Donald Simms
Fuchs Lubricants USA
Lenoir City,TN
1
Certification
10
years of professional experience
Professional manufacturing specialist with comprehensive experience in production processes and quality control. Expertise in optimizing workflows, ensuring safety compliance, and maintaining machinery. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs, and reliable in all tasks. Skilled in problem-solving, process improvement, and equipment maintenance.
Work History
Route Sales Representative
3 Months- Managed daily route deliveries, ensuring timely service and product availability.
- Developed strong customer relationships to enhance brand loyalty and retention.
- Conducted inventory management to optimize stock levels and reduce waste.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends and adjust strategies for improved performance.
- Fostered positive brand image through courteous and professional interaction with clients and potential customers.
Chemical Compounder
7 Years 7 Months- Read and interpreted blueprints and schematics for work to be performed. Trained and developed new employees on standard operating procedures.
- Used lift vehicles, power jacks and drummed dollies to complete daily chemical compounding tasks.
- Monitored and analyzed equipment operations to identify malfunctions or failures, facilitating timely maintenance and reducing downtime.
- Reduced quality errors by investigating and determining sources.
- Prepared and created finished goods following work orders and procedures..
- Communicated with supervisors and other personnel to review and discuss process changes.
- Maintained good maintenance practices on machines and within work area, complying with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Updated daily production logs with timely and accurate information, regularly informing management of special incidents or non-conformance issues.
- Followed safety processes and protocols while moving hazardous chemicals and operating heavy machinery to avoid and accidents.
- Followed all waste handling guidelines to minimize waste generation.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and schematics for work to be performed. Train and develop new employee to the correct SOP.
- Monitored and adjusted production processes to ensure consistency and quality of finished products.
- Operated blending equipment to formulate chemical compounds according to precise specifications.
Store Manager
1 Year 2 Months- Researched and obtained relevant course materials to achieve training objectives.
- Conducted orientation sessions and organized on-the-job training for new hires.
- Trained new hires to perform cross-training exercises with experienced workers.
- Led daily, weekly and monthly coaching, counseling and feedback sessions.
- Drove departmental performance and service level achievements through operational reviews, structured coaching, and management of enterprise targets.
- Applied performance data to evaluate operations and align strategies with current business conditions and forecast needs.
- Scheduled and led weekly store meetings for all employees to discuss sales promotions and new inventory while providing a platform for all to voice concerns.
- Directed daily operations to enhance customer satisfaction and drive store performance.
- Managed inventory levels, implementing effective stock control measures to minimize losses.
Store Manager
9 Months- Increased profits by implementing targeted sales training and identifying profit loss areas.
- Directed daily operations to enhance customer satisfaction and drive store performance.
- Managed inventory levels, implementing effective stock control measures to minimize losses.
- Led daily, weekly and monthly coaching, counseling and feedback sessions.
- Assigned work to team members based on company needs, personal strengths and job knowledge.
- Coordinated employee coaching, training, and performance improvement initiatives.
- Trained and mentored staff, fostering a collaborative environment for continuous improvement.
- Analyzed sales data to inform strategic decision-making and optimize product placement.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Route planning
Sales route optimization
Sales experience
Sales performance analysis
Inventory management
Product distribution
Equipment operation
Forklift operation
Manufacturing
Staff training
Staff development
Team collaboration
Client relationship management
Customer focus
Leadership coaching
Communication skills
Certification
- OSHA Forklift Certified
- TWIC certified
Timeline
Route Sales Representative
Frito Lay
05.2026 - CurrentRead More
Chemical Compounder
Fuchs Lubricants USA
01.2019 - CurrentRead More
Store Manager
Rite Aid Corp
07.2017 - 09.2018Read More
Store Manager
Zip Zone Express
10.2016 - 07.2017Read More
Huntington High School
High School Diploma
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Skills
- Hazardous Chemicals
- Process Monitoring
- Operational Recordkeeping
- Work Order Interpretation
- Installing and Moving Materials
- Lean Manufacturing