Paint Operations & Warehouse Leader with 16+ Years Experience

William A. Donovan

*** ****** ** · Saint Johns, FL 32259

Phone: 904-***-****

Email: ******@*******.***

Career Summary

Experienced Paint Operations Manager / Supervisor with over 16 years in industrial and manufacturing environments. Proven success as a supervisor and manager driving improvements in paint quality, defect reduction, pass-through rates, and environmental compliance. Skilled in Lean Manufacturing, 5S, ISO/TS quality systems, and team development. Proficient in all aspects of warehouse operational responsibilities to include maintaining accurate inventory input, pulling orders, palletizing, packaging, and loading trailers. Scheduling and monitoring the logistics of shipments to insure on time delivery.

Professional Experience

Swisher International – Jacksonville, FL

Warehouse Supervisor 11/2019 – 4/2026

• Supervise and support warehouse and production staff, ensuring compliance with safety standards and order picking accuracy.

• Provide onboarding and continuous training for staff in safety procedures and equipment operation.

• Maintain accurate inventory, manage logistics, and coordinate shipping/receiving operations.

• Promote a safety-first culture and enforce compliance with environmental and workplace regulations.

Enkei America Inc. – Jacksonville, FL

Production Supervisor – Paint Department 2018 – 2019

• Supervised all painting operations: pretreatment, primer powder coating, liquid color application, and powder clear coating.

• Directed a team of 21 on the paint line, achieving and exceeding monthly production and quality targets.

• Oversaw final inspection, identifying paint defects, improving pass-through rate, and reducing rework.

• Led the rework department, cutting defect rates and improving finished goods throughput.

• Maintained compliance with ISO 14001, TS 16949, and QS9001 quality systems. Technical Painting Jacksonville – Jacksonville, FL Paint Production Manager 2003 – 2018

• Managed all paint operations for 15 years, supervising up to 21 employees.

• Planned and scheduled production lines, ensuring optimal output and safety compliance.

• Achieved continuous improvement in paint quality and production efficiency, consistently surpassing business plan targets.

• Negotiated supplier contracts, reducing material costs by 10% annually while maintaining quality.

• Ensured full compliance with environmental, health, and safety requirements. Key Skills

• Industrial Painting Operations: Pretreatment, Primer Powder Coating, Liquid Color Paint, Powder Clear Coating.

• Paint Defect Reduction & Final Inspection.

• Quality Systems: ISO 14001, TS 16949, QS9001.

• Lean Manufacturing & 5S Standards.

• Continuous Improvement in Paint & Production Processes.

• Safety & Environmental Compliance (DOT HAZ/NON HAZ Certified).

• Team Leadership, Training & Development.

• Strong Communication & Problem-Solving Skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook Certifications

• DOT Certified HAZ/NON HAZ Waste – Technical Painting of Jacksonville

• Environmental Health & Safety Team and Lead Auditor – Technical Painting of Jacksonville and Enkei America

• Safety Committee Team Member & Auditor – Technical Painting of Jacksonville

• First Aid Responder (CPR) – Enkei America

• Forklift Certified –sit down and stand up -Technical Painting of Jacksonville and Enkei America

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