Aaron Pryor

St. Louis

Summary

Accomplished Operations Supervisor with a proven track record at Grove Collaborative, enhancing team productivity by over 30% through effective leadership and process improvement. Skilled in interdepartmental communication and inventory management, adept at driving performance and fostering employee development. Demonstrates strong decision-making and team training abilities, ensuring compliance and quality assurance. Versatile Operations Supervisor successful at taking on routine and complex business challenges with resourceful and creative approach. Recognized as driven, dedicated and hardworking leader with history of streamlining operations and increasing results. Forward-thinking team leader skilled at operating departments efficiently to meet goals. Successful background matching employees with roles for maximum performance. Proactive and hardworking individual focused on continuous operational improvement.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Supervisor

Grove Collaborative

01.2022 - 06.2024

Managed daily operations for optimal performance, ensuring smooth workflows and timely completion of tasks.
Maintained open lines of communication with upper management to provide regular updates on operational progress and challenges faced by the team.
Conducted regular performance evaluations for direct reports, identifying areas for improvement and setting development goals accordingly.
Enhanced team productivity by providing ongoing training, coaching, and mentoring to staff members.

Warehouse Lead

Grove Collaborative

08.2019 - 01.2022

Kept warehouse clean and organized to maximize team efficiency and productivity
Recorded information, shortages and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate
Moved boxes and organized aisles to open up floor space and enable forklift operators to move freely through warehouse
Followed verbal and written instructions to properly move and ship products.
Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
Delivered updates on anticipated task completion times.
Double checked records, daily reports and inventory transactions to identify and correct variances.
Monitored performance and safety practices of warehouse staff.
Listened closely during team meetings to gain complete understanding of duties required for each shift, completing priority tasks first.
Promoted safety policies and practices among personnel, enforcing appropriate handling and use of equipment and products.
Acted as liaison between company departments and warehouse teams.
Supervised warehouse operations by managing employees during shifts.
Trained employees on equipment operation and safety protocols.
Managed a team of warehouse personnel, delegating tasks effectively to optimize workflow.
Managed day-to-day operations of warehouse, freight and parcel shipments, returns, and transfers.

Production Lead

Security Equipment Co

02.2010 - 12.2018

Trained workers in proper operation, calibration and maintenance of production line equipment
Sustained tour-ready production line through continuous and effective housekeeping plans
Kept production line ready for monthly inspections and yearly audits by consistently following optimal processes
Communicated clear instructions for general operations and product-specific runs to prevent errors and rework
Handled production line documentation requirements, including waste, downtime and output
Supported employees by accurately tracking time and proactively resolving any conflicts
Monitored employee activities to verify consistent use of good manufacturing principles
Maintained safe work areas by keeping pathways and stations free of hazards and excess waste or materials
Contributed to continuous improvement and lean initiatives by implementing directives
Conferred with management and design staff to fully understand and comply with strict production specifications
Identified and corrected defects to bring completed products in line with tolerances
Produced at least specified number of products per hour by leveraging strong technical knowledge and electrical background to work quickly
Labeled components and monitored use to keep accurate records
Completed high-quality products with skilled assembly of systems, supports and connections

Education

Seckman Sr. High School, Imperial, MO

05.2001

Skills

Interdepartmental communication
Light maintenance
Product picking
Organization
Project organization
Process improvement
Problem resolution
Team building
Scheduling
Inventory Control
Staff Management
Employee Training
Safety and compliance
Staff supervision
Operations Management
Performance monitoring
Task Delegation
Team Training
Safety oversight

Employee Development
Production
Compliance Management
Quality Assurance
Project Planning
Cycle counting
Delegation
Scheduling Coordination
Team Leadership
Employee Supervision
Decision-Making
Goal Setting
Workflow Planning
Coaching and Mentoring
Inventory Management
Leadership and Change Management
Performance Management
Performance Improvement

Timeline

Operations Supervisor - Grove Collaborative

01.2022 - 06.2024

Warehouse Lead - Grove Collaborative

08.2019 - 01.2022

Production Lead - Security Equipment Co

02.2010 - 12.2018

Seckman Sr. High School - ,