Chad Miyata
Valencia,CA
Summary
Experienced operations professional with a proven track record in optimizing workflows and enhancing efficiency across diverse environments. Committed to team collaboration and consistently achieving measurable results while adapting to evolving needs. Expertise includes strategic planning, process improvement, and resource management, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Recognized for reliability and effective leadership, particularly in high-pressure situations, driving teams toward success.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Operations Manager
Maersk Logistics
Santa Fe Springs, CA
06.2021 - Current
- Analyzed performance data to identify trends and drive continuous improvement efforts.
- Oversee compliance with safety regulations and industry standards across all operations.
- Oversaw workforce management planning, volume predictions and capacity planning.
- Increased team productivity, providing ongoing training, coaching, and performance feedback to staff members.
- Spearheaded process improvements to reduce errors and increase overall quality in operations management.
- Reduced costs for increased profitability by optimizing resource allocation and eliminating redundant tasks.
Regional Sales Manager
Pure Azul Beverage Co.
Pasadena, CA
06.2018 - 04.2021
- Spearheaded Azulana sales and supporting operations across Southern California region.
- Grew customer base by aligning relevant product solutions with desired price points.
- Established clear lines of communication between business and clients.
- Developed productive relationships with key account holders.
- Worked closely with each sales team member to provide relevant and effective feedback on specific sales calls and selling methods.
Division Manager
New Logistics
Gardena, CA
01.2016 - 05.2018
- Supervised and facilitated team meetings to alleviate issues and challenges stalling progress of transformation projects.
- Designed and managed project development schedules meeting established goals.
- Implemented various metric systems to optimize processes, improve profitability and enhance regulatory compliance.
- Increased repeat customer base by maintaining relationships with high-profile clients and effectively managing service issues.
- Actualized strategies to continuously improve customer service.
Consultant
APE Shipping Inc
Los Angeles, CA
06.2015 - 12.2015
- Coordinated and work with client representatives.
- Collaborated with warehouse managers and supervisors to establish and enhance procedures for increasing efficiency and labor investment.
- Coordinated with appropriate departmental staff members to assign proper procedures for project implementation and strategic aim.
- Worked with warehouse managers and supervisors on improvement initiatives, troubleshooting problems and recommending corrective actions.
- Worked with warehouse managers and supervisors on how to assess concerns with areas such as workflows, communication and cost controls.
Business Owner
Apparel Projects Express Finishing, Inc
Commerce, CA
10.2001 - 04.2014
- Collaborated with staff to maximize customer satisfaction, streamline procedures and improve bottom-line profitability.
- Managed financial functions such as operations budgeting, accounts payable and accounts receivable and payroll.
- Devised and implemented standard operating procedures, training programs and office management systems.
- Directed implementation of strategic business plans to achieve goals and objectives.
- Developed and directed activities of team, implementing culture of excellence by modeling expected behavior.
Warehouse Manager
Apparel Projects, Etc.
Los Angeles, CA
12.1998 - 09.2001
- Established and maintained good relations with customers, vendors and transport companies.
- Hired, trained and motivated warehouse staff to meet tight schedules and demanding performance targets.
- Generated repeat business through development of devoted customer service to loyal clients.
- Managed warehouse system updates to increase productivity and reduce errors.
- Promoted performance improvements by coaching, counseling and disciplining personnel and appraising job results.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Physical Education
California Lutheran University
Thousand Oaks, CA05.1996
Skills
- Safety management
- Yardview
- PINC
- WebEC
- Conveyor Works
- CORS
Timeline
Senior Operations Manager
Maersk Logistics
06.2021 - Current
Regional Sales Manager
Pure Azul Beverage Co.
06.2018 - 04.2021
Division Manager
New Logistics
01.2016 - 05.2018
Consultant
APE Shipping Inc
06.2015 - 12.2015
Business Owner
Apparel Projects Express Finishing, Inc
10.2001 - 04.2014
Warehouse Manager
Apparel Projects, Etc.
12.1998 - 09.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Physical Education
California Lutheran University