Derek Huffman
Harrisonburg
Summary
Resourceful Project Management Professional with expertise in strategic planning and team leadership. Led diverse teams to successfully achieve project objectives while fostering collaboration and resilience. Specializes in logistics coordination and inventory management, driving operational efficiency in fast-paced environments.
Overview
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Certification
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Manifestor
Farmer Focus
Harrisonburg
Feb2025 - Current
- Executed quality control checks on products to ensure quality standards before packaging and distribution.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the work area throughout shifts.
- Executed load scanning to ensure accurate inventory records.
- Inspected raw materials for freshness and compliance with safety regulations.
- Prepared outgoing packages for delivery, ensuring proper labeling and documentation.
- Trained new employees on safety practices and operational procedures, enhancing compliance and efficiency in shipping areas.
- Operated computers to access information related to shipping activities.
- Maintained a clean work area by sweeping, dusting, mopping.
- Adhered to safety standards while operating heavy machinery, ensuring a safe work environment.
Trucking Dispatcher lead
A&D trucking
Harrisonburg
04.2017 - 02.2025
- Managed communication between drivers and clients for timely updates.
- Coordinated truck schedules to optimize delivery routes and minimize delays.
- Provided support to drivers regarding route directions, traffic issues, road closures.
- Created and maintained accurate records of shipments and driver logs.
- Prepared documents such as bills of lading, invoices, manifests, safety reports.
- Assisted in resolving billing disputes between customers and carriers.
Warehouse Worker
LSC Communications
Harrisonburg
09.2018 - 11.2023
- Operated forklift/ clamp truck to transport materials within warehouse facility.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments accurately and efficiently.
- Organized inventory to ensure easy access and retrieval of products.
- Create bill of lading for all loads.
- Keep track of weekly cycle count through the warehouse.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety standards throughout the warehouse area.
- Assisted in training new employees on warehouse procedures and safety protocols.
- Utilized inventory management systems to track product availability and locations.
- Organized warehouse space for efficient storage of products.
- Maintained accurate inventory records using computerized tracking systems.
Press room stacker
LSC Communications
Harrisonburg
09.2018 - 11.2023
- Operated stacker to move printed materials efficiently within the production area.
- Loaded and unloaded pallets, ensuring proper placement for safe storage.
- Maintained equipment by performing regular inspections and basic repairs.
- Fixed malfunction with the stackers robot to keep production flowing.
- Stacked boxes onto pallets for easy transport around the facility.
- Separated, organized and rotated products.
- Created load flags for each pallet made.
Slitter Operator
LSC Communications
Harrisonburg
09.2018 - 10.2023
- Operated slitting machines to cut materials according to specifications.
- Adjusted machine settings for optimal performance and efficiency.
- Troubleshot mechanical problems with the slitter machine and replaced damaged parts when necessary.
- Monitored production processes for quality and consistency.
- Inspected finished product rolls of paper for defects before wrapping them into packaging
- Cut custom size rolls for special jobs.
- Utilized various hand tools, such as wrenches, screwdrivers, and pliers, while performing duties.
- Trained new operators on safety protocols and machine operation.
- Worked closely with other departments such as Quality Control, Maintenance, Shipping and Receiving.
- Threaded ends of metal coils from reels through slitters to secure ends on recoilers.
Education
Harrisonburg High School
Harrisonburg, VASkills
- Inventory management
- Logistics coordination
- Shipping and receiving
- Order processing
- Quality control
- Inventor tracking
- Operational efficiency
- Process improvement
- Safety compliance
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Problem resolution
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking
- Communication coordination
- Customer relations
- Review documents
- Record data
- Manufacturing Process Knowledge
Languages
English
Professional
Certification
- Forklift
- Reach truck
- Drivers license
Timeline
Warehouse Worker
LSC Communications
09.2018 - 11.2023
Press room stacker
LSC Communications
09.2018 - 11.2023
Slitter Operator
LSC Communications
09.2018 - 10.2023
Trucking Dispatcher lead
A&D trucking
04.2017 - 02.2025
Manifestor
Farmer Focus
Feb2025 - Current
Harrisonburg High School