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Derek Fluitt

Tulsa,OK

Summary

Exceptional Operations Manager focused on successful team building, cost-cutting and operational improvements. Determined to cut costs without impacting quality of products and services. Reliable team player committed to building high-performing teams.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Manager

Titan Cleaning Services
07.2023 - Current
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
  • Achieved higher employee retention rates by fostering a positive work environment and providing opportunities for professional growth.
  • Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
  • Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
  • Championed safety protocols to maintain a secure working environment, reducing workplace accidents significantly.

Supply Chain & Logistics Supervisor

PepsiCo
06.2021 - 07.2023
  • Manage the receiving and delivery of raw materials/finished products in a timely manner
  • Utilize docks, warehouse layout, and route truck loading patterns that minimize loading time
  • Develop and motivate your team to solve day-to-day operational issues and reach short- and long-term performance goals
  • Deliver effective change leadership while driving business changes and minimizing people impact
  • Build people capability through effective employee relations, hiring, training, and communication for front-line hourly personnel
  • Coordinated daily logistics activities for timely order fulfillment and customer satisfaction.

Excel Fitness SR. General Manager

Planet Fitness
12.2017 - 06.2021
  • Championed customer-centric approaches for better service delivery, resulting in increased client retention rates and positive brand reputation.
  • Optimized supply chain operations by identifying inefficiencies in existing processes, implementing corrective measures to streamline workflows.
  • Ensured compliance with industry regulations and company policies by implementing stringent risk management protocols and regularly auditing internal processes.
  • Enhanced team productivity by implementing strategic management practices and fostering a collaborative work environment.
  • Managed multi-million-dollar budgets responsibly, optimizing resource allocation while maintaining financial stability.

Education

Tecumseh High School -

Frontline Leadership Program -

Tulsa Technical College
03.2022

Lean Six Sigma Certification -

02.2022

HAZWOPER Certification -

02.2022

Forklift License -

02.2022

Skills

  • Problem-Solving
  • Team Leadership
  • Operations Management
  • Customer Service
  • Decision-Making
  • Employee relations and conflict resolution
  • Planning and Implementation
  • Inventory Management
  • Project Management
  • Staff Development
  • Strategic Planning
  • Process Improvement

Timeline

Operations Manager

Titan Cleaning Services
07.2023 - Current

Supply Chain & Logistics Supervisor

PepsiCo
06.2021 - 07.2023

Excel Fitness SR. General Manager

Planet Fitness
12.2017 - 06.2021

Frontline Leadership Program -

Tulsa Technical College

Lean Six Sigma Certification -

HAZWOPER Certification -

Forklift License -

Tecumseh High School -

Derek Fluitt