Danny Brookman
Nettleton,MS
Summary
Self-motivated Operations Manager successful in collaborating with consultants, area leaders, and employees to streamline and strengthen processes and control costs. Highly organized and detailed collaborator with solid record of accomplishment in meeting and exceeding business targets. In-depth knowledge of operational and budget management techniques.
Overview
1
1
Certification
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager
Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc
Saltillo, Mississippi
12.2022 - Current
- Directed day-to-day operations by spearheading implementation of short-term and long-term strategies to achieve business plan and profitability goals.
- Oversaw daily operations for Ashley Furniture distribution workflows and staffing, ensuring alignment with production demands.
- Coordinated production schedules in collaboration with warehouse, logistics, and customer service teams to meet delivery timelines.
- Managed inventory levels through Ashley Furniture systems and ordering procedures, maintaining stock accuracy and availability.
- Supervised day-to-day workflow of employees in order to maximize productivity and maintain quality standards.
- Improved workflow coordination through lean process reviews and waste reduction.
- Managed staffing needs through recruitment, selection, onboarding and training, disciplinary action as necessary.
- Trained team members on process changes, equipment use, and job expectations.
- Enforced safety standards and compliance practices across operational teams.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and maintained a safe work environment for all personnel.
- Assessed employee development needs and provided feedback on their progress towards meeting goals.
- Identified areas of deficiency and performed root-cause analysis to solve problems.
Assistant Plant Manager
Lane furniture
Nettleton, Mississippi
06.2014 - 11.2022
- Oversaw daily operations across Lane’s Furniture distribution workflows and coordinated staffing needs to ensure efficient process flow.
- Supervised day-to-day workflow of employees in order to maximize productivity and maintain quality standards.
- Managed staffing needs through recruitment, selection, onboarding, and training.
- Enhanced workflow coordination through lean process reviews, resulting in streamlined operations and reduced waste.
- Improved workflow coordination through lean process reviews and waste reduction.
- Trained team members on process changes, equipment use, and job expectations.
- Directed staffing efforts through recruitment, selection, onboarding, and training to build a skilled workforce and address disciplinary actions as necessary.
- Directed operations staff by providing guidance, training, and support in order to meet company objectives.
- Assessed employee development needs and provided feedback on their progress towards meeting goals.
- Collaborated with management team on long-term strategic planning initiatives for the organization.
- Presented performance and productivity reports to supervisors.
- Prepared operational reports and shared updates with leadership and department teams.
- Conducted regular reviews of existing policies and procedures for continuous improvement opportunities.
Education
Nettleton High School
Nettleton, MSSome College (No Degree) - EMT
ICC
Tupelo , MsSkills
- Production scheduling
- Inventory control
- Distribution operations
- Lean methodologies
- Six sigma certification
- Safety compliance
- Quality assurance
- Staff training
- Decision making
- Problem solving
- Conflict resolution
Certification
• osha training
• 6S training
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Operations Manager
Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc
12.2022 - Current
Assistant Plant Manager
Lane furniture
06.2014 - 11.2022
Nettleton High School
Some College (No Degree) - EMT
ICC