KENNETH F. MCFADDEN

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Columbia, SC 29201

(H) 803-***-**** or (C) 803-***-****

ad0zwq@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Dedicated employee with at least 20 years’ experience in logistics. Excellent history as a hands-on supervisor. Expertise includes managing, coaching, and training teams. Enthusiastic individual with outstanding communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

EXPERIENCE

Tyson Meats, Columbia, SC 2021-2022

Prepare the line for daily operation, setting up the sharpeners and the knives.

Beef Trim Line – Team Associate

Trim on the Beef line to make sure the Steaks, Short Ribs, and Flanked Ribs are acceptable for

Customer satisfaction. To work with the Supervisor training the new personal on safety on how to

use the knives properly and safely. Making sure team member are wearing the proper PPE in

conjunction with the rules for Covid. Attending the safety meetings and discussing matter to improve

the plant operation.

Ole Timey Meat Market Columbia, SC 2019-2021

Open the company in a timely manner and set up equipment for daily operations.

Assign different tasks to team associates, prepare the case for the day. Cut different types!

Meat upon request for customers. Continually clean throughout the day for an orderly and

Professional set-up. Operate the cash register load and unload the case as needed. Receive

Product in from the delivery trucks to make sure we receive exactly what was ordered. Clean

The business for the night and prepare for the next day of operation.

BOSE CORPORATION, Blythewood, SC 2002 - 2009

Material Handler - Team Associate (2002 - 2007, 2008 - 2009)

Transported materials through production areas and completed cycle counts.

Participated in group meetings to get a full understanding of the job requirements.

Inspected power industrial trucks to ensure safety before entering the production floor.

Checked and counted materials to ensure accuracy and improve efficiency of process.

Implemented Kaizen suggestion to put battery stations throughout the plant, which improved access and guaranteed communication ability.

Team Leader (2007 - 2008)

Led up to 10 material handlers and warehouse employees responsible for providing resources to six assembly line

Distributed workload by assigning employees to specific tasks.

Rotated employees to cross-train and fill in during absences.

Provided feedback to supervisors for employee evaluations.

Motivated employees to have more self-confidence, improving morale and performance.

Communicated effectively with other employees to resolve problems.

PIGGLY WIGGLY, Columbia, SC 2000 - 2002

Co-Manager, Meat Department

Assisted in managing the daily activities of the meat department and supervised six employees.

Ensured employees checked all expiration dates to prevent outdated products from being sold.

Cut meat and prepare portions for customers upon request.

Trained employees in proper sanitation techniques to prevent cross-contamination.

Selected as “Employee of the Year” for outstanding customer service and keeping meat case well dressed.

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EXPERIENCE (continued)

BAGNAL BUILDERS SUPPLY COMPANY 1986 - 2001

Yard Supervisor

Supervised 60 employees that drove trucks, used forklifts, and installed various supplies including windows, doors, and drywall.

Served as dispatcher to direct workers to appropriate job locations.

Provided excellent service which led to improved customer relations and increased sales.

Demonstrated excellent work ethic which resulted in a promotion from Truck Driver to Yard Supervisor.

EDUCATION

Master’s degree, Professional Counseling South University, Colo SC

Bachelor of Arts, Religion, Allen University, Columbia, SC

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Dealing with Diversity, Managing Change, Stress Management,

Safety Related, Coaching, and Leadership Courses,

Communication Skills. Pastor of Bethel AME Church Union SC

COMPUTER SKILLS

Windows XP, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Word Perfect, System 8, and SAP

LICENSES

Electric Sit-Down/Stand-Up Rider, Walkie-Rider (motorized hand truck),

Tugger, Narrow Aisle Extend Truck, Order Picker, Electric Cart

MILITARY

E4 specialist, US Army, Honorable Discharge

Oak Leaf Cluster, Good Conduct Medal

NCO Academy, Leadership School, Supply Management School, 18Wheeler Instructor

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