Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Military Service
Awards
Personal Information
Timeline
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Kevin Turner

Kevin Turner

Operations / Logistics Manager
Paragould,AR

Summary

Experienced logistics and operations manager proficient in efficiency, continuous improvement, customer service, and safety across an entire business unit or shift. Skilled in receiving, shipping, warehousing. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a talent for motivating and coaching personnel. Lean Six Sigma Experience. Microsoft 365, Front-line supervisory, planning, and organization skills.

Professional logistics specialist with strong background in supply chain management, inventory control, and distribution operations. Consistently drives efficiency and cost-effectiveness through strategic planning and effective resource management. Known for fostering teamwork, adapting to dynamic environments, and delivering reliable results. Skilled in utilizing logistics software, optimizing transportation routes, and maintaining compliance with industry regulations.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification

Work History

Operations and Logistics Manager

Windmill Rice Company, LLC
05.2020 - Current
  • Order entry processing.
  • Logistics operation, Inventory management and simultaneously carrying cost should be lowest.
  • Warehousing, Transportation, Material handling, Logistical packaging.
  • AGRIS System.
  • Customer service.
  • Wise yard truck & track mobile.
  • HACCP Instructed
  • GMP Certification in food Safety
  • Reduced detection rates by 30%
  • Improved freight cost by 11%

Ground Delivery Driver

Federal Express Ground
10.2019 - 05.2020
  • Safely operate a commercial vehicle to complete deliveries within a designated time frame.
  • Exercise attention to detail, organizational skills, and route management proficiency.
  • Build strong working relationships with customers by providing optimum levels of service.

Shipping and Receiving Manager

Frit Industries
03.2014 - 08.2019
  • Inventory, production, labeling, packing, freight document, and shipping.
  • Managed the daily workflow, scheduling, work deadlines, team performance, and training.
  • Microsoft office 365
  • Maximized productivity while keeping operating costs 10% below budget.
  • Reduced production scrap from 33% to 13%.
  • Purchased and installed a Global Harmonized labeling printing and application system.

Operations Sergeant (Active Duty)

Army National Guard
02.2007 - 09.2013
  • Directed military operations domestically and overseas, in collaboration with administrative, personnel, security, logistics, and planning specialist.
  • Championed professional development, training, and career progressions.
  • Evaluated, counseled, mentored, and coached direct reports.
  • Created an environment focused on health and safety to mitigate accidents and injuries.
  • Created and executed mission plans.
  • Certified on multiple vehicles and earth moving heavy equipment.
  • Awarded the Bronze Star and several other medals and ribbons for outstanding service.
  • Cleared over 10,000 miles of roads in Iraq & Afghanistan for IED's.

Thermo plastics Foreman

Emerson
05.1997 - 03.2007
  • Inventory Control, Cycle Counting, product selection, labeling, quantity verification, packing, freight document generation.
  • Managed the daily workflow of team members, scheduling, work deadlines, team performance.
  • Coordinated with internal customer, delivery issues, and general feedback.
  • Educated in Microsoft office 365, AS 400 and Oracle.

Inventory Control Specialist

Best Manufacturing
01.1991 - 05.1997
  • Oversaw inventory control, Kanban tracking, product selection, labeling, quantity verification, packing, freight document generation, and shipping of manufactured goods.
  • Managed the daily workflow of team members, scheduling, work deadlines, team performance, and Education.
  • Coordinated with customers regarding shipment status, receiving issues, and general feedback.
  • Education in Microsoft office 365, word, excel, PowerPoint.

Education

Associate - Business Management

Black River Technical College
Paragould, AR
12.2005

Associate - Business Management

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR
08.1993

Vocational School - ASE Certification

Jonesboro Area Vo-Tech
Jonesboro, AR
05.1987

Skills

  • Logistics
  • Six Sigma
  • Heavy Equipment Operation
  • Quality Management
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • Technical Competence
  • Stock Control and Accounting
  • Transportation planning
  • Warehouse
  • Inventory Systems
  • ERP Systems
  • Purchasing
  • Warehouse Equipment Operation's
  • Production Management
  • Transportation management
  • Automotive Repair
  • Supply Chain
  • OSHA and DOT Compliance
  • Production Planning
  • Mechanic Experience
  • Freight Operations
  • Quality

Certification

  • First Aid CPR AED, 07/17 to Present, CPR/First Aid/AED trained
  • Lean manufacturing six sigma, 11/00 to Present, Yellow Belt in Lean Manufacturing, Green Belt in Lean Manufacturing
  • Load Master, 05/88 to Present, Responsible for the safe loading, transport, and unloading of cargo and personnel onto and off of an aircraft.
  • GMP Trained, 05/20 to 01/25, Good Manufacturing Process
  • HACCP, 05/20 to 12/24, Hazards Analysis Critical Control Process
  • Certified Wastewater Treatment Operator class I, 11/15 to 11/19, Class 1 waste water treatment plant operator
  • Human Resources, 04/06 to 09/13, Career development
  • DOT Medical Card

Military Service

  • United States Army, United States, Sergeant First Class, 01/09, 01/13, Supervised a company of (200 soldiers) supporting year-round operations., Managed technical, tactical, and administrative tasks, overseeing equipment worth 5000+.,Bronze Star Recipient, Army Achievement Medal, Service medal, Good conduct medal, Overseas medal, Afghanistan medal, ARCOM, Combat Action Badge
  • US Army, United States, Staff Sergeant, 01/03, 01/09, Developing and implementing training plans, and teaching soldiers their MOS skills and unit missions., Mentoring: Providing guidance and feedback to junior soldiers, and helping them advance in their careers., Bronze Star Recipient , Purple Heart Recipient , ARCOM, IRAQ Freedom medal, Good conduct Medal, Combat Action Badge
  • United States Army, United States, Sergeant , 01/87, 01/06, Ensure that soldiers are experts in their duties and responsibilities., Train soldiers: Teach soldiers fitness, navigation, marksmanship, and combat systems., Good conduct medal, ARCOM, Federal disaster Medal, Service Award

Awards

  • Bronze Star, 10/09, Received in Afghanistan
  • Bronze Star, 05/06, Received in Iraq
  • Purple Heart, 05/06, Received in Iraq

Personal Information

  • Willing To Relocate:
  • Authorized To Work: US for any employer

Timeline

Operations and Logistics Manager

Windmill Rice Company, LLC
05.2020 - Current

Ground Delivery Driver

Federal Express Ground
10.2019 - 05.2020

Shipping and Receiving Manager

Frit Industries
03.2014 - 08.2019

Operations Sergeant (Active Duty)

Army National Guard
02.2007 - 09.2013

Thermo plastics Foreman

Emerson
05.1997 - 03.2007

Inventory Control Specialist

Best Manufacturing
01.1991 - 05.1997

Associate - Business Management

Black River Technical College

Associate - Business Management

Arkansas State University

Vocational School - ASE Certification

Jonesboro Area Vo-Tech
Kevin TurnerOperations / Logistics Manager