TRAVIS GOODMAN
Inventory Oriented Professional
Goshen,IN
Summary
Results-driven Inventory Control specialist with excellent problem-solving, analytical and organizational abilities and strong focus on collaborating with employees to resolve business, customer and vendor issues quickly. Works alone or as part of team to manage high volumes of work in fast-paced environments. Resourceful and quick-thinking material handler. Improves production efficiency by applying strong leadership skills to facilitate change. Safety-oriented forklift operator knowledgeable about proper handling of heavy machinery, including pallet jacks, cherry pickers and forklifts.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Inventory Control Clerk
POLYWOOD Furniture
Syracuse, IN
10.2016 - 04.2022
- Completed physical inventory counts each month.
- Recorded information, shortages and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
- Maintained inventory count, tracked usage and documented variances.
- Used hand-held devices and computers to record and monitor inventory levels and completed audits to uncover and address inaccuracies.
- Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
- Verified incoming products and checked delivery totals to keep system records current and accurate.
- Spearheaded and implemented standardized processes to control supply and inventory management.
- Audited and corrected discrepancies in inventory numbers.
- Used equipment like forklifts and pallet jacks to move inventory.
- Managed complex projects as directed by leadership, delivering positive outcomes within time constraints.
Area Leader, 2nd Shift Material Delivery
POLYWOOD Furniture
Syracuse, IN
02.2016 - 10.2016
- Coordinated delivery of materials to individual production cells in conjunction with area leaders including lumber, hardware and corrugated materials.
- Assisted staging of finished goods for distribution and inventory management.
- Aided organization of multiple material holding areas.
- Loaded semi-trailers with waste product to be recycled. Assisted with all other operational duties.
CNC Operator
POLYWOOD Furniture
Syracuse, IN
07.2015 - 02.2016
- Operated CNC machine to create parts for assembly.
- Plan and execute changeovers for expedited orders.
- Troubleshoot machining problems during processes to ensure efficacy of procedure.
- Enter instructions and program changes including reference points to ensure smooth running of the machine.
- Completed all relevant documentation. Aided Engineering department with data collected during operation.
- Build and maintain fixtures for all relevant products in production cell.
- Assisted other area employees with building units and maintaining process flow.
- Assessed equipment after each production run and performed preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
Builder
POLYWOOD Furniture
Syracuse, IN
01.2015 - 07.2015
- Built furniture in fast pace, detail-oriented assembly cell
- Staged corrugated, hardware, and all other relevant items according to daily production requirements
- Maintained neat and tidy work environment
- Worked in conjunction with CNC operators and Area Leader to meet or exceed production goals
Production Supervisor
Maple Leaf Farms Inc.
Milford, IN
03.2014 - 10.2014
- Coordinated the day-to-day activities within the production, distribution and any other relevant departments.
- Provided technical support for all operational matters.
- Coordinated the staging, preoperative evaluation, and maintenance of multiple machines in processes of fat rendering, meat chilling and shaping, breading and batter application, frying, flash freezing and packing.
- Reviewed and updated standard operating procedures relating to operations.
- Assisted in the development of updated operational analysis worksheets.
- Ensured process efficiency and effectiveness are maintained by good communication and planning.
- Managed absence, attendance, overtime and housekeeping. Maintained OSHA,USDA, and BRC compliance.
- Demonstrated good food handling techniques. Staffed production lines with qualified individuals.
- Supported HACCP, GMP's, and USDA safe food handling practices
Production Lead
Maple Leaf Farms Inc.
Milford , IN
02.2014 - 03.2014
- Assembled machinery for daily production.
- Worked in conjunction with Quality Assurance to ensure product accuracy and safety.
- Delegated responsibilities to line workers and utilities.
- Completed efficiency summaries.
- Reviewed completed work order documentation, ensuring policies and processing compliance is achieved at all times.
- Developed team to solve own day-to-day operational issues.
- Motivated team members to achieve plan goals.
- Facilitated work team meetings.
- Solved daily operational issues.
- Administered policies and practices.
- Improved team communication.
- Ensured the efficacy and effectiveness of process.
Packaging Machine Operator
Maple Leaf Farms Inc.
Milford, IN
06.2013 - 02.2014
- Assembled, maintained, and operated packaging machines.
- Applied appropriate and accurate date coding to packaging. Inspected product for deviation and defects.
- Sorted and packaged downgraded product.
- Performed net weight and metal detection tests in conjunction with Quality Assurance.
- Supplied materials to line workers and other utilities.
- Performed necessary duties to insure product met company specifications.
- Maintained alternate status for substitution when absences occurred in other departments, and operator positions.
- Operated forklift, pallet jacks to stage ingredients for use.
- Ensured GMP's and safe food handling practices were followed in conjunction with management
General Labor
Maple Leaf Farms Inc.
Milford, IN
10.2012 - 06.2013
- Worked on production line
- Maintained food safety standards
- Assisted machine operators with quality control checks
- Assisted change-over verification
- Assembled and disassembled production line
Shipping Clerk
Flexaust
Warsaw, IN
02.2012 - 10.2012
- Staged orders to be shipped via freight and small parcel carriers.
- Worked with sales associates to locate new or lost inventory.
- Rotated and stocked warehouses with product.
- Assisted in the fabrication of product for expedited orders.
- Operated forklift and lift-truck to complete orders.
- Achieved a 100% on-time shipment rate
- Received incoming shipments, compared contents against associated records and transmitted to proper department.
Education
High School Diploma -
Warsaw Community High School
2008
Skills
- Inventory and Supply Control
- Inventory Monitoring and Management
- Data Documentation
- Data Entry Software
- Handheld Scanning Devices
- CNC Operation
- Critical Thinking
- Completing Physicals
- Reports and Spreadsheets Generation
- Sage 100
- Acumatica
- Forklift/Counterbalance Lift Operation
Additional Information
Familiar with COGS and COMS reports
Purchase Order receiving and invoicing,
Root Cause Analysis
Experience generating Inventory Valuation Reports
Timeline
Inventory Control Clerk
POLYWOOD Furniture
10.2016 - 04.2022
Area Leader, 2nd Shift Material Delivery
POLYWOOD Furniture
02.2016 - 10.2016
CNC Operator
POLYWOOD Furniture
07.2015 - 02.2016
Builder
POLYWOOD Furniture
01.2015 - 07.2015
Production Supervisor
Maple Leaf Farms Inc.
03.2014 - 10.2014
Production Lead
Maple Leaf Farms Inc.
02.2014 - 03.2014
Packaging Machine Operator
Maple Leaf Farms Inc.
06.2013 - 02.2014
General Labor
Maple Leaf Farms Inc.
10.2012 - 06.2013
Shipping Clerk
Flexaust
02.2012 - 10.2012
High School Diploma -
Warsaw Community High School
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