David Taylor
Baytown
Summary
Results-driven Operations Manager with expertise in operational efficiency, policy implementation, and team leadership. Proven track record in budget management and data analysis, optimizing workflows to enhance productivity and drive business growth.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations Manager
Russell Marine Llc
Channelview
03.2010 - 05.2026
- Managed daily operations to ensure smooth workflow across departments.
- Developed and implemented operational policies to improve efficiency.
- Trained and mentored staff on safety protocols and best practices.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance service delivery.
- Analyzed operational performance data, identifying key areas for improvement to enhance overall efficiency.
- Supervised day-to-day workflow of employees in order to maximize productivity and maintain quality standards.
- Coordinated employee scheduling and training sessions, optimizing staffing levels to meet operational demands.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while ensuring customer satisfaction remains at optimal levels.
- Directed daily operations, implementing strategies to align with business objectives and drive profitability.
- Built strong operational teams to meet process and production demands.
- Managed staffing needs through recruitment, selection, onboarding, and training.
- 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.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and maintained a safe work environment for all personnel.
- Identified areas of deficiency and performed root-cause analysis to solve problems.
- Recruited, hired and trained crew members on application of projects, customer relations, and customer service.
- Implemented policies and standard operating procedures and managed quality, customer service and logistics.
- Developed and implemented operational procedures to ensure quality standards are met.
- Collaborated with management team on long-term strategic planning initiatives for the organization.
- Analyzed data from daily reports to identify trends in production performance metrics.
- Collaborated with team leaders on quality audits.
- Analyzed and controlled materials, supplies and equipment operational expenses.
- Created detailed reports on the performance of individual departments within operations.
- Presented performance and productivity reports to supervisors.
- Established effective relationships with vendors to negotiate pricing and secure materials needed for production.
- Oversaw financial management, budget management, accounting and payroll activities.
- Produced SOPs to document workplace procedures and optimize productivity through standardization.
- Conducted regular reviews of existing policies and procedures for continuous improvement opportunities.
- Measured and reviewed performance via KPIs and metrics.
- Aided senior leadership during executive decision-making process by generating daily reports to recommend corrective actions and improvements.
- Performed cost analysis for various projects to determine budget requirements.
- Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Used strong issue resolution and communication skills to cultivate and strengthen lasting client relationships.
- Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
- Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients.
- Implemented successful business strategies to increase revenue and target new markets.
- Coordinated and directed activities of businesses or departments concerning production, pricing and sales.
- Forecasted customer demand to set prices or credit terms for goods or services.
- Directed or coordinated financial or budget activities to fund operations and maximize investments.
Superintendent
Orion Construction
Channelview
02.2000 - 03.2010
- Managed daily construction operations to ensure project timelines were met.
- Coordinated subcontractors and suppliers to ensure seamless workflow.
- Oversaw site safety initiatives, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
- Conducted inspections to assess project progress and uphold quality standards.
- Developed schedules for various construction phases to optimize resource allocation.
- Trained junior staff on best practices and safety protocols in construction tasks.
- Maintained safe work site by implementing safety requirements and good housekeeping regulations.
- Conducted regular meetings with contractors, subcontractors, laborers to review progress and address any issues, concerns.
- Supervised staff including subcontractors and laborers on assigned projects.
- Planned, managed and coordinated construction activities to ensure timely completion of projects.
Education
High School Diploma -
Tarkington
Cleveland, TX05-1993
Skills
- Supply chain management
- Budget management
- Workflow management
- Operational efficiency
- Data analysis
- Policy implementation
Certification
- OSHA 30
- Houston Area Safety Council Basic Plus
Timeline
Operations Manager
Russell Marine Llc
03.2010 - 05.2026
Superintendent
Orion Construction
02.2000 - 03.2010
High School Diploma -
Tarkington