David Loveland
Operations Manager 3 - Tire Distribution Center
Saint Paul Park,MN
Summary
Seasoned Operations Manager and talented leader with 8 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
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager 3
US AutoForce
Mendota Heights, MN
02.2014 - 08.2022
- Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
- Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
- Directed initiatives to improve work environment, company culture or overall business strategy.
- Spearheaded department training to enhance employee performance and boost employee productivity.
- Reviewed operations reports to understand numbers and trends.
- Reduced process bottlenecks by training and coaching employees on practices, procedures and performance strategies.
- Led improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue.
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe or ineffective practices.
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications and missed deadlines.
Dispatch Supervisor
US AutoForce
Mendota Heights, MN
03.2011 - 02.2014
- Supervised team of 9 employees and provided training focused on maximizing overall performance.
- Maintained meticulous employee records to accurately track attendance and productivity.
- Directed dispatching, routing and tracking of 9 fleet vehicles.
- Facilitated communications between customers and field personnel to answer questions or resolve concerns.
- Coordinated repairs to vehicles to maintain fleet operations.
- Received new orders, prepared documentation and assigned personnel.
- Ordered supplies and allocated resources to personnel based on need.
Warehouse Picker
US AutoForce
Roseville, MN
11.2008 - 03.2011
- Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments to verify accuracy and prevent errors.
- Alternated goods in inventory by observing first-in and first-out approach to keep shelves organized and properly stocked.
- Compared received packages against shipping documents.
- Followed orders precisely for correct items, sizes and quantities.
- Moved and lifted heavy loads of merchandise using forklift and cherry picker equipment.
- Greeted customers and directed to requested products.
- Kept work areas neat, clean and free from debris.
- Picked and packed order items.
- Interacted with guests in friendly and knowledgeable way.
- Prepared and checked outbound shipments for accuracy.
- Transported merchandise pallets to move in warehouse.
- Moved merchandise using forklifts, pallet jacks and hand trucks.
- Safely and securely loaded items to prevent damage during transport.
Forklift Operator
The Sportsman's Guide
South St Paul, MN
03.2005 - 10.2008
- Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Changed out forklift batteries and connected batteries to battery charger.
- Removed orders from storage, wrapped and staged for shipments.
- Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
- Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
Education
High School Diploma -
Johnson High School
St Paul, MN06.1997
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Work flow planning
- Budgeting and forecasting
- P&L Management
- Expense reports
- Distribution center management
- Staff Management
- Operations management
- Performance Evaluations
- Business planning
- Strategic partnerships
- Advanced training in AS/400
Timeline
Operations Manager 3
US AutoForce
02.2014 - 08.2022
Dispatch Supervisor
US AutoForce
03.2011 - 02.2014
Warehouse Picker
US AutoForce
11.2008 - 03.2011
Forklift Operator
The Sportsman's Guide
03.2005 - 10.2008
High School Diploma -
Johnson High School
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