Darren Brewer
LAUREL,MS
Summary
Ambitious Management Trainee with customer-focused approach and strong desire to learn all aspects of Logistics and Poultry industry. Talented leader, communicator, and conflict manager with good multitasking and organizational skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office and PeopleNet.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager in Training
Wayne Sanderson Farms
05.2024 - Current
- Enhanced team performance by implementing effective training strategies and management techniques.
- Enhanced supervisory and leadership abilities by working closely with supervisor.
- Enhanced supervisory and leadership abilities by working closely with mentoring.
- Gained knowledge of company policies, protocols and processes.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Learn the day-to-day operations by working under the supervision of functional managers or mentors and through direct, hands-on experience in all assigned departments to develop an understanding of departmental operations, processes, procedures and performance standards; apply learned skills in daily interactions with employees, vendors, customers, etc.
- Learn and understand the requirements of both internal and external customers, using information and feedback to improve products and services.
- Identify opportunities for improvement, including underlying root cause, suggest solutions and work with various departments to implement a creative solution to permanently remedy issues.
- Learn and understand the Company’s vision and objectives to create meaningful and measurable personal and subordinate goals.
- Performed additional relevant duties as assigned.
Logistics Specialist
Jones Logistics
10.2022 - 05.2024
- Use software such as TMW and Trimble Fleet Manager to track, check, prioritize, and route orders
- Direct the flow of all shipments and improve efficiency
- Resolve logistical issues as they arise
- Ensure compliance with legal regulations and company policies
- Report to management on activities and issues
- Maintain that all orders ship on time
- Organize office operations and procedures
- Develop ideas and plans to improve efficiency
- Communicate with vendors, customers, and drivers daily.
- Built long-term relationships due to prompt and courteous service.
- Devised routing plans and schedules to facilitate safe and timely delivery of goods.
- Implemented and developed supply chain strategies to optimize efficiency.
- Created reports to provide insights into logistics operations and performance.
- Analyzed customer requirements and provided customized logistics solutions.
- Developed and implemented strategies to reduce costs and improve quality of service.
- Developed strategies to optimize utilization of available resources.
- Tracked orders and notified customers of status or potential delays.
Saw Operations Intern
Interfor
08.2022 - 10.2022
- Help maintenance with fixing machines
- Plan and schedule for building projects
- Updating documents and uploading them to the EAM Software
- Implementing and performing daily quality control surveys throughout the facility
- Collecting data, performing analyses, and providing recommendations for various manufacturing improvement projects
- Communicating results with management and crews
- Analyzing production performance and process control and making recommendations for production optimization.
Supply Chain Associate Intern
Frito-Lay PepsiCo Inc.
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Help maintenance with fixing machines
- Plan or help make drawings for building projects
- Inspect the products for correct dimensions and quality in the work
- Work on orders for customers
- Work with contractors on building projects
- Make the right decisions for the bids for building projects
- Make schedules for when the material arrives for building projects and when contractors need to come to the job site to work on building projects
- Planning out building projects and what materials are needed for the project
- Order materials for work orders for the job site /contractors.
- Improved supply chain efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing cost-saving measures.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify areas of improvement in the supply chain process, leading to increased operational efficiency.
Design Engineer
Warren INC
06.2020 - 05.2022
- Work on orders for customers to build dump bodies, spreaders, or flatbeds
- Work with Pro Creo to make drawings for orders
- Make serial plates for dump beds and spreaders
- Help plant staff with modifications on piece parts, dump bodies, or spreaders
- Plan or help make drawings for building projects
- Inspect the products for correct dimensions and quality in the work
- Work on parts orders for our products for customers
- Work on quoting and costing.
- Streamlined the design process for increased efficiency by utilizing advanced CAD software tools.
- Optimized existing designs, reducing production costs and enhancing overall performance.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines and maintaining a high level of attention to detail.
Engineering Clerk/Drafter
Hol-Mac Corporation
06.2019 - 05.2020
- Released orders for customers on the release screen
- Made changes to drawings, updated the old drawings in the system, and changed the revision levels in the system to match the updated drawings
- Updated the building material, routing, and SPC dimensional data
- Redlining new drawings to see what changes were made by the customers
- Make CAD drawings for burn/bend piece parts
- Order office supplies
- Made Excel spreadsheets to keep track of office materials and tasks.
