Christopher Huffman
Fort Wayne,IN
Summary
Operations and service-oriented Manager with 17 years of experience focused on increasing revenues and expanding margin. Quick learner and problem solver with proven skills in inventory control and cost management. Ability to see long term goals and motivate teams to achieve those goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Big C Lumber
08.2022 - Current
- Reorganized and restructured workflow processes in all aspects of the facility to optimize organization and efficiency.
- Tracked all labor hours and created a new pricing structure for custom moulding production to standardize pricing and maximize production generating a 10% increase in profits.
- Created and maintained a production schedule for all projects to minimize confusion and production conflicts.
- Created a new paperwork process to better track all costs and verify all contracts prior to invoicing to minimize mistakes and better track all inventory.
General Manager
Big C Lumber
12.2017 - 08.2022
- Reorganized store layout to maximize customer experience.
- Reduced overall inventory by 15% to better utilize financial assets.
- Created and implemented processes for inventory control utilizing existing software and scanners.
- Increased sales by 66% and increased yearly profits by 202%.
Operations Manager (Yard Foreman)
Big C Lumber
10.2012 - 12.2017
- Organized and scheduled daily delivery calendar for $8 million in sales per year.
- Maintained all property maintenance needs including 6 delivery vehicles and 5 salesmen's vehicles.
- Tracked and maintained $1.25 million in inventory.
- Trained all new Operations Managers within the company.
Education
High School Diploma -
Westview Jr.-Sr. High School
Topeka, IN05.1996
Skills
- Team Player
- Time Management
- Leadership and Team Building
- Inventory Control
- Operations Management
- Data Review
- Detail-Oriented
- Class B CDL with Air Brake and Manual Transmission endorsements
- Organization and Efficiencies
Timeline
General Manager
Big C Lumber
08.2022 - Current
General Manager
Big C Lumber
12.2017 - 08.2022
Operations Manager (Yard Foreman)
Big C Lumber
10.2012 - 12.2017
High School Diploma -
Westview Jr.-Sr. High School
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