Gregory Stephens
New Caney,TX
Summary
Dynamic Operations Manager with a strong background in overseeing daily operations. Skilled in quality control and team coordination, consistently achieving on-time project completion while fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Manager
F & S Fresh Foods
Houston, Texas
02.2025 - Current
- Managed daily warehouse operations to optimize product flow and enhance efficiency.
- Oversaw inventory control processes, maintaining accurate stock levels at all times.
- Coordinated team schedules and delegated tasks to maximize productivity across shifts.
- Implemented safety protocols to ensure compliance with industry regulations.
- Trained new staff on warehouse procedures and operational best practices effectively.
- Developed strategies for improved warehouse layout, enhancing organization and workflow.
- Ensured accurate and timely fulfillment of all orders to meet customer expectations.
- Monitored receipt, storage, and dispatch of goods to maintain operational integrity.
Production Manager
F & S Fresh Foods
Houston, TX
10.2019 - 02.2025
- Oversaw daily production operations, enhancing efficiency and maintaining quality standards.
- Coordinated team schedules to optimize workflow and resource allocation, improving overall productivity.
- Implemented safety protocols to maintain a secure working environment.
- Collaborated with quality control teams to maintain product standards.
- Facilitated communication between departments to streamline operations.
- Oversaw the daily operations of the production team, offering guidance and support.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress and address any issues or concerns.
- Coached and mentored employees to develop and enhance career skills.
- Developed and implemented production schedules to ensure timely completion of projects.
- Analyzed production processes to identify areas for improvement in efficiency and cost savings.
- Provided input for performance reviews and identified areas for additional improvement.
- Monitored employee attendance records and took disciplinary action when appropriate.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure smooth flow of materials throughout the production process.
- Scheduled staff work assignments, rotations and overtime.
- Ensured that all safety policies and regulations were followed in accordance with company standards.
- Established clear communication channels between management and staff members.
- Resolved conflicts among personnel within the department when necessary.
- Created SOPs and documented system, planning criteria and procedures.
- Reviewed individual employee performance to correct issues and enhance productivity.
- Coordinated production requirements with material handling and staffing functions.
- Developed and implemented process improvements, boosting department quality and increasing throughput.
- Reviewed customer feedback to determine if changes are necessary in order to improve product quality or customer satisfaction levels.
- Maintained top-notch quality control standards and eliminated downtime to maximize revenue.
- Documented batch records for manufacturing process and product history recordkeeping.
- Cultivated communication among senior managers and floor supervisors to encourage optimal productivity.
- Developed performance metrics to track progress against established goals.
- Improved efficiency by minimizing downtime.
- Met or exceeded target for on-time customer shipments.
- Assessed production schedules and orders to plan material requirements and worker activities.
Production Supervisor
F & S Fresh Foods
Houston, TX
11.2017 - 10.2019
- Supervised daily production activities and ensured adherence to safety standards.
- Trained and mentored team members, enhancing production efficiency and technique proficiency.
- Conducted regular staff meetings to address concerns and improve communication.
- Developed training materials for new employees in production processes.
- Collaborated with management to enhance operational efficiency and reduce waste.
- Maintained accurate records of daily production activities.
- Performed regular quality checks throughout the production process to ensure customer specifications were met.
- Supported safety programs to reduce and eliminate employee injuries.
- Resolved any conflicts between employees in a professional manner.
- Recommended and implemented measures that enhanced production methods and improved product quality.
- Delegated tasks to employees and monitored accurate and timely completion of tasks to meet project milestones.
- Identified opportunities for process improvements, streamlining workflows and increasing operational effectiveness.
Foreman
Wildman Landscaping
Crosby, Texas
05.2015 - 11.2017
- Coordinated team activities to achieve on-time project completion while meeting quality standards.
- Supervised crews during all phases of construction activities related to landscaping projects.
- Delegated tasks to landscaping crews and supervised execution to ensure project goals were met.
- Trained new staff on equipment usage and safety protocols in the field.
- Monitored job site safety and work quality of landscaping projects.
- Managed inventory of plants, materials, and tools, optimizing resources for landscaping jobs.
- Communicated with clients to understand their landscape preferences and requirements.
- Implemented effective problem-solving strategies during project execution challenges.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while maintaining excellent customer service relations.
- Maintained accurate records on labor hours, material costs, and job progress.
Education
High School Diploma -
Deer Park High School
Deer Park, TX05-2001
Skills
- Inventory management
- Warehouse layout
- Order fulfillment
- Production planning
- Production scheduling
- Quality control
- Safety compliance
- Shipping and receiving
- Warehouse auditing
- Inventory and stocking
- Storage management
- Operations management
- Operations planning
- Process improvement
- Continuous improvement
- Lean principles
- Performance monitoring
- Performance evaluations
- Team delegation
- Staff supervision
- Purchasing management
- ERP software
- Verbal and written communication
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Purchasing management
Timeline
Warehouse Manager
F & S Fresh Foods
02.2025 - Current
Production Manager
F & S Fresh Foods
10.2019 - 02.2025
Production Supervisor
F & S Fresh Foods
11.2017 - 10.2019
Foreman
Wildman Landscaping
05.2015 - 11.2017
High School Diploma -
Deer Park High School