Warehouse Staff
Chancellor Electrical
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Pulled orders for customers
- Used forklift to load/unload trucks
- Check-in inventory to make sure all the material was there and to see if anything was damaged during freight travel
- Stocked inventory on shelves and front the material
- Worked on cycle count on inventory
- Make deliveries to customers' locations across the state of Mississippi.
- Enhanced warehouse efficiency by streamlining inventory management processes and implementing organizational strategies.
- Collaborated with team members for efficient loading and unloading of shipments, minimizing product damage and optimizing space utilization.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to safety guidelines, conducting regular inspections, and addressing potential hazards promptly.
- Participated in periodic inventory audits, verifying stock counts and addressing discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Contributed to a reduction in lost or damaged goods by properly labeling packages and handling fragile items with care during transportation processes.
- Assisted in the implementation of warehouse management software, resulting in improved inventory accuracy and streamlined operations.
Warehouse Staff
Opeco INC
05.2018 - 07.2018
- Used forklift to load/unload trucks
- Checked in inventory to make sure all the material was there and to see if anything was damaged during freight travel
- I stocked the shelves of different materials such as butterfly valves, west-can, quin, don-nan, skinner, kengro, and polish rods
- Clean warehouse daily
- Pull orders for customers and make sale tickets
- Organize the inventory and front shelves.
Laborer/Warehouse Helper
Lauren Engineers and Constructors
12.2014 - 05.2015
- Picked up trash, fixed fences, and bush concrete
- Load/unload trucks
- Schedule trucks to come for deliveries
- Escort trucks and check inventory for the correct quantity and any damages.
Education
Bachelor of Applied Science: Industrial Engineering Technology (Logistics) and Minor in Management -
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS12.2022
Associates of Applied Science: Engineering Technology -
Jones College
Ellisville, MS05.2019
High School Diploma -
West Jones High School
Laurel, MS05.2014
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Warehouse
- Forklift
- AutoCAD
- Pro Creo
- Shipping
- Ordering supplies
- Organizing
- Blueprint reading
- Inventory control
- Engineering
- Sales
- Scheduling
- Planning
- Dispatching
- Driver management
- Account management
- TMW
- Trimble Fleet Manager
- ELD
- Logistics Management
- Leadership
- Supply Chain
- Staff Leadership
- Account Management
- Technical skills
- Quality Management
- Schedule Management
- Process Improvements
- Operations Support
- Strategic Planning
- Payroll Administration
- Business Planning
- Resource Utilization
- MS Office
- Business Analysis and Reporting
- Process Improvement
- Performance Tracking and Evaluation
- Hiring and Training
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Active Listening
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Decision-Making
- Self Motivation
Awards
- Honor Roll from 8th-12th grade.
- Inducted into the Beta Club in 2011-2014
- Inducted into Engineering Society Club in 2018-2019
- Made Dean’s List in 2022
- Inducted into Honor Society in 2022
- Inducted into the USM Student Alumni Association in 2022
- Completed Lumber Fundamentals Program Fall of 2022
Timeline
Manager in Training
Wayne Sanderson Farms
05.2024 - Current
Logistics Specialist
Jones Logistics
10.2022 - 05.2024
Saw Operations Intern
Interfor
08.2022 - 10.2022
Supply Chain Associate Intern
Frito-Lay PepsiCo Inc.
05.2022 - 08.2022
Design Engineer
Warren INC
06.2020 - 05.2022
Engineering Clerk/Drafter
Hol-Mac Corporation
06.2019 - 05.2020
Warehouse Staff
Chancellor Electrical
08.2018 - 05.2019
Warehouse Staff
Opeco INC
05.2018 - 07.2018
Laborer/Warehouse Helper
Lauren Engineers and Constructors
12.2014 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Applied Science: Industrial Engineering Technology (Logistics) and Minor in Management -
University of Southern Mississippi
Associates of Applied Science: Engineering Technology -
Jones College
High School Diploma -
West Jones High School
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