Elias Savides
GRANTS PASS
Summary
Dynamic Operations Supervisor with a proven track record at Recology Ashland, enhancing team productivity through effective training and process optimization. Skilled in operational planning and customer relationship management, I drive efficiency and foster strong client connections, achieving high satisfaction levels while ensuring compliance and safety in all operations.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations Supervisor
Recology Ashland
06.2023 - 02.2026
- Managed daily operations for optimal performance, ensuring smooth workflows and timely completion of tasks.
- Enhanced team productivity by providing ongoing training, coaching, and mentoring to staff members.
- Improved operational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing time-saving strategies.
- Contributed to long-term strategic planning discussions within the leadership team to help shape future direction for the business unit.
Lead Equipment Operator
Recology Ashland Valley View Inc.
06.2019 - 06.2023
- Contributed to cost savings through diligent preventive maintenance measures and timely identification of potential issues.
- Achieved high levels of customer satisfaction by maintaining open communication channels with clients during project execution.
- Evaluated operator performance periodically to identify areas for improvement or additional training needs for skill enhancement.
- Participated in regular safety meetings to stay updated on industry regulations and reinforce safe working habits among the team members.
Relief Driver
Recology Ashland
09.2014 - 06.2019
- Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Achieved safe driving records by consistently following traffic rules and regulations.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, fostering trust through professionalism and reliability in transportation services provided.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
CDL Route Driver
Ashland Sanitary/Recology Ashland
09.1998 - 09.2014
- Collaborated closely with dispatchers to ensure accurate scheduling and routing information, optimizing overall performance.
- Developed strong relationships with regular customers along assigned routes, leading to increased loyalty and repeat business.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills while handling unexpected challenges that arose during daily operations on the road.
- Navigated various road conditions safely to ensure timely delivery of goods to customers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ukiah High School
Ukiah, CANo Degree - Business Admin, Certified in Ops Managemet
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ04-2028
Skills
- Safety oversight
- Operational planning
- Production
- Customer relationship development
- Logistics oversight
- Customer relations
- Operations management
- Staff supervision
- Customer relationship management
- Management
- Risk management
- Incident reporting
- Root-cause analysis
- Employee development
- Data analysis
- Performance monitoring
- Project management
- Project planning
- Compliance management
- Logistics management
- Team Training
- KPI tracking
- Workflow optimization
- Scheduling coordination
- Task delegation
- Delegation
- Process optimization
- Employee engagement
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Self motivation
- Decision-making
- Handling complaints
- Reliability
- Adaptability
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 14 staff members.
- Achieved positive audit results by introducing routine audits for as 400 tasks tasks.
- Collaborated with team of 4 in the development of trash and recycling route creation..
Certification
- Class B CDL License - since 1998
- Forklift training Training - since 2012
- Private Pilots License - since 2004
- President of Ashland Toastmasters(public speaking) Training, 2016-2017
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Operations Supervisor
Recology Ashland
06.2023 - 02.2026
Lead Equipment Operator
Recology Ashland Valley View Inc.
06.2019 - 06.2023
Relief Driver
Recology Ashland
09.2014 - 06.2019
CDL Route Driver
Ashland Sanitary/Recology Ashland
09.1998 - 09.2014
High School Diploma -
Ukiah High School
No Degree - Business Admin, Certified in Ops Managemet
University of Phoenix