Eric Meastas
Torrance,CA
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Assurance and Kaizen Supervisor
Yusen Logistics
Long Beach, CA
06.2022 - Current
Operations Manager, Night Production
Office Depot
10.2021 - 06.2022
- Oversaw a team of 30+ associates, including staffing, hiring, and organizing the team
- Scheduled and delegated tasks to associates, providing support to other departments as needed
- Managed on-site incidents and conducted training sessions focused on injury prevention
- Communicated pay increases, weekly paid time off, vacation, and sick pay to associates
- Oversaw extracurricular associate activities, events, and contests, and managed the termination process of associates.
Distribution Center Stocking and Packing Specialist, PM shift
Office Depot
02.2017 - 10.2021
- Managed task delegation for the stocking team and oversaw sorting and loading of merchandise, acting as manager when needed
- Maintained pick areas, identified and sorted products, and resolved issues with missing items to prevent mark outs
- Assigned product locations, ensured smooth communication between departments, and acted as a liaison for production and transportation
- Recorded daily progress, facilitated staff meetings, and managed emails and paperwork
- Organized tasks for team members, addressed daily operational challenges, and supported positive interpersonal relationships.
Inside Sales Representative
Gate City Beverage
10.2011 - 12.2015
- Managed sales of beverages to over 420 accounts through on-site visits
- Provided 24/7 customer service to current clients, ensuring their needs were consistently met
- Introduced new products and promotions to existing clientele to drive sales and engagement
- Maintained and nurtured strong relationships with clients to foster loyalty and repeat business
- Actively sought out and acquired new customers to expand the client base.
Education
Old Dominion University
05.2024
ECPI University
12.2023
High School Diploma -
Eisenhower Senior School
06.2005
Skills
- Microsoft Office Proficient
- WMS and Production Training completion
- STARMAN proficient
- SOTI proficient
- IMS and AOPS knowledgeable
- Dematic proficient
- Reliable
- Team player
- Increased Communication skills
- Customer service and sales expertise
- Physical Inventory expertise
Certification
- Forklift and Order picker certified
- Cicerone Certified Beer Server
- Six Sigma Green Belt Certification
Timeline
Quality Assurance and Kaizen Supervisor
Yusen Logistics
06.2022 - Current
Operations Manager, Night Production
Office Depot
10.2021 - 06.2022
Distribution Center Stocking and Packing Specialist, PM shift
Office Depot
02.2017 - 10.2021
Inside Sales Representative
Gate City Beverage
10.2011 - 12.2015
Old Dominion University
ECPI University
High School Diploma -
Eisenhower Senior School
- Forklift and Order picker certified
- Cicerone Certified Beer Server
- Six Sigma Green Belt Certification