David Hicks
Centralia,IL
Summary
Organized Production Scheduler with specialties in purchasing, shipping and receiving and inventory level control. First-rate statistics, mathematics and distribution talents. Strong proficiency in reducing inventory costs by creating accurate purchasing and inventory methods.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Scheduler
Magna Exteriors At Nascote
07.2019 - Current
- Tracked progress of goods during manufacturing.
- Updated management and clients on progress of production.
- Set schedules for [Number] staff by planning and designating shifts and hours.
- Developed scheduling for certain tasks so that goods will be available when needed.
- Flagged potential issues by monitoring timelines.
- Decreased production downtime by accurately scheduling maintenance and production crews.
- Met production goals and formed action plan to constantly raise bar to higher standards.
Shipping Coordinator
Magna Exteriors At Nascote
10.2017 - 07.2019
- Prepared and maintained accurate records of shipments and deliveries to enable tracking history and acquire consistent information.
- Worked with vendors to schedule daily pickups and weekly deliveries.
- Handled high-volume paperwork and collaborated with administrators to resolve invoicing and shipping problems.
- Reviewed paperwork to determine priorities and set schedules.
- Oversaw warehouse crew stocking inventory and preparing loads.
- Processed required paperwork to expedite handling of shipped and received goods.
- Drafted and managed work and shipping orders, bills of lading, and shipping route materials for accurate and compliant recordkeeping.
- Utilized forklift or pallet truck to load, unload, transport and store goods.
Forklift Operator
Magna Exteriors At Nascote
12.2014 - 10.2017
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
- Removed orders from storage, wrapped, and staged for shipments.
- Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
- Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
- Inspected equipment for defects and performed repairs or maintenance tasks.
- Completed cycle counts and monthly inventory.
- Weighed materials or products to record weight or other production data on tags or labels.
- Coordinated team member movements based on current needs, avoiding safety concerns, or delays.
Shipping Supervisor
Swan Corporation
08.2013 - 12.2014
- Pulled, verified, and packaged items for shipment.
- Supervised shipping team of 20 employees.
- Handled high-volume paperwork and collaborated with administrators to resolve invoicing and shipping problems.
- Inspected loading operations for improvements in efficiency and safety.
- Operated forklifts, lift trucks, and hand trucks to move items around warehouse.
- Organized storage areas to optimize materials movements and minimize labor hours.
- Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
- Divided and categorized cargo received and redirected shipments in response to customer requests.
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
- Inspected work areas to keep free of hazards and maintain proper function of safety equipment.
- Assigned tasks to team members to complete within designated time frames.
- Supervised team of helpers, laborers and material movers to efficiently complete tasks.
- Met or exceeded production goals and objectives by following strict procedures.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve team productivity and efficiency.
- Resolved conflicts between team members and addressed complaints or grievances.
Production Scheduler
Swan Corporation
08.1999 - 08.2013
- Tracked progress of goods during manufacturing.
- Updated management and clients on progress of production.
- Set schedules for 80 staff by planning and designating shifts and hours.
- Developed scheduling for certain tasks so that goods will be available when needed.
- Tracked progress of manufacturing orders using Visual Data Base software.
- Met production goals and formed action plan to constantly raise bar to higher standards.
- Flagged potential issues by monitoring timelines.
- Decreased production downtime by accurately scheduling maintenance and production crews.
- Prioritized production areas by analyzing most cost-effective methods.
- Inspected stocks to identify shortages, replenish supply and maintain consistent inventory.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Carbondale, ILAssociate of Arts - General Studies
Kaskaskia College
Centralia, ILAssociate of Science - Industrial Maintenance Technology
Kaskaskia College
Centralia, IL05.2019
Associate of Science - General Studies
Kaskaskia College
Centralia, IL05.2019
Skills
- Knowledge of Manufacturing
- Mathematics Skills
- Supply Chain Management
- Continuous Improvement
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Inventory Management
- Production Coordination
- Organizational Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Advanced Planning
- Lean Manufacturing
- Production Scheduling
Certification
- Industrial Technology certification Kaskaskia College 2019
- Lean manufacturing Illinois Manufacturing Eduction Course 2011
- Value Stream Mapping Illinois Manufacturing Education Course 2011
Timeline
Production Scheduler
Magna Exteriors At Nascote
07.2019 - Current
Shipping Coordinator
Magna Exteriors At Nascote
10.2017 - 07.2019
Forklift Operator
Magna Exteriors At Nascote
12.2014 - 10.2017
Shipping Supervisor
Swan Corporation
08.2013 - 12.2014
Production Scheduler
Swan Corporation
08.1999 - 08.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Kaskaskia College
Associate of Science - Industrial Maintenance Technology
Kaskaskia College
Associate of Science - General Studies
Kaskaskia College
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