James Kuhn
Stockbridge,GA
Summary
Safety-minded Picker with experience working in busy warehouse environments. Unafraid of hard work, hot or cold conditions or heavy lifting. Punctual and responsible with great quality control and order review skills.
Well versed in delegating task and ensuring the team stays focused on the task at hand.
Experienced in training operators to work quickly without sacrificing safety or quality.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing Lead
Sierra Sheet & Plate
12.2023 - Current
- Reduced downtime by conducting regular equipment maintenance checks and addressing potential issues proactively.
- Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to identify areas of improvement and implement process enhancements for increased productivity.
- Analyzed production data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement in overall plant performance metrics.
- Established clear communication channels among team members, promoting collaboration and effective problemsolving.
- Motivated team members to consistently achieve their performance objectives, driving overall growth and success of the manufacturing division.
- Revamped outdated processes with innovative solutions that led to more efficient production cycles without sacrificing product quality or employee satisfaction levels.
Warehouse Team Lead
The Dump Furniture Outlet
02.2016 - Current
- Received in purchase orders
- Trained contract workers to perform general warehouse duties to company standards.
- Supervised warehouse staff of 4 people and monitored performance.
- Trained new employees on company and safety standards, providing assistance and remediation with issues.
- Operated forklifts to fill or empty overhead spaces.
- Floating Merchandise
Education
High School Diploma -
Stockbridge High School
Stockbridge, GA05.2011
Skills
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Forklift Operations
- Continuous Improvement
- Multiple Priorities Management
- Floor Space Maximization
- Occupational Safety Awareness
- Team Building and Leadership
- Coaching and Motivation
- Manual Handling Expertise
- Stocking and Replenishing
- Meticulous Work Ethic
- Effective Team Collaboration
- Shear operator
- Well versed in Mill operations (loading, leveling, hot inspection)
- Quality inspection (using and correctly reading micrometers and calibers) as well as visual inspections
- Saw operator (cross saw, plate saw, A6)
- Scissor lift operator
Timeline
Manufacturing Lead
Sierra Sheet & Plate
12.2023 - Current
Warehouse Team Lead
The Dump Furniture Outlet
02.2016 - Current
High School Diploma -
Stockbridge High School