
Dynamic veteran in sales and retail management with a proven ability to build and motivate high-performing teams, consistently achieving and exceeding sales, service, and performance objectives. Expertise in loss prevention, recordkeeping, and team leadership complements a results-driven approach as an Operations Manager with over six years of experience in optimizing processes and enhancing organizational efficiency. Proficient in strategic planning, resource allocation, and workflow optimization, with a strong track record of reducing costs while elevating productivity and service quality. Recognized for exceptional leadership, problem-solving abilities, and communication skills that promote cross-departmental collaboration and drive measurable business outcomes.
Keurig Dr Pepper – Cranberry Township (Pittsburgh) PA
Sales Operations Manager
Responsible for the overall direction, guidance, and safety of the Pittsburgh Territory (Cranberry Township PA, Erie PA ,Johnstown PA, Stonewood WV). Responsible for the health and safety of our team members while reaching our productivity and efficiency goals. Lead and execute continuous improvement initiatives across cross-functional teams and projects, progress reports, make recommendations, and support implementation. I have built and am aligned with our ONE KDP culture and environment by providing leadership, communication, and performance management for my supervisors and team members. Grow and develop each member of my team to ensure readiness for the next level in their career.
Warehouse:
Responsible for the overall direction, coordination and evaluation of the warehouse
Ensure proper execution and implementation of all policies procedures with regard to picking, packing, shipping, receiving, and inventory management.
Train and evaluate Warehouse Supervisors and staff on effective inventory techniques and daily tasks.
Assist and maintain appropriate inventory levels and product loss control.
Conduct physical counts of inventory and reconcile floor counts and inventory shipments.
Schedule and manage warehouse team members within labor and budget while meeting our company KPIs
Ensure compliance with safety codes, policies, and procedures of the Company are executed daily.
Ensure all equipment, including but not limited to forklifts, pallet jacks, and fleet trucks, is properly maintained and inspection practices are followed.
DSD Delivery:
Manage Delivery Supervisors and team of delivery drivers.
Responsible for the direction, coordination and evaluation of all distribution activities for assigned drivers/routes.
Ensure accurate deliveries and excellent customer service.
Supervise the planning and scheduling of company transport vehicles to maximize revenue producing opportunities and minimize downtime and excessive overtime.
Supervise driver performance and takes proper disciplinary steps as necessary.
Monitor the team to ensure vehicles are well maintained and that related repairs and safety issues are addressed in a timely manner.
Ensure that optimal inventory levels of full goods are maintained in order to fulfill daily sales needs.
Keurig Dr Pepper – Evansville IN
Sales Operations Manager
Responsible for the overall direction, guidance, and safety of the Evansville Territory (Evansville IN,Bowling Green KY,Mayfield KY,Marion IL). Responsible for the health and safety of our team members while reaching our productivity and efficiency goals. Lead and execute continuous improvement initiatives across cross-functional teams and projects, progress reports, make recommendations, and support implementation. I have built and am aligned with our ONE KDP culture and environment by providing leadership, communication, and performance management for my supervisors and team members. Grow and develop each member of my team to ensure readiness for the next level in their career.
Help Supervisors and team of delivery drivers.
Responsible for the direction, coordination and evaluation of all distribution activities for assigned drivers/routes.
Ensure accurate deliveries and excellent customer service.
Supervise the planning and scheduling of company transport vehicles to maximize revenue producing opportunities and minimize downtime and excessive overtime.
Supervise driver performance and takes proper disciplinary steps as necessary.
Monitor the team to ensure vehicles are well maintained and that related repairs and safety issues are addressed in a timely manner.
Ensure that optimal inventory levels of full goods are maintained in order to fulfill daily sales needs.
Responsible for overseeing operations of the entire Bowling Green Branch, including Sales, Merchandising, and Delivery of product in cross-dock warehouse location
Examine weekly and monthly sales figures to determine business needs and set goals for the sales team to achieve
Monitor JJ Keller compliance, time inefficiency, route inefficiency, the GIMBA metric board to look for opportunities to improve delivery metrics
Train new route drivers and new sales managers
Inventory control in warehouse and customer deliveries
Employee relations and communication
Ensure proper execution and implementation of all aspects of sales, deliveries, and merchandising
Ensure safety compliance on warehouse premises
Researched issues to obtain appropriate answers to customer inquiries
Promoted business' development by building and maintaining relationships with new clients.