Darren Smith
Florissant,Missouri
Summary
Operations Warehouse Manager with extensive experience in optimizing warehouse operations and ensuring compliance management systems, leading cross-functional teams, and enhancing operational efficiency. Expertise in training staff standards. Passionate about fostering a collaborative environment while adapting procedures to meet community needs.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Director of Food Banking Operations
Operation Food Search
06.2023 - Current
- Oversee food banking operations, implementing a new inventory management system. Serve as Primarius Inventory staff and volunteers on safe food handling practices. Ensure excellence in warehouse operations, traffic management partners. Foster engaged, compassionate leadership while developing operational capabilities for diverse community and volunteers. Monitor supplies budget, ensuring efficient ordering and stocking. Conduct ongoing safety and forklift
Operations Warehouse Manager
Foodbank
08.2001 - 06.2023
- Oversee inbound inventory entries in Ceres system, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Assign daily processing orders standards and regulatory compliance.
- Serve as Food Safety Manager, ensuring compliance with USDA and Feeding America standards.
- Collaborate with Partner Agency on supply initiatives for community programs.
- Maintain inventory accuracy, investigating discrepancies in Ceres system.
- Conduct inspections of facilities and allergen control programs regularly.
Director of Food Pantry Operations
Sharing Our Sources (Hope Church)
03.1996 - 07.2001
- Oversaw food pantry operations, training employees and volunteers on inventory processing and distribution. Organis
- Enhanced morale through employee/volunteer recognition reward program.
- Reviewed financial reports, reconciling accounts for accuracy.
- Implemented inventory control measures, reducing overhead costs.
- Assisted clients during distribution days, ensuring positive experiences.
Education
Bachelor Of Arts - Business Administration
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ 01.2023 - Current
Computer Specialist - Computer Information Systems
Bryan Institute
High School - General Studies
Park West High School
09.1981 - 06.1985
Skills
- Inventory Management Expert
- Food Safety Expert
- Warehouse Operations Expert
- Team Leadership Expert
- Regulatory Compliance Expert
- Training and Development Expert
- Problem Solving Expert
- Forklift Safety Expert
- HACCP Expert
Certification
HACCP
Serv Safe Manager
Forklift Safety Trainer
Timeline
Director of Food Banking Operations
Operation Food Search
06.2023 - Current
Bachelor Of Arts - Business Administration
University of Phoenix
01.2023 - Current
Operations Warehouse Manager
Foodbank
08.2001 - 06.2023
Director of Food Pantry Operations
Sharing Our Sources (Hope Church)
03.1996 - 07.2001
High School - General Studies
Park West High School
09.1981 - 06.1985
Computer Specialist - Computer Information Systems
Bryan Institute