Eugene Dunaway Jr.
Summary
Highly motivated and result-driven professional with experience in Warehouse Operations and Electrical Services. Demonstrated ability to work in highly demanding areas, with large volume and movement in extremely volatile environments. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills with a desire to take on new challenges. Brings 8 years of progressive leadership experience in production environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Production Manager
Nestle Purina
King William, VA
10.2023 - Current
- Coordinate and execute day-to-day operations safely and efficiently by managing production operations.
- Coach and develop staff on continuous improvement efforts, TPM, and leadership skills.
- Collaborate with the Maintenance team to ensure the execution of autonomous maintenance.
- Maintain inventory levels for raw and packaging ingredients.
- Managing work schedules, timecards, and other administrative duties.
- Operated with a high level of urgency to meet tight deadlines.
- Maintained accurate records of daily production activities.
- Managed a team of over 20 employees, ensuring task efficiency and accuracy.
- Created SOPs and documented system, planning criteria and procedures.
- Trained new staff on production processes and procedures.
- Implemented cost-saving measures such as reducing overtime hours or streamlining processes.
- Supported safety programs to reduce and eliminate employee injuries.
- Ensured all personnel followed safety regulations in the production area.
- Fostered clear communication among departments to guarantee seamless operations.
- Directed implementation of continuous improvement projects in a lean environment.
- Reviewed individual employee performance to correct issues, and enhance productivity.
- Led allocation of tasks and ensured deadlines were met.
- Conducted regular performance reviews for each employee to identify areas for improvement.
- Oversaw procurement of raw materials needed for manufacturing operation
Supply Chain Supervisor
PepsiCo
Richmond, VA
02.2020 - 10.2023
- Oversaw and participated in the shipping, receiving, sorting and staging of approximately 38,000 chilled products daily.
- Oversaw and participated in all aspects of warehouse operations and general warehouse duties including but not limited to; stocking and retrieving packages and bulk containers and general housekeeping.
- Operated forklifts, pallet jacks and variety of warehouse mechanical equipment according to safe operating standards.
- Provided detailed instructions for job responsibilities, safety protocols and company guidelines to new employees.
- Reviewed production schedule, customer orders, work orders and requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered or distributed.
- Oversaw inventory of incoming and outgoing materials based on physical counts and bar-code systems.
Lead Maintenance Specialist
Elite Enterprises
Richmond, VA
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Oversaw a team of 15 individuals in completing job tasks quickly and accurately with appropriate use of instruments and tools.
- Filled out work orders, repair logs and maintenance plans to document work completed.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Inspected facilities to determine problems and schedule necessary maintenance.
- Maintained clear and safe workspace areas to meet OSHA standards.
Site Supervisor
Davis & Green Electrical
Richmond, VA
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Functioned as crew leader, overseeing work of lower-level licensed electricians and trade helpers.
- Oversaw production efforts to guarantee timely and budget-conscious completion.
- Generated highly productive cycle times for labor, equipment and materials, identifying and evaluating job cost reduction strategies.
- Followed electrical code manuals to install and repair electrical systems.
- Implemented onsite safety protocols and procedures and properly trained team members on prevention measures.
Fiber Optic Technician
Cable Plus
Richmond, VA
02.2014 - 12.2015
- Served as a subject-matter expert for customers on installing, connecting, testing and or adjusting equipment.
- Diagnosed errors and technical problems and determined solutions to produce timely service reports.
- Created sales tracking tools using Excel, maintaining accurate records of monthly sales and increasing data entry accuracy by 80%.
- Proved multitasking skills with the ability to handle multiple mediums of communication simultaneously including phone and email while working in a fast paced environment.
Education
BBA - Business Administration
UMass Global
01-2026
Associate of Arts - Political Science
J. Sargent Reynolds Community College
Richmond12.2021
Skills
Job-Related Skills, Certifications & Training:
Exceptional delivery of verbal and written communication skills amongst peers and customers; Thorough analytical and practical work methods with the ability to adapt well and cooperate with others; Mastery of Microsoft Office and Microsoft Excel basics; HTML, CSS, and JavaScript coding skills through Emergent Works Demonstrated expertise in effectively utilizing SAP and HMI systems to streamline workflows, optimize efficiency, and drive operational excellence Proficient in navigating and operating Kronos systems to track employee attendance, manage schedules, and generate reports
Certification
- Lean Six Sigma White Belt Certification, Management & Strategy Institute - Credential ID 316070553
- Project Management Essentials, Management & Strategy Institute - Credential ID 316780025
Timeline
Associate Production Manager
Nestle Purina
10.2023 - Current
Supply Chain Supervisor
PepsiCo
02.2020 - 10.2023
Lead Maintenance Specialist
Elite Enterprises
01.2019 - 01.2020
Site Supervisor
Davis & Green Electrical
01.2016 - 01.2019
Fiber Optic Technician
Cable Plus
02.2014 - 12.2015
BBA - Business Administration
UMass Global
Associate of Arts - Political Science
J. Sargent Reynolds Community College
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