Forward-thinking team leader skilled at operating departments efficiently to meet goals. Successful background matching employees with roles for maximum performance. Proactive and hardworking individual focused on continuous operational improvement.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager Warehousing
Tyson Foods
12.2019 - Current
Formulated policies and procedures to streamline operations.
Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
Material Handling Supervisor
Tyson Foods
08.2006 - 12.2019
Maintain open lines of communication with corporate scheduling, source plants, transportation, and customers
Perform supervisory duties that include the scheduling of crews, efficient and effective operation of all shipping and receiving to meet deadline requirements and oversee the overall safety and sanitation of the warehouse
Ensuring that all team members are properly trained of all company and safety policies starting with orientation and continuing with weekly and monthly safety retraining meetings
Ensure that all team members are certified on equipment they are driving.
Forward Warehouse Supervisor
Tyson Foods
03.2005 - 08.2006
Maintain open lines of communication with corporate scheduling, source plants, transportation, and customers
Perform supervisory duties that include the scheduling of crews, efficient and effective operation of all shipping and receiving to meet deadline requirements and oversee the overall safety and sanitation of the warehouse
Ensuring that all team members are properly trained of all company and safety policies starting with orientation and continuing with weekly and monthly safety retraining meetings
Ensure that all team members are certified on equipment they are driving.
Load Controller
Tyson Foods
Norfolk, NE
02.1996 - 02.2005
Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Information Technology
Purdue Global University
Online
10.2026
High School Diploma -
Norfolk Senior High
Norfolk, NE
05.1992
Skills
Communication
Problem-solving
Leadership
Time Management
Distribution Management
Effective Leader
Leadership Experience
Successfully led a team to exceed sales goals while maintaining excellent customer satisfaction scores.
Communication Skills
Implemented new procedures and technologies that improved efficiency and streamlined operations.
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
General Manager Warehousing
Tyson Foods
12.2019 - Current
Material Handling Supervisor
Tyson Foods
08.2006 - 12.2019
Forward Warehouse Supervisor
Tyson Foods
03.2005 - 08.2006
Load Controller
Tyson Foods
02.1996 - 02.2005
Associate of Applied Science - Information Technology