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David Beard

David Beard

Summary

Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Freezer / Shipping forklift driver

Wayne – Sanderson Farms
01.2023 - 05.2025
  • Loaded and unloaded trucks with precision, minimizing damage to products during transport.
  • Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
  • Safely transported valuable goods while adhering to safety protocols and procedures.
  • Improved warehouse efficiency by expertly operating forklifts to move, stack, and organize materials.
  • Handled multiple tasks simultaneously to maximize work efficiency.
  • Assisted management with periodic physical inventory counts, ensuring data accuracy for better decision-making purposes.

Plant Manager

Linde Gas & Equipment Co
03.2005 - 10.2022
  • Demonstrated adherence to regulations and policies by maintaining comprehensive records.
  • Determined inventory needs, staffing levels, and work procedures within budgetary and time constraints.
  • Generated and managed documentation for production and staff records.
  • Oversaw work of junior staff.
  • Maintained compliance with safety, health, environmental, and quality standards.
  • Delivered consistent on-time shipments meeting customer expectations through effective scheduling coordination and resource allocation.
  • Optimized inventory management practices resulting in accurate forecasting of material requirements, eliminating stockouts or overstock situations.
  • Successfully managed budgets and controlled expenses to ensure efficient use of resources within the plant operations.
  • Managed direction and planning for plant with focus on optimization of daily functions, exceeding customer expectations, and achieving KPIs.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
  • Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.

Service Tech / Driver / Office Staff

Automatic Gas Co Inc.
03.2000 - 03.2005
  • Executed installation and repair tasks for residential gas plumbing and appliances.
  • Supported administrative operations through accurate bookkeeping.
  • Conducted sales at the counter and ensured timely deliveries.

Education

Diploma - General Studies

Livingston High School
Livingston, TX
05.1986

Skills

  • Customer Expectations Management
  • Confidential Records Management
  • Distribution Coordination
  • Production Problem Resolution
  • Expenditure Approvals
  • Change Management Process

References

Rodney Lumen - Superintendent Wayne Sanderson Farms - +1 (409) 502-1798

John Wilson - Distribution Supervisor Linde Gas - +1 (903) 574-3445

Tim Nicols - Truck Driver Cylinder Services- +1 (469) 394-4184

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

On-SiteHybrid

Important To Me

Company CulturePersonal development programs401k matchPaid sick leavePaid time offStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingHealthcare benefitsCareer advancement

Quote

I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.
Thomas Edison

Software

SAP

Microsoft Word / Excel

Timeline

Freezer / Shipping forklift driver

Wayne – Sanderson Farms
01.2023 - 05.2025

Plant Manager

Linde Gas & Equipment Co
03.2005 - 10.2022

Service Tech / Driver / Office Staff

Automatic Gas Co Inc.
03.2000 - 03.2005

Diploma - General Studies

Livingston High School

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