Steven Blackshear
McDonough,United States
Summary
Experienced Operations Coordinator with a strong background in manufacturing and over five years of distinguished service in the United States Marine Corps as a Supply Administration Specialist. Demonstrated expertise in supply chain management, production scheduling, and cross-departmental operational efficiency. Proven success in leading teams, enforcing safety standards, and optimizing logistics and inventory processes in high-demand environments. Certified in OSHA 10 and OSHA 30, with a deep knowledge of workplace safety regulations and compliance practices. Recognized for exceptional organizational ability, problem-solving under pressure, and a disciplined, mission-focused approach developed through both military and industrial experience. Dedicated to delivering reliability, leadership, and operational excellence to every team. Willing to relocate: Anywhere. Authorized to work in the US for any employer.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CMMS Administrator
Newcold Advanced Cold Logistics
01.2025 - Current
- Preventive Maintenance (PM) Scheduling: Developing and maintaining a scheduled plan to prevent equipment failures.
- Parts & Inventory Management: Ensuring necessary spare parts are on hand for scheduled and emergency repairs.
- Work Order Management: Assigning and prioritizing maintenance tasks.
- Coordination & Communication: Facilitating effective communication among technical teams, vendors, and management.
- Data & Record Keeping: Documenting maintenance activities, failures, inspections, and repairs for compliance and analysis.
- Based on manufacturer recommendations, equipment criticality, and historical failure data.
- Uses CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) software to automate scheduling and notifications.
- Organizes tasks into frequency categories: daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, yearly.
- Parts Planning & Purchasing:
- Parts Identification: Determine parts needed for each PM task (e.g., filters, belts, sensors).
- Parts Cataloging: Maintain an inventory database, linking parts to specific PM tasks.
- Procurement:
- Generate purchase requests or work orders for necessary parts.
- Coordinate with vendors or suppliers to ensure timely delivery.
- Parts Storage & Tracking:
- Store parts in easily accessible locations.
- Use inventory management tools to track stock levels, reorder points, and lead times.
Maintenance Technician Apprentice
Newcold Advanced Cold Logistics
08.2024 - 01.2025
- Operated and monitored complex systems to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
- Verified power supplies, signal wiring, and I/O status to ensure operational reliability.
- Utilized debugging tools to step through ladder logic, update configurations, and correct logic errors.
- Resolved issues such as loss of PLC-HMI communication, unexpected process stops, and actuator/sensor failures.
- Prioritized repairs based on plant impact to minimize downtime and maintain production schedules.
- Maintained detailed documentation of PLC issues, repairs, and parts usage for future troubleshooting and inventory planning.
- Analyzed alarm logs, error codes, and diagnostic data to identify root causes of system faults.
- Trained junior operators on system functionalities and best practices for seamless operation.
- Analyzed system performance data, identifying trends to inform improvement initiatives.
- Troubleshot system stoppages and determined best course of action to maintain system up-time.
Operations Coordinator/Shipping
Georgia-Pacific
01.2023 - 08.2024
- Coordinating and monitoring supply chain operations
- Plan and manage daily operations to meet production and shipping timelines.
- Schedule and monitor inbound/outbound appointments, ensuring on-time arrivals and departures.
- Align shipping schedules with production job sequencing to prevent delays and idle time.
- Oversee dock flow accuracy by validating product, pallet counts, and documentation against system data.
- Assign dock doors, manage trailer sequencing, and prevent bottlenecks through proactive adjustments.
- Check in drivers by verifying credentials, confirming appointments, assigning dock doors, and providing safety instructions.
- Check out drivers by confirming load completion, validating paperwork, and updating system statuses.
- Utilize Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) to book carriers, track shipments, and maintain inventory accuracy.
- Generate reports on dock utilization, appointment adherence, and shipping performance; analyze data for continuous improvement.
- Communicate effectively with production, warehouse, and logistics teams to resolve scheduling conflicts.
- Facilitated training sessions for new staff, fostering knowledge sharing and skill development.
Safety Coordinator
Pratt Industries
12.2021 - 08.2023
- Planning your health and safety program and protocols
- Developed, implemented, and enforced safety programs in compliance with OSHA, DOT, and company standards.
- Conducted regular safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments to identify hazards and ensure corrective actions.
- Led employee safety training sessions on PPE usage, hazard communication, lockout/tagout, forklift safety, and emergency response.
- Investigated workplace incidents and near-misses, performed root cause analysis, and documented preventive measures.
- Maintained accurate regulatory records, including OSHA logs, MSDS documentation, and safety certifications.
