Kequan Jimmerson

Work History

Milo’s Tea Company

02.2020 - 05.2023

Managed direction and planning for plant with focus on optimization of daily functions, exceeding customer expectations and achieving KPIs.
Optimized processes to maximize efficiency.
Reduced costs by 10% eliminating materials waste and unnecessary labor hours.
Directed employees and related programs to maximize team productivity and facility output.
Maximized plant safety through proactive strategies and well-structured training.
Provided direction and leadership to all levels of employees and managers.
Monitored and supported progress of plant production orders by managing shop capacity and loading functions at both Bessemer and Tulsa facilities.
Coordinated company projects and programs that supported manufacturing function.
Worked with senior leadership to complete under-budget management on complex issues.
Organized and guided operations of production, processing and machinery according to business procedures and protocols.
Identified and implemented viable strategies for continuous improvement.
Worked with Milo's largest customer to shoot a nationally televised commercial while operating plant due to high demand.

Milo’s Tea Company

04.2012 - 02.2020

Handled high-volume paperwork and collaborated with administrators to resolve invoicing and shipping problems.
Collaborated with other supervisors to maintain smooth inter-departmental communication and operations.
Processed orders by due dates to enable on-time delivery to customers.
Led and trained 35 employees in 2015.
Verified effective and timely implementation of operational goals by prioritizing tasks.
Organized warehouse space and planned layouts to allow for maximum storage capabilities.
Reviewed order data to verify transactions and shipping dates.
Documented shipment receiving information in Sage ERP System
Kept corporate departments and customers updated on critical shipments.
Built continuous improvement culture that attracted and retained high-performing employees while reducing costs.
Formed strategic partnerships, established metrics and participated in complex negotiations.

Milo’s Tea Company

05.2008 - 04.2012

Communicated with vendor representatives to resolve damaged shipments and item shortages.
Monitored and reported on transportation costs and properly filed shipping documents.
Pulled, verified and packaged items for shipment.
Operated forklifts, lift trucks and hand trucks to move items around warehouse.
Organized storage areas to optimize materials movements and minimize labor hours.
Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
Stacked and stored pallets at end of shift to keep warehouse clean and organized.
Handled high-volume paperwork and collaborated with administrators to resolve invoicing and shipping problems.
Supported outside sales personnel on customer-related efforts and visits to grow sales.
Lead team of 20 employees packaging, palletizing and shipping up to 100 trucks per day

Cardinal Health

02.2001 - 04.2008

Worked closely with management teams to plan, develop, coordinate and execute technical strategies aligned to client's vision, mission and purpose.
Coordinated with management teams to plan, develop, align and execute strategies that would meet client's vision, mission and purpose.
Led and assisted technical upgrade projects for clients by working and coordinating with consultants and developers for integrations.
Interviewed, hired, trained and mentored 30 staff by coaching daily, leading performance reviews and offering constructive feedback.