CHARLES (CHUCK) SLOCUM
*** ***** ******** **., ******, UT 84041 *************@*****.*** 208-***-****
OBJECTIVE
Apply leadership skills to improve performance of the employees and the company
Bring a goal driven attitude and approach to all those I work with and around
Improve performance through positive re-enforcement
Reduce costs through innovative solutions
Elevate performance and efficiency at every level
Train and nurture employees for advancement in the organization
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Proven Leadership Skills
Inventory Control
Cost Reduction
Goal Driven
Forklift Certified
(OSHA) Train the Trainer Certified
Over-head Crane Certified ( Trainer)
Safety Training ( OSHA 10 hour )
EXPERIENCE
FOCUS WORKFORCES – OGDEN, UTAH
ON SITE COORDINATOR
MARCH 2016 TO PRESENT
Manage a staff of 60 people in a Production based setting.
Assign temporary employees to several area of work within the production facility
Maintain a professional working relationship with all management within the facility, making sure to assign the right workers to the right tasks to be performed.
Coach and train temporary employees to advance to full time positions within the facility
Maintain a positive and professional relationship with all employees assigned to me.
Maintain clear and correct records of attendance and disciplinary actions.
ADVANCE STORAGE PRODUCTS – SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
WELDING SUPERVISOR/MACHINE SHOP MGR
JUNE 2015 TO FEBRUARY 2016
Oversaw 11-12 employees in each position. Elevated quality standards through hourly quality checks, while raising efficiency by 20%.
Implemented Lean Management ideas to improve work flow, creating a safer work environment while establishing a more efficient process.
STANDLEE HAY TRUCKING INC. -- EDEN, ID
SHORT HAUL TRUCKER
NOVEMBER 2014 TO JUNE 2015
Delivered shipping containers to Union Pacific rail yard in Salt Lake City, UT. For transport to ocean going vessels for delivery to overseas customers.
Maintained 100% on time delivery with a 100% safety record.
STANDLEE PREMIUM WESTERN FORAGE – HAZLETON, ID
EXPORT PLANNER/SCHEDULER
AUGUST 2010 TO NOVEMBER 2014
MAY, 2014 TO NOVEMBER, 2014
Planned loading and delivery of shipping containers for delivery to Union Pacific rail yard.
Worked closely with plant production and inventory teams to ensure correct product was manufactured for shipping.
Re-organized shipping schedule to achieve 100% on time manufacturing and delivery of customer orders, while reducing waiting time for delivery drivers.
SHIPPING AND RECEIVING MANAGER
JUNE, 2013 TO MAY, 2014
Directed 12 employees in the loading of outbound trucks and railcars for various methods of delivery to customers.
Achieved a 99% efficiency rating on correctness of loads leaving the Warehouse.
Reduced costs associated with shipping product and product loss by 60%.
PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR
FEBRUARY, 2012 TO JUNE, 2013
Supervised a crew of 15 employees in the production of forage products to be shipped to various customers.
Trained employees on job skills and increased associates knowledge so as to elevate their chances of advancement within the company.
Elevated 5 production employees to the level of advancement within the company
RAILROAD SUPERVISOR
OCTOBER, 2011 TO FEBRUARY, 2012
Led a crew of 6 employees in the loading of railcars to be delivered to ocean going vessels, as well as Distribution Centers across the U.S.
Reduced shipping costs by 30% by examining the materials used and developing a more cost effective way of shipping.
Reduced damage of shipments by 85%.
NIGHT PLANT SUPERVISOR
APRIL, 2011 TO OCTOBER, 2011
Gave leadership to night production crew.
COMMUNICATION
Communicated between departments such as Plant Manager, Production Scheduler, and essential personnel to assure quality, completion of customer orders.
LEADERSHIP
Lead employees through safety training, job task training and positive reinforcement to ensure a solid work force. One on one meetings with all employees under my supervision to assess job skill retention as well as identifying areas of improvement.
EDUCATION
SALT LAKE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, REDWOOD CAMPUS –GENERAL STUDIES
Rubidoux High School, Rubidoux California-agriculture: High School Diploma