Timothy Q. Kates
Ellenwood,GA.
Summary
Goal-oriented Manufacturing Manager with 6 years of experience leading productive teams and increasing profitability through streamlining processes and identifying areas of improvement. Resourceful and adaptable collaborator with knowledge of enhancing operations and maintaining high standards of safety practices. Proven leader with a dedication to the organization and effective management.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Technician
CSC Atlanta
01.2023 - Current
- Promptly documented and reported all defective equipment and hazardous conditions.
- Performed setup of production equipment to establish optimal performance.
- Aided in setting up and breaking down production equipment and stages to help prepare production area for filming and properly store equipment after use.
- Inspected equipment and systems to identify issues, immediately reporting problems to repair technicians.
- Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
- Executed continuous improvement initiatives to streamline production processes.
Business Property Manager
Straight Point Properties
11.2021 - 01.2023
- Directed property management program by determining requirements, applying use standards, planning for material equipment replacement, and implementing quality control oversight.
- Maintained accurate and timely documentation of communication with clients.
- Resolved policy and coverage-related concerns for clients, insurance carriers and producers.
- Kept abreast of developments in marketplace by researching product line offerings and changing insurance consumer trends.
Warehouse Manager
Horizon Group Usa
11.2021 - 12.2021
- Stayed up to date on freight and shipping practices and regulations.
- Orchestrated routing by producing accurate shipping documentation and package labels.
- Handled high-volume paperwork and collaborated with administrators to resolve invoicing and shipping problems.
- Organized storage areas to optimize materials movements and minimize labor hours.
- Reviewed order data to verify transactions and shipping dates.
- Inspected merchandise and sent damaged pieces for repair before shipment.
- Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
- Handled day-to-day shipping and receiving overseeing more than 10,00 packages per day.
- Oversaw upkeep of equipment and physical condition of warehouse, identifying and ordering needed repairs, renovations and replacements.
Owner Operator
Kates Express Logistics LLC
11.2020 - 11.2021
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Maintained up-to-date administrative records to monitor operational conditions.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Liaised between warehouse personnel and customer to facilitate account and operational needs.
- Monitored and reported on transportation costs and properly filed shipping documents.
- Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
- Mapped income generating strategies to grow revenue.
- Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
- Founded and managed Kate's Express Logistics business, growing revenue to $10,000 in first year
Manufacturing Operations Manager
Jeld-Wen Holding Inc.
01.2020 - 11.2021
- Anticipated and addressed production problems, material shortages, equipment malfunctions and unavoidable delays.
- Coordinated company projects and programs that supported manufacturing function.
- Analyzed and determined resolutions to multi-faceted issues that affected management and business objectives.
- Oversaw hiring processes for over 50 permanent and temporary seasonal staff
Branch Manager
The Guardian Protective Services
01.2002 - 10.2019
- Engaged employees in business processes with positive motivational techniques.
- Responsibility is to ensure that payments to employees are correct, their vacation pay arrives on time and received proper care if injured while working.
- Boosted branch sales by developing and deepening customer loyalty through incentive programs.
- Recruited, interviewed, hired, and trained 100's of employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Gathered and reviewed customer feedback to improve operations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Clayton State University
Riverdale, GeorgiaInternational Foundation for Protection Officers The Guardian Protective Management and Training Academy American Society of Industrial Security (ASIS) -
The Guardian Protection
Eastpoint, Georgia03.2019
High School Diploma -
George W. Carver High School
Atlanta, GA05.1997
Skills
- Numerical controls understanding
- Assembly line production
- Microsoft applications skills
- Safety protocols
- Production procedures
- Forklift certification
- Team retention
- Records Management
- Storage and Supply Management
- Pattern Recognition
- Conflict Resolution
- Document Preparation
- Damage Identification and Reporting
- Organization and Prioritization
- Forklift Operation
- Warehouse Management
Timeline
Production Technician
CSC Atlanta
01.2023 - Current
Business Property Manager
Straight Point Properties
11.2021 - 01.2023
Warehouse Manager
Horizon Group Usa
11.2021 - 12.2021
Owner Operator
Kates Express Logistics LLC
11.2020 - 11.2021
Manufacturing Operations Manager
Jeld-Wen Holding Inc.
01.2020 - 11.2021
Branch Manager
The Guardian Protective Services
01.2002 - 10.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Clayton State University
International Foundation for Protection Officers The Guardian Protective Management and Training Academy American Society of Industrial Security (ASIS) -
The Guardian Protection
High School Diploma -
George W. Carver High School
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