Donald L. Washington
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Production and Warehouse Manager
Innovative and high-caliber warehouse Manager with more than 20 years of experience spearheading production and employee management within large warehouse environments. Possess a combination of process improvement, supply chain, and waste reduction skills, geared towards target-focused production in warehouse optimization and productivity. Demonstrated ability to meet and exceed production goals with consistent results within time, material, and cost constraints.
Areas of Expertise & Technical Skills
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Inventory Control Systems
·Procedural Optimization
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Distribution Planning
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Database and Logistic Analytics
·Resource Allocation
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Stock Rotation
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Strategic Planning
·Training and Development
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ISO Certification
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Team Leadership
·Carrier Relations
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Health and Safety Compliance
Professional Experience
Kemper Life 12/2018 - Present
Licensed Insurance Manager
Promoted into role due to successful management of policy holders and recognized for exemplary policy recruitment.
·Acquired an average of 10 potential leads each week and conducted home visits to discuss all insurance policy options.
·Notified policy holders of upcoming payments, collected premium payments, and notified policy holders of any rate changes.
·Interviewed prospective policy holders to obtain data about their financial resources and needs, the physical condition of the individual to be insured, and discussed any existing coverage.
·Performed administrative tasks, such as maintaining records and handling policy renewals.
·Sought out new policy holders and developed clientele by networking to generate lists of prospective policy holders.
·Calculated premiums and established reoccurring payment methods.
American National Insurance Company 2/2017 - 12/2018
Licensed Insurance Manager
Promoted into role due to successful management of policy holders and recognized for exemplary policy recruitment.
·Acquired an average of 10 potential leads each week and conducted home visits to discuss all insurance policy options.
·Notified policy holders of upcoming payments, collected premium payments, and notified policy holders of any rate changes.
·Interviewed prospective policy holders to obtain data about their financial resources and needs, the physical condition of the individual to be insured, and discussed any existing coverage.
·Performed administrative tasks, such as maintaining records and handling policy renewals.
·Sought out new policy holders and developed clientele by networking to generate lists of prospective policy holders.
·Calculated premiums and established reoccurring payment methods.
Arrow Fabricated Tubing 1999 - 1/2017
Production Manager
Fully accountable for maximizing effectiveness of production team, equipment, and materials. Managed, trained, and supervised production of 150-300 direct reports. Instrumental in increasing Braising production by 80%, sustained overall productivity by 65%, and reduced daily scrap production by 45%.
·Certified in Forklift training and conducted weekly training classes for all staff members.
·Managed requirements necessary for the organization to achieve ISO certification.
·Coordinated training programs on setup and operation of Computerized Numerical Control (CNC) machines.
·Trained employees on automatic and manual hole punches, double benders, hot and automatic “T” drills, and Carson End formers.
·Maintained compliance with all Health, Safety, and Environmental standers and conducted weekly safety meetings.
·Designed and implemented reconfiguration of warehouse building, including production area.
·Maximized effectiveness of production team, equipment, and materials to produce products within schedule and cost constraints.
·Executed training n Braising Copper Aluminum and Copper to Aluminum which resulted in an increase in production of 80%.
Long Automotive 1994 - 1999
Warehouse Manager
Oversight of all departmental shipping, receiving, production, assembly, order picking, and packing. Responsible for ensuring safe and timely transport of orders.
·Developed and conducted weekly departmental safety training including safety manuals and materials.
·Successfully managed a full-service department with 15 direct reports, including employee production supervision and administrative responsibilities.
·Facilitated, designed, and implemented warehouse moves without disruption of production.
·Consistently met and exceeded departmental production goals within budget and regulatory constraints.
Education & Certifications
Wilmer Hutchins High School, Hutchins, TX
Diploma
Licensed Insurance Agent, Texas, 2017