Dennis Flinn
Kennesaw,Ga.
Summary
Having worked for more than 25 years In the Supervisory position in Manufacturing and Distribution environments. Some of the key skills acquired over this time are the abilities to manage multiple tasks and personnel efficiently and effectively. Very detail and process oriented and have effective verbal and written communication skills. Proficient in the skills required in the use of the personal computer-based spreadsheets and work packages, along with in-depth knowledge of Encompass Logistics Software. Attended several training classes and seminars relating to Supervising and Scheduling personnel and products. Forward-thinking professional offering more than 20 years of experience working in demanding, deadline-driven environments.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
Routing Department Manager
General Wholesale Company
10.2022 - 06.2023
- Responsibilities entail creation of default route sequencing for each delivery day to make routes more efficient
- Responsibilities entailed placing of customers to proper type of delivery truck / route each night for next day's deliveries
- Responsible for placing new customers on current type of route and determining best day to set as weekly delivery day
- Created and sequenced new delivery routes for when add to delivery territories that are growing beyond current means
- Create and distribute next days reports detailing customers being delivered and also those that aren’t able to be routed.
- Kept employee workloads fair and balanced to achieve objectives while maintaining high job satisfaction.
Internal Logistics /Routing Coordinator
United Distributors
12.2009 - 10.2022
- Responsibilities entailed placing of customers to proper type of delivery truck / route each night for next day's deliveries
- Placing new customers onto current type of route and determining best day to set as weekly delivery day.
- Created and sequenced new delivery routes when adding or expanded delivery territories.
- Point of contact for Sales personnel and Delivery Managers in any delivery-related issues encountered.
- Hired as a delivery driver, promoted to Delivery Territory Manager.
- Promoted to night shift warehouse manager oversaw pulling of product and loading of trucks for deliveries.
- Maintained department procedures manual detailing processing requirements for each individual account.
- Produced weekly status reports detailing logistic operations and problems.
- Planned and supervised shipments from production to end-user and scheduled daily and weekly routes.
- Collaborated with shipping department staff to facilitate smooth materials returns to correct vendors.
- Explained proposed solutions to customers, management and other interested parties through written proposals and oral presentations.
Service Engineer
Kearney Machinery
05.2004 - 10.2009
- Analyzed, troubleshot and diagnosed problems and provided prompt repair and solutions.
- Engaged in first-level support for customers requiring routine support and troubleshooting.
- Tested and checked performance of hardware and software programs.
- Created relationships with key decision-makers and served as external technical spokesperson.
- Demonstrated to customers proper methods for operating equipment after it had been installed.
- Repair and installation and training in operation of CNC Machinery
- This encompassed Milling, Grinding,Turning, and Water Jet cutting machinery
- Required to maintain customer records, expenses and various other requirements to be provided to our main office and to the equipment manufacturer
- Travel over 7-state area thus creating the need to be a self-directed worker.
Co-Supervisor /Tool Maker
Amoco Polymers
02.1991 - 05.2004
- Maker for in-house tool room
- Work cell Supervisor overseeing 13 employees in self-directed work cell production environment
- Responsible for over 300 products for Aircraft, Automotive, and Refrigeration Compressor industries, along with scheduling Prototype jobs to be molded, machined, and inspected in efforts to ascertain future business.
- Oversaw all aspects of production from ordering of raw materials, scheduling molding and machining departments production runs and determining and maintaining inventory requirements for raw materials, work in progress, and finished goods
- Assisted in development and maintaining of yearly budgets, and capital expenditures, direct and indirect labor requirements and utilization, developing, implementing, and monitoring all Quality, Safety, and Process standards.
- Supervised 37 people in a fast-paced production environment
- Direct labor utilization, reduction of downtime, along with inventory and cost/expense controls for the department
- Developed all quality, safety, and process standards related to Final Assembly and Packaging areas
- Designing, developing, and implementing work area improvements for Assembly Sub Stations, Assembly Carousels, and packaging lines that resulted in improved ability to repair and or package all product lines produced during production runs.
Supervisor of Water Vehicle and S.M.C.
Yamaha Motor, Manufacturing Corporation
01.1988 - 06.1994
- Perform and oversee endurance test teams and sites while performing testing and evaluation of all new and current product lines of Water Vehicles
- Oversaw disassembling and evaluation of all components of test boats
- Issued reports of all findings to Product and Quality Engineering
- Developed inspection and acceptance criteria for raw and molded SMC materials
- Performed physical properties and destructive testing of all such materials
- Training Supervisors and Operators on problem identification and corrective actions and procedures at molding operation.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
- Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and developed training manual to use for reference.
- Developed training, task and process guidelines and communicated clear and concise directions to employees.
Firefighter / EMT
Clayton County Fire And Emergency Services
01.1985 - 01.1988
- Job duties involved being assigned rescue and extrication specialist on the Ladder Crew
- Trained fire personnel in safe and proper operation and maintenance of fire department apparatus and vehicles.
- Fill in EMT for Rescue Squads throughout the County when another EMT was out sick
- Attained a two-step promotion as a firefighter and attained EMT Certification within first year in the department.
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
- Evaluated situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.
- Prepared incident reports detailing personnel, location and results of each call.
Quality Control - Lead Inspector
Kason Industries
03.1981 - 01.1985
- Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
- Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.
- Reported repeated issues to supervisors and production team about quality issues. collaborated to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
- Evaluated components and final products against quality standards and manufacturing specifications.
- Completed precise measurements using special tools.
- Monitored production processes to gain understanding of problematic steps and rectify issues by Noting trends in product quality and functionality to determine problem areas and plan for improvements to processes.
Education
No Degree -
Newnan High School
Newnan, GA01.1981
Skills
- Equipment Rebuilding
- Mentoring
- Team Meetings
- Technical Support
- Service Quality
- Inventory Management
- Workflow Management
- Repair Auditing
- Route Planning
- Installation and Repair
- Equipment Replacement
Timeline
Routing Department Manager
General Wholesale Company
10.2022 - 06.2023
Internal Logistics /Routing Coordinator
United Distributors
12.2009 - 10.2022
Service Engineer
Kearney Machinery
05.2004 - 10.2009
Co-Supervisor /Tool Maker
Amoco Polymers
02.1991 - 05.2004
Supervisor of Water Vehicle and S.M.C.
Yamaha Motor, Manufacturing Corporation
01.1988 - 06.1994
Firefighter / EMT
Clayton County Fire And Emergency Services
01.1985 - 01.1988
Quality Control - Lead Inspector
Kason Industries
03.1981 - 01.1985
No Degree -
Newnan High School
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