Johnnie Thomas
Speedwell
Summary
Dynamic Supervisor with a proven track record at Sexton Furniture, excelling in operations management and team leadership. Enhanced shipping efficiency through strategic planning and effective communication, achieving a significant reduction in shipment errors. Skilled in training and mentoring staff, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisor
Jones Fiber Products
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
- Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
- Implemented cost-saving measures, significantly reducing operational expenses.
- Maintained high safety standards to ensure secure workplace for all employees and visitors.
Maintenance Supervisor
Sexton Furniture
03.2018 - 12.2024
- Coordinated preventative maintenance schedules, verifying equipment safety and function.
- Streamlined work order processes for increased efficiency in addressing maintenance requests and tracking progress.
- Supervised Number employees and scheduled shifts.
- Supervised a team of technicians, providing guidance on complex repair tasks and fostering professional development opportunities.
- Managed inventories of spare parts and tools to ensure the availability of necessary resources for timely repairs.
- Improved equipment reliability by implementing a preventive maintenance program and scheduling routine inspections.
- Enhanced safety standards through regular staff training sessions, hazard assessments, and ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations.
- Mentored junior technicians through hands-on training, fostering a culture of teamwork and knowledge sharing within the maintenance department.
- Coordinated scheduled shutdowns for major equipment overhauls, minimizing disruption to production schedules while maximizing asset longevity.
- Analyzed and identified equipment failure root causes and initiated correction actions.
- Provided guidance to management regarding project bids for onsite improvements.
- Conducted root cause analysis on recurring equipment failures and implemented corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
- Scheduled and oversaw maintenance, repair and installation activities.
- Kept watchful eye on equipment inventories, optimizing work readiness and aligning supplies with specifications for each job.
- Monitored equipment, tools and system upgrades to compile data into detailed reports for upper management.
- Monitored systems to assure increase in power flow and integrated new system components, fixtures and motors.
Shipping Supervisor
Sexton Furniture
03.2018 - 12.2024
- Supervised shipping team of Number employees.
- Developed effective communication channels between warehouse, shipping department, and sales teams for smooth operations.
- Coordinated with warehouse staff to ensure accurate inventory management and timely shipments.
- Inspected loading operations for improvements in efficiency and safety.
- Maintained accurate documentation for all shipments, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Worked closely with customer service representatives to address client inquiries or concerns regarding their orders promptly.
- Reduced shipment errors by conducting thorough inspections of outgoing packages.
- Optimized loading procedures to maximize truck space utilization and minimize transportation costs.
- Pulled, verified, and packaged items for shipment.
- Implemented safety protocols in the workplace, reducing accidents and ensuring employee wellbeing.
- Oversaw the implementation of an automated labeling system, increasing accuracy and efficiency in package preparation tasks.
- Enhanced shipping efficiency by implementing proper packaging methods and material usage.
- Utilized tracking software to monitor shipments, resolving any issues promptly to prevent delays.
- Operated forklifts, lift trucks, and hand trucks to move items around warehouse.
- Organized storage areas to optimize materials movements and minimize labor hours.
- Met or exceeded production goals and objectives by following strict procedures.
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
- Supervised team of helpers, laborers and material movers to efficiently complete tasks.
- Trained new team members on proper and safe use of tools and equipment.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve team productivity and efficiency.
- Maintained accurate records of team attendance and documented disciplinary actions.
- Inspected work areas to keep free of hazards and maintain proper function of safety equipment.
Transportation Supervisor
Sexton Furniture
03.2018 - 12.2024
- Managed routing, driver supervision and DOT compliance.
- Coordinated schedules and routes for drivers to ensure timely deliveries and customer satisfaction.
- Ensured proper documentation was completed accurately for all transportation operations, including driver logs, vehicle inspection reports, and accident/incident reports.
- Scheduled repair and preventive maintenance of vehicles and other equipment.
- Addressed issues swiftly, resolving conflicts between drivers, customers, or other stakeholders effectively.
- Managed a team of drivers, providing training, guidance, and performance evaluations to maintain a high level of professionalism.
- Planned and established transportation routes, work schedules and operator assignments.
- Developed strong relationships with clients through consistent communication and excellent customer service practices.
- Enhanced safety measures by conducting regular vehicle inspections and enforcing strict adherence to regulations.
- Increased on-time delivery rates by closely monitoring driver performance metrics and implementing corrective actions as needed.
- Verified that drivers completed required safety training and attended quarterly driver safety meetings.
- Monitored and maintained on-time delivery, reliability, service and performance.
- Monitored safe operations by conducting field safety audits.
- Streamlined operations, implemented new technologies for tracking and communication purposes.
- Closely monitored operations and performed regular safety audits for adherence to administrative policies and compliance regulations.
- Assisted in developing company policies related to transportation procedures, ensuring alignment with industry standards and best practices.
- Verified that drivers transported loads safely and complied with state DOT laws.
- Maintained compliance with DOT regulations and accurately documented driver qualifications, permits, and equipment information.
- Evaluated fleet maintenance requirements regularly, scheduling services accordingly to minimize downtime.
- Identified appropriate travel routes in accordance with applicable traffic and bulk cargo transportation laws, regulations, protocols, and guidelines.
- Worked closely with personnel, customers, and contractors to resolve problems.
- Oversaw preventive maintenance and scheduled repairs to maximize vehicle and equipment performance.
- Maintained safe work environment and confirmed current compliance with OSHA and other governmental regulations.
Education
Graduation -
Claiborne County High School
Tazewell, TN05.1976
Skills
- Training and mentoring
- Goal oriented
- Staff management
- Customer service
- Attention to detail
- Employee motivation
- Decision-making
- Complex Problem-solving
- Strategic planning
- Inventory control
- Staff discipline
- Team building
- Processes and procedures
- Process monitoring and improvement
- Operations management
- Policy enforcement
- Verbal and written communication
- Safety protocols
- Coaching and mentoring
- Quality control
- Documentation and reporting
- Workflow management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Professionalism
- Self motivation
- Reliability
- Adaptability
- Logistics coordination
- Time management abilities
- Problem-solving abilities
- Team leadership
- Inventory management
Timeline
Supervisor
Jones Fiber Products
01.2025 - 04.2025
Maintenance Supervisor
Sexton Furniture
03.2018 - 12.2024
Shipping Supervisor
Sexton Furniture
03.2018 - 12.2024
Transportation Supervisor
Sexton Furniture
03.2018 - 12.2024
Graduation -
Claiborne County High School
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