Donald Taylor
Huntsville,AL
Summary
Accomplished leader in operational excellence and continuous improvement, with a strong track record of enhancing safety and quality standards at Vallen Integrated Supply. Proven expertise in OSHA compliance and innovative development has driven a remarkable 37% increase in sales revenue. Demonstrates strategic thinking and team inspiration, consistently achieving exceptional results.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Site Manager
Vallen Integrated Supply
Huntsville, AL
04.2024 - Current
- As Site Manager, developed and maintained an organization within the site that supported both Business and Operational strategies within the Aerospace business unit
- Responsible for providing strategic, developmental, and tactical direction of the facility to drive Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement
- Additionally, responsible for accurate and timely delivery of products to customers within the desired Safety, Quality, Productivity, Cost, and Customer Service standards
- Actively engaged in Safety and Quality; lead by example and ensure operational discipline and compliance with both company and regulatory standards and requirements are fulfilled for all departments on site
- Regularly monitor and review Environmental, Health, and Safety performance; ensure compliance and continuous improvement in striving for a risk-free manufacturing environment
- Built and developed an organizational culture that has a bias for action, commitment to value-added services/processes, and a sense of accountability and leadership
- Monitored and improved Key Performance Indicators; lead corrective action to deviations to plan as appropriate
- Experienced Site Manager that ensured safe and efficient operations
- Extensive working knowledge of safety codes, OSHA, EPA, hazardous materials, emergency preparedness and fleet safety
- Experienced with computers and Microsoft programs designs and utilizations
Safety and Training Coordinator and Assistant Site Manager
Petroleum Services Corporation
Decatur, AL
06.2021 - 03.2024
- Managed/Coach overall operations and responsible for the effective and successful management of labor, productivity, quality control, and safety measures as established and set for the Operations Department
- Promoted a culture of safety and ensured a safe working environment for all employees; maintained a safe work environment; ensured that stringent housekeeping, 5S standards and safety procedures and practices are followed
- Promoted quality policies and procedures; strict adherence and accountability to the quality system and ensured manufacturing process control are followed
- Utilized critical metric driven methods to monitor and drive actions towards operational excellence
- Formulated and implemented strategic and tactical objectives to achieve all operational goals
- Managed operations in compliance to monthly/weekly/daily goals; overseen day to day operation to meet production schedules, quality standards, and SQCDT targets
- Lead critical daily/weekly rhythms including, Tier3, safety walks, safety reviews, 5S, Production meetings, planning meetings, etc
- Participated in daily Tier4 meetings (SQCDT)
- Responsible for the cost-effective use of resources in the production process, including overtime
- Experienced operations manager that ensured safe and efficient operations
- Extensive working knowledge of safety codes, OSHA, EPA, hazardous materials, emergency preparedness and fleet safety
- Experienced with computers and Microsoft programs designs and utilizations
- Served as company representative on regulatory issues
- Enhanced the operational procedure, systems, and principles in the areas of information flow and management, business processes, enhanced management reporting, and look for opportunities to expand systems
- Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company's policies and applicable laws
- Conducted interviewing, selection, and hiring; training new and existing employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; authoring and discussing the employee’s performance appraisals; addressing employee performance and corrective action plans; employee motivation and rewards
- Organizing the budget of the company in collaboration with the director
Switch Crews Foreman
Petroleum Services Corporation
Huntsville, AL
11.2021 - 05.2022
- Ability to prioritize and effectively multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to solve problems and implement innovative solutions in a variety of situations
Branch Manager
Enterprise Holdings (Rental Car)
Huntsville, AL
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Overseen daily operations, ensuring efficient service and customer satisfaction
- Managed staff, including hiring, training, and scheduling, while maintaining fleet availability and condition
- Handle customer inquiries, resolved complaints, and ensured compliance with company policies and legal regulations
- Financial responsibilities included budgeting, cost control, and revenue management and also analyzed performance metrics, implemented improvement strategies, and coordinated with other departments for seamless operations
- Additionally, ensured safety standards were met and managed vendor relationships for maintenance and supplies
City Carrier
USPS United States Postal Service
Huntsville, AL
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Sort, prepare, and deliver mail and packages.
