Randal Keith Brown
Robertsdale
Summary
I am a highly qualified individual, deadline-driven, focused on quality, efficiency, and cost-effective operations. I have 17 years’ experience in Logistics and Distribution, 11 years’ experience in Production, 5 years as a Heat-Treat Operator, 3 years’ experience as a Sales Specialist with a focus in Hospitality and customer service which has given me a versatile edge. I am a hands-on team leader, with a proven track record, dedicated to bringing expertise in sales, budget administration, inventory controls, customer service, and schedule management.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Manager
Conquest Carts
02.2026 - Current
- Provide leadership and line management to the team
- Coordinate the team's workloads and provide support to ensure that the team delivers
- Monitor any issues and ensure production targets, making sure quality standards are met in order to meet the requirements of the customer
- Plan and draw up a production schedule
- Standardized processes and documentation, driving continuous improvement
Lowe’s Specialist
Lowe’s
07.2024 - 01.2026
- Providing customers with pricing information for materials and labor costs for projects such as remodeling or construction projects
- Helping customers choose products based on their needs and budget requirements
- Maintaining the store’s visual appeal by arranging merchandise in a way that catches the eye of potential buyers
- Explaining technical details about products to customers who are unfamiliar with the item being sold
- Ensuring that all customer orders are accurately filled, processed, and delivered on time
- Performing clerical tasks such as entering data into computers, answering phones, and filing paperwork
- Assisting customers with loading and unloading large purchases from vehicles
- Assisting contractors with selecting and ordering supplies for job site use
- Interacting with contractors, architects, designers, and other team members throughout the project life cycle
Production Manager
Velocity
07.2021 - 09.2021
- Provide leadership and line management to the team
- Coordinate the team's workloads and provide support to ensure that the team delivers
- Monitor any issues and ensure production targets, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and quality standards are met in order to meet the requirements of the customer
- Plan and draw up a production schedule
- Order the resources that are required and ensure stock levels remain adequate
Food Service Worker
Bucee’s
04.2021 - 06.2021
- Swiftly and accurately process orders while maintaining excellent customer service.
- Ensure adherence to health and safety regulations.
- Assisted in routine kitchen cleaning tasks.
- Practiced excellent food handling and storage procedures.
- Effective team player with strong communication skills
- Food preparation and handling
- Understanding of sanitation and safety standards
Supervisor Housekeeping
Brett / Robinson
06.2020 - 03.2021
- Supervise work activities of the housekeepers to ensure clean, orderly, and attractive units. Assign duties, inspect work, and investigate complaints. Responsible for ordering supplies, inventory, maintain control over expenses, scheduling, shift reports, payroll, and other business documentation. Place workorders, implement employee training, employee evaluations, and develop improvement plans.
Material Handling Area Manager
Nissan North America
04.2012 - 06.2020
- Accomplished automotive professional, with a thirty-three-year proven track record of supply chain and manufacturing experience in the automotive industry. Possess a thorough understanding of material flow, kaizen events, and human relations, with the ability to spearhead change and execute innovative initiatives. Highly effective leader; committed to continuous improvement.
- Exhibit in-depth expertise in various lean principles, such as the 5S, Kanban Systems, Pull Systems, Poka Yoke, and people development and coaching.
- Demonstrate wide-range and working knowledge of PDCA method of problem solving, strategic planning, and project management.
- Proficient in manufacturing processes, shop flow, and constraint management to efficiently lead the business’s delivery priorities.
- Responsible for material flow, inventory control, and Continuous Improvement.
- Support cycle count activities.
- Promote team oriented problem-solving activities.
- Experience working in a fast-paced metrics driven environment (Manufacturing Plant).
- Advanced MS Office /Strong Excel skills.
- Review all material handling equipment verifying safety and needed maintenance.
- Daily warehouse walk through and line side inventory, verifying solid material flow and assuring materials are safely and neatly stored.
- Planned, tracked, and launched the afternoon shift launch of both car and truck systems. This included heavy use of Excel, PowerPoint, and presentation skills as I communicated my department’s needs, progress, and readiness to my upper management.
Body Shop Material Handling Versatility Technician
Nissan North America
01.2003 - 01.2012
- MoveSmart instructor for material handling which teaches principles, skills, and attitudes necessary for safe performance.
- Through being a versatility technician, I learn jobs quickly and perform them at a high level.
- Certified Trainer: Train technicians & associates on jobs and responsibilities.
Trim & Chassis Technician, Stamping Technician, Paint Technician
Nissan North America
01.1992 - 01.2003
Heat-Treat Operator
Triangle Auto Springs
01.1987 - 01.1992
- Machine set up, perform die changes, Check parts for hardness, read basic blueprints, and ability to monitor & control process through quality control.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lewis County High School
Certification - Machine Tool Technology
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
Skills
- Inventory, Evaluations, Scheduling, Payroll, MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Quality Assurance, Strong Leadership Skills, Team Building, Mentoring/Coaching, Training and Development, Budgeting, Cost Reduction, Performance Improvement, Owner/Guest Relations, and Customer Service
Timeline
Production Manager
Conquest Carts
02.2026 - Current
Lowe’s Specialist
Lowe’s
07.2024 - 01.2026
Production Manager
Velocity
07.2021 - 09.2021
Food Service Worker
Bucee’s
04.2021 - 06.2021
Supervisor Housekeeping
Brett / Robinson
06.2020 - 03.2021
Material Handling Area Manager
Nissan North America
04.2012 - 06.2020
Body Shop Material Handling Versatility Technician
Nissan North America
01.2003 - 01.2012
Trim & Chassis Technician, Stamping Technician, Paint Technician
Nissan North America
01.1992 - 01.2003
Heat-Treat Operator
Triangle Auto Springs
01.1987 - 01.1992
Certification - Machine Tool Technology
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
High School Diploma -
Lewis County High School