Derrick Scales
Arlington, TX 76017
972-***-**** Cell
*****************@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Experienced and skills in leadership, operations, and logistics.
A dynamic, results oriented problem solver
A self-starter who applies individual initiative to get the job done
Well-developed skills in prioritizing, organization, decision making, time management, and verbal/written communication
Possess strong commitment to team environment dynamics with the ability to contribute expertise and follow leadership directives at appropriate times
Capable of leading other in high demand situations
Proven adaptability to differing cultural and business environments
Capable of applying sound judgment to identify and resolve problems
Effectively integrates areas of expertise to attain maximum performance and profitability
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SamsClub.com Distribution Center March 2020 -
Area Shipping Manager Fort Worth, TX
Directly manage a team of 100 shipping associates including interviewing, hiring, planning, assigning, and direct work with appraising performance
Perform daily safety walks to verify conformance of warehouse/shipping standards work practices
Lead associate through daily warehouse challenges
Ensure shipping KPIs are met accurate including all shipping function from order-filling, packing, replenishments, and full pulls.
Lead associates through daily Facility challenges
SamsClub.com Distribution Center February 2018- March 2020
Area Receiving Manager Fort Worth, TX
Manages a team consisting of 18 people and responsible for the counseling and evaluation of 18 direct reports
Implemented the business plan for area of responsibility by communicating goals and managing staffing and scheduling, assigning duties and coordinating workloads in order to achieve facility goals
Communicates with individuals verbally and in writing
Identify associates, customer, and/or supplier concerns by listening and consult with others when needed to determine the corrective action or recommendation in order to resolve
Maintains quality and safety standards in area of responsibility by ensuring associates are trained on logistics and company policies, standards, and procedures. Monitor associate compliance to policies and procedures, distributes and maintains procedures and supporting documentation
Monitors and manages productivity of area of responsibility by preparing, reviewing, and or/analyzing business reports
Supervises and develop associates and leaders in area of responsibility by assigning duties and coordinating workloads, monitors performance and provide feedback, teaches, support and model logistics and company policies and procedures
Identify training and development needs and participate in the hiring, promotion, coaching, teaching, and evaluation of associates and leaders
SamsClub.com Distribution Center August 2017-February 2018
Unloader Fort Worth, TX
Unload freight from trailers to be transported
Maintain the stability of the pallet by properly stacking and shrink wrapping the built pallet
Unload returned products and pallets
Dr. Pepper Snapple Group June 2014-June 2017
Forklift Driver Carrolton, TX
Utility (Machine Operator III) Line Lead Assistant
Mechanics II Apprentice
Line Lead Assistant who managed the line by making sure each employee had proper equipment, paperwork, and PPE
Picked and audited orders by working from order sheets to build loads for transport, bulk and/or route trucks, using a forklift and/or electronic pallet jack with accuracy
Responsible to mechanically and electrically troubleshooting and repairing packaging equipment in a timely manner
FORMAL EDUCATION
Aug 1998 - May 2001
Mississippi Delta Community College (Moorhead, MS)
Associate Degree in Computer Information Systems
Aug 2001- May 2003
Bethel College (McKenzie, TN)
Physical Education Major
REFERENCES
James Moore
Dr. Pepper Snapple Group
Laura Castro
Area Manager
Santana Myers
Frito Lay Inc.