
Accomplished operations professional with a proven track record at Kohl's, adept in operations management and leader development. Possess a comprehensive background in streamlining processes and driving operational excellence. Known for fostering collaborative team environment and a passion for continued learning. Reliable and adaptable, bringing strong analytical and problem-solving skills to the table.
* Senior Operations Manager for 1M square foot $50M annual budget e-commerce fulfillment center comprised of 800-2500+ associates, 285k SKUs, and over 10M units of peak e-commerce inventory space.
* Report directly to the building director. Responsible for short-term, near-term, and strategic operational planning and execution, driving profitability, and servicing customer demand.
* Work closely with corporate and network partners on initiatives in training, safety, quality, and cost.
* Maintain a strong focus on leadership development of 50+ executives.
* Logistics Project/Training Manager for 13 total Kohl’s/3PL distribution centers comprised of 124+ executives, 4200+ associates, 7k+ SKUs, and over 6M units of peak e-commerce inventory. Manage a combined annual $30M in budgets.
* Responsible for planning and executing operational plans within these buildings, driving efficiencies, and leading change management through leveraging strong interpersonal relationships.
* Coordinate the creation and implementation of a comprehensive and lasting culture-based RDC network Training Program to drive increased performance excellence and operational execution across the 9 RDC buildings and consistent with the Kohl’s e-commerce network.
* Operations Manager for a 500k square feet and 480 associate distribution center servicing 146 Kohl’s Stores.
* Responsible for Pack-to-Light, Shipping, and Transportation departments including 9 executives and up to 300 associates.
* Responsible for the day-to-day dissecting of the business and making decisions geared toward exceeding production goals, managing inventory turn times, controlling aging inventory, and maintaining a high level of quality and safety.
* Work closely with director, corporate, and business partners for long-term planning relating to volume, staffing, budgets, transportation, and special projects
* Group leader for 1.5 million square feet distribution centers in Receiving, Warehousing, and Shipping.
* Directly managed 18-25 team members’ performance and evaluation.
* Oversaw the efficient flow of 30k-60k cartons per shift to maintain proper level of service and quality for 60-75 Target stores.
* Chemical Officer in positions from 26 soldier platoon to 26,000 soldier Corps. Managed Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical (NBC) training/operations, chemical defense equipment, and chemical policy.
* Awarded Bronze Star for meritorious achievement during deployment to Iraq.