Kaden Smith
Carriere,MS
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Summary
Results-oriented Production and Outbound Manager with over 10 years of experience leading teams of up to 22. Focused on adaptability, safety, and maintaining high production and quality standards. Expert in problem diagnosis and solution implementation, consistently updating reports and conducting team safety meetings. Skilled in utilizing Excel, Teams, and Outlook for efficient routing and delivery assignments.
Work History
Lifts/Production Manager
Rooms To Go Distribution Center
Pearl River, LA
03.2015 - Current
- Monitored safety compliance and reinforced procedures across staging, and outbound areas.
- Trained supervisors and associates on SOPs, equipment use, and performance expectations.
- Coordinated warehouse teams to improve inventory accuracy and streamline pick, pack, and load operations.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Managed multiple projects concurrently, ensuring timely completion and meeting budget constraints.
- Built and maintained a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging open communication between team members and regularly soliciting feedback on operational procedures.
- Operated the customer pick up department, dealing with customer relations and product handling.
- Updated logs and submitted timely reports detailing activities in line with regulatory standards.
- Monitored production operation rates maintaining an average of 98% total lift operations efficiency.
Grounds Maintenance Supervisor
Picayune School District
Picayune, MS
08.2014 - 03.2015
- Supervised a grounds crew to maintain safe, orderly school campuses.
- Coordinated mowing, edging, and trimming schedules across 14 district facilities.
- Directed routine upkeep of athletic fields, lawns, and landscape areas.
- Designated spending for supplies and equipment maintenance.
- Operated large lawn equipment and light equipment maintenance.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
Produce Associate
Walmart
Picayune, MS
06.2013 - 08.2014
- Inspected fruits and vegetables for quality, temperature, and food safety compliance
- Maintained fresh produce displays through stocking, rotation, and culling damaged items
- Replenished coolers, bins, and backroom inventory to support continuous sales floor availability
- Assisted customers with product selection, preparation questions, and special requests
- Sanitized work areas, tools, and equipment following store cleanliness and safety standards
- Coordinated markdowns and inventory adjustments to reduce shrink and support accurate stock levels
Education
High School Diploma -
Pearl River Central High School
Carriere, MSSkills
- Production optimization
- Logistics
- Adaptability
- Staff management
- Inventory management
- Root Cause Analysis
- Cause and effect analysis
- Priority Flexibility
Timeline
Lifts/Production Manager
Rooms To Go Distribution Center
03.2015 - Current
Grounds Maintenance Supervisor
Picayune School District
08.2014 - 03.2015
Produce Associate
Walmart
06.2013 - 08.2014
High School Diploma -
Pearl River Central High School