Alexander Reed
Cuisine Solutions
Dallas,TX
1
Certification
10
years of professional experience
Experienced with managing factory operations and ensuring seamless production workflows. Utilizes process improvement techniques to enhance efficiency and reduce operational bottlenecks. Knowledge of quality control measures and team leadership to meet and exceed production targets.
Work History
Facility Supervisor
2 Years 7 Months- Assisted in daily operations to uphold safety and quality standards.
- Supported process improvements to boost production efficiency and decrease downtime.
- Guided staff on operational procedures and equipment usage.
- Facilitated workflow enhancements that increased output while preserving product integrity.
- Fostered relationships with key suppliers to improve service delivery.
- Monitored inventory levels to streamline stock replenishment and reduce shortages.
- Recorded all MRO purchases accurately to maintain compliance with company policies and regulations.
Manager of Operations
1 Year- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
- Set, enforced, and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
- Partnered with vendors and suppliers to effectively manage and budget.
- Scheduled regular inspections of equipment and facilities to manage wear and tear.
- Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance, and safety.
- Uploaded time records into the computer system and made adjustments to create an accurate database for payroll processing functions.
Inventory Manager
1 Year 1 Month- Managed inbound and outbound inventory to support site operations.
- Implemented system improvements to track stock levels and reduce shortages.
- Conducted regular research to identify trends and cost saving opportunities.
- Coordinated paperwork, updated spreadsheets, and maintained permanent records.
- Adecco Staffing Agency – Warehouse Associate Team Lead
- San Antonio, TX | Jan 2013 – Nov 2022 (Temp Agency / Multi site)
- Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments to verify accuracy and prevent errors.
- Used hand-held devices and computers to record and monitor inventory levels and completed audits to uncover and address inaccuracies.
- Alternate goods in inventory by observing first-in and first-out approaches to keep shelves organized and properly stocked.
- Labeled and accurately moved customer orders to meet shipment timetables and minimize errors.
- Met environmentally controlled warehouse operational needs through smooth staffing and resource allocation.
- Keep documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
- Tracked production and quality control systems to proactively identify deficiencies.
- Supervised warehouse operations by managing employees during shifts.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Unloaded trucks and rail cars and moved materials to the staging area.
- Removed orders from storage, wrapped and staged for shipments.
Credit Manager
2 Years 10 Months- Supported front-end operations and handled customer inquiries.
- Assisted in inventory tracking for high-value retail items.
- Wrote and implemented standard operating procedures for credit personnel to achieve consistency in unit operations.
- Devised collection recovery strategies to resolve customer issues and delinquent cases.
- Fielded customer questions regarding available merchandise, sales, current prices and upcoming company changes.
Assistant Store Manager
1 Year 11 Months- Managed store inventory and retail displays for high-turnover products.
- Trained and supervised staff in daily operations, customer service, and restocking.
- Facilitate a customer-centric environment by engaging customers in a friendly and professional manner and rapidly addressing any customer issues.
- Monitor and assist in the training of Sales Associates (Pawnbrokers) and Cash Advance Associates so their development meets prescribed Cash America standards.
- Recruit top talent and source candidates through company-prescribed channels.
- Administer processes and procedures within the store, which include inventory, managing loans, merchandising, store presentation, store systems, and corporate reporting.
- Evaluate store financial statements and drive profitability through communication and goal setting.
- Ensure that operating standards meet or exceed Cash America standards.
- Monitor loan qualification and buy processes to ensure value and integrity of all.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Retail Merchandising
Inventory Control & Stocking
Forklift Operation & Safety Compliance
Team Supervision & Training
Warehouse Logistics
Product Rotation (FIFO)
Shrink Reduction
Customer Service & Communication
Planogram Implementation
POS & Inventory Software
Employee training
Purchasing strategies
Certification
- Forklift Operator – Certified
- OSHA Awareness Training
Timeline
Facility Supervisor
Cuisine Solutions
01.2024 - CurrentRead More
Manager of Operations
Eddleton Investments
01.2023 - 01.2024Read More
Inventory Manager
Monticello Manor
12.2021 - 01.2023Read More
Credit Manager
Premier Rentals
01.2019 - 11.2021Read More
Assistant Store Manager
Cash America International Inc.
01.2017 - 12.2018Read More
Desert Rose Academy
High School Diploma
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