John Young

Pontotoc,MS

Summary

Experienced Group Leader with a strong background in safety inspections, regulatory compliance, and team leadership. Known for improving workplace safety, resolving issues quickly, and keeping production running smoothly.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Group Leader

Olin/Winchester

Oxford, Mississippi

06.2014 - Current

Supported winchester production team with daily safety and quality inspections.
Monitored safety regulation compliance to maintain secure work environment for all employees.
Oversaw adherence to safety regulations, ensuring a secure working environment for all employees.
Conducted safety audits and training sessions to promote compliance and reduce workplace incidents.
Enforced Winchester safety rules, lockout steps, and housekeeping standards.
Trained operators on Olin work instructions and plant procedures.
Organized team meetings to keep communication open and solve production issues.
Coordinated team collaboration to enhance workflow and productivity.
Monitored ammunition line performance and coordinated shift workflow.
Communicated production needs with maintenance, quality, and supervision teams.
Reviewed material flow and supplied machines with required components.
Guided employees through changeovers, inspections, and packaging tasks.
Worked with other group leaders to identify and resolve issues between teams.
Provided assistance with conflict resolution among team members.
Ensured workspaces were clean and organized to support efficient operations, neat, and inspection-ready to comply with product guidelines.
Assisted newly hired team members by explaining company procedures and safety requirements.
Implemented improved initiatives to optimize safety and quality.
Managed resources and delegated tasks to ensure timely completion of projects.
Monitored progress on projects and provided feedback and support.
Planned work schedules based on individual strengths, weaknesses, job requirements.
Led creative problem-solving sessions to develop innovative solutions for challenges.
Resolved conflicts within the team to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
Coordinated with other departments to ensure seamless integration of project components.
Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
Mentored newly hired employees, sharing knowledge of company programs to support their integration.
Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality, and conformance.
Mediated conflicts between employees and facilitated effective resolutions to disputes.

Assistant Store Manager

Piggly Wiggly Grocery Store

Pontotoc, Mississippi

06.2003 - 06.2014

Managed the day-to-day operations of the store, including customer service, inventory management and staff scheduling.
Led daily operations, ensuring staff adhered to company policies and procedures.
Supervised grocery store front-end operations and cashier support
Trained and mentored new employees, fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment.
Resolved customer inquiries and complaints to improve shopping experience
Addressed customer concerns by actively listening and providing solutions. and supported friendly store service
Handled complaints from customers by empathetically listening, recording details and offering solutions.
Provided leadership support during peak business hours by motivating staff members to meet targets.
Scheduled staff coverage and assigned daily tasks to ensure smooth store operations
Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
Delegated assignments based on team strengths to optimize floor coverage and service levels.
Completed frequent walk-throughs and directed team members to correct issues impacting store appearance or professionalism.
Enforced safety, sanitation, and loss prevention practices
Ensured compliance with all safety regulations throughout the store premises.
Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing safety regulations.
Coordinated inventory checks, stock rotation, and shelf replenishment to maintain product availability
Monitored freshness standards across produce, dairy, and meat areas
Maintained inventory by checking merchandise to determine levels.
Assisted with ordering, receiving, and vendor product deliveries
Coordinated with vendors to secure product availability at competitive prices.
Collaborated with other departments within the organization to coordinate promotions, events, and special projects.
Oversaw daily cash handling procedures, reconciling discrepancies as necessary.
Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.

Education

High School Diploma -

Pontotoc High School

Pontotoc

05-2003

Skills

Safety inspections
Lockout tagout
Regulatory compliance
Quality inspection
Quality control
Process improvement
Continuous improvement
Production scheduling
Inventory control
Employee training
Team leadership
Shift leadership
Effective communication

Verbal and written communication
Problem solving
Decision making
Complaint handling
Teamwork
Client engagement
Inventory control
Problem-solving
Client engagement

Timeline