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David A. Ozimek
Operations Manager
West Palm Beach,FL
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Summary
Operations and customer service leader with extensive experience in automotive recycling and parts sales. Demonstrated success in enhancing team dynamics, maintaining a 10-year accident-free facility, and achieving high employee retention rates. Committed to optimizing workflows and ensuring exceptional client satisfaction in fast-paced environments.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Plant Manager
Pick Your Part
West Palm Beach, Florida
11.2025 - Current
- Directed daily operations of a busy automotive recycling center serving thousands of customers weekly.
- Supervised and trained 20 employees, fostering accountability and safety while enhancing teamwork and service quality.
- Resolved customer issues efficiently, leading to increased admissions and higher average ticket amounts.
- Managed vendor relationships, ensuring timely delivery of products and services to support operational efficiency.
- Oversaw compliance with safety regulations to ensure a secure work environment.
- Controlled monthly operational budget, identifying cost-saving measures that improved profit margins.
- Recruited staff and built high-performing teams, achieving one of the highest employee retention rates in the company.
Facility & Operations Manager
U-Pull & Pay LLC
10.2012 - 10.2025
- Directed daily operations of a busy automotive recycling center serving thousands of customers weekly.
- Supervised and trained a team of 20 employees, fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, service and safety.
- Managed facility recruiting and built successful teams resulting in one of the highest employee retention stores within the company.
- Oversaw safety compliance, maintaining a 10-year record of an accident-free facility.
- Managed vendor relationships, ensuring timely delivery of products and services to support operational efficiency.
- Controlled monthly operational budget, identifying cost-saving measures that enhanced profit margins.
- Resolved customer issues with efficiency and empathy, year over year increased customer admissions, average ticket dollar amount and percent of customers purchasing.
Wholesale Used Auto Parts Manager
Cocoa Auto Salvage
07.2010 - 07.2012
- Results-driven Wholesale Auto Parts Manager with over 20 years of experience leading inventory operations, vendor relationships, and sales strategies in high-volume environments. Proven track record of increasing profitability, streamlining logistics, and building high-performing teams.
- Coordinated local logistics operations with company trucks and managed nationwide logistics through contract freight companies to ensure timely deliveries.
- Managed inventory of auto parts and ensured accurate stock levels.
- Supervised team members in daily operations and training activities.
- Coordinated with suppliers to source high-quality auto parts efficiently.
Owner Operator
H&H Used Auto Parts and Recycling
01.1993 - 12.2008
- Experienced auto recycler manager, owner operator with 15 years experience in vehicle dismantling, parts resale, and scrap metal recovery. Managed operations, ensured environmental compliance, and delivered customer service. Grew revenue and streamlined processes in fast-paced, hands-on industry.
- Managed daily operations of auto parts sales and recycling processes.
- Oversaw inventory management and organized parts for efficiency.
- Trained staff on safety protocols and operational procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Barrington High School
Barrington, IL06-1997
Skills
- Auto parts logistics
- Logistics management
- Process optimization
- Process streamlining
- Operational efficiency
- Safety and compliance
- Environmental compliance
- Budget and cost control
- Operational budgeting
- Team leadership and training
- Vendor and client relations
- Supplier relationship management
- Conflict resolution
- Customer service excellence
- Auto parts inventory
Timeline
Plant Manager
Pick Your Part
11.2025 - Current
Facility & Operations Manager
U-Pull & Pay LLC
10.2012 - 10.2025
Wholesale Used Auto Parts Manager
Cocoa Auto Salvage
07.2010 - 07.2012
Owner Operator
H&H Used Auto Parts and Recycling
01.1993 - 12.2008
High School Diploma -
Barrington High School