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Carl Steinlicht

Sioux Falls,SD

Summary

Operations leader with experience coordinating shifts of up to 140 associates, supporting safe work practices, and driving daily productivity. Brings a people-focused approach to team development while using quality data, root cause analysis, Excel, and lean tools to improve processes, reduce waste, and support consistent performance.

Overview

1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Area Manager

Amazon Warehouse
Sioux Falls, SD
08.2025 - Current
  • Coordinate daily workforce of up to 140 associates based on shift demand and planning.
  • Support safe, healthy work environment through daily oversight and team communication.
  • Review quality and productivity data, then apply changes to maintain strong performance.
  • Assist with projects that improve processes, productivity, and service quality for area stakeholders.
  • Partner with management colleagues to align shift practices across teams.
  • Apply lean methods such as 5S to reduce waste and improve efficiency through continuous improvement.

Shift Manager

Fourteen Foods
Brookings, SD
05.2021 - 03.2025
  • Trained team members in essential skills for success
  • Collaborated with team to ensure smooth day-to-day operations
  • Utilized customer service skills to effectively resolve complaints and employee disputes
  • Applied standard work techniques to create effective solutions for irregular issues.

Stage Manager

Prairie Repertory Theatre
Brookings, SD
04.2022 - 07.2022
  • Supported project management efforts across multidisciplinary teams to help meet production deadlines.
  • Coordinated communication between creative teams to align overall production vision.
  • Tracked technical deliverables and helped complete elements on schedule.
  • Scheduled rehearsals, shared cast call lists, and used rehearsal time efficiently.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mathematics

South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD
05-2025

Bachelor of Science - Theatre

South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD
05-2025

Skills

  • Operations management
  • Project management
  • Operations research
  • Microsoft Office, Excel
  • Root cause analysis
  • Mathematical aptitude
  • Team management
  • Team development
  • Supervision experience
  • Leadership
  • Relationship building
  • Customer service

Certification

Driver's License, First Aid Certification January 2026 to January 2028

Timeline

Area Manager

Amazon Warehouse
08.2025 - Current

Stage Manager

Prairie Repertory Theatre
04.2022 - 07.2022

Shift Manager

Fourteen Foods
05.2021 - 03.2025

Bachelor of Science - Mathematics

South Dakota State University

Bachelor of Science - Theatre

South Dakota State University
Carl Steinlicht