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Harvey Lowery

Sylvania,GA

Summary

Dedicated Operations Manager offering high-level experience in supervision of workover and completion operations. Adept at directing work of completion consultants and completion supervisors. Successful introducing lean manufacturing to increase productivity and cut costs of completion. Well organized, attentive to detail and vigilant in achieving safety and environmental impact reduction objectives. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Manager

Seaonus Stevedoring & Warehousing
05.2016 - 12.2023
  • 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.
  • Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
  • Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to senior management.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to maximize customer satisfaction.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
  • Partnered with vendors and suppliers to effectively manage and budget.
  • Reduced process bottlenecks by training and coaching employees on practices, procedures, and performance strategies.
  • Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to obtain best pricing and terms.
  • Updated and resolved incidents and managed accessorial charges objectively while maximizing profit.
  • Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine company's product offerings.
  • Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover.
  • Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
  • Mitigated business risks by working closely with staff members and assessing performance.
  • Reduced operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends.
  • Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
  • Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
  • Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Set, enforced, and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
  • Directed initiatives to improve work environment, company culture or overall business strategy.
  • Increased profit by streamlining operations.
  • Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.

Senior Superintent

Liberty Terminals Stevedoring & Warehousing
01.2005 - 05.2016
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Established successful procedures for day-to-day operations and long-term planning.
  • Supported project coordination and smooth workflow by coordinating materials, inspections, and contractor actions.
  • Scheduled and supervised maintenance and repair of equipment, buildings and grounds.
  • Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.

Heavy Equipment Operator

East Coast Terminals
10.2004 - 01.2006
  • Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
  • Operated excavators, bulldozers and dump trucks to transport heavy materials, practicing safety measures.
  • Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
  • Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.

Education

High School Diploma -

Windsor Forest High School
Savannah, GA
1989

Skills

  • Production
  • Business Planning
  • Program Administration
  • Business Development
  • Inventory Management
  • Financial Management
  • Incidents Management
  • P&L Management
  • Customer Service
  • Health and Safety Compliance
  • Maintenance Planning
  • Policies and Procedures Implementation
  • SAP Expertise
  • Staff Management
  • Project Planning and Development
  • Warehouse Operations
  • Vessel Operations
  • Strategic Planning
  • Planning and Implementation
  • Contract Development
  • Budget Development and Management
  • Employee Relations and Conflict Resolution
  • Problem-Solving
  • Operations Oversight
  • Employee Motivation
  • Invoice Processing
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Schedule Management
  • Logistics Management
  • Project Management
  • Staff Training
  • Decision-Making
  • Management
  • Resource Coordination
  • Performance Evaluations

Timeline

Operations Manager

Seaonus Stevedoring & Warehousing
05.2016 - 12.2023

Senior Superintent

Liberty Terminals Stevedoring & Warehousing
01.2005 - 05.2016

Heavy Equipment Operator

East Coast Terminals
10.2004 - 01.2006

High School Diploma -

Windsor Forest High School
Harvey Lowery