MELVIN WATKINS JR.
Hazelwood,MO
Summary
OPERATIONS SAFETY-PRODUCTION-QUALITY ASSURANCE 20+YRS EXP LOGISTICS & GPS NAVIGATION SAFETY & COMPLIANCE CUSTOMER SERVICE & RETENTION Team Player demonstrating more than 20+ years of Quality Assurance and Operational Safety experience. Consistently addressing members with respect and compassion; possessing extensive knowledge of DOT Regulations, OSHA Safety and Instruction, and the commitment to lead departments toward meeting company objectives by utilizing their vision and core values. Possess cost effective solutions leading to increase productivity and improve quality within the workplace. Universally recognized for the ability to establish and maintain solid relationships, identify opportunities, determine effective operational processes, and manage project success. Works on a strategic level defining quality assurance vision and processes.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
TRANSIT SERVICE MANAGER-RAIL DISPATCHER
Bi-State Development
08.2022 - Current
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Collaborated with fellow dispatchers to maintain a seamless workflow during shift changes.
- Directed dispatching, routing, and tracking of [Number] fleet vehicles.
Bus Driver Operator
Bi-State Development-Metro Bus
08.2010 - Current
- Complies with all federal, state, and local rules, statutes, ordinances, and codes, including vehicle inspections, licensing, observing traffic signals and speed limits, and requirements for seat belts, snow tires and tire chains
- Complies with US Department of Transportation and City of St
- Louis drug-free workplace regulations, including random testing
- Complies with OSHA regulations specific to occupational exposure to blood and other potentially hazardous materials, including the clean-up and disposal of human body fluids
- Maintains and utilizes City-provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when conducting activities where the employee is exposed to risks above a traditional office setting
- Uses safe driving practices, including defensive driving techniques, through city traffic, highly congested areas, expressways/highways, residential side streets, and in severe weather conditions.
Shipping & Receiving
Kelly Services in c/o CHEP U.S.A.
12.2009 - 08.2010
- Developed policies and procedures for all members to adhere for organization's structure
- Coordinated and prepared all orders for shipping out of warehouse
- Checked and verified correct inventory in each warehouse
- Advised departments if wrong product or different quantity has been shipped
- Advised warehouse of any changes in orders before releasing orders
- Communicated with drivers and dispatch to obtain ETA (estimated time of arrival)
- Checked and verified that the orders have the right product shipping out of the warehouse
- Scheduled next day shipments and also input into SAP
- Coordinated any delivery problems and also input into SAP
- Worked with all carriers, all LTL carriers, UPS and CHEP U.S.A.
Automotive Assembly Line Worker
Daimler Chrysler
03.1997 - 09.2008
- Developed torque tooling and General Assembly process creation for new vehicle launches
- Worked with product engineering to specify appropriate fasteners for complexity reduction
- Exhibited knowledge of torque including fasteners, process equipment used, and methods for validation in assembly process
- Inspected over 3000 automotive parts daily, while maintaining 100% accuracy for quality control standards and ensuring safety guidelines were adhered to
- Supported troubleshooting of plant torque issues
- Performed daily maintenance checks on all utilized tools before the start of the day and maintained all shifts resulting in a company-wide cost savings.
Education
General Coursework -
Saint Louis Community College at Florissant Valley
Florissant, MO05.2009
Skills
- Maintains a valid Commercial Driver's License as required by the US Department of Transportation (USDOT), the State of Missouri and the City of St Louis and a valid DOT Physical certification
- Ability to read, tell time, understand and follow verbal and written instructions, make routine arithmetical monetary computations
- Manages multiple projects and meets assigned deadlines and schedules
- Read time schedules, street signs, traffic signs, head signs, bus passes and instructions
- Exhibits exceptional knowledge of principles and methods for transporting people or goods by road, including the costs and benefits
- Bus Operations
- Emergency Preparedness
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Passenger Safety
- Accident Reporting
- Passenger Data Reporting
- Automotive Assembly
- Warehousing
- Mathematical Computations
- Machine Setup/Breakdown
- Quality Control
- Packaging & Labeling
- OSHA Safety
- Shipping & Receiving
- Mechanical Equipment
- Multitasking and Organization
- Problem-Solving
- Critical Thinking
License
Class B Driver w/Airbrakes Endorsement, Missouri
Timeline
TRANSIT SERVICE MANAGER-RAIL DISPATCHER
Bi-State Development
08.2022 - Current
Bus Driver Operator
Bi-State Development-Metro Bus
08.2010 - Current
Shipping & Receiving
Kelly Services in c/o CHEP U.S.A.
12.2009 - 08.2010
Automotive Assembly Line Worker
Daimler Chrysler
03.1997 - 09.2008
General Coursework -
Saint Louis Community College at Florissant Valley
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