between Production, Finance, Materials Management and Distribution Center departments to streamline inventory cycle and improve customer service.
- Hired and trained staff to improve operational effectiveness and support team objectives.
Owner/Operator
Chisco Carpet Cleaning
Wichita
07.2000 - 07.2007
- Operated professional carpet cleaning business, providing exceptional service for 10 years.
- Oversaw operations including hiring, training, carpet cleaning, payroll, bookkeeping, purchasing, inventory control, and marketing to ensure seamless service delivery.
- Led team of 35 professionals, recruited and trained to deliver superior customer care and product expertise.
- Utilized Quickbooks for financial management and reporting.
Senior Lead Stockroom Coordinator
Cessna Aircraft
Wichita
02.1998 - 07.2007
- Facilitated full cycle warranty and return claims management for global aviation company, enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Reduced claim processing times 40% by consistently resolving customer services issues and surpassing KPIs.
- Created and implemented process for 3 day turnaround standard for all claims.
- Maintained forecasts in Microsoft Excel to support supply chain and inventory management, ensuring accurate stock levels.
- Utilized warranty management software daily to streamline claim processes.
- Delivered exceptional customer service to internal and external stakeholders, ensuring smooth warranty cycle and fostering repeat business.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Morehouse College
Atlanta, GASkills
- Shipping and Receiving
- Inventory management
- Logistics Coordination
- Shipping documentation
- Warehouse operations
- Inventory Forecasting
- Cost Control
- Quality Control
- Workflow Optimization
- Supply chain coordination
- Preventive Maintenance
- Cycle counting
- Order picking
- Loading and unloading
- Material handling
- Stock control
- Stock rotation
- Material identification
- Barcode scanning
- Pallet jack operation
- Forklift operation
- Certified forklift operator
- Heavy machinery operation
- Equipment handling
- OSHA guidelines
- Warehouse safety
- Technology Adaptability
- ERP proficiency
- Project management
- Vendor Relations
- Cross-department collaboration
- Hand trucks and dollies
- Workforce planning
- Customer Service
- Time Management
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Communication skills
- Cycle counts
- Material packaging
- Material stacking
- Hand trucks and dollies
- Equipment safety
- QC
- Material stacking
- Warehouse safety
- Cycle counts
- Hand trucks and dollies
- Material packaging
Certification
- Sigma Six/Kaizen
- Heavy Equipment Operator
Timeline
Sr. Material Handler
Airbus Helicopters
04.2023 - Current
Production Coordinator
Kelly Moore Paints
08.2017 - 02.2022
Material Handler I
Weir Oil And Gas
06.2014 - 05.2016
Warehouse Inventory Control Manager
Samsung
05.2013 - 06.2014
Warehouse Lead
Office Depot Inc
07.2007 - 07.2017
Owner/Operator
Chisco Carpet Cleaning
07.2000 - 07.2007
Senior Lead Stockroom Coordinator
Cessna Aircraft
02.1998 - 07.2007
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Morehouse College