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BENJAMIN R. BEARD
Roanoke Rapids,NC
Summary
Dedicated and effective Operations leader with 25 years of experience who excels at using proven methods and cutting-edge technology to successfully cut costs, streamline operations and increase productivity. Assertive and enthusiastic, with knowledge of process optimization and an unsurpassed worth ethic. Strategic Manager with experience leading and overseeing CI projects and new business activities. Strong history of devising precise and targeted business operations plans, managing costs, reviewing performance, and driving change. Forward-thinking leader with expertise in setting goals, quality standards and growth initiatives while leading quick and efficient attainment of objectives.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Operations Manager
Crown Lsp Group Inc
Rocky Mount, NC
2022.06 - Current
- Traveled to over 5 locations per week to manage each warehouse and perform reviews of individual managers and employees.
- Introduced new methods, practices and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Developed and optimized organizational systems to boost efficiency and keep operations scalable and agile for changing demands.
General Manager
AELSPAN
Enfield, NC
12.2020 - 05.2022
- Established and administered annual budget with controls to prevent overages, minimizing burn rate, and support sustainability objectives.
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
- Set, enforced, and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
- Launched new, robust business management software system, resulting in improved operational insight and planning.
- Organized budgets, oversaw P&Ls, and achieved margin targets consistently to stay on track with growth plans.
- Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions, and forecast needs.
- All contractual Key Process Indicator (KPI) metrics from 2017-2019 reflected improvement of over 60% and 6% Year Over Year (YOY) achieved ($500K)
Operation Manager
AELSPAN
Enfield, NC
11.2018 - 12.2020
- Boosted team member productivity by enhancing performance monitoring and instituting motivational approaches.
- Reduced operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends.
- Reviewed shift reports understanding current numbers and trends.
- Directed initiatives to achieve regulatory compliance, foster good manufacturing practices, and meet component quality standards.
- Implemented ticket tracking system and worked with team to create customized system for improved tracking and logging of work issues.
- Monitored over 200 employees' day-to-day activities and made plans to rectify issues
Inventory Manager
AELSPAN
Enfield, NC
05.2018 - 11.2018
- Strengthened inventory processes to balance supply needs with budget and space limitations.
- Analyzed inventory to identify excess, slow-moving, and obsolete inventory and oversaw disposition.
- Managed over $69 million in inventory and 10 employees in 365,000 square-foot warehouse.
- Conducted research to address shipping errors and packaging mistakes.
- Recorded information, shortages and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
- Collaborated with manufacturing and supply chain management.
Assistant Planning Manager
Lowe’s Distribution Center RDC
Garysburg, NC
02.2014 - 05.2018
- Assist in Management of planning operations and executive staff within distribution center (1.5 million sq ft)
- Assisted with internal financial planning, analysis budgeting.
- Oversaw inventory replenishment strategies and processes for programs.
- Monitored processes and procedures, making sure company met compliance regulations.
- Conducted forecasting to determine possible changes and issues for supply chain business.
- Oversaw training and onboarding process for all newly hired employees within Planning department
Assistant Operations Manager
Lowe’s Distribution Center RDC
Garysburg, NC
03.2010 - 01.2014
- 1Responsible for all production functions and Lowe’s employees in absence of Operations Manager
- Monitor productivity and leadership of department supervisors (Coaches)
- Counsel and train coaches to ensure competence, as well as prepare them for future opportunities
- Develop and implement team goals including creating training material and holding information sessions
- Facilitate appropriate cross-departmental communication ensuring that policies and procedures are clearly understood and followed and that operational objectives are met
- Assist in maintaining safety programs including appropriate training, communication sessions, emergency drills fulfilling all OSHA requirements and ensuring safety of all personnel
- Implemented employee safety initiative with 1.02% injury rate for over 5 years
- Developed and maintain operational guidelines for staff
Department Supervisor
Lowe’s Distribution
North Vernon, IN
01.1996 - 01.2004
- Center # 960, Operation/Distribution, Managed department staff of approximately 60 team members within distribution center
- Ensured all team members have responsibilities and that there is equitable distribution of workload
- Assisted in reducing OSHA recordable accidents by increased training and coaching sessions throughout facility
- Developed and implement team goals
- Monitored and maintained productivity expectations
- Perform other duties as directed by management appropriate
Skills
- Financial Statement Review
- Human Resources Oversight
- Administrative Management
- Budget Control
- Training Management
- Quality Assurance
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Recruitment and Hiring
- Finance and Accounting Oversight
- Waste Management and Reduction
- P&L Administration
- Inventory Tracking and Management
Timeline
Regional Operations Manager
Crown Lsp Group Inc
2022.06 - Current
General Manager
AELSPAN
12.2020 - 05.2022
Operation Manager
AELSPAN
11.2018 - 12.2020
Inventory Manager
AELSPAN
05.2018 - 11.2018
Assistant Planning Manager
Lowe’s Distribution Center RDC
02.2014 - 05.2018
Assistant Operations Manager
Lowe’s Distribution Center RDC
03.2010 - 01.2014
Department Supervisor
Lowe’s Distribution
01.1996 - 01.2004
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