Preston Van Meter

**** **** ***. *.*. Lot# **

Lanett, Alabama 36863

334-***-****

adat7s@r.postjobfree.com

Work History

Full Time

June 2018 – Present

DAEWON AMERICA

Logistic Supervisor

* Maintain daily shipments to and from customers throughout North America and Europe. Manage and plan material requirements to meet production scheduling for Chrysler, General Motors, MOPAR ( Dodge, etc..), Hyundai, and Kia.

* Maintain daily records of receivable material coming into the plant for Production.

* Maintain daily attendance with members. Safety and care of Forklifts and drivers. Training for members in the Shipping and Receiving Departments.

* Assisted in the daily operations of Production coordination to achieve an on time completion product parts per the requirements of the customer.

* Email customers with shipments, and advise on any adjustments for the weekly report.

* Schedule Semi trucks for deliveries with different companies ( 9 different trucking companies).

* Print labels, label product and inspect parts before it is loaded onto the trucks for delivery.

* Communicate with Suppliers on problems, on Inventory, pallet repair, parts (Quality and Production). Performed weekly physical inventories, conducted cause analysis to create corrective action plans. Evaluate inventory between the floor, what is shipped, and what is at the suppliers.

* Operate Forklift while members are out, on break, or while extended time past normal work hours.

April 2017 – January 2018

Badcock Distribution Center

Inventory Control

*Maintain daily accountability on the product in the warehouse, items shipping to different locations, and damaged items that was within the warehouse.

* Quality inspect of items being loaded from warehouse to supplier locations.

June 2016 - March 2017

Hyundai Glovis

Supervisor - F.I.L. (Final Inspection Line)

*Inspect finish units before KIA releases them to be shipped ( inspect units for such items as scratches, snags in upholstery, dents, miss assembled, etc...).

* Quality Inspection of items from production

* Quality Audit performed monthly for area, and Bi-yearly Audit

* Maintain Quality paperwork on Excel spreadsheet ( also hard copy)

* Maintain time sheet, points, vacations, job evaluations, training and safety.

March 2011 – June 2016

AJIN – USA (Supplier for Kia)

Senior Team Leader

* Manage and plan material requirements to meet production scheduling for Kia, Sewon, Donwon, Hantal and Hyundai.

* Assisted in the daily operations of Production coordination to achieve an on time completion product parts per the requirements of the customer.

*Maintain monthly profit and loss for parts that are shipped to suppliers (value of parts are around $5,190,086.88 USD). Help direct Team Leaders on the floor and Team Members to a safe and productive way on the job.

*Communicate with Suppliers on problems, liaison’s from AJIN-USA that is at Kia on Inventory, pallet repair, parts (Quality and Production). Performed weekly physical inventories, conducted cause analysis to create corrective action plans. Evaluate inventory between the floor, what is shipped, and what is at the suppliers.

* Communicate and help with Quality inspections of everyday production parts. Assist with Quality Audits for finish products.

* Follow up on drivers to help calculate a better route to get the product out faster, safer and to help avoid any delays.

* Maintain daily records of Team Members attendance. Conduct safety classes for Team Members.

February 2010 – January 2011

Bentler Automotive (Supplier for Mercedes-Benz)

Team Member

* Assisted on the Production Line for Mercedes-Benz sub-frames for SUV’s on front stabilizing arm.

* Advised Production Control of anticipated problems in process while coordinating with Quality Control and Production to inspect and assign proper disposable of the material.

June 2006 – February 2010

Kardooe’s Rubber Company

Lab Supervisor

* Test samples of finished rubber material to meet customers specifications. If needed to even change chemical formula.

* Inspect finished material in inventory to be shipped to the customer. Maintain inventory of chemicals coming into the plant to meet the customer needs.

* Maintain records of test, maintain daily report of lab personnel, hours, pay, job evaluations, mixing test batches of rubber for chemist.

April 2004 – December 2006

A.M.C.O. – (plumbing company)

Plumber Assistant/ Heavy Equipment Operator

* Operated Cranes, Backhoe, Hydraulic Excavator, Bobcat, and Rough Terrain Forklift. Helped Plumber with drains, lines, soldering, etc…

June 2003 – December 2004

R.F.M. (Riggers, Fabricators, and Millwrights)

Labor

* Welding, running hydraulic, pneumatic, hydro-generated, and electrical lines.

Part Time

Church’s Chicken

Shift Team Leader

Prepare the store for opening (food, members, registers, etc…), prepare inventory for food and supplies.

A.M.C.O.

Heavy Equipment Operator/Helper

Heavy equipment (Crane, Backhoe, Bobcat, Rough Terrain Forklift, and Rubber Tire Front End Loader) operator, welding and installing of water lines and drains for commercial business

Stone Building

Heavy Equipment Operator

O.S.H.A. Certified (Tower Construction, Crane, Rough Terrain Forklift)

Heavy equipment (Crane, Backhoe, Bobcat, Rough Terrain Forklift, Rubber Tire Front End Loader) operator

Education/ Military

Alabama Fire College- Firefighting, HAZ-MAT, E.M.T., and Pump Operations completed 1998

United States Coast Guard – Honorable Discharge in 1997

University of South Alabama (U.S.C.G.) - Emergency Medical Technician (E.M.T.) completed 1994

United States Coast Guard – Electrical trouble shooting (Solar Panels) completed 1994

United States Coast Guard – Boot camp completed 1993

Lanett High School- Graduated 1993

Hobbies

Huguley Fire Department Firefighter/E.M.T.

2010 – 2014

Valley Rescue Squad Water Command

2002 – 2012 Rescue Technicians

Lanett Fire Department Firefighter/E.M.T.

1993 – 2010

To Whom It May Concern:

It gives me great pleasure to write this letter of recommendation for Preston VanMeter with whom I have had the opportunity and pleasure to work with for several years at AJIN USA. Preston worked as a Team Leader in the Sales Department and exhibited leadership skills, decision making ability and dedication to his job. He was always professional when dealing with employees and the public.

Although Preston had left our company, I believe we have benefited from his knowledge and experience and he will be an asset to any company that is in need of someone with his skills and ability.

Should you have any questions, please contact me at the phone number below.

Sincerely,

Chunwoo Shin

HR/GA Manager

334-***-****

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