David Thames
McHenry,MS
Summary
Self-starting Operations Manager with a proven track record at Klumb Lumber, enhancing productivity through strategic process improvements and effective team leadership. Skilled in inventory control and employee motivation, I fostered a culture of compliance and significantly reduced workplace accidents, driving operational excellence and employee retention. Proven track record of managing cross-functional teams to enhance productivity.
Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager
Klumb Lumber
04.2006 - Current
- Led cross-functional teams to improve operational workflows and increase productivity.
- Co-Managed safety protocols, creating a culture of compliance and risk reduction among staff.
- Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
- Achieved higher employee retention rates by fostering a positive work environment and providing opportunities for professional growth.
- Spearheaded process improvements, resulting in increased productivity and reduced operational costs.
- Championed safety protocols to maintain a secure working environment, reducing workplace accidents significantly.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Streamlined inventory management processes to enhance accuracy and reduce inventory loss.
- 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 of drivers and warehousemen, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
Education
High School Diploma -
Purvis High
Purvis, MSCertificate of Achievment -
Lamar County VO-Tech
Purvis, MSSkills
- Problem-solving
- Team leadership
- Operations management
- Customer service
- Decision-making
- Employee relations and conflict resolution
- Inventory control
- Logistics management
- Maintaining compliance
- Employee motivation
Accomplishments
I started my professional career in the building material industry in 1987 with Lowe's of Hattiesburg, MS as a warehouse worker. I was promoted to receiving manager in 1988. In 1989 I accepted an assistant warehouse manager position at the Gulfport, MS location. In 1991, I started my career with Klumb as a warehouse worker. In 1993 I was promoted to Warehouse supervisor and kept that position until 2002 when I resigned from the company. In 2006, I resumed my career at Klumb as a warehouse supervisor. In 2014, I accepted the position as operations manager in which I still hold today.
Timeline
Operations Manager
Klumb Lumber
04.2006 - Current
High School Diploma -
Purvis High
Certificate of Achievment -
Lamar County VO-Tech
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