Robert "Darrin" Chaplin
Charleston,SC
Summary
Objective: Full-time position that offers growth opportunities to utilize my interpersonal, organizational and problem solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. . Collaborative leader with dedicated to developing an engaged and empowering work culture. Strengths include building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic and fast-paced work environment.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Warehouse Manager
Stevens Towing Company
Yonges Island, SC
08.2023 - Current
- Streamlined operations for faster order processing by updating warehouse layout and organization.
- Enhanced employee productivity, implementing effective scheduling and task delegation strategies.
- Developed strong team of warehouse employees with comprehensive training programs and performance evaluations.
- Implemented preventative maintenance program to minimize equipment downtime and repair costs.
- Identified opportunities for cost savings in procurement, renegotiating supplier contracts or seeking alternative sources when necessary.
- Maintained a safe work environment by enforcing strict adherence to OSHA guidelines and company policies.
- Fostered a positive workplace culture that motivated employees to perform their best while maintaining high morale.
- Managed relationships with external partners such as suppliers, ensuring timely deliveries while minimizing disruptions in supply chain operations.
- Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
- Oversaw upkeep of equipment and physical condition of warehouse, identifying and ordering needed repairs, renovations, and replacements.
- Redesigned warehouse layout to accommodate new equipment, maximize space utilization, and optimize processes.
- Evaluated supplies and product inventory to check for quality and quantity issues and returned unacceptable materials to vendors.
- Coordinated with vendors to verify timely delivery of materials and supplies, avoiding delays.
- Evaluated incoming shipments for quality issues and processed unacceptable materials for return.
- Built motivated warehouse team to consistently accomplish operations goals and exceed performance targets.
- Boosted warehouse operations performance by overseeing dispatching and setting optimal employee schedules.
- Developed and implemented policy and procedure updates to improve workflow and productivity.
- Oversaw warehouse staff and maintained efficiency in fast-paced environment.
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
- Developed and maintained knowledgeable and productive team of employees.
Fiber Operations Training Coodinator
WestRock
Charleston, SC
03.2017 - 08.2023
- Qualified Pulp Mill Wet Room Operator
- Served on the Mill’s Evaluation Committee to establish a Behavior Based Safety Program.
- Chairman of the Pulp Mill Safety Steering Committee 1999 to 2003
- Member of the Pulp Mill Redesign Committee from 2005 to present.
- Chair of the Pulp Mill Training committee.
- Trained and mentored new personnel hired to fulfill various roles.
- Monitored day-to-day activities of Trainees and adjusting training plans to ensure progress.
- Ensure that training was being utilized for the right audience. Track results and manage qualification data.
- Serve as a resource to answer employee questions regarding training needs and programs.
- Classroom facilitation of specific safety and operational training topics.
- Develop, customize, manage, and implement learning curriculum.
- Ensure compliance for Powered Industrial Truck such as skid steer and forklift training.
- Convert and update training documents into corporate document libraries.
- Maintain and ensure paper and electronic files associated with all of the Learning Management System that meet both privacy and regulatory compliance.
- Ensure work and training schedule is communicated via the weekly schedule.
- Worked with Management and Union during Mill Reconfiguration to insure departments had adequate resources to run the departments safely and efficiently.
- Researched and coordinated with vendors on the needs of the departments.
- Organized training with vendors on new equipment. ( Trackmobile, Frontend loaders.)
- Produced safety video on chemical protective suit.
- Created PowerPoints on a new powered valve tool, safely replacing a refiner shear pin, Chemi Washer fabric change.
- Completed Extreme Ownership Course
- Was Fiber area ISO Champion.
- Certified ISO Internal Auditor
- New Hire Interview Team member
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
- Prepared project presentations and reports to assist senior staff.
- Conducted research for various projects, leading to well-informed decisions and successful outcomes.
- Contributed to project success by diligently performing literature reviews.
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
Pulp Mill Washer Operator/ Wet Room Operator
Westvaco, MeadWestvaco, KapStone
Charleston, SC
04.1986 - 03.2017
- Operated Drum and Chemi Pulp washers to extract cooking chemical's from pulp.
- Collected hourly data to enter into daily logs
- Top operation position responsible for all operational aspects of multiple washer lines and support equipment.
- Coordinated with Management, Maintenance and Paper Machines to plan out the shift.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Route Operator
Dorchester Coca Cola Bottling Co.
Summerville, SC
07.1983 - 08.1985
- Qualified Pulp Mill Wet Room Operator
- Served on the Mill’s Evaluation Committee to establish a Behavior Based Safety Program.
- Chairman of the Pulp Mill Safety Steering Committee 1999 to 2003
- Member of the Pulp Mill Redesign Committee from 2005 to present.
- Chair of the Pulp Mill Training committee.
- Trained and mentored new personnel hired to fulfill various roles.
- Monitored day-to-day activities of Trainees and adjusting training plans to ensure progress.
- Ensure that training was being utilized for the right audience. Track results and manage qualification data.
- Serve as a resource to answer employee questions regarding training needs and programs.
- Classroom facilitation of specific safety and operational training topics.
- Develop, customize, manage, and implement learning curriculum.
- Ensure compliance for Powered Industrial Truck such as skid steer and forklift training.
- Convert and update training documents into corporate document libraries.
- Maintain and ensure paper and electronic files associated with all of the Learning Management System that meet both privacy and regulatory compliance.
- Ensure work and training schedule is communicated via the weekly schedule.
- Worked with Management and Union during Mill Reconfiguration to insure departments had adequate resources to run the departments safely and efficiently.
- Researched and coordinated with vendors on the needs of the departments.
- Organized training with vendors on new equipment. ( Trackmobile, Frontend loaders.)
- Produced safety video on chemical protective suit.
- Created PowerPoints on a new powered valve tool, safely replacing a refiner shear pin, Chemi Washer fabric change.
- Completed Extreme Ownership Course
- Was Fiber area ISO Champion.
- Certified ISO Internal Auditor
- New Hire Interview Team member
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
- Prepared project presentations and reports to assist senior staff.
- Conducted research for various projects, leading to well-informed decisions and successful outcomes.
- Contributed to project success by diligently performing literature reviews.
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Summerville High School
Summerville, SC05.1983
Skills
- Trainee Evaluations
- OSHA Safety Compliance Training
- Training Manuals and Materials
- Employee Performance Reviews
- Standard Operating Procedures Understanding
- Written Documentation
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams, Adobe Acrobat, Meridian Power User, Invensys Avantis Asset Management, JDE Wed
- SharePoint Document management, Compliance Pro Document system
- Fast learner
- Team player
- Orientation and training
- Leading team operations
- Training materials and documentation
Certification
- Certified (PIT) Powered Industrial Truck Trainer ( Forklift, Skid steer, Backhoe) April,2021
- Certified ISO Auditor July,2022
- Fiber Area ISO Champion May,2023
Timeline
Warehouse Manager
Stevens Towing Company
08.2023 - Current
Fiber Operations Training Coodinator
WestRock
03.2017 - 08.2023
Pulp Mill Washer Operator/ Wet Room Operator
Westvaco, MeadWestvaco, KapStone
04.1986 - 03.2017
Route Operator
Dorchester Coca Cola Bottling Co.
07.1983 - 08.1985
High School Diploma -
Summerville High School