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Christopher Rood

Walnutport,Pennsylvania

Summary

To obtain a position in operation management that will utilize the academic knowledge and work experience I currently have developed, and provide opportunities for additional growth and advancement.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

RDC Supervisor

BMW Of North America
Easton , PA
06.2020 - Current
  • Manage shipping, receiving, and inventory of all North American Motorrad motorcycles.
  • Plan and manage receiving of all inbound freight via Sea, Air, and Domestic, complying with FTZ and US customs regulations.
  • Lead hourly workforce to achieve all goals, process discipline, and continuous improvement. Adjust labor force throughout day to meet all KPI targets.
  • Applied strong leadership and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity.
  • Streamlined operations to improve process efficiency.

Outbound Operations Supervisor

Penske Logistics
Easton , PA
09.2019 - 06.2020
  • Managed up to 50 union associates to ensure execution of daily tasks and KPI metrics met
  • Ensure compliance with company policy and procedures/UAW CBA contract
  • Motivated and trained employees to maximize team productivity to meet LPH goals
  • Led change and process improvements in various areas throughout operation
  • Provided associates with communication, training, feedback, and direction to ensure safe performance

Operations Manager

FedEx Ground
Northampton, PA
06.2018 - 08.2019
  • Plans, organizes, staffs, directs, and controls specific day-to-day operations within the 850,000 square-foot HUB.
  • Responsible for assigning and managing employees to ensure the safe and efficient sortation of packages through the facility, minimizing operational cost and maximizing operational quality, including the movement, tracking, and administration of trailers.
  • Analyzes operational performance through direct observation, reports, and collaboration with others. Determines opportunities for improvement of key metrics and executes action plans to achieve results.
  • Investigates, resolves, and/or escalates customer service issues, as appropriate.

Assistant Operations Manager

XTRA Lease
Allentown, PA
01.2017 - 06.2018
  • Manage customer relationships, ensuring customer expectations of quality and consistency are met.
  • Manage branch fleet of 1500+ units in coordination of branch staff to achieve maximum utilization.
  • Coordinate repair vendors and XTRA Lease mechanic to perform work to maximize safety while ensuring efficient and cost-effective service
  • Process invoices and assist with credit and collections
  • Handle Customer service issues to company policy and procedures
  • Perform inventories, manage equipment, and other operational tasks

Operations Associate

Lehigh Valley IronPigs
Allentown, PA
01.2016 - 10.2016
  • Responsible for supervision of 30+ employees for housekeeping.
  • Supervise parking and security as needed, while maintaining a budget and payroll.
  • Responsible for opening/closing of park facility.
  • Customer service issues handled or directed to appropriate level of management.
  • Collaborate with outside contractors for stadium projects.

Customer Service Representative

The Pennsylvania State University
State College, PA
05.2015 - 08.2015
  • Responsible for new student ID issuance and replacement ID for current students.
  • Presented orientation for parents on LionCash for new and transfer students.
  • Worked in collaboration with PNC Bank to help students link bank accounts to PSU system.
  • Worked with POS system and Microsoft Office to complete necessary tasks.

Supervisor

Cedar Fair Entertainment
Allentown, PA
06.2014 - 09.2014
  • Supervisor for staff of five rides at Dorney Park.
  • Risk Management and Customer Service issues addressed.
  • Responsible for scheduling hours/breaks/vacation days.
  • Opening and closing of park responsibilities.
  • Employee of the month: May 2014.

Education

Bachelor of Science - RPTM: Commercial Management

The Pennsylvania State University
State College, PA
2016

Skills

  • Process Improvement
  • Quality control
  • 5S
  • Six Sigma
  • Adaptable
  • Organizational skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Microsoft Office

Certification

  • Forklift Operator Certification
  • CPR/AED Certification
  • OSHA Training

References

  • References available upon request.

Timeline

RDC Supervisor

BMW Of North America
06.2020 - Current

Outbound Operations Supervisor

Penske Logistics
09.2019 - 06.2020

Operations Manager

FedEx Ground
06.2018 - 08.2019

Assistant Operations Manager

XTRA Lease
01.2017 - 06.2018

Operations Associate

Lehigh Valley IronPigs
01.2016 - 10.2016

Customer Service Representative

The Pennsylvania State University
05.2015 - 08.2015

Supervisor

Cedar Fair Entertainment
06.2014 - 09.2014

Bachelor of Science - RPTM: Commercial Management

The Pennsylvania State University
  • Forklift Operator Certification
  • CPR/AED Certification
  • OSHA Training
Christopher Rood