Rickey Simmons
Hartsville,SC
Summary
An adaptable, broad-minded, and dependable logistics manager with a proven aptitude in supply chain management, inventory management, schedule management, policies and procedures, safety and risk assessment, compliance and regulations, project management, and strategic planning. Additional proficiencies include training, mentoring, and reporting. A resourceful, dynamic, and change-oriented leader who enables a company to create and execute innovative solutions quickly and on time. Fosters a highly productive, team-oriented workforce to enhance business growth and achieve goals. Led and managed shipping, receiving, and safety. Expertise in leading teams to improve performance, customer quality, and forging partnerships with internal management to maintain company safety standards and facility cleanliness. Specializes in root cause identification processes for accidents. Extensive experience in developing and implementing action plans to address audit findings. Specializes in mentoring associates to leadership.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Resource Manager
Primo Brands
McBee, South Carolina
09.2024 - Current
- Assessed workforce performance to identify and solve problems.
- Aligned manufacturing needs with supply chain and personnel activities.
- Facilitated effective dialogue between senior managers and floor supervisors to boost productivity.
- Ensured staff training met compliance standards.
- Implemented lean manufacturing practices to enhance efficiency.
- Provided mentorship to boost team members' career development.
- Improved efficiency by minimizing downtime.
MERCHANDISE AND COMPLIANCE MANAGER
Sam's Club
Florence/Pageland, South Carolina
04.2024 - 09.2024
- Coordinated daily operational tasks for seamless execution of opening and closing routines.
- Monitor club indexing and ensure achievement of budgeted numbers.
- Enforced policies to ensure adherence to food safety requirements.
EHS/Shipping Manager, Receiving Lead
Walmart Distribution Center (GDC-Supply Chain)
Pageland, SC
12.2018 - 04.2024
- Partnered with various departments to enhance asset protection.
- Stayed informed about relevant policies, procedures, and techniques in asset protection.
- Reduced the number of reported incidents.
- Oversaw security infrastructure efficiently, including CCTV, alarms, and access controls.
- Conducted EHS compliance applicability reviews for employee, community, and environmental safety.
- Implemented safety programs to comply with OSHA regulations.
- Analyzed accident reports to identify trends for better safety performance.
TECHNICAL ASSOCIATE (TA)
Becton Dickinson & Co (BD)
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Set-up, operate, optimize, troubleshoot and maintain equipment
- Maintain accurate production and downtime (logbook)
- Complete and audit (PMs)
- Collaborate with engineering on special projects
- Minimize downtime and waste levels
PROCESS TECHNICIAN
Schaeffler Group USA
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Set-up, operate, optimize, troubleshoot and maintain equipment
- Maintain accurate production and downtime (logbook)
- Complete and audit (PMs)
- Collaborate with engineering on special projects
- Minimize downtime and waste levels
ROUTE MANAGER/SERVICE TECHNICIAN
Terminix
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Provide friendly and cordial service to clients while building strong relationships and solving problems
- Manage logistics in client locations as well as making suggestions on how to avoid or treat pest problems
- Drive company sales to increase profit
- Manage schedules and routes
PLATFORM DRIVER (PULP PLANT)
Sonoco
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Ensured smooth operation of pulp plant by efficiently unloading and conveying paper.
- Ensured maintenance of a safe work environment by keeping the platform clean.
RECIEVING LEAD (MEAT AND PRODUCE) (FREEZER AND DELI)
Walmart Distribution Center (GDC- Supply Chain)
Pageland, SC
09.2003 - 01.2014
- Prepared, reviewed, and verified receiving documentation to ensure accurate product deliveries.
- Ensured cold chain processes adhered to company standards.
- Developed team roster designating special tasks to predict daily incoming volume.
Education
B.S. - Supply Chain, Transportation and Logistics Management
Bellevue University
Bellevue, NE06-2025
Skills
- Relationship Building
- Effective Communication
- Adaptive Thinking Skills
- Critical Thinking Skills
- Time Management Proficiency
- Microsoft Word Proficiency
- Presentation Software Proficiency
- Advanced Excel Proficiency
- YMS (Yard Management System)
- P&L Management
- Supply chain management
- Logistics management
- Supply Chain Logistics
- Six Sigma Frameworks
- Inventory Control
- Inventory Distribution Management
- Resource Management
- Effective Solution Development
Certification
- Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Professional
- Hazmat Technician Training
Timeline
Production Resource Manager
Primo Brands
09.2024 - Current
MERCHANDISE AND COMPLIANCE MANAGER
Sam's Club
04.2024 - 09.2024
EHS/Shipping Manager, Receiving Lead
Walmart Distribution Center (GDC-Supply Chain)
12.2018 - 04.2024
TECHNICAL ASSOCIATE (TA)
Becton Dickinson & Co (BD)
01.2018 - 01.2019
PROCESS TECHNICIAN
Schaeffler Group USA
01.2016 - 01.2018
ROUTE MANAGER/SERVICE TECHNICIAN
Terminix
01.2015 - 01.2016
PLATFORM DRIVER (PULP PLANT)
Sonoco
01.2014 - 01.2015
RECIEVING LEAD (MEAT AND PRODUCE) (FREEZER AND DELI)
Walmart Distribution Center (GDC- Supply Chain)
09.2003 - 01.2014
B.S. - Supply Chain, Transportation and Logistics Management
Bellevue University
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