Derek Spivey
Bowling Green ,KY
Summary
Expert in Operations and employee management with 17 years of experience in overseeing daily activities and product management. Proven track record in optimizing distribution processes and enhancing operational efficiency. Strong leadership skills demonstrated through effective team management and strategic planning.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Safety, Security, and FSQA Manager
Performance Foodservice
Bowling Green, KY
11.2024 - Current
- Managed team of associates while collaborating with departments to uphold safety and food safety standards.
- Delivered safety programs within budget constraints while meeting compliance requirements.
- Conducted necessary safety training to reduce lost days and OSHA-recordable incidents.
- Monitored safety programs, implementing changes to ensure associate health and safety.
- Fostered interpersonal relationships to promote openness, trust, and effective communication.
- Provided professional assistance to public, customers, vendors, and coworkers.
- Enhanced safety policies and procedures to improve workplace environments.
Operations Supervisor
Performance Foodservice
Bowling Green, KY
11.2021 - 11.2024
- Managed Quality Assurance Program across all departments, supervising Inventory Control and Sanitation teams.
- Conducted monthly audits of operational processes to identify risks and areas for improvement.
- Liaised with third-party, government, and corporate entities for food safety audits, achieving over 98% compliance.
- Analyzed data on production, distribution, quality control, and inventory levels to inform decision-making.
- Oversaw daily operations by scheduling personnel, assigning tasks, and monitoring progress.
- Developed and implemented standard operating procedures to enhance workflow efficiency.
- Facilitated regular meetings with staff to address issues while guiding employees in problem resolution.
- Reviewed reports on employee attendance and productivity to assess performance.
Category Manager
Performance Foodservice
Bowling Green , KY
03.2020 - 11.2021
- Strategically procured products from domestic vendors. Selected suppliers from an established vendor base or qualified new suppliers for business, considering factors such as past performance record, product availability, and completeness.
- Worked with the Sales Department and customers on new and existing products. Determine purchase price points and product features needed to increase sales.
- Reviewed purchase order confirmations and negotiated freight rates for shipping product.
- Resolved discrepancies (i.e. damages, shortages, incorrect labeling, quality, etc.) with suppliers as these situations arise upon receipt of purchased goods or thereafter. Negotiate credits, refunds or other remedies as appropriate.
- Used forecasting methods to determine product demand and developed exit strategies to quickly remove unsuccessful products.
- Had an understanding of the competitive market and kept up to date on changing developments.
Quality Assurance Specialist /Inventory Control Lead
Performance Foodservice
Bowling Green, KY
09.2016 - 03.2020
- Worked with department managers to implement and oversee SOP compliance to ensure compliance with FDA regulations.
- Additionally served as Recall Coordinator, Back-up inbound supervisor, Back-up in the Accounts Receivable department, and Safety Committee Member.
- Conducted regular internal audits to identify non-conforming issues, and implemented corrective actions where needed.
- Liaison for all 3rd party, government, and corporate food safety audits, while always exceeding a 98% compliance rate.
- Facilitated product loss and damage meetings, utilized WMS to oversee inventory levels, tracked aging inventory, reviewed adjustment reports, and coordinated with inventory control personnel to conduct daily cycle counts.
- Submitted and tracked product concerns that we sent to vendors for resolution.
Order Selector
Performance Foodservice
Bowling Green , KY
11.2011 - 11.2016
- Operated electric pallet jacks and forklifts to transport products between warehouse aisles.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed while operating material handling equipment.
- Verified accuracy of orders prior to loading onto delivery trucks.
- Checked inventory levels and restocked shelves as needed.
Team Leader /Order Selector
Royal Crown Bottling Company
Bowling Green, KY
07.2011 - 11.2011
- Served as main forklift operator, leading the construction of pallets and truck loading.
- Forged effective communication channels between management and team
- Maintained morale of a team from all ages, and backgrounds.
Day Operations / Nightshift Supervisor
Dr. Pepper Bottling
Madisonville , KY
01.2006 - 07.2011
- Acted as liaison between company and customer, including handling of payment and funds
- Served as one of two forklift operators who received and shipped products from central warehouse
- Supported in monthly inventory counts
- Supervised the night shift part time while correctly loading trucks for the next day
- Gained trust of management and performed extra work on management’s personal farms
Education
Interdisciplinary Studies With A Focus in Business
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY05-2013
Certification
- Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), and Seafood HACCP certified.
- Franklin Covey Leadership Trained
- Ammonia Refrigeration SOP and ePSM certified
Timeline
Safety, Security, and FSQA Manager
Performance Foodservice
11.2024 - Current
Operations Supervisor
Performance Foodservice
11.2021 - 11.2024
Category Manager
Performance Foodservice
03.2020 - 11.2021
Quality Assurance Specialist /Inventory Control Lead
Performance Foodservice
09.2016 - 03.2020
Order Selector
Performance Foodservice
11.2011 - 11.2016
Team Leader /Order Selector
Royal Crown Bottling Company
07.2011 - 11.2011
Day Operations / Nightshift Supervisor
Dr. Pepper Bottling
01.2006 - 07.2011
Interdisciplinary Studies With A Focus in Business
Western Kentucky University
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