GENE R. BLACKWELL
Simpsonville, South Carolina 29680
*************@*****.***
SUMMARY
A proven logistics and distribution supervisor with the ability to achieve
results using exceptional people management skills. Respected for
expertise in coaching, team building, and process improvement. Utilizes
knowledge and experience in pull system supply chain management to ensure
on time deliveries and a positive value stream flow of products.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Plastic Omnium - Duncan, SC
Warehouse Supervisor (2007- 2009)
. Assure production resources match production schedule and
coordinate staffing changes
with Production Manager and HR-department.
. Ensure correct material flow plant-wide
. Maintain time and attendance for associates in the assigned
area.
. Maintain correct work schedules for hourly employees
. Monitor and control inventories using SAP inventory system to
ensure accuracy
. Training staff and monitoring their performance and progress
. Overseeing the planned maintenance of vehicles, machinery and
equipment.
TNT, Ceva, UTI - Logistics - BMW Plant Greer, SC
Supervisor Plant/Warehouse Operations (2001 - 2007)
. Manage distribution-receiving point for supplies to assembly
operations at BMW automotive manufacturing facility.
. Manage warehouse receiving and distribution of automotive parts.
. Manage the distribution of bulk, batch and inline sequenced
parts from supply warehouses.
. Monitor and control inventories using SAP inventory system to
ensure accuracy.
. Development and training of associates through annual reviews.
. Maintain accurate and current work instructions.
. Communicate team metrics through daily team meetings and
identify areas of opportunity.
. Promote safe work practices through weekly audits of associates.
(Stop and Go)
. Communicate any at risk deliveries to the customer that may have
an impact on production.
. Actively participate and lead cross-functional continuous
improvement teams.
. Use root cause analysis to assist in resolving recurring issues.
. Manage and oversee QA Department in the warehouse.
. Manage and communicate all faulty and unsafe plant
transportation equipment to maintenance personnel.
. Control and report budgeted headcount issues.
. Manage and control budgeted overtime.
Wal-Mart Distribution Center 6015, Laurens, SC
Receiving Manager (1988 - 2001)
. Managed all inbound deliveries.
. Managed and control inventory accuracy.
. Managed and assist in scheduling of order picking process.
. Managed lift equipment and report any unsafe issues.
. Development and training of all lift and dock associates.
. Promote effective safety and housekeeping programs.
EDUCATION
. Spartanburg Community College (Training in MSSC)
. Piedmont Technical College, Greenwood, SC
. Aircraft Maintenance. Greenville, SC
. Ware Shoals High School, Ware Shoals, SC
AWARDS/COMMUNITY SERVICES
. Perfect attendance from 7th grade through 12th grade in school
. Perfect attendance since 1988 at Wal-Mart Distribution Center
. Past Master at Brewerton Masonic Lodge
. Member of Greenville Hejaz Temple and Laurens Shrine Club
TRAINING
MSSC: Safety (92%), Quality (87%)
. Work-Keys: Observation (5), Applied Math (5)
Reading for Information (5), Location Information (4)
. Wal-Mart Distribution Training for Supervisors
. Wal-Mart Supervisor Leadership Training
. Seven Habits of Highly Effective People
. Train the Trainer
. 5S
. Sexual Harassment Training for Supervisors
. Identifying Drug Use in the Workplace
1. SAP Training
. SPAB Inventory System Training
. First Aid CPR.
. Kronos Timekeeping User Training