Donald Ballard
DeSoto,TX
Summary
Dynamic Warehouse Supervisor with a proven track record at Coca-Cola, excelling in inventory management and team leadership. Enhanced operational efficiency through process optimization and quality assurance, fostering a culture of safety and performance improvement. Adept at mentoring staff, resulting in significant productivity gains and a motivated workforce. Seasoned Warehouse Supervisor with proven experience in managing operations, coordinating logistics, and leading teams. Possess strong skills in inventory management, quality control, and process optimization. Demonstrated ability to improve efficiency and streamline procedures for enhanced productivity and performance. Notable impact includes implementing cost-saving strategies and enhancing warehouse workflow in previous roles.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner/Operator
Two Bulls BBQ and Catering
DeSoto, Texas
01.1988 - Current
- Consult with customers on menu items to meet their catering needs
- Manage day to day business operations
- Manage daily inventory
- Perform daily quality assurance inspections to ensure all food and safety and state requirements are met
Safety Compliance Specialist
Opco Skilled Nursing
Dallas, TX
11.2020 - 09.2022
- Managed the safety program
- Developed and implemented corrective action plans
- Monitored and informed employees to ensure compliance with regulations, policies, and procedures within the facilities
- Identified potential risk areas and reported the information to the Director of Maintenance
Warehouse Supervisor
Coca-Cola
Grand Prairie, TX
06.2002 - 06.2007
- Supervised shipping and receiving, distribution, and workplace safety
- Supervised warehouse operations by managing employees during shifts
- Monitored employee performance and mentored to improve each employee's performance
- Oversaw inventory control levels
Production Supervisor
Coca-Cola
Grand Prairie, Texas
06.1997 - 06.2002
- Resolved issues quickly and efficiently to maintain productivity goals
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards
- Trained staff of direct labor employees to perform assembly and manufacture of specified products
- Evaluated team members performance regularly to identify and resolve productivity concerns
Production Lead
McKesson Water Products
Grand Prairie, Texas
05.1986 - 06.1997
- Coached team members on techniques necessary to perform job tasks
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly
- Established open and professional relationships with team members
- Participated in cross-functional team building activities
Education
Prairie View A&M University
Prairie View, TXEl Centro College
Dallas, TXSkills
- Inventory management
- Warehouse safety
- Logistics coordination
- Quality assurance
- Process optimization
- Team leadership
- Employee training
- Customer service
- Conflict resolution
- Operational efficiency
- Safety compliance
- Performance evaluation
- Cross-functional collaboration
Accomplishments
- Manager's Excellence Award
Affiliations
- Youth Athletic Coach
Certification
- TABC certified
- Food Handlers certificate
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Safety Compliance Specialist
Opco Skilled Nursing
11.2020 - 09.2022
Warehouse Supervisor
Coca-Cola
06.2002 - 06.2007
Production Supervisor
Coca-Cola
06.1997 - 06.2002
Owner/Operator
Two Bulls BBQ and Catering
01.1988 - Current
Production Lead
McKesson Water Products
05.1986 - 06.1997
Prairie View A&M University
El Centro College
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