Nikoata Davies
Carlisle
Summary
Dynamic Supervisor with a proven track record at VDCI, excelling in staff training and performance management. Adept at optimizing operations and ensuring safety compliance, I foster team collaboration and resolve conflicts effectively. My strong organizational skills and commitment to quality control drive operational success and enhance customer satisfaction.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisor
VDCI
Carlisle
04.2025 - Current
- Supervised daily operations to ensure compliance with safety protocols.
- Trained and mentored staff on best practices in pest control procedures.
- Coordinated service schedules to optimize team efficiency and resource allocation.
- Monitored inventory levels and ordered supplies to maintain operational readiness.
- Conducted performance evaluations to assess team effectiveness and provide feedback.
- Implemented standard operating procedures to enhance workflow consistency and quality.
- Resolved customer complaints by addressing concerns promptly and effectively.
- Provided guidance and direction to subordinates regarding job duties and responsibilities.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Monitored employee productivity to provide constructive feedback and coaching.
- Complied with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
- Recruited, hired, trained, mentored, coached, evaluated, and terminated staff as necessary.
- Performed monthly inventory checks to ensure sufficient stock levels for all products.
- Conducted weekly meetings with team members to discuss upcoming tasks and project deadlines.
- Tracked progress on projects and provided timely feedback to staff members.
- Trained new employees on company policies and procedures.
- Managed scheduling for staff, ensuring adequate coverage during peak times and projects.
Machine Operator
Lennox Industries
Stuttgart
05.2022 - Current
- Operated machinery to manufacture HVAC equipment efficiently.
- Monitored production processes for quality and safety compliance.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain smooth workflow.
- Conducted routine maintenance on machines to ensure optimal performance.
- Adjusted machinery settings based on production specifications and requirements.
- Followed safety protocols to prevent workplace accidents and injuries.
- Trained new operators on equipment handling and safety practices.
- Documented production data and reported any issues to supervisors.
- Adjust machine settings to complete tasks accurately.
- Ensure that safety guidelines are followed at all times while operating machinery.
- Observe machine operations to detect any problems or defects in the finished product.
- Carry out regular safety checks on machinery prior to operation.
- Load raw materials into machines according to specified measurements.
- Comply with company policies regarding quality control procedures.
- Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.
- Prepared machine for production processes by equipping with required tools and parts.
- Inspect finished workpieces to ensure conformance with specifications.
- Record production information such as quantities produced and materials used on daily logs.
- Perform periodic maintenance on machines such as cleaning and lubrication.
- Monitored and observed production line to watch for pile-ups and jams.
- Troubleshoot malfunctions in equipment or processes.
- Verified production orders prior to starting set-up.
- Keep detailed reports of maintenance activities performed on machinery.
- Replace worn tools, sharpen cutting tools, adjust machinery components.
- Check products for accuracy using measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, gauges.
- Identify areas where improvements can be made in terms of efficiency or cost savings.
- Read blueprints and job orders to determine product specifications and tooling instructions.
- Trained new operators and implemented new division operator training program to improve retention rates and increase production.
General Laborer
Riceland Foods Inc.
Suttgart
03.2025 - 08.2025
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work area throughout shifts.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment.
- Collaborated with team members to complete daily tasks effectively.
- Reported any issues or malfunctions to supervisors promptly.
- Cleaned tools, equipment, and work areas in order to maintain a safe and organized workspace.
- Moved heavy objects using dollies, carts, hoists, or other manual labor techniques.
- Collaborated with team members to complete assigned tasks and meet tight deadlines.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were followed while working onsite.
- Operated hand tools and power tools to complete construction projects.
- Operated pallet jacks and forklifts to load and unload supplies and materials.
- Participated in company training sessions to improve skills and boost process knowledge.
- Reported safety violations to supervisor to reduce risks and accidents.
- Printed and applied shipping labels for boxes and packages according to product distribution instructions.
- Inspected tools and equipment for proper functioning prior to use.
- Followed instructions from supervisors regarding specific tasks that needed to be completed.
- Completed variety of physical labor tasks.
- Performed physical activities requiring heavy lifting, walking and standing for long periods of time.
- Used picks and shovels to dig, spread, and level dirt and gravel.
- Utilized two-way radios and hand signals to coordinate communication between equipment operators.
- Understood how to operate and maintain job site equipment safely and for maximum productivity.
Education
High School Diploma -
DeWitt High School
De Witt, AR05-2012
Skills
- Positive attitude and strong work ethic
- Organizational skills
- Multitasking abilities
- Equipment and machinery operation
- Forklift operation
- Safety compliance and workplace safety
- Basic math proficiency
- Shipping and labeling expertise
- Power and hand tool usage
- Effective communication
- Staff training
- Performance evaluation
- Inventory management
- Compliance adherence
- Customer relations
- Quality control
- Schedule management
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Conflict resolution
- Time management
- Safety protocols
- Customer service
- Negotiation
- Operations management
- Task delegation
- Workflow management
- Performance management
- Relationship building
- Inventory oversight
- Priority management
- Inventory control
- Training and mentoring
- Industrial hygiene
- Strategic planning
- Staff discipline
- Project management
- Processes and procedures
- Documentation and reporting
- Attention to detail
- Policy enforcement
- Employee motivation
- Coaching and mentoring
- Verbal and written communication
- Complex Problem-solving
- Goal oriented
- Decision-making
- Team building
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Supervisor
VDCI
04.2025 - Current
General Laborer
Riceland Foods Inc.
03.2025 - 08.2025
Machine Operator
Lennox Industries
05.2022 - Current
High School Diploma -
DeWitt High School