1. Joshua Gibbs
135 Beck Lane, McMinnville, TN 37110
615-428-6754
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Highly motivated and results driven
Ability to positively drive employee engagement
Ability to professionally handle confidential information
Strong problem-solving and negotiation skills
Ability to work independently or as a team in a fast paced environment
Advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Microsoft Dynamics, Citrix, Kronos
Represents Company with a professional attitude and demeanor
Work Experience
Taylor Farms, Smyrna, TN (July 2009 – Current)
Receiving Manager (June 2013- Current) Taylor Farms, Smyrna, TN
Manages 100,000 sq. ft. warehouse and staff including Receiving and Inventory Supervisors
Meets and exceeds targets and goals as specified by customer and company
Establishes professional relationships with internal and external customers
Maintains floor presence
Works closely with production to ensure production lines are supplied with raw materials at all time
Establishes work schedules for all employees
Minimizes waste in work processes
Responsible for time punches in Kronos for all employees
Conducts investigations using root cause analysis to determine cause and set up counter measures
Plans, directs and coordinates the storage and distribution of materials and products
Conducts weekly Safety Training for department
Responsible for establishing and maintaining inventory integrity
Member of the HACCP team
Conducts Quality and Food Safety training for the Receiving and Inventory Supervisors
Responsible for reporting and reaching goals set forth by Key Performance Indicators
Manages performance of daily start-up inspections
Conducts employee evaluations and sets up employee development plans
Receiving Supervisor (June 2012 – June 2013) Taylor Farms, Smyrna, TN
Supervised Receiving Team and reported to the Receiving Manager
Maintained floor presence and fostered team environment
Daily interaction with production leaders to ensure lines were supplied as required
Followed and enforced safety rules and regulations
Responsible for continuous improvements in Safety, Quality Assurance and Food Safety
Wrote and continually reviewed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Investigated incidents and setup corrective actions
Responsible for following and managing Good Manufacturing Practices in warehouse
Effectively maintained a working relationship with other departments
2. Assisted with product trace back and recalls
Ensured product was rotated and used FIFO
Developed and followed through on procedures to increase productivity and efficiency
Assisted with cost savings, profitability and minimized waste
Monitored employee performance and completed employee evaluations
Supervised and tracked training and performance of warehouse employees
Assisted with employee disciplinary actions
Responsible for ensuring Receiving area remained clean and debris free
Responsible for forklift safety, policy enforcement and OSHA compliance
Receiving Clerk (July 2009 – June 2012) Taylor Farms, Smyrna, TN
Communicated with all employees in a professional manner
Responsible for raw and dry product receiving
Responsible for assisting team members with unloading trailers when necessary
Assisted with product trace back and recalls
Verified incoming loads were received accurately
Published daily list of inbound loads and product held over
Reviewed paperwork for pertinent signatures and information
Entered Lot Information
Ensured paperwork was processed correctly and organized
Ensured paperwork was distributed to appropriate departments in a timely fashion
Ensured appropriate personnel were notified of package arrivals
Handled accounting issued related to Receiving
Followed GMP and PPE procedures per company requirements
Followed safety rules and regulations
Sales Associate (February 2009 – July 2009) Purpose Financial, McMinnville, TN
Customer Service for new and existing accounts
Collection of past due accounts
Deposits and check cashing for customers
Ensured sales targets were met
Reason for leaving: Accepted position at Taylor Farms
Customer Service/Maintenance (October 2008 – July 2009) Meadows Homes, McMinnville, TN
Responsible for answering customer inquiries and complaints
Set up homes for viewing
Performed building maintenance duties for homes
Reason for leaving (Part-time position while in college)
Bank Teller/New Accounts (November 2007 – June 2008) US Bank, Murfreesboro, TN
Conducted teller transactions
Opened new accounts
Performed data entry duties
Resolved complex customer issues and complaints
Converted service opportunities into sales events
Hands on team player
Reason for leaving: Transferred to Motlow College in McMinnville
3. Cashier/Customer Service Associate (February 2006 – December 2007) Eckerd (Rite-Aid)
McMinnville, TN
Customer Service
Set up product displays
Stocked store shelves
Completed inventory counts and ordered merchandise
Assisted with the operation of the one-hour photo
Reason for leaving: Attended MTSU in Murfreesboro, TN
Education
Motlow College August 2008 – May 2009
Middle Tennessee State University August 2007 – May 2008
Warren County High School
Training
Forklift Certification
Consumer Loan Processing
Teller School