High-energy Shift Supervisor with leadership skills and industry knowledge developed over 28 year career. Skilled in overseeing facility operations and delegating tasks to employees. Positive and upbeat professional with results-focused approach.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
PRODUCTION TEAM LEADER
SONOCO PRODUCTS
11.2017 - Current
Cultivated professional working relationships with peers and supervisors.
Assisted with mentoring newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety standards.
Used problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address production problems.
Met production targets and tight deadlines by collaborating closely with team members.
Material Handler
SONOCO PRODUCTS
04.1995 - Current
Read production orders, work orders, shipping orders and requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed.
Unloaded incoming shipments to verify accuracy of deliveries and check possible damages.
Alerted supervisors of inventory shortages for quick resolutions.
Operated forklifts to load products from the warehouse in to semi trailers.
Used hand-held scanners to ensure that the correct inventory was placed in the correct trailers.
Helped train new employees in safe practices and warehouse procedures.
Loaded and unloaded materials onto and off of trucks for fast shipment.
Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.
Retail Sales Clerk/AREA MANAGER
Shopko
10.1981 - 02.1995
Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
Conducted team meetings to reinforce goals and objectives and set clear expectations about policies and procedures.