Daniel Brenning
Albuquerque,NM
Summary
Proven leader in operations management, adept at steering large teams towards peak performance and operational efficiency. At Labatt Food Service/Zanios Foods, spearheaded warehouse expansions to support a 567% sales increase, demonstrating exceptional problem-solving and team leadership skills. Excelled in high-stakes environments, ensuring compliance and surpassing audit standards, with a commitment to employee development and conflict resolution.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager
Labatt Food Service/Zanios Foods
01.1994 - 05.2024
- Managed operations staff of 100+ and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Lead three expansions of warehouse increasing capacity from 60,000 sq. ft. to 220,000 sq. ft., supporting sales growth from $30M to $200M
- Responsible for maintenance and operations of approximately 50 pieces of warehouse equipment (forklifts, pallet jacks, tuggers, center rides)
- Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
- Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership (local/corporate), reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
- Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
- Insured successful federal, local, and third-party facility audits (FDA, USDA, etc.)
Staff Sergeant
United States Army
12.1988 - 12.1994
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Directed 10-15 soldiers providing support and guidance to complete the mission.
- Operating room technician for 75-100 person mobile army surgical hospital (MASH unit), working effectively in fast-paced environment.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
New Mexico Highlands University
Las Vegas, NMSkills
- Problem-Solving
- Team Leadership
- Operations Management
- Operations Monitoring
- Operational Efficiency
- Decision-Making
- Employee relations and conflict resolution
- Planning and Implementation
- Staff Training
Timeline
Operations Manager
Labatt Food Service/Zanios Foods
01.1994 - 05.2024
Staff Sergeant
United States Army
12.1988 - 12.1994
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
New Mexico Highlands University
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