Joshua Pickens

Results-driven trade professional combining hands-on flooring expertise with 8+ years of production and quality control leadership. Proven track record managing teams, driving output quality, and delivering projects on time. Owner-operator with strong client management and field execution skills.

Flooring Specialist/Contractor - Design Craft - Mount Airy, NC

(2024-01)

• Founded and operate full-service flooring contracting business specializing in hardwood installation, sanding, and finishing
• Manage all client accounts, project scoping, scheduling, and quality assurance end-to-end
• Deliver high-quality residential and commercial flooring solutions, building repeat clientele through craftsmanship

Third Shift Production Manager/Quality Control Manager - Johnson Granite - Mount Airy, NC

(2022-01 - 2024-12)

• Oversaw all third-shift plant production operations, ensuring output targets and quality standards were consistently met
• Supervised, trained, and developed shift employees, reducing onboarding time and improving team performance
• Led quality control inspections across fabrication workflow, minimizing defects and maintaining compliance standards

Second Shift Lead - Johnson Granite - Mount Airy, NC

(2019-01 - 2022-12)

• Led second-shift team through daily fabrication operations, crane operation, and quality control processes
• Guided team performance and workflow prioritization to meet production deadlines under high-pressure conditions
• Executed full fabricator responsibilities while managing shift coordination and materials handling

Fabricator/CNC operator - Johnson Granite - Mount Airy, NC

(2016-01 - 2019-12)

• Operated CNC machinery, forklifts, and handled materials as a core fabricator supporting full production cycle

High School Diploma - East Surry High School (2015-06)

Construction Certificate - Construction - Surry County Community College (2015-06)