Tahlula Sims
Folsom,LA
Summary
Focused on building strong and productive teams through hands-on leadership. Proficient in packaging, material handling and cold chain operations. Laborious Packaging Lead with experience in production environments. Leads packaging crew by following management plans, demonstrating hard work ethic and taking ownership of packaging process to produce quality results. Meets workflow and labor goals while adhering to packaging and safety standards.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Packaging Supervisor
Elmer Candy Corporation
05.2021 - Current
- Trained employees on standard operating procedures and new policies.
- Kept team in line with productivity targets and safety standards.
- Interacted with inspection department to address and resolve packaging issues.
- Supervised activities of manual packagers and automatic packaging lines.
- Labeled, recorded, and inspected packaging to prepare for shipment or storage.
- Kept accurate and detailed records of personnel progress and productivity.
Case Pack Supervisor
Diversified Foods
12.2023 - 06.2024
- Trained and mentored team members on best practices for effective workflow management.
- Monitored performance metrics to identify areas of improvement within the team.
- Operated case packing machinery to efficiently package products for distribution.
- Inspected packaged goods for quality assurance and compliance with safety standards.
- Consistently met deadlines, prioritizing tasks effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Front End Supervisor
Winn Dixie Supermarket
09.2017 - 05.2020
- Responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service and remedied issues promptly and effectively.
- Monitored cash drawers in 8 checkout stations to verify adequate cash supply.
- Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance, and answered questions to build rapport and retention.
- Coached employees and trained on methods for handling various aspects of sales, complicated issues, and difficult customers.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Created employee schedules to align coverage with forecasted demands.
- Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
Education
Covington High School
Covington, LA05.2018
Skills
- Schedule Management
- Recordkeeping Requirements
- Continuous Improvements
- Schedule Coordination
- Team Direction
- Product Packing
Timeline
Case Pack Supervisor
Diversified Foods
12.2023 - 06.2024
Packaging Supervisor
Elmer Candy Corporation
05.2021 - Current
Front End Supervisor
Winn Dixie Supermarket
09.2017 - 05.2020
Covington High School