David Grabow
Verona,NY
Summary
Proven leader in operations management at Walmart, adept in team leadership and supply chain logistics. Elevated performance outcomes and employee retention through strategic planning and effective staff training. Achieved operational efficiency, demonstrating a commitment to excellence and a results-driven approach. Seasoned Operations Manager and talented leader with over 20 years of experience applying exceptional planning and problem-solving abilities toward enhancing business plans and day-to-day activities. Results-driven and resilient in developing teams while improving processes and increasing productivity. Bringing solid understanding of industry trends, excellent communication skills, talent for spotting areas in need of improvement and implementing changes with strategic approach.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations Mgr - Fleet Safety
Walmart
10.2016 - Current
- Supervised Fleet Safety operations and kept associates compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
- Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
- Achieved higher employee retention rates by fostering a positive work environment and providing opportunities for professional growth.
- Handled staff training initiatives aimed at upskilling the workforce to meet dynamic industry demands.
- Directed initiatives to improve work environment, company culture or overall business strategy.
- Led successful change initiatives, ensuring seamless transitions during organizational restructuring efforts.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
Operations Mgr-Service Shop
Walmart
09.2005 - 10.2016
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- 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.
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
- Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
- Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to senior management.
- Oversaw facility maintenance, ensuring optimal functionality of equipment and infrastructure at all times.
- Facilitated smooth collaboration between departments through clear communication channels.
- Managed budgets effectively, consistently delivering projects on-time and within financial constraints.
- Achieved higher employee retention rates by fostering a positive work environment and providing opportunities for professional growth.
- Handled staff training initiatives aimed at upskilling the workforce to meet dynamic industry demands.
- Directed initiatives to improve work environment, company culture or overall business strategy.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors, resulting in better pricing and improved service quality.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
Education
Diesel Mechanics
Nashville Auto Diesel College
Nashville08.1989
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Operations Management
- Customer Service
- Operations Monitoring
- Operational Efficiency
- Decision-Making
- Employee relations and conflict resolution
- Planning and Implementation
- Staff Training
- Staff Management
- Inventory Management
- Management
- Performance monitoring
- Employee Motivation
- Maintaining Compliance
- Supply chain logistics
- Supply Chain Management
Affiliations
- Trucking Association of New York
Certification
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification - 1/15/2023.
- NATMI Training (DOT Compliance, HOS and Drug/Alcohol, Hazardous Material Training, Fleet Accident Investigation, Certified Driver Training and Driver Skill testing, Managing Motor Fleet Safety Program,Fleet Safety Basics)
- Numerous trainings from Detroit, Cummins, Freightliner, International, Great Dane
Timeline
Operations Mgr - Fleet Safety
Walmart
10.2016 - Current
Operations Mgr-Service Shop
Walmart
09.2005 - 10.2016
Diesel Mechanics
Nashville Auto Diesel College