Matthew Edwards
Rural Retreat
Summary
Seasoned professional bringing advanced route planning and load management abilities developed over several years of transportation experience. Solid safety record with strong commitment to successful operations and customer satisfaction. Highly organized individual with defensive driving expertise.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator
A.N.E LLC
Salisbury
02.2022 - Current
- Managed daily operations and logistics for A.N.E LLC to ensure efficiency.
- Oversaw inventory management and procurement processes for various products.
- Developed and implemented operational policies to enhance workflow productivity.
- Established vendor relationships to improve supply chain effectiveness.
- Coordinated schedules and resources for project execution across departments.
- Conducted regular evaluations of operational processes to identify improvements.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company standards in operations.
- Managed daily operations of the business, including staff, sales, inventory, and accounting.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally in order to maintain a positive reputation for the business.
- Established long-term relationships with customers by promoting great service and engagement skills and quickly resolving issues.
- Ensured compliance with all local laws, regulations, policies, and procedures related to the operation of the business.
- Monitored financial performance of the business on a weekly basis to ensure fiscal responsibility.
- Developed business plan and budget to maximize profitability.
- Calculated net income and adjusted strategies to increase income and bottom-line profits.
- Identified potential risks associated with operations in order to minimize liabilities.
- Kept detailed records and driver's logs required for compliance with regulations and corporate policies.
Plastic Extrusion Machine Operator
Eastern Wholesale Fence LLC
Salisbury
02.2020 - 02.2022
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
- Utilized various software and tools to streamline processes and optimize performance.
Forklift Operator/CNC Machine Operator
Universal Forest Products Plant
Salisbury
06.2018 - 05.2021
- Operated forklifts to transport materials within the Universal Forest Products plant.
- Loaded and unloaded products from delivery trucks efficiently and safely.
- Conducted routine inspections of forklifts to ensure operational safety and efficiency.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure a secure work environment.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline material handling processes.
- Maintained accurate records of inventory movement within the plant.
- Assisted in organizing storage areas for efficient access to materials.
- Trained new employees on safe forklift operation and warehouse procedures.
- Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
- Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
- Monitored machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining.
- Monitored and adjusted processes or equipment to improve quality and productivity.
- Performed minor maintenance such as cleaning and lubricating machines.
- Loaded raw materials into production equipment according to job orders while maintaining proper inventory levels.
- Loaded and unloaded machines to prevent expensive equipment issues.
- Performed regular preventive maintenance tasks on CNC machinery.
- Changed out aging tools, fixtures and offsets.
- Adjusted machine feed and speed, changed cutting tools, adjusted machine controls as necessary during the run cycle.
- Set controls to regulate speed, feed and coolant flow.
- Verified settings by measuring positions, first-run parts and sample works with micrometers, calipers or other measuring instruments.
- Kept parts within close tolerances of design standards to maintain optimal quality.
- Set up and operated CNC machines to perform repetitive machining operations on a variety of materials according to specifications.
- Operated multiple CNC machines simultaneously while adhering to safety protocols at all times.
- Achieved safety, quality, and performance standards to meet production schedules.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with raw materials and finished products.
Education
High School Equivalency
Salisbury , NCSkills
- Operational management
- Inventory control
- Compliance monitoring
- Vendor relations
- Strategic planning
- Risk assessment
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Process optimization
- Technical troubleshooting
- Employee training
- Inventory management
- Mechanical recoveries
- Staff training and development
- Operations oversight
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Owner/Operator
A.N.E LLC
02.2022 - Current
Plastic Extrusion Machine Operator
Eastern Wholesale Fence LLC
02.2020 - 02.2022
Forklift Operator/CNC Machine Operator
Universal Forest Products Plant
06.2018 - 05.2021
High School Equivalency