Coordinated inbound and outbound logistics to optimize supply chain efficiency.
Utilized inventory management systems to track shipments and maintain accurate stock levels.
Developed and maintained effective relationships with vendors and transportation providers.
Implemented process improvements that enhanced delivery timelines and reduced costs.
Assistant Supervisor & Trainer
Kaiser Aluminum
Sherman, TX
02.2001 - 08.2024
Assistant Supervisor "Supervisor in Training"- Shipping, Production, and Fabrication
Progressed from a CNC Operator and Fabrication role to Assistant Supervisor, demonstrating leadership and expertise across multiple departments, including shipping, production, and fabrication.
Operational Leadership: Developed and executed daily operational plans, ensuring seamless workflow and optimal staffing across departments.
Team Management: Led and supervised a team of 25-30 employees, providing guidance, coaching, and performance feedback to maintain high productivity and quality standards.
Departmental Growth: Promoted from lead over Fabrication and Shipping to Assistant Supervisor, overseeing shipping, production, and fabrication.
Quality Assurance: Conducted quality control checks to ensure products met specifications before shipment.
Training & Development: Trained new hires on company policies and industry best practices, while providing continuous coaching to junior staff for productivity improvement.
Inventory & Customer Relations: Managed inventory levels and responded to customer inquiries regarding product availability, ensuring timely order fulfillment and customer satisfaction.
Safety & Compliance: Ensured compliance with safety regulations and industry standards, fostering a safe and efficient work environment.
Scheduling & Delegation: Maintained employee schedules, monitored staff performance, and delegated daily tasks to meet production goals.
Offered specific training programs to help workers maintain or improve job skills.
Designed and conducted training sessions to enhance perception and decision-making skills.
Corrected multi-plane distortion, shrinkage and strain through straightening and fitting.
Set up and maintained machinery in fabrication shop to handle production demands.
Operated machinery correctly and used proper gear to minimize safety concerns.
Utilized inventory tracking software to improve accuracy and reduce handling time.
Reviewed work order and piece print prior to fabrication.
Recorded daily production data and entered into company ERP system.
Controlled quality of finished products with regular inspections and non-destructive tests.
Loaded equipment with raw materials and monitored operation.
Transported materials and finished products with safe operation of pallet jacks and forklifts.
Helped achieve daily production quotas by cross-training at different workstations.
Performed cycle counts to verify inventory, complete audits and maintain records.
Compared incoming goods against invoices to identify shortages and reject damaged items.
Loaded trucks and secured product in alignment with customer requirements.
Maintained records to inform shipping schedule and supply needs.
Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transport, store and stage goods.
Verified shipment data to determine best carrier, rate and timeline to meet requirements.
Published production schedules and directed staffing to meet production goals.
Created culture of continuous improvement, inspiring employees to take action and solve problems.
Assigned tasks to team members based on individual strengths and promoted teamwork-driven environment to meet goals.
Oversaw inventory control processes, production schedules and staffing to complete projects on-time and within budget.
Onboarded, trained, developed and managed new staff members to bring teams up to speed on processes.
Upheld manufacturing and brand standards by inspecting raw materials and finished products for quality.
Collected statistical data and documentation and reported findings to executives.