Microsoft
Kenton Yarbrough
Farmington,AR
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Simmons Foods, adept in fleet management & logistics and strategic planning. Excelled in process improvement, enhancing operational efficiency, and fostering communication across teams. Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite, successfully implemented initiatives that significantly reduced injuries, demonstrating multitasking prowess and a commitment to excellence.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Transportation Supervisor
Simmons Foods
12.2022 - Current
- Managed routing, driver supervision and DOT compliance.
- Planned and established transportation routes, work schedules and operator assignments.
- Coordinated schedules and communicated changes to customers.
- Managed driver safety awards program, promoting safe driving and working safe initiative.
- Allocated equipment to meet transportation needs and financial goals.
- Monitored and maintained on-time delivery, reliability, service and performance.
- Scheduled repair and preventive maintenance of vehicles and other equipment.
- Maintained compliance with DOT regulations and accurately documented driver qualifications, permits, and equipment information.
Career Leadership Program
Simmons Foods
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Traveled to multiple locations within the company to observe plant processes.
- Attended trainings weekly for topics such as crucial conversations, unconscious bias, public speaking, ect.
- Interacted with different divisions with the company such as sales, continuous improvement, and marketing.
- Created an process improvement plan for a facility to reduce the number of injuries on line 1.
- Interacted with hourly team members at the facilities, worked on the production line, and got a better understanding of what each of them do on a day to day basis.
Production Intern
Simmons Foods
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Provided project progress updates and proposed solutions to issues.
- Conducted extensive research for startup company projects.
- Collaborated with senior management on new initiatives to build confidence.
- Explored new technologies and approaches to streamline processes.
- Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
- Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Business
Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR05.2022
High School Diploma -
Huntsville High School
Huntsville, AR05.2017
Skills
- Fleet Management & Logistics
- Multi-Tasking
- Communication
- Strategic Planning
- Processes and procedures
- Process Improvement
Certification
- Supervisor Training - June-December 2022
Software
Mcleod
Samsara
Oracle
Timeline
Transportation Supervisor
Simmons Foods
12.2022 - Current
Career Leadership Program
Simmons Foods
06.2022 - 12.2022
Production Intern
Simmons Foods
06.2021 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Business
Arkansas Tech University
High School Diploma -
Huntsville High School
- Supervisor Training - June-December 2022
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