Arthur R. Major

*** **** *** *****

Moncks Corner South Carolina 29461 acd482@r.postjobfree.com Cell: (248) 892-

8964

Objective:

To develop a career with a progressive organization utilizing my skills acquired in the United States Air

Force as well as my management experience and exceptional people skills

Core Qualifications and Skills:

Customer Service/Client-Focused Team Leadership Results-Oriented & Organized

Sealant application Data Management Testing & Quality Assurance Internal Auditing

Hi-Lo QMS Processes Logistics

Overhead Crane Operator Operations Management MicrosoftOffice

Heavy Machinery/Forklift Operator Material Management, Planning, Fllow and Control Carpentry/

Drafting/ Electrician ISO/cGMP FDA Regulations

Professional Experience:

01/2005- 12/2013 Ford Dearborn Trucks Dearborn, MI

Production Supervisor (Process Coach)

● Support liaison with continuous improvements

● Quality and metal finisher

● Installed sealant to improve the integrity of metal joining and water proofing of F-150 trucks

● Maintain adequate staffing levels

● Supervised a line of 54 employees

● Bring forth loss prevention awareness to assemblers

● Enforce safety regulations and maintain compliance with established policies and procedures

● Counsel, discipline and motivate team for a safe working, performance driven environment

● Solicit feedback and help with floor decisions and improve efficiency

● (OEE) Track downtime, product per hour, and, machine productivity

● Manufacturing operation

● SAP Inventory and Tracking System

05/2006-12/2012 Major Enterprise Farmington Hills,

MI

Owner/Business Operator

Independent Contractor for all branches of the United States Military. Responsible for the relocating of

military vehicles and equipment throughout the United States.

● Managed a team of eight drivers, providing training to optimize workflow and ensure operations comply

with regulatory requirements.

● Transportation and Warehouse Logistics Management

● Premium Transportation (PTM), Heavy Haul, LTL

● Regional Integrated Logistics Centers (Cross docks)

● Fiscal Management of transportation requisitions, contract requisition, payroll and inventory management

● Responsible for inspecting vehicles for mechanical items or issues relating to safe operation such as,

changing the clutch or torque converter, performing a brake job, changing the engine belts, replacing U-joints

and changing the filters and fluids.

● Used heavy machinery for land clearing and excavation ex, front end loader, track hoe, dozer, backhoe, and

forklift.

● SKU Bar Coding System, 3PL (third party logistics) SAP (inventory and tracking system)

04/2003-1/2005 Caterpillar Inc. Newberry, SC

Line Production Supervisor

● Manufacturing Operations

● Supervised a team of 30 employees across metal fabrication, assembly and distribution departments

● Documented and reported information to the plant manager

● Responsible for training and supervising all new line employees

● Assessed production levels and quality to ensure optimal productivity and deadlines

● Implemented measures to motivate and improve employee morale to maximize productivity, product quality,

and efficiency.

● Qualified in lean manufacturing, achieved 100% of production with minimal temporary employees

● 8D's 5Y''s 5S''s

● Strong mechanical background and equipment setup

● (OEE) track downtime, product per hour, and machine productivity

● Material Management, Inventory Control, SKU and 3PL

01/2002-04/2003 Salt Lake City Corporation Salt Lake City, UT

Waste Water Collection Maintenance Worker

● Responsible for the inspection of sewer lines

● Data entry ran weekly reports for director

● Implemented preventive maintenance to various sewer lines and operated heavy machinery

● Quality Auditing: served as lead quality interface in customer audits which resulted in minor findings

● Maintained regulatory compliance with ISO 14971 risk management, FDA

● Applied sealant, leaked proofed storage tanks and pumps

01/1999-12/2001 Pride Transportation Salt Lake City, UT

Warehouse Manager/Driver

● Transported consumer goods throughout the United States

● Inspect trucks for proper operation

● Supervise a staff of 15

● General management of warehouse

● Employee scheduling and inventory integrity

● Ensure all operation of inventory control are obtained accurately and efficiently

● Prepare for quarterly inventory (ensuring that material counts are accurate and in proper location

● Maintain manual and electronic documents, file and records (purchase orders, goods receipts, electronic

delivery logs, MSDS, supplies needs, claim forms, warehouse reports, bid list, material evaluation document,

goods issue, LPO purchases) for the purpose of documenting activities and providing materials

● Operates warehouse equipment (hand trucks, pallet jacks, delivery trucks and forklifts)

● Receiving, Shipping, Storage and Logistics Operation

● Prepare bills for shipping

01/1996-12/1998 Salvation Army Queens, NY

Maintenance Supervisor

● Hired, trained and supervised staff

● Trained new employees and scheduled workloads of custodial duties

● Oversaw the preventive and regular repairs of facilities within budget constraints

● Assisted as directed in the operation and maintenance of mechanical systems such as plumbing, heating,

ventilating, air conditioning, steam system, automatic temperature control, operating snow plow or blower or

other similar equipment as needed

● Recommend purchases, cost savings measures, and assisted with the development of the budget

● Responsible for inventory control

05/1995-01/1996 Berkeley County Schools Moncks Corner, SC

Plumbing Mechanic

● Review blueprints, building codes, or specifications to determine work details or procedures to help establish

the sequence of pipe installations, and to plan around obstructions such as electrical wiring

● Keep records of assignments and products detailed work report

● Operating heavy machinery, forklift operator

11/1989-05/1995 United States Air Force Japan

Lab Technician/Fuel Specialist

● Quality Engineer with experience in internal auditing, quality systems regulations QSR, testing and

calibration, and quality assurance for electronic, mechanical and field distributing systems

● Recognized strengths in relating to and communicating with others, building trust and respect, dependable

problem solving.

● Support all wet fuel cell entries on the Flight line to troubleshoot and repair fuel system issues and leaks.

● Seal tanks and pressure testing, aqueous wash

● Verified completion of appropriate fuels transaction documents

● Sampled and tested jet fuel to ensure the safe operation of military aircraft this include being fully qualified

in operating R9, R10, R11 refueling units and R12 hydrant system vehicles

Education:

2013- Microsoft Excel Course Training - Trident Technical College

2001- Business Management Course Training - Salt Lake Community College

1990- Certified Fuel Technician - United States Air Force

1999- CDL Class A License with Tanker Endorsement - CR England Truck Driving School

1989- High School Diploma - Berkley High School

1989- Carpentry, Drafting and Electrician Certification - Bonneau Vocational School

Contact this candidate