Darren Simmons

Katy, TX *****

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Senior Industrial Operations Leader

Detailed-oriented, motivational leader with an unparalleled passion for employee and company success in heavy-equipment and manufacturing industries. A advocate for safety and health standards that has developed an impeccable reputation for zero major accidents over a 20-year career of supervising dozens of employees for leading companies.

Has supported business profitability goals by protecting equipment longevity, productivity availability and budget control. Also possesses a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card.

Areas of Expertise:

Purchasing

Quality Control

Shipping & Receiving

Health & Safety

Process Development

Inventory Management

Employee Training & Development

Manufacturing

Regulatory Compliance

Continuous Improvement

Professional Experience

Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift America – Houston, Texas

Supervisor (2010 to Present)

Fosters an environment committed to high quality manufacturing production across all levels of employees in collaboration with the Plant Supervisor.

Selected Contributions:

Positions employees for success and maintains the integrity of work standards by leading new hiring and current employee training.

Provides key support to the HR department by arranging all employee information pertinent to consider promotions and performance appraisals.

Incurred zero safety violations or incidents by championing adherence to health and safety standards.

BJ Services/Baker Hughes – Houston, Texas

Assembly Mechanic/Bit Fabricator (2010)

Became a subject matter expert for new mechanics regarding machine repair, setup and operating procedures when assembling Rhino/Falcon oil drilling equipment.

Selected Contributions:

Maintained optimal equipment uptime by leading the execution of preventative maintenance.

Ensured the company received the best rates for materials and supplies by managing equipment requisitions.

Thrustmaster of Texas – Houston, Texas

Assembly Mechanic (2009 to 2010)

Received praise from senior management for the level of quality and accuracy when assembling various parts in a turbine/diesel engine.

Selected Contributions:

Preserved high customer satisfaction rates by managing quality control operations for product durability and performance before shipment.

Navistar Engine Group – Melrose Park, IL

Shift Leader/Supervisor (1998 to 2009)

Transformed key material flow, ordering and safety operations as part of the mandate to service and repair 1313, 1326 and 1308 diesel engines.

Selected Contributions:

Increased manufacturing productivity by coaching team members on shipping and receiving material handling best practices.

Demonstrated expertise in assembling turbo chargers/ECM boxes, rocker arms for valve replacement. Also served as a leader regarding the usage of the diesel testing area.

Caterpillar, Inc. – Aurora, IL

Assembly Lead/Supervisor (1995 to 1998)

Orchestrated flawless warehouse and distribution work by overseeing all processes and material management to equip all employees for operational success.

Selected Contributions:

Proactively provided training at the moment of need for employees needing assistance adhering to business requirements and compliance standards.

Designed and implemented new material safety data sheets to serve as a resource to answer employee questions.

Safeguarded company profitability by making sure machine capacities were not exceeded.

Entrusted by senior management to handle all inventory ordering and receiving as an outcome of commitment to operations excellence.

Education and Training

Ashford University- 2016- present, Operation Management Analysis

Navistar Engine Group - Diesel Theory

Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card

Technical Skills: Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

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