Overview
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Education
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Derrick Evans

Irving,TX

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

L6 Operation & DEA Manager

Amazon Robotics LLC
09.2021 - Current
  • Led DEA efforts in our site, Coaching other dock managers on best DEA practices
  • Deep dive all DEA metrics and provide action items
  • I also provide success stories & bridges on DEA metrics on Regional calls with upper management
  • Ran operations on all Outbound departments; developed & implement SWCL for singles and also mentor other Singles AM on best practices
  • I also initiated the “Drop Zone” staging area that led to +90% reduction in CPT misses
  • I oversee FHD AFE and saw a 19% increase in packing rates & RT AFE with a 11% increase in rates
  • Initiating best practices to improve customer experience
  • I ran FHD ship dock operations and has led the team to a 29.4% increase in dock rate
  • Leading safety initiatives in our site; working with our safety teams in tracking and providing action items for safety issues and with learning and PXT teams on introducing safety topics to our associates
  • I am also the SME for African research Team 2022
  • ART’s mission is to enable Amazon to become a standard bearer for serving customers in Africa.

Area Manager II

Amazon Robotics LLC
11.2020 - 09.2021
  • Was a member of leadership team that launch new site ( IAH1)
  • Conferred with technical and administrative staff to devise and implement corrective actions
  • Implemented new processes and procedures tactfully and passionately
  • Promoted positive Associate experiences by promptly resolving conflicts
  • Implemented training initiatives to coach staff on best practices and protocols for enhanced productivity.

Area Manager II

Amazon Robotics LLC
11.2019 - 11.2020
  • Help relaunch site and was a member of a team that had the fastest launch in the network
  • Realigned procedures and daily protocols with changing business demands
  • Evaluated schedules, orders and forecasts to plan operational processes and meet timetables
  • Conferred with technical and administrative staff to devise and implement corrective actions
  • Authored and updated production reports and personnel records for use by senior managers in making accurate operational decisions
  • Supervised 100+ employees, ensuring optimal productivity.

Production Manager

Poly-America LP
05.2018 - 11.2019
  • Established and maintained clear production procedures, job roles and quality assurance guidelines
  • Improved efficiency and productivity by 30% in 12 months and eliminating waste and production constraints
  • Cultivated communication among senior managers and floor supervisors to encourage optimal productivity
  • Managed all areas of manufacturing, safety, inventory control and process implementation
  • Forecasted staffing needs and production volume and produced and prepared daily operations reports.

Area Manager

Johnson Controls
11.2016 - 03.2018
  • Analyzed production, quality control and maintenance reports to detect and address production problems
  • Evaluated schedules, orders and forecasts to plan operational processes and meet timetables
  • Coordinated regular preventive and predictive maintenance programs to maintain optimal equipment functionality
  • Oversaw effective use of all department resources to maximize efficiency and achieve production targets
  • Authored and updated production reports and personnel records for use by senior managers in making accurate operational decisions.

Manufacturing Supervisor

Johnson Controls
06.2013 - 11.2016
  • Assigned tasks to employees and monitored productivity, performance and task completion
  • Planned and delegated work to meet planned project and production goals
  • Established and updated production schedules to meet changing demands
  • Set up, adjusted and maintained machines to keep production operating at peak levels and consistently meet challenging daily demands
  • Monitored employee performance and safety, conducting retraining to correct problems and optimize productivity
  • Trained, mentored and supported high-performing team, providing regular performance review, feedback and coaching in deficient areas
  • Documented and submitted employee attendance and work hours
  • Kept areas clean, neat and inspection-ready at all times, maintaining strict compliance with OSHA guidelines.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Finance

Albright University
Reading, PA

MBA - Business Management

Strayer University
Philadelphia, PA

Six Sigma Green Belt -

Villanova University
Villanova, PA

Supply Chain Planning Certificate -

University of California
Irvine, CA

Google Project Management Certificate -

Skills

  • Policy Implementation
  • Performance Management
  • Contract Management
  • Workforce Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Operations Management
  • Staff Development
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Expectation Setting
  • Team Leadership
  • Schedule Preparation
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Project Management
  • Staff Management
  • Performance Evaluations

Timeline

L6 Operation & DEA Manager

Amazon Robotics LLC
09.2021 - Current

Area Manager II

Amazon Robotics LLC
11.2020 - 09.2021

Area Manager II

Amazon Robotics LLC
11.2019 - 11.2020

Production Manager

Poly-America LP
05.2018 - 11.2019

Area Manager

Johnson Controls
11.2016 - 03.2018

Manufacturing Supervisor

Johnson Controls
06.2013 - 11.2016

Bachelor of Science - Finance

Albright University

MBA - Business Management

Strayer University

Six Sigma Green Belt -

Villanova University

Supply Chain Planning Certificate -

University of California

Google Project Management Certificate -

Derrick Evans