Patrick Kimon
Canton,GA
Summary
Adept at enhancing warehouse efficiency and team productivity, leveraged operations management and effective communication skills at KeHE Distributors LLC to streamline processes and foster a safety-conscious environment. Demonstrated excellence in business analysis and production planning, achieving significant improvements in training quality and operational workflows. Supportive Operation Trainer with detailed knowledge of industry practices and skill to provide long-term success for companies. Trained in LMS,JDA,PowerBI,NTS use and negotiation. Known for goal-oriented mindset and strong analytical skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Trainer
KeHE Distributors LLC
02.2020 - Current
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with external partners such as vendors, ensuring access to cutting-edge training resources and materials.
- Coached employees on effective communication techniques, leading to improved collaboration between departments.
- Streamlined onboarding processes for new hires, resulting in reduced time to productivity for each employee.
- Conducted regular audits of training content to ensure relevance and alignment with organizational objectives.
- Coach, counsel ,and inspire employees to not only meet but exceed required production goals.
- Conducts skill needs assessments to identify specific skills/knowledge gaps,training objectives,situations and changes in training policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with management to identify areas requiring improvement and developed targeted training solutions accordingly.
- Evaluated trainee performance consistently, providing constructive feedback and coaching as needed to drive continuous improvement.
- Promoted safety-conscious work environments through delivery of safety-focused training modules designed to mitigate workplace hazards effectively.
- Certified employees to operate Powered Industrial Trucks.
- Trained and mentored from five to twelve new personnel hired to fulfill various roles every week.
Warehouse Lead
Amazon
06.2019 - 11.2019
- Trained employees on equipment operation and safety protocols.
- Managed a team of warehouse personnel, delegating tasks effectively to optimize workflow.
- Managed day-to-day operations of warehouse, freight and parcel shipments, returns, and transfers.
- Followed verbal and written instructions to properly move and ship products.
- Supervised warehouse operations by managing employees during shifts.
- Monitored performance and safety practices of 15-person warehouse staff.
Material Handler Team Lead
UPS
01.2019 - 10.2019
- Maintained clean, organized work environment, promoting employee satisfaction and operational efficiency.
- Streamlined communication channels within team, enabling quick resolution of issues and facilitating more cohesive work environment.
- Provided motivation and support to team members, inspiring high levels of dedication and commitment towards goals.
- Strengthened cross-functional collaboration by working closely with other departments to fulfill orders accurately and efficiently.
- Coordinated incoming and outgoing shipments and placement of materials to facilitate movement in accordance with scheduling requirements.
- Demonstrated knowledge of industry best practices and company protocols.
- Handled day-to-day shipping and receiving overseeing more than packages per day.
- Handled day-to-day shipping and receiving overseeing more than 30,000 packages per day.
Forklift Operator/Order Selector
United Natural Foods, UNFI
05.2007 - 11.2016
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks with zero safety violations and consistently met deadlines for loading trailers.
- Picked orders from storage, wrapped and staged for shipments.
- Removed empty pallets, cardboard packing and strapping and deposited items in proper receptacles.
- Replenished pick slots with outgoing stock items according to next day's work orders.
- Demonstrated knowledge of industry best practices and company protocols.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physical Sciences
University of Ivory Coast
Ivory CoastTeacher Certification - Teaching
Higher Teaching School
Ivory CoastSkills
Warehouse Management
Operations Management
Business Analysis
Production Planning
Languages
French
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Operations Trainer
KeHE Distributors LLC
02.2020 - Current
Warehouse Lead
Amazon
06.2019 - 11.2019
Material Handler Team Lead
UPS
01.2019 - 10.2019
Forklift Operator/Order Selector
United Natural Foods, UNFI
05.2007 - 11.2016
Bachelor of Science - Physical Sciences
University of Ivory Coast
Teacher Certification - Teaching
Higher Teaching School
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