CHAD EVINK
Grand Rapids,Michigan
Summary
Dynamic operations leader with a proven track record at Amazon, excelling in team building and safety culture promotion. Achieved a 20% reduction in injury rates through innovative auditing techniques. Skilled in inventory management and talent development, driving continuous improvement and operational excellence across diverse teams.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Area Manager II, Operations
Amazon Customer Fulfillment
Grand Rapids, Michigan
11.2021 - Current
- Foster a “safety first” environment through awareness, coaching, training, and accountability
- Mentored multiple incoming college graduates in preparation for an entry level management role.
- Reduced recordable injury rate by 20% with engagement focused auditing techniques and real time feedback and accountability
- Completed over 100 behavioral based interviews for entry level area managers to support Amazon’s global talent network
- Decreased amnesty defects 10% in CAP department with emphasis on engagement and improving the quality of amnesty auditing techniques among peer managers.
- Top safety leadership index score at GRR1 facility among peers
- Instrumental in revamping the continued engagement program (CEP) post Covid-19/
Human Resource Generalist
Family Dollar Distribution Center
Ashley, Indiana
04.2019 - 11.2021
- Assist in recruiting and onboarding, and oversee the Training Coach Program.
- Creating and improving standard work auditing process to drive efficiency and minimize idle time.
- interviewing, investigations, new hire orientation, improving reward and recognition programs for employees.
Operations Supervisor
TJX Companies, Inc
Tucson, Arizona
03.2018 - 03.2019
- Training new hires warehouse procedures and safe forklift operation
- Successfully trained 150+ new hires and coordinated shipping dock with 200 doors, while partnering with Transportation Dept. to complete routes and achieve optimal customer service
- Launched new building in Tucson area with all new hires, and elevated performance in all team members to 100% of engineered standards within 12 weeks
Operations Supervisor
Ryder System, Inc.
Buckner, Kentucky
08.2003 - 03.2018
- Helped reduce attrition by more than 10% by coaching, training, and inspiring/rewarding achievement.
- Meet and exceed KPI’s related to cost and service level
- Training new hires warehouse procedures and safe forklift operation
- Reduced recordable injury rate 20% by improving auditing techniques and developing school of body mechanics.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Human Resource Mgmt
Indiana Institute of Technology
05.2022
B.A. - Transportation & Logistics Management
American Military University
02.2021
Skills
- Continuous Improvement
- Promoting Safety Culture
- Inventory Management
- Auditing
- Best Practice Work Methods
- Managing labor expense
- Talent Development Individual Development Plans
- Master of Workplace Conversations
Certification
SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP), 08/01/28, Society for Human Resource Management, https://www.credly.com/org/society-for-human-resource-management
Credentials
- MBA
- SHRM-CP
Timeline
Area Manager II, Operations
Amazon Customer Fulfillment
11.2021 - Current
Human Resource Generalist
Family Dollar Distribution Center
04.2019 - 11.2021
Operations Supervisor
TJX Companies, Inc
03.2018 - 03.2019
Operations Supervisor
Ryder System, Inc.
08.2003 - 03.2018
Master of Business Administration - Human Resource Mgmt
Indiana Institute of Technology
B.A. - Transportation & Logistics Management
American Military University