Don MacLaughlin
Clearwater, Florida 33760
Cell phone 727-***-****
Email ******@*******.***
Objective
I desire an entry level job were I can use my acquired skills and knowledge to advance in the company.
Summary of Qualifications
I have 20 years experience in the fields of warehousing, production, and distribution. Twelve of those years were spent in a management capacity including most recently two and a half years production Supervisor with my previous employer and a year and a half production supervisor with my next employer. I have developed very strong leadership and motivational skills. I have been very successful increasing efficiency and productivity while building a very strong team environment.
Work Experience
Seashell Books,Clearwater,Florida
February 2010 to present
Warehouse Supervisor
I run all aspects of second shift in an internet book distribution facility with an emphasis on training employees, improving processes, and improving productivity. I also handle material handling responsibilities as well as unloading trucks.
Ozark Electronics,LaVergne,Tennessee
Production Supervisor,March 2008 to August 2009
Production Supervisor
I was responsible for the production and refurbishment of printers on second shift. I supervised between 30 and 50 employees directly under me. I was also responsible for shipping and quality control as well as working closely with our staffing agencies to properly staff second shift as well as evaluating and disciplining employees.
Austin Foam Plastics,LaVergne,Tennessee
Production Supervisor,August 2005 to February 2008
I was the supervisor in charge of our second shift. My responsibilities included staffing and training employees as well as implementing and following procedures to maximize our production of packaging materials. I worked closely with the production manager, Human resources, and our staffing agency to ensure customer orders were filled and shipped accurately and on time. I was directly responsible for up to 80 employees.
Borders Group Inc.,LaVergne,Tennessee
Operations Lead/Supervisor,March 2002 to September 2005
I was responsible for managing the production and operation of part of the distribution center. My daily responsibilities included educating and motivating employees to perform accurately and efficiently. I was also responsible for maintaining high performance levels, training new employees, distributing labor to the areas needed within the facility, producing and maintaining spreadsheets, and overseeing the general operations of several departments in cooperation with Area Managers. My responsibilities also included quality control, inventory control, shipping, and receiving.
* Supervised 20 to 60 employees
Pepsi Cola,Nashville,Tennessee
Route Manager,February 2000 to March 2002
I was responsible for selling and ordering Pepsi products as well as maintaining inventory levels at several high volume accounts. My duties also included merchandising Pepsi products and obtaining floor space for the purpose of building creative displays in cooperation with store managers.
Pinch-a-Penny Pool Supplies,Clearwater,Florida
Lead Loader,June 1997 to September 1999
I was responsible for the accurate loading and shipping of pool supplies to our stores located throughout Florida. I was also responsible for training new employees.
Education
Pembroke Central High School
Corfu, New York
June 1984 - Regents Diploma
Skills and Certifications
* Microsoft Office Excel, Word, Outlook, and RF scanning systems
* Certified for forklift, reach truck, and electric pallet jack.
* Warehouse Management System
* Florida all lines claims adjuster license and certification