Keith Hudson
Brodnax,VA
Summary
Hard-working Supervisor with exceptional experience leading teams, delivering results, and exceeding expectations. Creative and motivated leader adept at utilizing exceptional design and planning strengths to accomplish complex projects. Skilled in teaching new concepts and best practice strategies.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Receiving/Shipping Manager
Pennington Seed
01.2022 - Current
- Conducted periodic audits of inventory levels to ensure accuracy, identifying discrepancies for swift resolution.
- Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
- Maintained a safe work environment by enforcing strict adherence to OSHA guidelines and company policies.
- Oversaw upkeep of equipment and physical condition of warehouse, identifying and ordering needed repairs, renovations, and replacements.
- Increased warehouse efficiency by implementing new inventory management systems and procedures.
- Built motivated warehouse team to consistently accomplish operations goals and exceed performance targets.
Supervisor of Operations
Glen-Gery
03.2004 - Current
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Oversaw and optimized work of craftsmen performing high-quality, precision work.
- Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and developed training manual to use for reference.
- Prepared, calibrated and monitored production machinery to maintain optimal production levels and consistently achieve daily targets.
- Created successful work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and fully staff shifts.
- Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
- Repaired equipment to keep jobs moving smoothly, informing maintenance department of major machinery failures.
- Revitalized operational structures and procedures to successfully control turnover and waste, enhance output and boost overall quality.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Set overall vision and provided team leadership.
- Introduced team contests and goals to enhance productivity and improve employee morale.
- Worked with management team to implement proper division of responsibilities.
- Analyzed equipment breakdowns using various troubleshooting methods.
- Adjusted job assignments and schedules to keep pace with dynamic business needs, factoring in processes, employee knowledge and customer demands.
Truck Driver
Grayson Mitchell
05.1999 - 03.2004
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks and forklifts.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Maintained current Class A CDL with Hazardous Materials and Doubles and Triples endorsements.
Truck Driver
R. E. Carrol Logging
03.1998 - 04.1999
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks and forklifts.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
Delivery Driver
Brunswick Ice
05.1993 - 01.1998
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Verified daily deliveries against shipping instructions before delivering to customers.
- Inspected truck equipment and supplies and reported problems and safety hazards to supervisors following each shift.
- Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
- Oversaw product loading to keep items balanced, work efficient and items secure for safe delivery.
- Kept detailed records of completed or in-progress deliveries using hand-held devices and camera images.
Education
GED -
Park View High School
South Hill, VASkills
- Customer Service Management
- Program Optimization
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Staff Scheduling
- Goal Setting
- Department Oversight
- Employee Motivation
- Performance Assessment
- Team Leadership
- Business Leadership
Additional Information
I hold a current class A CDL with over 25-30 years of experience driving and operating heavy equipment. Also I have a current first aid and CPR certification. I am also certified in hazardous material operations since 2008. Also I been operating forklifts and scissor lifts for 10+ years. I also have been a volunteer firefighter for 30+ years and currenlty hold a officers position ( Assistant Chief ) for 5+ years.
Timeline
Assistant Receiving/Shipping Manager
Pennington Seed
01.2022 - Current
Supervisor of Operations
Glen-Gery
03.2004 - Current
Truck Driver
Grayson Mitchell
05.1999 - 03.2004
Truck Driver
R. E. Carrol Logging
03.1998 - 04.1999
Delivery Driver
Brunswick Ice
05.1993 - 01.1998
GED -
Park View High School