Supervisor Safety
Resume:
KENNETH L. WILLIAMS
Snellville, Ga,30039
abqw8n@r.postjobfree.com
A manager that demonstrates the safety first approach, ability too adapt to rapidly changing environments. A proven leader that motivates through demonstrated
knowledge, high integrity and work ethic. A team oriented individual with outstanding interpersonal skills that welcomes challenges and accepts input of others. I offer an
Bachelor degree in Business Management along with over 20 years of experience working in fast paced manufacturing, distribution, and retail environments. Through my
progression, I have successfully served in a supervisory capacity providing hands on support with departmental planning & recruiting, cost savings initiatives,
performance management, and safety. I have over 20 years in warehouse operations, including WMS, and inventory control and 10 years utilizing six sigma / lean practices
Specialties: Warehouse Safety/Lean manufacturing practices, Budgetary Control, Building successful Teams and Operational Responsibilities
EDUCATION:
Central State University, Wilberforce, Ohio BS Industrial Technology, June 1990
Training/Strengths:
Ability to convey a SAFETY FIRST, work attitude that strives to promote safety awareness in the Workplace helping to reduce safety
accidents.
Experience in Lean Manufacturing/ 5 S housekeeping, Six Sigma Green Belt Training
Maintaining a motivated workforce by using MBWA style of management
Experience working in a union environment and following union contract guidelines regulations.
Proficient knowledge of several warehouse software (Highjump,Manahatten Red Prairie and Oracle)and other MS Office applications. Working
knowledge of PKS and Automated conveyor systems with a piece sorter and tilt tray sortation devices.)
WORK HISTORY:
International Truck & Engine Corp (4/08 Present)
DISTRIBUTION SUPERVISOR/SAFETY SUPERVISOR
Responsible for directing, training and motivating hourly UAW employees in a world class logistics facility. Responsible for all
operations goals and targets pertaining to safety, quality, delivery, cost, moral and environmental
Plan and manage all warehouse activities pertaining to a specific area in order to meet or exceed PDC objectives.
Member of Safety committee, Help coordinated monthly safety meetings to meet OSHA standards and company standards.
Active involvement with the workforce to improve operations through continuous improvement activities
Responsible for all operations goals and targets pertaining to safety, quality, delivery, cost, moral and environmental
Responsible for training of new employees and the ongoing training of incumbents to ensure
quality and productivity goals are met or exceeded.
Identify, through a proactive approach, potential cost saving and
Efficiency gain opportunities in a specific area to improve overall
site operating metrics
C.R. Bard Covington Ga. (7/06 02 08)
Senior Distribution Supervisor
Supervised employees in the areas of shipping, receiving, picking and packing, along with Responsibilities for the development of 6 team leads
Member of plant Safety committee team
Ensured that all orders are shipped the same day or within the 24 48 hour goal.
Ensured that employees follow GMP's/QSR's and Departmental procedures.
Ensured that areas of responsibility comply with FDA and OSHA requirements.
Supervised the safe and timely unloading of in bound shipments for Distribution
Accountable for meeting of all budgets items, which impact and drive the area.
Ensured the prompt and accurate shipment of LTL, International, outside distribution centers, or any other customer orders.
Responsible for the tracking of all metrics, which directly, impacted my area.
Responsible for employee training, and development.
Responsible for inventory accuracy and control, maintaining locator system, and shipping in FIFO.
Nex Pak Media Packaging Solutions Duluth, Georgia (5/05 7/06)
Production Manager .
Managed 2 supervisor 8 leads, 15 mechanical techs, 50 manufacturing employees on 2 shifts
Assessing/recommending staffing requirements while maintaining budgeted resources to maximize production output. Operate within expense
budget.
Daily scheduling and effective resource allocation.
Lead process improvement initiatives
Implement Lean manufacturing techniques to improve work place organization
reducing scrap, rework and warranty costs.
Member of Safety committee,
Tyco Healthcare Atlanta, GA (1/03 – 5/05)
Production Supervisor
Responsible for setting schedules for production for assign employees
(54 direct reports) to scheduled jobs and ensure compliance with SOP’s, GMP, s and Safety procedures. the planning, development,
implementation and maintenance of manufacturing methods, processes and operations for new and existing products
Ensured the effective use of materials, equipment and personnel in producing quality products at minimum costs.
Member of Safety committee led all safety meeting for assigned shift.
Black & Decker Distribution Center. FT MILL, SC (07/99 01/03)
Transportation /Shipping Supervisor
Supervised group 50+ associates and 4 Team leads in one million SQ ft facility having 50 dock doors for outbound shipping.
Use WMS system for real time inventory transactions RF hand held system
Responsible for all UPS shipments, shipping out 2500 orders a day and 1500 lines items.
Maintaining a motivated workforce by using MBWA style of management’s
Paxar Monarch Dayton, Ohio (08/97 06/99)
Production supervisor
Responsible for setting schedules for production for assign employees
(46 direct reports and 3 leads) to scheduled jobs and ensure compliance with SOP’s, GMP, s and Safety procedures.
Lead process improvement initiatives
Member of Plant Safety committee and safety supervisor for manufacturing
Monitor work team progress in 5 critical areas, i.e. Safety, Quality, Cost, Productivity and Employee Performance)
Overseen the planning, development, implementation and maintenance of manufacturing methods, processes and operations for new and existing
products
Limited Distribution Company, Columbus, Ohio (05/93 07/97)
Distribution Supervisor
Supervised employees in the areas of shipping, receiving, picking and packing, along with Responsibilities for the development of 3 team leads
Provided guidance and leadership to a business unit of non exempt associates to ensure the accomplishment of the departmental and
distribution center's overall goals
Provide leadership to 25 60 non exempt hourly associates.
Responsible for the tracking of all metrics, which directly, impacted my area.
Responsible for employee training, and development. and safety
Responsible for inventory accuracy and control, maintaining locator system, and shipping in FIFO
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