James Ates
Boyce,LA
Summary
Industrious Manager focused on shipping and production operations. Offering 18+ years of industry experience with proven track record of delivering top-quality shipping service and empowering leadership. Proficient in shipping carrier policies and procedures. Organized and proactive professional with decisive leadership style and strong planning skills. Adept at coordinating documentation, records and payments. In addition to logistics management, I also bring 3 years of Production Management. Quality-driven production leader with proven success in organizing workflows and coordinating resources to meet challenging goals and deadlines. Industrious professional and resourceful problem-solver with persistent approach to tackling operational concerns. Good decision-making and team-building abilities with open and clear communication style. Friendly and personable manager with forward-thinking and quality-driven mentality.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Manager
The Willamette Valley Company
Pineville, LA
01.2020 - Current
- New construction oversight and project planning of the only state-of-the-art wax emulsion manufacturing facility of its kind.
- Planned production operations while establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing processes.
- Reviewed production orders, schedules, delivery dates and inventory levels to determine product availability.
- Promoted employee safety awareness based on understanding of regulatory mandates and organizational best practices.
- Monitored staff training and output to meet compliance, productivity and revenue goals.
- Coached and mentored employees to develop and enhance career skills.
- Developed and implemented significant process improvements to enhance department quality and throughput.
- Cultivated communication among senior managers and floor supervisors to encourage optimal productivity.
Shipping Manager
Willamette Valley Company
Pineville, LA
04.2005 - 01.2023
- Prepared accurate shipping orders and bills of lading to direct and route materials.
- Implemented cost-effective methods, carriers and routes to optimize shipping and receiving strategies.
- Trained and supervised shipping department staff, enforcing company policies and industry best practices.
- Investigated inventory discrepancies to maintain recordkeeping validity.
- Tracked inventory, conducted cycle counts and audits and resolved issues to maintain accurate records.
- Coordinated subordinate staff and developed effective transport routes and schedules to facilitate transportation of multiple units daily.
- Achieved and maintained compliance with DOT standards through accurate maintenance of driver, permit and equipment records.
- Used QT9 to input and manage important information such as training and maintenance records into company database.
- Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
Education
High School Diploma -
Tioga High School
Tioga, LA05.1999
Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Invoicing understanding
- IFS program knowledge
- Production Planning
- Database documentation
- Logistics oversight
- Problem resolution
- Safety standards
- Relationship development
- Inventory management
- Planning and coordination
- MS Office
- ISO 9000
- Emergency Operating Procedures
- Equipment Maintenance
- Warehouse Safety Programs
- Regulations Compliance
- Time Management
- Shipping Activity Oversight
- Decision Making
- Worker Supervision
- Receiving Oversight
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Product Transportation
- Team Collaboration and Leadership
- Performance Monitoring
- Coordinating Daily Operations
Company Training
- OSHA General Industry Regulations "30-Hour Course"
- Hazard material Identification & handling
- Risk Assessment and Identification
- Forklift Safety & Safe Operation
- LEAN & 5S
- First Aid & CPR
- Time Management
- Project Oversight
- ISO 9000
Timeline
Production Manager
The Willamette Valley Company
01.2020 - Current
Shipping Manager
Willamette Valley Company
04.2005 - 01.2023
High School Diploma -
Tioga High School
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