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Gabriel Acosta

Zion,IL

Summary

Seasoned Operations Manager and talented leader with 15 years of experience applying exceptional planning and problem-solving abilities toward enhancing business plans and day-to-day activities. Results-driven and resilient in developing teams while improving processes and increasing productivity. Bringing solid understanding of industry trends, excellent communication skills, talent for spotting areas in need of improvement and implementing changes with strategic approach.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Manager

Meijer
04.2015 - 08.2023
  • Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
  • Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
  • Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
  • Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.

Operations Supervisor

Meijer
12.2013 - 04.2015
  • Maintained service quality by establishing and enforcing organization standards.
  • Reached out to customers, carriers and other warehouse personnel to coordinate shipments and correct orders.
  • Balanced loads and secured items for safe and damage-free transport to destinations.
  • Worked professionally with team members and across departments to meet demands of high-volume environment.

Production Supervisor

Arvato Digital Services Llc
07.2011 - 12.2013
  • Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
  • Managed team of [Number] production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
  • Coordinated with other departments to maintain smooth and efficient product flow.
  • Evaluated team member performance regularly to identify and resolve productivity concerns.
  • Trained staff of direct labor employees to perform assembly and manufacture of specified products.
  • Evaluated existing production processes and identified areas for improvement.

Team Leader

Arvato Digital Services Llc
03.2007 - 07.2011
  • Helped supervisor lead a team of 150 to 200 fulltime and temp employees in outbound department.
  • Helped train new employees in picking process also help develop forklift drivers in the loading process.
  • Dealt with over the road drivers getting in the shipping of loads in a timely manner.

Warehouse Forklift Driver

Deluxe Video/Arvato
09.2004 - 03.2007
  • Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
  • Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
  • Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
  • Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.

Education

GED -

College of Lake County
Grayslake, IL

A+ Certification - Information Technology

Computers System Institute
Gurnee, IL
08.2033

Skills

  • Fluent in the English and Spanish language
  • Staff Training
  • Cost Containment
  • Planned Equipment Constraints
  • High-Pressure Environments
  • Policy and Procedure Implementation
  • Workflow Planning
  • Supply Chain Distribution
  • Staff Management
  • 20 years forklift experience

Timeline

Operations Manager

Meijer
04.2015 - 08.2023

Operations Supervisor

Meijer
12.2013 - 04.2015

Production Supervisor

Arvato Digital Services Llc
07.2011 - 12.2013

Team Leader

Arvato Digital Services Llc
03.2007 - 07.2011

Warehouse Forklift Driver

Deluxe Video/Arvato
09.2004 - 03.2007

GED -

College of Lake County

A+ Certification - Information Technology

Computers System Institute
Gabriel Acosta