- Coordinated emergency preparedness drills and ensured compliance with fire, evacuation, and spill response protocols.
- Monitored and analyzed safety KPIs such as incident rates, near-miss reports, and audit scores; presented findings to management.
- Promoted a proactive safety culture through toolbox talks, hazard reporting programs, and employee engagement initiatives.
- Ensured adherence to GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) for hygiene, sanitation, and contamination prevention in production areas.
- Collaborated with operations and HR to manage workers’ compensation claims and implement corrective actions.
- Verified proper use of PPE and safe operation of machinery and material handling equipment.
Assistant Machine Operator
Pratt Industries
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Set up machinery for operation
- Start machinery and make adjustments to machinery when necessary to improve performance
- Operate machinery and equipment according to instructions
- Troubleshoot issues and perform maintenance
- Perform quality control, follow reporting and recordkeeping procedures, and report problems to supervisor
- Comply with all safety and health regulations
- Clean machinery and maintain cleanliness in work area
Production Supervisor/Safety Coordinator
Glass WRX
05.2021 - 11.2021
- Supervising warehouse staff and daily activities.
- Managing, evaluating and reporting on warehouse productivity.
- Tracking and coordinating the receipt, storage, and timely delivery of goods and materials.
- Ordering supplies and maintaining suitable inventory levels.
- Checking orders, bills, items received, inventory, and deliveries for accuracy.
- Maintaining records, reporting relevant information, and preparing any necessary documentation.
- Ensuring basic maintenance standards and compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Performing a daily inspection of the warehouse grounds.
- Coordinating and maintaining fleets and equipment
- Review timeliness of scheduled deliveries.
- Track inventory
- Constantly work to improve processes
- Make suggestions for productivity improvements
- Optimize employee workflow
- Determine and track the most important warehouse KPIs
- Ensure that facility equipment is properly maintained.
- Communicate and collaborate with other team members
- Train, guide and evaluate new warehouse workers
Administrative Supply Specialist II
United States Marine Corps
08.2017 - 04.2021
- Filed and electronically saved documents to share and hard drives
- Used Microsoft technology to store data and pull reports
- Answer phone calls and transfer them to respected personal.
- Sat up and arranged conference rooms and meeting areas
- Calculated pay and pushed over and fixed over 4000 data entries in regards to Marines financial services.
- Tracked and filed administrative paperwork and personnel folders.
- Used procedures and processes for all pay and personal information, for the preparation of orders and directives, all naval correspondence.
- Completion of leave authorizations and issuing identification cards
- Documented and processed classified materials for recruiting unit.
- Typed and followed up with emails in regards to task and also other correspondence
- Coordinate timely and accurate shipments
- Ensure accuracy of orders and shipping documents
- Identify and fix shipping errors
- Prepare bills and invoices
- Oversee production timelines
- Receive orders and add to inventory
Education
Industrial Engineering (A.O.S.) -
12.2025
Occupational Health & Safety (Associate's degree) - undefined
04.2024
High School Diploma - undefined
01.2015
Skills
- Microsoft Excel (4 years)
- Safety and Security
- Training and development
- Data entry
- Stationary surveillance
- Shipping and receiving
- Clerical experience (8 years)
- Microsoft Word (8 years)
- Customer service (8 years)
Certification
- OSHA 30 Present
- OSHA 10 Present
- Forklift Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Secret Clearance
- Top Secret Clearance
- Certified Gate guard, USMC
- Risk management, USMC - 2020-2021
Awards
Navy Marine Corps Achievement Medal April 2021 Outstanding 4 year completion of my duty., Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal September 2020 3 years of great behavior while enlisted.
Additional Information
Legal Clerk-USMC 2017-2021 Paralegal Certification
Timeline
CMMS Administrator - Newcold Advanced Cold Logistics
01.2025 - Current
Maintenance Technician Apprentice - Newcold Advanced Cold Logistics
08.2024 - 01.2025
Operations Coordinator/Shipping - Georgia-Pacific
01.2023 - 08.2024
Assistant Machine Operator - Pratt Industries
01.2022 - 05.2022
Safety Coordinator - Pratt Industries
12.2021 - 08.2023
Production Supervisor/Safety Coordinator - Glass WRX
05.2021 - 11.2021
Administrative Supply Specialist II - United States Marine Corps
08.2017 - 04.2021
Columbia Southern University - Occupational Health & Safety (Associate's degree),
Southeastern High School - High School Diploma,
Atlanta Technical College - Industrial Engineering (A.O.S.),