WILLIE CLARK

• Ensured safe working environment by enforcing safety protocols, leading toolbox talks, and providing necessary personal protective equipment.
• Directed and coordinated roles and responsibilities of receiving floor staff with efficiency and intelligence.
• Facilitated seamless communication between management and team members by conducting regular meetings, addressing concerns and providing updates on department initiatives.
• Improved warehouse efficiency by streamlining receiving processes and implementing best practices.

• Assist GM or AGM with evaluating the effectiveness of and recommending alternatives for work methods, procedures, controls and staffing to achieve accurate and timely movement and processing of product
• Ensure a culture of safety throughout the organization by following safety policies and procedures – monitor DC safety, physical security and operational metrics on a daily, weekly and monthly basis
• Coach, train, and develop associates through both informal (e.g
• On-floor coaching) and formal (e.g
• Written evaluation) job performance based feedback
• Motivate associates and maintaining a work place that demonstrates care and concern for all associates

Managed execution of production and labor plans within the distribution center, ensuring alignment with key performance indicators.

- Led the production planning process, forecasting labor and equipment needs, and creating staffing plans to meet production goals.

- Coordinated resources and collaborated with departments to facilitate cross-departmental meetings, monitoring progress and resolving issues.

- Partnered with HR to manage staffing needs, ensuring adequate workforce availability for operational demands.

- Identified and resolved backlogs by analyzing bottlenecks and reallocating resources to improve process efficiency.

- Monitored key performance indicators to optimize performance and meet operational targets effectively.

- Educated and trained leadership on production planning processes and best practices, enhancing operational effectiveness.

• Ensure accurate entry of all production, scrap, labor, hours, and downtime into CMI (DWR)
• Establish targets for each month to improve operational measurables
• Ensure stamping/assembly productivity targets are achieved including monitoring actual performance against target and initiates countermeasures to correct any negative variances
• Provides Management with productivity data for departmental performance reports
• Assists Department Managers in developing plans for productivity improvements and cost reduction efforts including researching alternative materials and methods for stamping processes

• Transport finished goods and raw materials over land to and from manufacturing plants or retail and distribution centers
• Inspect vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues and perform preventative maintenance
• Plan routes and meet delivery schedules
• Comply with truck driving rules and regulations (size, weight, route designations, parking and break periods) as well as with company policies and procedures
• Report defects, accidents or violations