David Warntjes

• Safely loaded items into delivery vehicle to minimize damage while in transit.
• Followed company policies and procedures during shift.
• Drove safely at all times to avoid accidents and harm.
• Developed strong interpersonal and communication skills from interacting professionally with dispatchers, upper management, and peers.

• Liaised with customers, management, and sales team to better understand customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation.
• Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
• Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.

• Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
• Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
• Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations, and contract details.
• Maximized operational excellence mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, and company procedures.

• Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
• Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
• Managed day-to-day business operations.
• Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.

• Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
• Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
• Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services including managing company owned fleet of 10-15 OTR refrigerated tractor/trailers.

Lead operations management role for two USDA processing plants, an off-site refrigerated distribution warehouse, and outbound freight management including rate negotiations with 3PL providers and 15 unit refrigerated private fleet of OTR drivers.