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Fonte' Dixon

Warehouse Manager
Volo,IL

Summary

Results-oriented business leader with more than 16 years of experience in day-to-day business operations management. Effective liaison to key clients, accounts and external business stakeholders. Leverage trends across industries and markets to derive solutions and approaches focused on creating value for customers and profitability for company. Streamlines processes for efficiency and productivity. Well-versed in applying multi-faceted approach to managing safety, operations and productivity across multiple business lines. Merger and acquisitions specialist adept in creating seamless integration of new operations and businesses.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Supervisor

Ardagh Glass Packaging
03.2023 - Current
  • Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
  • Oversaw employee training initiatives to ensure all team members were proficient in company procedures, safety regulations, and job-specific tasks.
  • Mentored team members through regular feedback and performance evaluations, leading to professional growth and skill development.
  • Optimized workflow through effective resource allocation and scheduling adjustments.
  • Evaluated existing production processes and identified areas for improvement.
  • Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
  • Collaborated with management and engineering teams to develop and implement innovative strategies for maximizing production efficiency without compromising quality standards.
  • Set and enforced performance-oriented production approach, significantly increasing worker output and reducing safety incidents.
  • Supervised ongoing daily production phases.
  • Managed staff hiring, training and supervision.

Fire Fighter/EMT

Wonder Lake Fire Department
01.2021 - Current

Compounding Supervisor

Lavelle Industries
03.2022 - 03.2023
  • Reduced waste and improved product quality through rigorous quality control measures.
  • Established strict adherence to regulatory guidelines, resulting in superior audit performance scores and zero citations.
  • Mentored junior staff members, fostering an environment of continuous learning and professional growth.
  • Implemented cost-saving strategies, saving the company thousands of dollars in annual expenses.
  • Maintained a strong understanding of industry trends and advancements in compounding technologies, proactively implementing relevant innovations within the facility as appropriate.
  • Contributed to the successful launch of new products by collaborating with research and development teams, ensuring seamless integration into existing production processes.
  • Managed inventory control procedures, ensuring accurate tracking of raw materials and finished products throughout the supply chain process.
  • Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.

Production Supervisor

Kraft Heinz
04.2020 - 12.2020
  • Delegation of daily sales orders to staff on shop floor
  • Review outgoing shipments for accuracy
  • Schedule training with new staff
  • Work with warehouse management for improvements within the shipping department.

Production Supervisor

Komatsu Mining America
04.2019 - 03.2020
  • Maintain daily warehouse operations
  • Ensure on-time delivery of all shipments
  • Oversee inventory accuracy
  • Schedule carrier pick-ups and delivery
  • Payroll
  • Training of all staff
  • Safety inspection
  • Continuous improvements of operations
  • Union management relations.

Warehouse Supervisor

Werner Co.
09.2011 - 03.2019
  • Maintain daily warehouse operations
  • Ensure on-time delivery of all shipments
  • Oversee inventory accuracy
  • Schedule carrier pick-ups and delivery
  • Payroll
  • Training of all staff
  • Safety inspection
  • Continuous improvements of operations.

Shipping Supervisor

Fellows Inc.
11.2007 - 05.2010
  • Delegation of daily sales orders to staff on shop floor
  • Review outgoing shipments for accuracy
  • Schedule training with new staff
  • Work with warehouse management for improvements within the shipping department.

Warehouse Team Lead

Pro-Active Logistics
03.2006 - 10.2007
  • Working directly with staff on shop floor overseeing processes
  • Operating forklift
  • Retrieving products for shipment
  • Reporting to shift supervisor all daily operations
  • Auditing outgoing shipments.

Field Manager

Compassionate Companions
01.2005 - 02.2006
  • Ensure off-site staff have all medical equipment that is needed for daily duties
  • Travel to client's homes to do evaluations of staff performance
  • Schedule in-home visits with consultation
  • Plan case load for weekly inspections.

Education

High school diploma -

James B. Conant High School

Business Management -

North Central College

Skills

  • Quality Control
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Production Management
  • Training and mentoring
  • Production targets
  • Health and safety compliance
  • Staff Management
  • Schedule Management
  • Production Planning
  • Process Improvement
  • Production and processing
  • Standard Operating Procedures
  • Quality assurance expertise
  • Manufacturing
  • Operations Management
  • Waste Reduction
  • Data Analytics
  • Inventory Management
  • Logistics
  • Business Management

Timeline

Production Supervisor

Ardagh Glass Packaging
03.2023 - Current

Compounding Supervisor

Lavelle Industries
03.2022 - 03.2023

Fire Fighter/EMT

Wonder Lake Fire Department
01.2021 - Current

Production Supervisor

Kraft Heinz
04.2020 - 12.2020

Production Supervisor

Komatsu Mining America
04.2019 - 03.2020

Warehouse Supervisor

Werner Co.
09.2011 - 03.2019

Shipping Supervisor

Fellows Inc.
11.2007 - 05.2010

Warehouse Team Lead

Pro-Active Logistics
03.2006 - 10.2007

Field Manager

Compassionate Companions
01.2005 - 02.2006

High school diploma -

James B. Conant High School

Business Management -

North Central College

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