Evan Ward
Carthage,USA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Manager
Furniture in the Pines/DAHR
Southern Pines, NC
10.2018 - Current
- Coordinated incoming and outgoing shipments, ensuring timely deliveries and minimizing disruptions.
- Coordinated and monitored inbound and outgoing deliveries, keeping abreast of delays and other issues.
- Managed day-to-day logistics operations, monitoring incoming deliveries and overseeing personnel tasks.
- Oversaw team performance, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and fostering a culture of safety.
- Implemented efficient storage solutions and organized product placement.
- Trained staff on equipment usage and best practices for efficiency.
- Developed schedules to optimize labor resources during peak times.
- Conducted regular inspections to maintain facility cleanliness and organization.
- Building of store displays and warehouse storage.
- Repairing damaged goods at the warehouse, in the stores and at customers' homes.
- Continued Maintenance work at the stores and in the warehouse.
- Operated forklifts to fill or empty overhead spaces.
- Established and maintained strong relations with customers, vendors, and transport companies to enhance service quality.
Ready Mix Truck Driver
Alpha Concrete
Leander, USA
01.2017 - 07.2018
- Operated ready mix trucks to deliver concrete to construction sites.
- Loaded and unloaded concrete at job sites, ensuring efficient material delivery.
- Collaborated with site managers to ensure timely deliveries and customer satisfaction.
- Communicated with dispatchers for scheduling and route planning
- Followed safety protocols while driving and handling materials on site.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections for safety and maintenance of vehicles.
- Trained new drivers on company standards and safe operating procedures, enhancing overall team compliance.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.
Operations Manager
JDog Hauling & Junk Removal
Georgetown, USA
01.2016 - 04.2016
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring compliance with safety protocols to promote a secure work environment.
- Managed team schedules and coordinated staff assignments effectively.
- Built strong operational teams to meet process and production demands.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment and vehicles for maintenance needs.
- Completed accurate job estimates, supporting timely project planning and resource allocation.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
Receiving Manager
Parrish & Company
Round Rock, USA
05.2015 - 01.2016
- Managed incoming shipments, inspecting quality of received goods to maintain high standards of inventory control.
- Tracked and resolved discrepancies between invoices and packing slips upon arrival, enhancing inventory accuracy.
- Supervised warehouse staff during daily receiving operations, ensuring adherence to procedures and quality standards.
- Trained new employees on safety protocols and operational procedures.
Home Flood Restoration and Flip
Self Employed
Kentwood, USA
10.2014 - 05.2015
- Purchased and installed all new fixtures and Appliances
- Installed new hardwood floors
- Painted all interior walls, ceilings and trim.
- Performed clean-out and clean-up tasks to prepare spaces for new projects.
Installation Tech
Caliber Communications
Round Rock, USA
08.2015 - 04.2015
- Installed communication systems in residential and commercial properties.
- Maintained tools and equipment for optimal performance
- Educated customers on system operations and maintenance procedures post-installation.
- Repaired equipment with new parts and replaced inoperable items.
Assistant Plant Manager
Southside BBQ
Elgin, USA
06.2013 - 11.2013
- Managed daily plant activities to ensure efficiency and productivity.
- Implemented inventory control measures to reduce waste and improve supply chain
- Created detailed reports outlining plant performance against established goals.
- Engaged with senior management on strategies designed to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Analyzed production data to identify and recommend actionable process improvements.
Production Foreman
Roskam Baking Company/Hearthside Foods
Grand Rapids, USA
04.2011 - 05.2012
- Supervised daily production operations.
- Supervision of 15 - 20 employees.
- Trained new employees on all processes.
- Monitored equipment performance, facilitating timely repairs to reduce production downtime.
- Ensured safe working conditions by enforcing safety regulations and inspecting equipment regular
Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Technician
FiberCare Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning
Grandville, USA
06.2010 - 11.2010
- Obtained carpet cleaning certification to enhance expertise and service quality.
- Operated carpet cleaning equipment.
