Production Supervisor Logistics Manager

Duane Allen Roseborough

Logistics Manager – Production Supervisor – Warehouse Manager

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SUMMARY:

Extensive Leadership in Manufacturing & Logistics: Over a decade of experience managing production teams, supervising unionized employees, and ensuring operational efficiency in industries such as automotive, food production, and logistics.

Production & Operations Management: Successfully led production lines at Tesla, Ford, and Mondelez, overseeing daily operations, meeting production goals, and ensuring high-quality output in fast-paced environments.

Team Leadership & HR Recruitment: Recruited, hired, trained, and mentored diverse teams, managing workforces ranging from 30 to 50+ employees in union and non-union settings.

Process Improvement & Reporting: Expertise in tracking hourly production metrics, analyzing constraints, and implementing corrective actions to meet or exceed operational targets.

Safety & Compliance Management: Ensured adherence to safety protocols, SSOPs, and regulatory compliance in manufacturing and warehouse environments, reducing risks and maintaining a safe workplace.

Warehouse & Logistics Expertise: Managed large-scale warehouse operations, including inbound/outbound logistics, inventory management, and order fulfillment across multiple facilities exceeding 850,000 sq. ft.

Technical Proficiency: Hands-on experience with WMS, Red Prairie, ADP Timekeeping, and performance-tracking systems to optimize efficiency in logistics and production environments.

Cross-industry experience: Strong background in various industries, including automotive (Ford, Tesla), food production (Mondelez, OSI), and logistics (DSC, Shipper’s Warehouse), showcasing adaptability and broad expertise.

EDUCATION:

High School, Thornridge High School, Dolton, IL, 1987

Dale Carnegie Management Training Program, Chicago, IL, 2011

SKILLS:

SAP Certified.

Trainer for Forklift and Reach Truck.

Excellent in ordering materials.

15 years’ experience in cycle counting procedures.

Safety work zone trainer.

ISO 14001 and ISO 18001 certified.

Proven successful recycling program.

Excellent team builder with phenomenal success in team motivation and task completion.

Outstanding in organizational and space utilization.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Signature Rose Transportation

Responsibilities: 02/2024 - Present

Manage drivers to provide the best customer support to every passenger.

Driven 1.8K miles to various destinations, including over-the-road trips.

Communicated with 3.5 riders about ETA and any malfunctions in deliveries.

Received a 5.0 rating from customers and substantial tips for excellent service.

Mondelez, Chicago, IL 04/2023 - 01/2024

Production Supervisor

Responsibilities:

Managed food production line of Ritz cheese and peanut butter crackers.

Supervised a staff of 30 unionized employees.

Oversee day-to-day operations.

Led and mentored a diverse team focused on manufacturing the items to provide the consumers with an exceptional product.

HR recruiter for existing openings within the department.

Tesla Motor Company, Austin, TX 09/2022 - 04/2023

Production Supervisor

Responsibilities:

Supervised the body department, making the model Y.

HR recruiter for existing openings within the department.

Responsible for the safety of associates.

Oversee day-to-day operations.

Met hourly production goals.

Effectively managed several departments at a time.

Ford Motor Company, Chicago, IL 04/2017 - 09/2022

Process Coach/Production Supervisor

Responsibilities:

Managed the production team that was responsible for the assembly of the Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator.

Hired and Trained union employees.

Ran detailed reports on hourly production and explained any constraints if target JPH is not met.

Responsible for maintenance of the welding robots and machinery.

In charge of 50+ union employees.

DSC Logistics, University Park, IL 04/2016 – 04/2017

Logistics Manager I

Responsibilities:

Managed operations of the logistics center, including:

Inbound - Checked inbound material is received correctly, inspected, and stored.

Outbound - loads are loaded securely and shipped out promptly.

Picking - ensured the orders were picked with all customers’ specifications to ensure they had limited access to OS&D.

Supervised the production of 50 employees in an 850,000-square-foot facility.

Operated on the following systems: WMS, Red Prairie, ADP Timekeeping, and POP (a performance-based system that measures proper production of all warehouse duties).

Shipper’s Warehouse, Bolingbrook, IL 08/2014 – 03/2016

Operations Outbound Supervisor

Responsibilities:

• Supervised the production of 40 hourly employees in a 1 million square foot facility.

• HR recruiter for existing openings within the department

• Managed loaders and replenished staff.

• Set production goals for team members.

• Trained and coached employees and ensured all safety rules were followed.

OSI, Chicago, IL 02/2013 – 08/2014

Production Supervisor

Responsibilities:

• Supervised the production of thirty union employees.

• Managed three Packing lines, five cook tank rooms, a chiller area, and a sanitation room.

• Ensured employees follow correct SSOP and work in a safe environment.

Employment Gap 07/2012 – 02/2013

Seeking new opportunities.

Behr Paint, Chicago Heights, IL 02/2006 – 07/2012

Warehouse Supervisor/Distribution Supervisor

Managed 40 door distribution center employees.

Assigned daily workloads for pullers, forklift drivers, and reach truck operators.

Coordinated inbound and outbound deliveries with vendors.

Worked daily with upper management, reporting directly to the plant manager.

Monitored quality and quantity of workload for each team member.

Managed safety program, training, and updating records.

Dispatched duties included two delivery drivers for onsite deliveries and one tractor-trailer shuttle driver.

Supervised three shifts of receiving.

Coordinated all inbound deliveries.

Managed and assigned daily cycle count of packaging to 3 warehouses.

Palos Community Hospital, Palos Heights, IL 03/2001 – 02/2006

Dock Supervisor

Responsibilities:

Coordinated all incoming materials and supplies for the storeroom.

Managed two delivery drivers who provided supplies to off-site facilities.

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