Andrew Stafford
Adairsville,GA
Summary
Senior Operations Manager with a proven track record at Foss Floors, excelling in workflow optimization and team leadership. Expert in efficient practices and risk mitigation, driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Operations Manager
Foss Floors/Mohawk
Calhoun, GA
06.2022 - Current
- Manage personnel, including recruitment, training, scheduling, performance reviews, and disciplinary actions.
- Provided guidance, support, and mentorship to junior team members.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies and procedures.
- Monitored daily operations, identified areas for continued improvement.
- Implement workflow initiatives with space consolidation, safety pathing, and travel efficiencies through all facilities to keep all materials flowing in the most efficient and safest patterns.
Plant Manager
Foss Floors
Chatsworth, GA
09.2017 - 06.2022
- Conducted regular meetings with department heads to review progress towards set objectives.
- Facilitated communication between workers at different levels of the organization.
- Implemented a cost-savings initiative from suppliers, plant layout efficiencies, and lean production.
- Helped grow the facility from a net loss facility to positive growth within two years, creating 140 jobs.
Assistant Plant Manager
Foss Floors
Rome, GA
05.2015 - 09.2017
- Facilitated regular meetings between department heads to discuss upcoming projects.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and monitored production activities to minimize risk.
- Coordinated with vendors to ensure timely delivery of materials needed for production processes.
- Engaged with senior management on strategies designed to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
35T/35M Human Intelligence Collector
Unites States Army
Tacoma , WA
02.2010 - 02.2016
- Developed plans for collecting actionable intelligence in order to achieve mission objectives.
- Provide IT support with all intel equipment in SE region of Afghanistan.
Production Manager
Foss Floors
Rome, GA
12.2013 - 05.2015
- Identified opportunities for improvement in workflow design and implementation.
- Created reports on productivity levels, cost analysis, and inventory status.
- Evaluated existing processes for potential automation opportunities.
- Helped build and grow the department from 300 pieces per shift to over 10,000 pieces per shift through efficiencies and automation.
Shiping Lead
Foss Floors
Rome, GA
04.2013 - 12.2013
Education
Associate of Science - Computer And Information Systems
Cochise College
Douglas, AZ08-2014
Skills
- Workflow optimization
- Process improvement
- Budget management
- Supplier negotiation
- Team leadership
- Risk management
- Troubleshooting
- Project management
- Safety Analysis
- Workforce planning
- Business planning
- Goal attainment
Affiliations
- Love for sports has always driven me toward recreational sports such as bowling and softball. I have always admired the idea of team building and working as a team to accomplish anything.
Timeline
Senior Operations Manager
Foss Floors/Mohawk
06.2022 - Current
Plant Manager
Foss Floors
09.2017 - 06.2022
Assistant Plant Manager
Foss Floors
05.2015 - 09.2017
Production Manager
Foss Floors
12.2013 - 05.2015
Shiping Lead
Foss Floors
04.2013 - 12.2013
35T/35M Human Intelligence Collector
Unites States Army
02.2010 - 02.2016
Associate of Science - Computer And Information Systems
Cochise College