David Lodes
Omaha,NE
Summary
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
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Operations Supervisor
Kellogg's
07.2017 - Current
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness and improve operator capabilities.
- Handled problematic employees using conflict resolution experience.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
Manufacture Reliability Specialist
Kellogg's
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Evaluated and identified opportunities to improve performance of operational and mechanical procedures.
- Initiated project management knowledge study and subsequently standardized project management practices.
- Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with cost saving initiatives.
- Observed packing operations to identify procedural bottlenecks and increase throughput.
- Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operations.
Operations Supervisor
Airlite Plastics
07.2015 - 07.2017
- Implemented training techniques to overcome obstacles and increase team productivity using LEAN principles and problem solving.
- Hired, managed, developed and trained staff, established and monitored goals, conducted performance reviews.
Operations Manager
Scotts Miricle Gro Lawn Services
01.2007 - 04.2015
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with state, county and city regulatory agencies.
- Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
- Developed and implemented strategies to maximize customer satisfaction, loyalty and retention.
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
- Maintained a specialized fleet of vehicles that adhered to all state and local regulations.
Education
Associate of Science - Mathematics
Bellevue University
Certification - Emergency Medical Technician
Methodist College
OmahaSkills
- Staff Training and Development
- Operations Management
- Project Management
- Union Workforce Experience
- Scheduling Coordination
- Employee Engagement Ambassador
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- OSHA Regulations
- Safety, Food Safety and Quality Audits
- Incident Investigation
- Chemical Handling
- Personal Protective Equipment
Accomplishments
- Autonomous Maintenance resource for Kellogg's Omaha operations.
- Served as a subject matter expert during the successful project implementation to increase capabilities of our plant.
- Operations Manager of the Year 2009 & 2011.
Timeline
Manufacture Reliability Specialist
Kellogg's
01.2020 - 01.2021
Senior Operations Supervisor
Kellogg's
07.2017 - Current
Operations Supervisor
Airlite Plastics
07.2015 - 07.2017
Operations Manager
Scotts Miricle Gro Lawn Services
01.2007 - 04.2015
Associate of Science - Mathematics
Bellevue University
Certification - Emergency Medical Technician
Methodist College
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