- Collect outgoing mail.
- Obtain signatures for certified mail.
- Report issues or changes in delivery.
- Follow safety and security procedures.
- Handle mail with care.
- Interact with customers politely and professionally.
- Collect money for postage due.
Operations Manager
Norfolk, Southern Corp
Greensboro, NC
11.2010 - 11.2017
- Managed overall operations and responsible for the effective and successful management of labor, productivity, quality control, and safety measures as established and set for the Operations Department
- Experienced operations manager that ensured safe and efficient operations
- Serve as a company representative on regulatory issues
- Enhance the operational procedure, systems, and principles in the areas of information flow and management, business processes, enhanced management reporting, and look for opportunities to expand systems
- Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company's policies and applicable laws
- Conducted interviewing, selection, and hiring; training new and existing employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; authoring and discussing with employees performance appraisals; addressing employee performance and corrective action plans; employee motivation and rewards
- Organizing the budget of the company in collaboration with the director
Store Manager
Kmart
Greenville, NC
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Managed storefront-related services, including repairs and enhancements, to improve the overall customer experience
- Scheduled, trained, and mentored 19 employees, using feedback to improve onboarding effectiveness by 17%
- Monitored inventory levels to re-stock customer favorites and trending items, increasing sales revenue by 37%
- Resolved customer complaints with an overall 88% success rate
- Train and supervised 3 assistant store managers, 2 loss prevention managers and 97 associates to improve total store sales and profitability; capturing second top store in district out of 10
- Implementation of corporate merchandising, operations, Human resources programs, directives, activities, maintained disciplines and continually implement best practices
Debrief Superintendent
USAF
Seymour-Johnson AFB, NC
01.2007
- Determines appropriate specialty within the Unit to make repairs on 24 F-15E aircrafts
Weapons Armament Section Superintendent
USAF
Seymour Johnson AFB, North Carolina
01.2007
- Optimized all resources to research and implement innovative repair processes to increase mission capability and decrease annual flying costs over $36 million for a fleet of 24 aircraft
Aircraft Deployment Manager Superintendent
USAF
Seymour Johnson AFB, North Carolina
01.2007
- Skillfully engineered deployment procedures for the Squadron, set up/controlled the Unit Deployment Office for all Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (AMXS) personnel
Support (Warehouse) Section Superintendent
USAF
Seymour Johnson AFB, North Carolina
01.2007
- Planned and schedule all distribution services including receiving, storing, shipping, handling returned/damaged goods, maintenance, and administrative activities
Education
MBA - (Not completed)
Ashford University
01.2014
Bachelor in Business Administration -
Averett University
12.2013
North Carolina Wesleyan College
08.2007
Community College of the Air Force
Skills
- Renovation Management
- Quality Inspection Principles
- Site Coordination
- OSHA Compliance Knowledge
- Design and planning
- Creative Development
Certification
- FCC Certification
- Environmental Compliance
- Safety Compliance
Timeline
Site Manager
Vallen Integrated Supply
04.2024 - Current
Switch Crews Foreman
Petroleum Services Corporation
11.2021 - 05.2022
Safety and Training Coordinator and Assistant Site Manager
Petroleum Services Corporation
06.2021 - 03.2024
Branch Manager
Enterprise Holdings (Rental Car)
01.2019 - 01.2020
City Carrier
USPS United States Postal Service
01.2017 - 01.2019
Operations Manager
Norfolk, Southern Corp
11.2010 - 11.2017
Store Manager
Kmart
01.2007 - 01.2009
Debrief Superintendent
USAF
01.2007
Weapons Armament Section Superintendent
USAF
01.2007
Aircraft Deployment Manager Superintendent
USAF
01.2007
Support (Warehouse) Section Superintendent
USAF
01.2007
MBA - (Not completed)
Ashford University
Bachelor in Business Administration -
Averett University
North Carolina Wesleyan College
Community College of the Air Force
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