Jerry L. Lightfoot
*** ****** **** **** . ********, North Carolina 27944
252-***-**** (Residence) . 919-***-**** (Cell)
Material Handling Specialist . Inventory Control Manager .
Manufacturing Industries
19 years of progressive experience managing equipment, materials and
inventory in the United States Army and various manufacturing companies.
Developed competencies in designing and improving processes and work
procedures in support of quality improvement programs. Responsible for
budget management, raw materials maintenance and the dispatching of
equipment records. Experienced in the operation of forklift and hyster
equipment. Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate with
customers to identify and remedy quality issues. Knowledgeable of aspects
of production including inventory management, quality improvement, safety
procedures, scheduling and maintenance. A strong supervisor able to train
and encourage teams to peak performance.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Wake County Detention Center
Raleigh, NC
Detention Officer 2006-
2008
LIFE, Inc. Edenton, NC
Counselor 2005-2006
Aerotek
Weeksville, NC
Aerostat Site Technician
2005-2006
Pasquotank County Correctional Center
Elizabeth City, NC
Correctional Officer
2000-2005
Perquimans County Schools
Hertford, NC
Custodial Engineer Supervisor
1995-2000
Weyerhaeuser Company
Plymouth, NC
Forklift Operator
1993-1995
Maintained the material receivables department for a major wood supply
company. Responsible for the operation of forklift equipment, moving wood
into proper storage compartments based on identified specifications.
Identified critical gaps and designed new corrective procedures as
necessary. Demonstrated high attention to detail to insure wood material
stored by specific grades and widths.
Maintained outstanding safety record with zero incidents in five years.
Excellently performed operator duties during rotating shift assignments.
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George C. Moore Company
Edenton, NC
Warehouse Worker
1986-1993
Progressively obtained responsibilities maintaining the inventory control
of raw materials and finished goods for an elastics manufacturer. Issued
raw materials to production department communicating quality and delivering
issues. Effectively processed returned raw materials back into stock and
prepared
Damaged materials for shipment to original vendors. Maintained inventory
of finished goods; utilized hyster equipment to organize stockroom.
Accountable for quality control; assisted with ensuring finished goods
loaded for accurate final destination.
United States Army
Equipment Records and Parts Specialist
1983-1986
Served as Maintenance Team Leader, accountable for setting schedules for
preventative maintenance for entire unit. Prepared equipment requests
while preserving inventory of requests for repair parts. Oversaw dispatch
records of forwarded equipment and parts; produced forecasting and monthly
analysis for repair parts requested. Reported any discrepancies as part of
quality control. Prepared MCSC and PLL change lists. Coordinated cost
forecasting and audited department budget monthly.
EDUCATION
College of the Albemarle, Elizabeth City, North Carolina
AA, Business Administration
North Carolina A & T University, Greensboro, North Carolina
Business Administration courses
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