- Assisted customers with product selection.
Production Supervisor
General Motors Truck & Bus
Flint, USA
09.2004 - 10.2008
- Supervised a team of 20+ employees, ensuring tasks were completed efficiently and accurately for the 560 truck.
- Supervised daily operations of production lines ensuring adherence to safety standards.
- Facilitated weekly meetings focused on identifying and implementing safety and quality improvements.
- Led initiatives for continuous improvement in manufacturing processes and practices.
- Created cost savings strategies for scrap process, contributing to overall operational efficiency.
- Involved in re-rate of 5 trucks an hour and then another re-rate to gain 2 more trucks an hour.
- Contributed to special project ensuring plant readiness for ISO standards and GMS processes.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to resolve production issues promptly.
- Enforced compliance with company policies and industry regulations on the shop floor.
- Performed regular quality checks throughout the production process to ensure customer specifications were met.
- Monitored equipment, checked supplies and coordinated manpower to meet expected demand.
- Partnered with new trim shop superintendent on project aimed at reducing workforce numbers.
- Partnered with management team to devise and implement strategies aimed at enhancing efficiency in production area.
Production Supervisor
Delphi Automotive Systems
Wyoming, USA
06.2003 - 04.2004
- Supervised daily operations of production lines ensuring adherence to safety standards.
- Coordinated team activities and assigned tasks to enhance workflow efficiency.
- Conducted regular training sessions for staff on equipment and process safety.
- Led initiatives to improve manufacturing processes and practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Monitored equipment, checked supplies and coordinated manpower to meet expected demand.
- Trained new staff on production processes and procedures.
- Organized overtime shifts to ensure coverage for production demands.
- Implemented manpower changes that resulted in significant cost savings.
Production Supervisor
Pontiac Assembly Center
Pontiac, USA
09.2002 - 04.2004
- Supervised daily operations of production lines ensuring adherence to safety standards.
- Coordinated team activities and assigned tasks to optimize workflow efficiency.
- Conducted regular training sessions for staff on equipment and process safety.
- Implemented ISO 9000 requirements to enhance quality management systems.
- Led initiatives for continuous improvement in manufacturing processes and practices.
- Revised BPP (Best People Practices) to strengthen team engagement and performance.
- Enforced compliance with company policies and industry regulations on the shop floor.
Education
Associates - Applied Science, Graphic Arts & Design
Ferris State University
Big Rapids, Michigan05.2001
College Preparatory -
Powers Catholic High School
Flint, Michigan06.1997
Skills
- Logistics coordination
- Inventory management
- Shipping and receiving
- Route optimization
- Process optimization
- Quality assurance
- Safety compliance
- Safety monitoring
- Team leadership
- Staff training
- Customer service
- Equipment operation
- Forklift operation
- Equipment maintenance
- Facility maintenance
- Heavy lifting
- Waste reduction
- Cost reduction
- Problem solving
- Conflict resolution
Timeline
Warehouse Manager
Furniture in the Pines/DAHR
10.2018 - Current
Ready Mix Truck Driver
Alpha Concrete
01.2017 - 07.2018
Operations Manager
JDog Hauling & Junk Removal
01.2016 - 04.2016
Installation Tech
Caliber Communications
08.2015 - 04.2015
Receiving Manager
Parrish & Company
05.2015 - 01.2016
Home Flood Restoration and Flip
Self Employed
10.2014 - 05.2015
Assistant Plant Manager
Southside BBQ
06.2013 - 11.2013
Production Foreman
Roskam Baking Company/Hearthside Foods
04.2011 - 05.2012
Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Technician
FiberCare Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning
06.2010 - 11.2010
Production Supervisor
General Motors Truck & Bus
09.2004 - 10.2008
Production Supervisor
Delphi Automotive Systems
06.2003 - 04.2004
Production Supervisor
Pontiac Assembly Center
09.2002 - 04.2004
Associates - Applied Science, Graphic Arts & Design
Ferris State University
College Preparatory -
Powers Catholic High School