Brendan Whitely
Daytona Beach,Florida
Summary
Dynamic Operations Manager with a proven track record at Amazon, excelling in developing leaders and driving operational excellence. Skilled in Microsoft Excel and relationship building, I successfully launched key projects, enhancing productivity and quality standards across multiple departments while mentoring teams to achieve their full potential.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager
Amazon
Daytona Beach, USA
01.2025 - Current
- Launched and took ownership of Operational Readiness Testing in 2025
- Contributed to promotion of salaried leaders in first 6 months of Launch
- Collaborate with leaders throughout Amazon Network to drive site projects and improvements
Operations Manager
Amazon
Romulus, USA
11.2023 - 01.2025
- Managed and developed multiple salaried leaders
- Oversaw Outbound Department and Operations
- Collaborate with leaders throughout Amazon Network to drive site projects and improvements
Operations Manager
Amazon
Austin, USA
11.2022 - 08.2023
- Managed and developed multiple salaried leaders
- Oversee Amazon FC Outbound Operation – up to 500 associates
- Collaborate with leaders throughout Amazon Network to drive site projects and improvements
- Owned and coordinated Outbound Dock / Transship PPO departmental meetings and projects
Area Manager II
Amazon
Austin, USA
06.2021 - 11.2022
- Launched and managed AUS2 Ship Dock Department
- Completed network-wide Kaizen standard work project/implementation across Gen11 buildings
- Assisted with site-wide volume projections, coordination and oversight of outbound operations
- Mentored and developed new Area Managers within department
Area Manager II
Amazon
Caledonia, USA
05.2020 - 06.2021
- Transitioned to managing GRR1 Pack Singles Department
- Deep dive and analyze metrics to implement process improvements within department
- Manage safety, quality, productivity, and customer delivery promises
- Collaborate with leaders across Amazon network to implement and insist on highest standards
Area Manager I
Amazon
Caledonia, USA
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Launched and managed GRR1 Ship Dock Department, up to 120 associates.
- Mentoring, training and developing associates and process assistants for career progression
- Instilled quality and productivity standards across all shifts within department
- Balance and manage labor on a daily basis
Education
Bachelor of Science - Logistics Management, Marketing
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, Michigan01.2019
Skills
- Excellent time management
- Hire and Develop the Best
- Proficient Microsoft Excel Experience
- Relationship building
- Strong analytical skills
- Great communication and team environment skills
- Operations management
Timeline
Operations Manager
Amazon
01.2025 - Current
Operations Manager
Amazon
11.2023 - 01.2025
Operations Manager
Amazon
11.2022 - 08.2023
Area Manager II
Amazon
06.2021 - 11.2022
Area Manager II
Amazon
05.2020 - 06.2021
Area Manager I
Amazon
01.2020 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Logistics Management, Marketing
Central Michigan University