Kedrick Taylor
Jackson,Mississippi
Summary
Dynamic Production Supervisor with over 2.5 years of experience in managing production and manufacturing environments. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, combined with a strong mechanical aptitude, enable effective troubleshooting and issue resolution. Expertise in PCB and cable installations, along with proficiency in computer-aided machinery, enhances operational efficiency. Recognized as an adaptable team player dedicated to fostering growth and seizing opportunities within a collaborative workplace.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Warehouse Forklift Operator
United Steel Supply
Byram, MS
04.2019 - Current
- Prepared pallets for shipping by wrapping and tagging.
- Staged pallets and loads into trucks for dispatch.
- Unloaded deliveries from trucks and arranged orders to optimize workflow efficiency.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Enhanced space utilization through effective pallet stacking.
- Ensured timely deliveries by efficiently loading and unloading trucks with the use of forklifts.
- Utilized a forklift to maintain an organized warehouse by arranging products systematically as per company standards.
- Reduced product damage by performing routine forklift maintenance and safety checks.
- Ensured safety compliance in forklift operations, leading to fewer workplace accidents.
- Attended regular safety sessions to stay current on safe and efficient forklift operation techniques.
- Improved overall warehouse cleanliness, routinely clearing debris from aisles with the use of attachments on the forklift.
- Executed efficient loading and unloading operations using specialized forklift attachments.
- Collaborated with other warehouse team members, ensuring smooth workflow through effective communication during forklift operations.
- Streamlined shipping operations by accurately extracting inventory based on pick ticket details.
- Placed and removed pallets from vertical product racking systems and trucks.
- Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
- Executed forklift tasks efficiently, contributing to a cooperative warehouse environment.
- Conducted precise tracking of items during inventory counts to uphold stock record accuracy.
- Ensured product quality in warehouse through proper stacking techniques.
- Monitored area for pedestrian and vehicular traffic while operating various types of equipment.
- Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using Skill and Technique.
- Increased team productivity by instructing new forklift operators on correct handling methods.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
Production Supervisor
Pecos Foods
Canton, Mississippi
06.2017 - 04.2019
- Supervise and coach employees to promote a positive environment
- Establish and enforce safety guidelines
- Develop team goals and establish continuous improvement
- Minimize down time by communicating with other supervisors
- Establish and enforce standard operating procedures
- Adhere to company’s written and verbal disciplinary actions
- Initiated performance reviews twice a month
- Troubleshoot computerized machines
- 2nd shift
Analyst
UPS
Jackson, MS
02.2016 - 06.2017
- Computer Analyze packaging data and orders
- Promote teamwork and customer service
- Troubleshooted and repaired computerized label riser machines
- Part time (Left to take full time employment)
Quality Inspector
Nissan
Canton, MS
02.2014 - 02.2016
- Inspect automobiles coming off the production line using tolerance analysis software
- Identified quality concerns and developed countermeasures
- Established quality goals and objectives
- Utilized computer-aided inspection software
- Enforced safety guidelines
- Reason for leaving: more opportunity and pay
Quality Inspector
Cameron
Vicksburg, MS
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Company Overview: Manufacturer of Steel Racks used for oil rigs
- Performed quality inspection of steel racks
- Robotic and MIG Welding
- Utilized Saro Laser Tracker machinery with dimensional measurements
- Enforced safety and environmental guidelines
- Reason for leaving: laid off due to lack of work
Education
Associates Degree - Computer Science
Hinds Community College
Utica, MS05.2012
Skills
- Forklift operation
- Warehouse organization
- Truck loading and unloading
- Shipping and receiving
- Warehouse safety
- Order picking
- Safety protocols
- Hand-eye coordination
- Team collaboration
- Quality control
- Safe forklift operation
- OSHA training
- Forklift operator certification
- Materials handling
- Loading and unloading
- Workplace cleanliness
- Equipment maintenance
- Attention to detail
- Verbal and written communication
- Data entry
- Inventory management
- Safe lifting techniques
- Basic math
Certification
CAT Lift Trucks
Timeline
Warehouse Forklift Operator
United Steel Supply
04.2019 - Current
Production Supervisor
Pecos Foods
06.2017 - 04.2019
Analyst
UPS
02.2016 - 06.2017
Quality Inspector
Nissan
02.2014 - 02.2016
Quality Inspector
Cameron
01.2012 - 01.2014
Associates Degree - Computer Science
Hinds Community College