Kenneth Blockett
Farmington Hills
Summary
Operations specialist with over 5 years of experience in utility operations, focusing on gas distribution, warehouse logistics, and customer service. Expertise in equipment operation, safety compliance, inventory management, and quality control. Proven track record of maintaining high safety standards and operational efficiency in fast-paced environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Operator/Gas Staker
DTE Energy
Detroit
11.2019 - 06.2026
- Operated equipment to support energy production processes effectively.
- Monitored system performance to ensure operational standards were met consistently.
- Assisted in troubleshooting equipment issues to minimize downtime and maintain efficiency.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a safe working environment at all times.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
- Eliminated safety hazards and maintained inspection readiness by cleaning production, storage and staging areas.
- Documented daily operations and maintenance activities for compliance and reporting purposes.
- Prepared for work to be completed by studying assembly instructions, blueprint specifications and part lists.
Assistant Warehouse Manager
Integrated Suppl Chain Solutions, LLC
Southfield
12.2018 - 10.2019
- Coordinated shipping and receiving operations for efficient logistics flow.
- Managed inventory control processes to ensure timely stock availability.
- Oversaw warehouse organization to optimize space utilization and accessibility.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure timely order fulfillment.
- Facilitated communication between departments to streamline operations.
- Monitored inventory levels to ensure efficient stock control.
- Oversaw the loading and unloading of incoming and outgoing shipments.
- Conducted regular audits to ensure compliance with company policies and regulations.
- Inspected warehouse areas to identify potential hazards and unsafe conditions.
- Recommended changes to improve warehouse operational performance.
- Performed regular audits of products in storage to ensure product quality standards were met.
- Generated warehouse shipping documents, packing lists and invoices.
Material Testing Engineer
Lear Corporation
Southfield
08.2014 - 03.2018
- Performed Instron machine testing on side air bags, tensile tear, and foundation compression to evaluate material performance and durability.
- Conducted flammability testing to assess material safety and compliance with industry standards.
- Managed inventory levels, ensuring timely stock availability for testing processes.
- Stretch and set new materials
- New employee training
- Gerber machine cutting
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Computer Drafting & Design
ITT Technical Institute
Troy, MI12-2010
Skills
- Equipment operation
- Safety compliance
- Inventory management
- Documentation management
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Customer service
Timeline
Assistant Operator/Gas Staker
DTE Energy
11.2019 - 06.2026
Assistant Warehouse Manager
Integrated Suppl Chain Solutions, LLC
12.2018 - 10.2019
Material Testing Engineer
Lear Corporation
08.2014 - 03.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Computer Drafting & Design
ITT Technical Institute