Vester Lee Rowe Jr.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA *****
I am results-driven, planning and operations management professional with exceptional communication, problem solving and leadership skills. I have documented success of meeting and exceeding production, revenue and quality standards through effective leadership and cross-training while providing processes for improvement, developmental support and trending solutions.
Employment History:
Shark Ninja
Forklift Driver/Inventory Control
Chino, CA
June 2020-Present
Positively impacting people’s lives by providing consumers with high quality products by monitoring and maintainin current inventory levels, track orders and investigate problems, reconciles actual stock count to computer generated reports. Evaluate deliveries, shipments and product levels to improve inventory control procedures. Operate forklift to move products around warehouse including stacking and pallet moving for shipments.
Lennox
Forklift Driver II
Eastvale, CA
August 2019-March 2020
The leader for quality HVAC equipment, parts and supplies for contractors licensed to install and service heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems in residential and commercial buildings. Drives sit-down and stand-up forklifts, and other industrial vehicles such as cherry-pickers and automated pallet jacks as needed. Moved hazardous materials and maintains clean work area. I also did Pallet building and pallet picks and loaded goods onto conveyer belts.
Zoll Lifevest
Group Lead III
Materials Department
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
April 2013 – July 2019
A leader in medical products and software solutions which contribute to managing patient care and saving lives. I am responsible for a 12-person team over 4 shifts that cover all inventory control functions including everything from the safety quality and delivery standards to shelf life and nonconforming material. As a part of continuous improvement efforts, I am implementing practical problem-solving methods and lean material handling practices to achieve 100% error free issuing and kitting of materials. Through the PPS system we have achieved a 7% decrease in the amount of monthly scrap from the service and manufacturing departments and through lean material handling I have effectively reduced the amount of work in progress by 12%.
McConway and Torley
Inventory Manager
Lawrenceville, Pennsylvania
October 2012 – April 2013
A manufacturer of railway coupling devices where I managed material for 4 departments and 45+ lines. Also teaming with purchasing to maintain on time deliveries
Axiom/Transtar
Machinist
McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania
November 2011 – August 2012
An automotive reconditioning plant that specializes in re-manufacturing torque converters. I operated the manual and CNC lathe as well as worked in the tool crib. Multitasking was the most important skill, while meeting aggressive deadlines on the Lathe and keeping 100% accuracy on materials for the production floor.
Pioneer Sign Supply
Saw and Lathe operator
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
March 2008 - September 2011
One of the largest distributors of sign supplies and materials in western PA. Responsible for completely packaging and shipping all parts with correct dimensions and materials for upcoming jobs. Also responsible for managing and ordering all parts needed for daily work.
Education:
Florida Metropolitan University
Management/ Marketing
2002 - 2004
Transferred October 2004
Manufacturing 2000
Trade School
2004 – 2005
Graduated November 2005
References Available Upon Request