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Bobby Harbour

Springhill,LA

Summary

Adept at enhancing operational efficiency and team performance, I leveraged problem-solving and leadership skills at Stericycle to significantly improve productivity and customer satisfaction. By fostering a positive work environment and championing safety protocols, I achieved higher employee retention and reduced operational costs, demonstrating a commitment to excellence and results.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Manager

Stericycle
Sarepta, LA
12.2017 - 04.2024
  • Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
  • Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
  • Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
  • Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by establishing clear communication channels and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
  • Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to senior management.
  • Facilitated smooth collaboration between departments through clear communication channels.
  • Managed budgets effectively, consistently delivering projects on-time and within financial constraints.
  • Achieved higher employee retention rates by fostering a positive work environment and providing opportunities for professional growth.
  • Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to maximize customer satisfaction.
  • Handled staff training initiatives aimed at upskilling the workforce to meet dynamic industry demands.
  • Directed initiatives to improve work environment, company culture or overall business strategy.
  • Developed strong relationships with vendors, resulting in better pricing and improved service quality.
  • Spearheaded process improvements, resulting in increased productivity and reduced operational costs.
  • Championed safety protocols to maintain a secure working environment, reducing workplace accidents significantly.
  • Analyzed data trends to identify potential bottlenecks in operations workflow, implementing strategies to mitigate risks accordingly.
  • Implemented quality control systems to boost overall product consistency and reliability.
  • Reduced turnaround time for project completion through effective resource allocation and team management.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
  • Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
  • Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
  • Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
  • Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
  • Reduced operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends.

Operations Manager

Ternium
Shreveport, LA
08.2016 - 06.2017
  • Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
  • Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
  • Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
  • Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
  • Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to senior management.

Maintenance Technician

Boyett Multiservices
Cotton Valley, LA
07.2011 - 07.2015
  • Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
  • Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
  • Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
  • Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
  • Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
  • Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
  • Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.
  • Successfully completed complex repair tasks within tight deadlines, minimizing disruptions to daily operations.
  • Improved equipment functionality by conducting regular maintenance checks and repairs.
  • Contributed to a safer work environment, promptly addressing any identified hazards or concerns.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete larger repair projects efficiently.
  • Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
  • Minimized production delays, responding swiftly to emergency breakdowns or unexpected malfunctions.

Welding Fabricator

Blazer Construction
Sibley, LA
08.2006 - 07.2011
  • Achieved consistent weld quality through careful preparation of materials and attention to detail during execution.
  • Advanced skills in various welding techniques including MIG, TIG, stick welding, and plasma cutting.
  • Improved welding quality by performing precise cuts, bevels, and welds on various metals.
  • Maintained superior craftsmanship standards while working under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Operations Manager

International Paper
Springhill, LA
08.2003 - 10.2006

Manage all operations of plywood plant. Interview for more details

Education

High School Diploma -

Sarepta High School
Sarepta, LA
05.1988

Skills

  • Problem-Solving
  • Team Leadership
  • Operations Management
  • Customer Service

Timeline

Operations Manager

Stericycle
12.2017 - 04.2024

Operations Manager

Ternium
08.2016 - 06.2017

Maintenance Technician

Boyett Multiservices
07.2011 - 07.2015

Welding Fabricator

Blazer Construction
08.2006 - 07.2011

Operations Manager

International Paper
08.2003 - 10.2006

High School Diploma -

Sarepta High School
Bobby Harbour