Rickie "Shane" Turner
Smithville
Summary
Experienced with overseeing all facets of warehouse operations, including inventory management and logistics coordination. Utilizes effective communication and leadership to ensure seamless workflow and team cohesion. Track record of maintaining high safety standards and operational efficiency.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Technician
Dekalb Telephone Cooperative
11.2005 - Current
- Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.
- Trained new technicians on standard operating procedures, ensuring consistency across the team.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
- Completed complex repairs quickly by leveraging strong diagnostic skills and attention to detail.
Maintenance Technician
Mercer University
02.2003 - 05.2005
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
Quality Engineer
Federal Mogul Systems Protection
08.2001 - 12.2002
- Developed inspection plans based on design specifications, ensuring all critical dimensions and performance criteria were verified throughout the manufacturing process.
- Performed quality inspections and drafted reports to detail non-conforming material issues.
- Contributed to root cause analysis to determine core reason for failures and errors.
- Developed action plan for company certification using ISO 9000 standard knowledge.
- Conducted detailed audits to ensure adherence to ISO 9001 standards, maintaining a high level of compliance throughout the organization.
Warehouse Lead
Federal Mogul Systems Protection
08.1990 - 07.2001
- Trained employees on equipment operation and safety protocols including fork-lift operation & training.
- Managed a team of warehouse personnel, delegating tasks effectively to optimize workflow.
- Managed day-to-day operations of warehouse, freight and parcel shipments, returns, and transfers.
- Followed verbal and written instructions to properly move and ship products.
- Oversaw daily operations and shipping and handling processes.
- Collaborated with other departments to address any issues or discrepancies in orders, ensuring smooth communication across teams.
- Increased accuracy in inventory tracking through meticulous record-keeping and routine audits.
- Established efficient loading and unloading procedures for incoming shipments, reducing wait times for trucks at the dock area.
- Moved merchandise using forklifts, pallet jacks and hand trucks. Certified fork-lift operator & trainer.
- Operated equipment such as pallet jacks and hand trucks to move heavy boxes.
- Executed regular inventory counts and supply audits to monitor shrinkage and generate insights into purchasing decisions.
Education
No Degree - General Studies
Motlow State Community College
Tullahoma, TNNo Degree - Engineering
Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TNHigh School Diploma -
Dekalb County High School
Smithville, TN05-1991
Skills
- Experienced Forklift Operator
- Supply Chain Coordination
- Logistics oversight
- Quality Improvement Strategies
- Logistics Coordination
- Inventory Optimization
- Forklift Operation Certification & Trainer
Timeline
Technician
Dekalb Telephone Cooperative
11.2005 - Current
Maintenance Technician
Mercer University
02.2003 - 05.2005
Quality Engineer
Federal Mogul Systems Protection
08.2001 - 12.2002
Warehouse Lead
Federal Mogul Systems Protection
08.1990 - 07.2001
No Degree - General Studies
Motlow State Community College
No Degree - Engineering
Tennessee Technological University
High School Diploma -
Dekalb County High School
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