Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
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Samuel Pulley

Arden,NC

Summary

Dynamic team leader with a proven track record at Eaton Corporation, excelling in staff training and problem-solving. Expert in lean manufacturing and team supervision, driving significant improvements in customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. Adept at coaching and mentoring, fostering a motivated workforce that consistently meets production targets.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Team Lead

Eaton Corporation
Arden, NC
07.2017 - Current
  • Motivated team members to enhance customer satisfaction and loyalty, driving retention and growth.
  • Operated forklifts and overhead cranes for efficient movement of supplies and finished products.
  • Reviewed completed work for consistency, quality, and compliance with standards.
  • Coordinated operations with supervisors to streamline departmental activities, working with outside ledgers.
  • Monitored team progress and enforced adherence to deadlines.
  • Executed staffing strategies that achieved production targets effectively.
  • Assigned projects based on team members' areas of expertise to optimize performance.
  • Documented production metrics and materials usage to keep management updated.
  • Built schedules to help streamline assemblies while working with outside ledgers.
  • Participated in the safety and event committees.

Material Handler

J Crew Customer Service And Distribution Center
Arden, NC
06.2015 - 05.2017
  • Directed items through established routing schemes using computer-controlled keyboards and scanning equipment to enhance mail sorting efficiency.
  • Maintained organized storage areas to protect company inventory and ensure accessibility.
  • Loaded and unloaded shipments from trucks while utilizing forklifts for heavy packages.
  • Sorted cargo to ensure accurate shipment, preventing delays and increasing productivity.
  • Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transport multiple freight loads safely.
  • Tracked parcel movement with handheld scanners and maintained records using daily production sheets.
  • Adhered to 5S+ standards.
  • Checked incoming deliveries for quality and quantity, promptly addressing any discrepancies.

Manager

Blockbuster Video
Hendersonville, NC
07.2011 - 07.2012
  • Suggested additional items and merchandise to enhance sales performance.
  • Connected with customers to gather feedback and improve operational efficiency.
  • Monitored cash drawers to ensure sufficient cash supply during transactions.
  • Maintained inventory accuracy by reconciling stock counts and discrepancies.
  • Replenished merchandise displays to create impactful visual presentations.
  • Built strong relationships with store leadership and sales personnel.
  • Organized schedules to optimize staffing based on expected customer demand.
  • Addressed employee issues through coaching, feedback, and conflict resolution.

Education

High School Diploma -

North Henderson High School
Hendersonville, NC
07.2011

Skills

  • Staff training and coaching
  • Problem-solving and issue resolution
  • Work planning and prioritization
  • Constructive feedback delivery
  • Goal setting and management
  • Daily activity oversight
  • PPE compliance and safety
  • Documentation and reporting skills
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Team leadership and supervision
  • People management strategies
  • Lean manufacturing principles
  • 5S methodology expertise
  • Power industrial vehicle certification
  • Familiarity with Vista, DMM, AS400, MQ1, and Microsoft programs
  • Leading CI and RIE events
  • Project management

Accomplishments

  • Participated in a lean study at J-Crew to minimize the handling of material
  • Participated in productivity studies while in fabrication creating full breakdowns showing runtimes of complicated parts
  • Collaborated with all ledgers in the plant to optimize prior part demands
  • Created template's for fabrication in order to find parts more efficiently in less time
  • Created a template sheet used by operator's of the Amada
  • Streamlined standard work for production line with year to year backlog
  • Worked with ME to optimize kitting area and streamline processes
  • Created a majority of past and present templates on product line

Certification

  • Trained and completed through WCI for all levels of SDI program.
  • Crane certification though AB Tech course and train the trainer program.
  • PIV certification though train the trainer program.
  • Master trainer though train the trainer program.

Timeline

Team Lead

Eaton Corporation
07.2017 - Current

Material Handler

J Crew Customer Service And Distribution Center
06.2015 - 05.2017

Manager

Blockbuster Video
07.2011 - 07.2012

High School Diploma -

North Henderson High School