Patrick Hinton
Tuscaloosa,Alabama
Summary
To obtain full-time employment with a company that has opportunities for advancement. Talented Manager with expert team leadership, planning, and organizational skills built during successful career. Smoothly equip employees to independently handle daily functions and meet customer needs. Diligent trainer and mentor with exceptional management abilities and results-driven approach.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager/ Crew Leader
Hunter’s Lawn and Irrigation Services
01.2022 - Current
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
- Loaded and unloaded materials and equipment onto and off construction sites.
- Inspected tools and equipment to maintain safety and efficiency.
- Followed instructions and safety protocols to prevent accidents and injuries.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks and trailers.
Team Leader/Forklift Operator/Supervisor
Sustained Quality
11.2019 - 04.2022
- Preform EOL inspections
- Operate forklift to transport parts to quality containment areas
- Skilled in using calipers and micrometers
- Insure inspectors are inspecting according to work instructions and SOPs
- Perform daily audits on team members and shipments
- Trained team members and team leads
- Oversee teams at Mercedes Benz, ARD, BLG, Grupo and Lear
- Insure all team members have necessary supplies to preform with complete efficiency
- Oversee team that produces daily quota mandated by Mercedes-Benz
- Minimize error by adhering to company policies/procedures
- Perform daily quality inspections
- Perform daily team audits
- Communicated KPIs outlined in annual plan to inform employees of expectations and deliverables.
- Held weekly team meetings to inform team members on company news and updates.
- Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability
Lead Line Technician
Phifer Wire
07.2017 - 12.2019
- Identified weaving, filler and warp end defects and problems
- Applied correction procedures for problems that found with weaving
- Performed daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance on looms
- Trained new team members
- Preformed audits on safety procedures and line procedures
- Enforced 5S policy
- Inspected all products for quality and optimum performance.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Identified and reported equipment malfunctions, defective parts and materials to appropriate supervisor.
Forklift Operator
BLG Logistics
03.2015 - 09.2017
- Produced mandatory amounts of parts per day
- Adhered to the company’s safety policies and procedures
- Operated forklift and pallet jack on a daily basis for shipping, receiving, and warehouse
- Operated and trained to use different industrial vehicles
- Used warehouse software on a regular basis
- Created shipping order spreadsheets
- Oversaw delivery documents to see if the information to insure accuracy
- Performed maintenance and routine check on all equipment used
- Adhered to the company’s quality standards at all times
- Organized and packaged parts to be shipped
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
- Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using forklift, backhoe
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
- Completed cycle counts and monthly inventory.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
- Positioned lifting devices under, over or around loaded pallets or boxes to secure material or products for transport to designated areas.
Education
Electrical Technology - Electrician
Shelton State Community College
Tuscaloosa, Alabama05.2013
High School Diploma -
Central High School
Tuscaloosa, Alabama05.2008
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Workforce Management
- Operations Management
- Performance Management
- Staff Training and Development
- Cross-Functional Teamwork
- Team Leadership
- Time Management
- Complex Problem-Solving
Additional Information
Shelton State Community College, 9500 Old Greensboro Road, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405, Shelton State Community College Class Completion Certificate, April 2016, Career Readiness Certificate, Workkeys:Gold – April 2016, Alabama Industrial Development Certificate, State of Alabama, April 2016
Work Related Training
- Operate forklift, tractor, back hoe
- Ability to lift over 60 pounds, willing to work with a team to accomplish a common goal
- Strong work ethic, willing to learn new concepts and procedures
- Ready to Work Program, Shelton State Community College, Tuscaloosa, AL, 2016
- Workplace Behavior Topics, Ethics, Attitude, Attendance, and Punctuality
- Team Member Skills, and Time Management
- Computer Skills: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Email, and Internet
- Principles of Manufacturing: Precision Measurement, Six Sigma, Lean and Just-in-Time
References
Available Upon Request
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 10 staff members.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing
Timeline
Manager/ Crew Leader
Hunter’s Lawn and Irrigation Services
01.2022 - Current
Team Leader/Forklift Operator/Supervisor
Sustained Quality
11.2019 - 04.2022
Lead Line Technician
Phifer Wire
07.2017 - 12.2019
Forklift Operator
BLG Logistics
03.2015 - 09.2017
Electrical Technology - Electrician
Shelton State Community College
High School Diploma -
Central High School
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