James Calkins
Jacksonville
Summary
Experienced, energetic candidate seeking a career with a successful company whose goal is upward growth and increased market share in the highly competitive business world. I am self-motivated, need little direction and have used my skills and strict work ethic in establishing valuable relationships to maintain and increase business. I am looking for a challenging opportunity that will enhance my current skills and expose me to new areas of potential business growth.
Overview
46
46
years of professional experience
Work History
Operator Export Shipping/Dispatcher
DuPont
01.2010 - Current
- Solely responsible for running daily open orders and scheduling bookings two months out
- Proficient working knowledge of SAP (R3/CP1), 49 CFR and IMDG
- Scheduled containers based on pre-bookings assuring arrival to ports before cut offs
- Completed entire containers, from dispatch, delivery notes, transfer orders, proper packaging, hazardous documentation, and implemented any special instructions
- Loaded and secured containers, as well as resolved any issues that may hinder timely delivery
- Completed audits on retrieved product, automated high rise storage system of just under 10,000 bins defined individually by temperature control, hazardous goods status, and dimensions of pallet prepared inventory
- Worked directly with United States Customer Service Representatives and International Customer Representatives
CNC Machine Operator
Kennedy Valve
01.2010 - 12.2010
- Operated two lathes independently, working with a Kanban system
- Took part in a Kaizen Project with process flow, decrease in setup time, and better productivity on a Mazak Lathe
Electrical Mechanical Assembler
Eaton Corporation
01.2007 - 12.2010
- Read electrical blueprints, and built to order single and three phase UPS Systems
- Received training then advanced to going solo on building midsize units
- Assisted with daily inventory and supply audits
Customer Service Manager
Lennar Corporation
01.2006 - 12.2007
- Responsible to resolve any unforeseen issues homeowners incurred during 30day, 90day, and one year warranty visits
- Scheduled all warranty follow ups with multiple contractors
- Maintained and submitted all bills and warranty documents upon completion of required work
- Adhered to meeting customers and contractors on time for scheduled appointments
Master Assembler
Ingersoll Rand
01.1999 - 12.2006
- Worked as a masters assembler using blueprints, BOMs, and MFG Pro
- Worked overtime on CNC machines prior to advancing to a permanent CNC machine operator
- Read blueprints, call up programs and do setups
- Ran lathes and mills
- Participated in Supervisors Black Belt Project becoming Green Belt certified
- Quality Control in Receiving
Self-Proprietor
JLC Farms
01.1983 - 12.1999
- Contracted all finished livestock through a buyer
- Purchased all livestock, feed, medication and supplies
- Kept accurate records on feed and water intake, medications, and finances
- Worked closely with local veterinarians
- Aided in the design and building of a Chesapeake Bay Manure Storage facility, and dispersed the contents in accordance with federal regulation guidelines
Furnace Operator/Wire Drawing
GTP Sylvania
01.1979 - 12.1980
- Worked with Tungsten and Molybdenum wire drawing
- Pushed Tungsten and Molybdenum powder furnaces, working in a high temperature environment
Education
Accounting/Business Management -
Lackawanna College
01.2017
Certificate of Completion - Master Planning of Resources Certification Review Course
APICS Elmira Area Chapter 42
01.2000
SIX SIGMA GREEN BELT CERTIFICATION -
Villanova University
01.1998
LIBERAL ARTS -
Mansfield University
01.1977
Skills
- Logistic and transportation professional
- Accomplished in supply and demand planning, distribution requirements, planning, inventory control, and time required audits
- Knowledgeable in SAP (R3/CPI), aiding in SAP issues throughout the plant
- 49 CFR and IMDG certified with current Hazmat Certification
- Work well with domestic and international customer service personnel
- Ten years of experience in CNC Machining
- Green Belt certified
Timeline
Operator Export Shipping/Dispatcher
DuPont
01.2010 - Current
CNC Machine Operator
Kennedy Valve
01.2010 - 12.2010
Electrical Mechanical Assembler
Eaton Corporation
01.2007 - 12.2010
Customer Service Manager
Lennar Corporation
01.2006 - 12.2007
Master Assembler
Ingersoll Rand
01.1999 - 12.2006
Self-Proprietor
JLC Farms
01.1983 - 12.1999
Furnace Operator/Wire Drawing
GTP Sylvania
01.1979 - 12.1980
Accounting/Business Management -
Lackawanna College
Certificate of Completion - Master Planning of Resources Certification Review Course
APICS Elmira Area Chapter 42
SIX SIGMA GREEN BELT CERTIFICATION -
Villanova University
LIBERAL ARTS -
Mansfield University
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