Terry Atkins
Lexington,NC
Summary
Highly motivated and results-driven warehouse professional bringing extensive experience in logistics and distribution. Team player and natural leader with excellent communication skills.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Logistics & Purchasing Manager
Greif Inc.
05.2016 - Current
- Supervise the work of 11 transportation personnel and 7 material handlers, across 3 shifts.
- Translate business needs and priorities into actionable logistics strategies.
- Manage shipment schedules to maximize productivity and cut costs.
- Prioritize order security, accuracy and on-time pickup and delivery.
- Forecast manpower requirements based on daily workload and company targets.
- Manage material flow, storage and order fulfillment.
- Conduct monthly inventories of materials on the work floor.
- Monitor warehouse costs and reduced expenses when possible.
- Lead warehouse improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies.
- Establish long-term customer relationships through prompt and courteous service.
- Meet safety and regulatory standards for full operational compliance.
Transportation Coordinator
SALEM CARRIERS
01.2012 - 04.2016
- Manage the daily operations of 110 Drivers and 4 dispatchers.
- Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.
- Collect delivery instructions from appropriate sources, verifying instructions and routes.
- Assign routes in TMW.
- Communicate with drivers through Peoplenet.
- Deliver product For Atrium Windows and Doors.
- Communicated with dispatchers, warehouses and customers regarding outgoing orders.
- Managed shipment schedules to maximize productivity and cut costs.
Owner/Operator
KGA LOGISTICS, INC
08.2005 - 01.2012
- Independent Contractor for Fedex Ground.
- Owned 10 trucks that ran app. 100 stops and
delivered app. 100 stops and
delivered app. 300 packages a day per truck.
- Responsible for DOT regulations, as well as all employment responsibilities, on all employees working for KGA Logistics, Inc.
- Responsible for maintenance and DOT requirements on all vehicles owned.
- Routed all vehicles to minimize cost and maximize customer satisfaction, on a daily basis.
Team Leader/Production Associate
KIMBERLY-CLARK CORP
07.1995 - 08.2005
- Production Associate with teambuilding skills and talent in motivating and helping teams achieve business goals and objectives.
- 10 years of experience reviewing work orders and running several different areas of a Base Machine simultaneously.
- Ran computerized Base Machine from the extrusion process, treating process, and roll handling.
- Produced Liner and Outercover for Huggies Diapers.
Owner/Operator
ROADRUNNER SERVICE
01.1988 - 07.1995
- Full Service Automotive Center.
- Responsible for all employment aspects, as well as, scheduling daily workload for all employees.
Education
Associate - Business Management
Salisbury Business College
Salisbury, NCSkills
- Warehouse and manufacturing operations
- Safety-conscious
- OSHA requirements knowledge
- Proficient in MS Office
- Budget management
- Quality management systems knowledge
- Deadline-driven
- Commercial driving expertise
- DOT regulations
- Current Forklift Certification
Timeline
Sr. Logistics & Purchasing Manager
Greif Inc.
05.2016 - Current
Transportation Coordinator
SALEM CARRIERS
01.2012 - 04.2016
Owner/Operator
KGA LOGISTICS, INC
08.2005 - 01.2012
Team Leader/Production Associate
KIMBERLY-CLARK CORP
07.1995 - 08.2005
Owner/Operator
ROADRUNNER SERVICE
01.1988 - 07.1995
Associate - Business Management
Salisbury Business College
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