Joshua Bennett
Tipton,IN
Summary
Highly organized operations and project coordination professional with 10+ years of experience supporting complex, fast-paced operations through effective scheduling, documentation, logistics coordination, team leadership, and customer communication. Proven success leading operations involving up to 200 employees while managing hiring, onboarding, payroll coordination, workforce scheduling, operational reporting, and process improvements. Recognized for exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while consistently meeting deadlines. Quick to learn new software platforms and business processes, with the adaptability to master construction management systems such as Procore, DocuSign, and other project coordination tools. United States Marine Corps veteran seeking to leverage proven leadership.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Operator
Red Gold Tomatoes
Orestes, IN
05.2025 - Current
- Safely operate industrial forklifts transporting raw materials, packaging materials, and finished tomato products throughout warehouse and production operations.
- Coordinate movement of materials between warehouses and production lines to maintain uninterrupted manufacturing operations.
- Load and unload trailers while ensuring inventory accuracy and product integrity.
- Complete Bills of Lading (BOLs), forklift inspection reports, tally sheets, and shipping documentation accurately and on schedule.
- Utilize barcode scanning systems to maintain inventory accuracy and support shipping and receiving functions.
- Coordinate daily with warehouse, production, and shipping personnel to maintain efficient workflow and meet production demands.
- Maintain compliance with OSHA, food safety regulations, and company safety procedures while supporting a clean and organized work environment.
Operations Supervisor
Integrated Deicing Services
Indianapolis, IN
01.2022 - 04.2025
- Directed daily airport operations involving up to 200 seasonal employees across multiple operational areas during peak winter operations.
- Coordinated workforce scheduling, staffing assignments, labor allocation, and operational resources to maximize efficiency while meeting customer deadlines.
- Assisted with interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and mentoring new employees and supervisors.
- Managed employee timekeeping, payroll verification, attendance records, and scheduling adjustments.
- Coordinated daily operations with airline representatives, airport personnel, vendors, and internal leadership to ensure safe, efficient service.
- Prepared operational reports, compliance documentation, employee records, and performance tracking documentation.
- Conducted employee coaching, performance evaluations, corrective actions, and conflict resolution.
- Identified workflow improvements that increased operational efficiency while maintaining exceptional safety performance.
- Ensured compliance with FAA regulations, OSHA requirements, customer expectations, and company operating procedures.
- Built a collaborative culture centered on accountability, communication, safety, and continuous improvement.
Station Trainer / Operations Lead
Integrated Deicing Services
Indianapolis, IN
09.2016 - 01.2022
- Coordinated daily deicing operations involving more than 20 employees and approximately 80 aircraft during peak operational periods.
- Planned staffing assignments and daily operational priorities to support airline schedules.
- Developed and delivered classroom, hands-on, and simulation-based training programs.
- Maintained employee certifications, qualification records, and training documentation.
- Evaluated employee performance and implemented coaching strategies to improve operational effectiveness.
- Partnered with leadership to improve training programs and operational consistency.
Delivery Driver
Amazon
Greenwood, IN
05.2019 - 09.2021
- Managed daily delivery schedules while maintaining accurate documentation and package tracking.
- Communicated with dispatch regarding route changes and delivery priorities.
- Delivered professional customer service while consistently meeting delivery deadlines.
Yard Supervisor
Premier Transportation
Brownsburg, IN
08.2016 - 10.2017
- Coordinated employee schedules, work assignments, and daily operational priorities.
- Approved payroll, attendance records, vacation requests, and employee timekeeping.
- Maintained production reports, inspection documentation, and operational records.
- Coordinated personnel and equipment to meet production goals and customer deadlines.
- Conducted safety inspections and implemented corrective actions.
- Led daily team meetings to communicate priorities and improve workflow.
Forklift Operator
Spartan Logistics
Indianapolis, IN
02.2015 - 06.2016
- Operated forklifts to safely move materials throughout warehouse operations.
- Loaded and unloaded trailers while maintaining inventory accuracy.
- Supported efficient warehouse operations in a fast-paced production environment.
Practical Trainer / Operations Lead
Integrated Deicing Services
Indianapolis, IN
09.2015 - 04.2016
- Conducted onboarding and orientation programs for newly hired employees.
- Maintained employee training records and documentation.
- Delivered presentations covering operational procedures, company policies, and safety standards.
- Provided one-on-one coaching and mentoring to improve employee performance.
Aircraft Deicer
Integrated Deicing Services
Indianapolis, IN
10.2014 - 02.2015
- Performed aircraft deicing operations while maintaining strict FAA safety requirements and operational timelines.
- Supported safe, on-time aircraft departures in demanding winter weather conditions.
Airframe Mechanic
United States Marine Corps
San Diego, CA
10.2009 - 10.2014
- Performed structural maintenance and inspections on MV-22 Osprey aircraft in accordance with strict military quality standards.
- Maintained detailed maintenance documentation, inspection records, and technical reports.
- Worked closely with maintenance teams to ensure aircraft mission readiness and operational readiness.
- Diagnosed and repaired aircraft structural and hydraulic systems while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and accountability.
Education
Airframe Certificate -
Aviation Institute of Maintenance
Indianapolis, INHigh School Diploma -
Avon High School
Avon, IN05.2008
Skills
Project Coordination
Operations Management
Documentation & Record-keeping
Scheduling & Workforce Planning
Logistics Coordination
Inventory Management
Customer & Vendor Communication
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Outlook
Reporting & Data Tracking
Hiring & Onboarding
Employee Development
Payroll Coordination
Team Leadership
Process Improvement
Quality Assurance
Safety Compliance
Deadline Management
Conflict Resolution
Problem Solving
Accomplishments
- Over 10 years of operations leadership, logistics, training, and workforce coordination experience.
- Successfully supervised operations involving up to 200 seasonal employees during peak winter operations.
Timeline
Forklift Operator
Red Gold Tomatoes
05.2025 - Current
Operations Supervisor
Integrated Deicing Services
01.2022 - 04.2025
Delivery Driver
Amazon
05.2019 - 09.2021
Station Trainer / Operations Lead
Integrated Deicing Services
09.2016 - 01.2022
Yard Supervisor
Premier Transportation
08.2016 - 10.2017
Practical Trainer / Operations Lead
Integrated Deicing Services
09.2015 - 04.2016
Forklift Operator
Spartan Logistics
02.2015 - 06.2016
Aircraft Deicer
Integrated Deicing Services
10.2014 - 02.2015
Airframe Mechanic
United States Marine Corps
10.2009 - 10.2014
Airframe Certificate -
Aviation Institute of Maintenance
High School Diploma -
Avon High School