Dexter Taplin Jr
Summary
Multi-talented Production Manager experienced in diverse industrial environments. Profit-motivated collaborator with ingenuity in troubleshooting complex productivity obstacles. Creative leader with motivational supervisory methods. Results-driven planning and operations management professional with exceptional communication, problem solving and leadership skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Production Manager
Sabra Dipping Co
02.2019 - 05.2022
- Established position requirements, schedules and production team processes.
- Conducted meetings to capture lessons and product control improvement process.
- Handle obstacles and variables to maintain production efficiency, meet deadlines and achieve high levels of profitability.
- Boosted productivity by 10% through direction, preparation and implementation of training programs and initiatives
Order Selector
Walmart Disturbution
08.2018 - 11.2021
- Picked and packed order items.
- Moved merchandise using forklifts, pallet jacks and hand trucks.
- Oversaw warehouse staff and maintained efficiency in fast-paced environment.
- Utilized forklifts and pallet jacks to transport orders and prepare for shipment delivery.
- Labeled products, rotated stock and fronted merchandise for appealing display.
- Pulled merchandise from inventory storage and documented quantities to maintain accuracy.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Kept accurate records of materials moved within warehouse to quickly locate inventory and keep facility operating smoothly.
- Removed orders from storage, wrapped, and staged for shipments.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
CAP 2 Associate
Walmart
04.2012 - 02.2017
- Supervised and trained new staff in performing census.
- Pulled merchandise from inventory storage and documented quantities to maintain accuracy.
- Updated pricing by changing labels and signage for short-term promotions and final clearances.
- Maintained merchandise presentation by removing damaged goods, stocking, and rotating merchandise and signing and pricing merchandise.
- Reviewed order slips, picked products and staged merchandize to be shipped.
- Labeled boxes, crates and containers with accurate order information, destinations and codes to minimize shipping errors.
- Picked and packed order items.
- Located needed merchandise in inventory using RA software and placed on skids for transport to shelves
Team Manager
RadioShack
01.2011 - 04.2012
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Drove performance of staff by creating incentives and positive work atmosphere and administering recognition and rewards programs.
- Analyzed team performance data to provide meaningful insights, enabling informed decision-making.
- Coordinated team collaboration to share ideas and build best practices.
- Launched quality assurance practices for each phase of development
- Administered monthly and annual reviews to direct reports and set clear and measurable goals, action plans, and follow-up procedures.
- Held weekly team meetings to inform team members on company news and updates.
- Exceeded sales quotas and increased profitability through effective sales strategy and business planning.
- Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity, accuracy, and commitment to friendly service.
- Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Communicated clearly with employees, suppliers and stakeholders to keep everyone on same page and working toward established business goals.
- Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
- Made hiring recommendations to increase company's productivity and profitability with quality workers.
- Managed senior-level personnel working in marketing and sales capacities.
- Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
Team Leader
Office Movers Inc
06.2009 - 01.2011
- Monitored team performance and provided constructive feedback to increase productivity and maintain quality standards.
- Monitored time and attendance, enforcing compliance with company procedures relating to absenteeism.
- Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.
- Worked with team to identify areas of improvement and devised solutions based on findings.
- Maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data.
- Observed packing operations to verify conformance to specifications.
- Arranged items at destination according to customer requests and instructions.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with customer possessions or merchandise weighing up to 50 lbs.
- Drove forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials.
- Strapped items down over protective padding to secure throughout transportation.
Education
High School Diploma -
Freedom High School
Woodbridge, VA06.2015
Skills
- Capacity Planning
- Quality Inspections
- Configuration Analysis
- Manufacturing
- Emergency Operating Procedures
- Optimize Storage
- Utilization Improvements
- Traffic Management
- Enter Data
- Pulling Parts
- Team Goals
- International Shipments
- Sorting and Labeling
Accomplishments
- Achieved companies monthly goals through effectively helping with safe work environments.
- Documented and resolved issues which led to 100% production.
- Supervised team of 8 staff members.
- Achieved Results by completing tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
Certification
- Licensed Forklift Operator - 2010/2023
- Licensed Cherry picker Operator - 2010/2023
Timeline
Assistant Production Manager
Sabra Dipping Co
02.2019 - 05.2022
Order Selector
Walmart Disturbution
08.2018 - 11.2021
CAP 2 Associate
Walmart
04.2012 - 02.2017
Team Manager
RadioShack
01.2011 - 04.2012
Team Leader
Office Movers Inc
06.2009 - 01.2011
High School Diploma -
Freedom High School
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