Demonte Belton
Production Lead
Flint,MI
Summary
Experienced Operations and People Manager specializing in supply chain logistics and facility startups. Delivered enhanced operational efficiency and ensured strict safety compliance while supervising teams of up to 30 associates. Implemented procedural trackers and mentored staff to cultivate a collaborative workplace culture.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Lead
Smurfit Westrock
07.2026 - Current
- Optimized daily task assignments to enhance first-shift crew operations efficiency.
- Trained operators on standard procedures, safety regulations, and performance metrics.
- Monitored KPIs and production logs to consistently meet throughput and quality goals.
Area Manager
Walmart RREW
11.2024 - 05.2026
- Managed daily operations of approximately 30 floor associates to enhance productivity and meet shift targets.
- Coordinated logistics for loading and unloading trucks to guarantee accurate receiving and shipping timelines.
- Implemented strict safety compliance measures in accordance with OSHA and corporate guidelines to uphold workplace safety.
- Performed regular audits on inventory and outgoing shipments to maintain accuracy standards.
- Engaged with project managers and external vendors to improve supply chain interactions and facilitate communication.
- Optimized daily workflows by offering ongoing support, equipment expertise, and training to associates.
Inventory Team Lead
Walmart RREW
10.2021 - 11.2024
- Managed daily inventory operations, achieving high accuracy and efficiency in stock management.
- Mentored team members on inventory control best practices to strengthen skills.
- Introduced process improvements that streamlined workflows and minimized discrepancies in inventory counts.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to enhance supply chain processes and ensure product availability.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hamady High School
Flint, MI06-2008
Skills
- Operations management
- Warehouse operations
- Inventory coordination
- Workflow optimization
- Performance monitoring
- Quality assurance
- Team leadership
- Task delegation
- Team Training
- Relationship building and management
- Supply chain management
- Operations improvements
- Conflict management
- Training and coaching
- Policies and procedures
Accomplishments
- Process Innovation: Designed and implemented a custom consolidation report and add-on tracker using Microsoft Excel, significantly enhancing fixture visibility and operational efficiency.
- Peer Recognition: Earned the "Associate of the Quarter" award, voted by peers for delivering rapid floor assistance and maintaining an approachable, supportive leadership style.
- Team Development: Designed and executed process training programs and onboarding presentations to seamlessly integrate new associates into the team.
- Morale & Engagement: Organized and led monthly team-building activities that measurably improved staff morale and workplace culture.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partnered closely with senior leadership to resolve complex associate and fixture issues quickly.
Timeline
Production Lead
Smurfit Westrock
07.2026 - Current
Area Manager
Walmart RREW
11.2024 - 05.2026
Inventory Team Lead
Walmart RREW
10.2021 - 11.2024
High School Diploma -
Hamady High School