Isaiah Thurman
Danville,IN
Summary
Hands-on, detail-oriented leader with a strong safety-first mindset and a competitive drive for excellence. My hands-on leadership style has allowed me to complete many diverse, large-scale projects and initiatives, leading to sustained, measurable results. In my 7 years of operations experience, I have built excellent communication skills that are used to channel information not only vertically, but also down to my teams, building trust and enhancing teamwork. Through disciplined execution and servant leadership, I have become widely trusted by my teams and stakeholders for producing high-quality results. Lastly, my holistic and forward-looking mindset allows me to be intentional in the short-term and methodical in the long-term.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
AREA MANAGER II
Chewy.com
Clayton, IN
01.2022 - Current
- Have managed all areas of the OB operation, displaying consistent best-in-class results in 4 of 5 areas
- Led a "Can Topper" initiative that resulted in a 15% decrease in product damage and an 85% performance increase in Staging, returning 40 hours into more productive paths and saving hundreds of thousands annually
- Chosen by Sr. Team to be Site Leader for Staging and Docks, where site experienced a 10% increase in productivity, an 11% decrease in All Concessions, and a 28.8% decrease in Damaged Concessions
- Optimized shipping on OB Ship Dock by re-slotting layout. This provided a 12.2% increase in performance, accruing $139,000 in annual savings
- Conduct regular performance evaluations to identify areas for improvement and develop action plans for growth
PLANT MANAGER
Scott Pet Products
Rockville, IN
06.2020 - 01.2022
- Guided and balanced day-to-day plant operations across 6 Departments
- Reshaped company standards by writing and implementing safety policies, operational standard work, and productivity metrics
- Led and implemented two $1,000,000+ projects to increase production to meet customer demand. This boosted production by 19.5% and department revenue by 33% YoY, as well as a decrease of labor costs by 15%
- Established a culture of teamwork and growth by implementing a weekly multi-department meeting and transforming company 1:1's to be held quarterly
DISTRIBUTION COORDINATOR
Scott Pet Products
Rockville, IN
05.2019 - 06.2020
- Implemented standard work procedures and various process improvements in OB functions to mitigate chargeback fees, saving $120,000 annually
- Diversified and negotiated competitive Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) rates with carriers, where the site experienced savings of $100,000+ year-over-year, a 23.4% saving
- Prioritized all OB shipments by successfully introducing a warehouse shipping dashboard that provided a centralized location of all purchase order details
- Assisted in managing and developing a team of 30+ employees in the Shipping Department, promoting 1 team member/associate
Education
Bachelor of Science - Aviation Management
Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Unmanned Systems
Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN05.2019
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN05.2019
Skills
- Warehouse Operations
- Manufacturing Operations
- Relationship Building
- Team Development
- Staff Management
- Performance Management
- Process Improvement
- Logistics
- Conflict Resolution
- Adaptability
- Decision Making
Timeline
AREA MANAGER II
Chewy.com
01.2022 - Current
PLANT MANAGER
Scott Pet Products
06.2020 - 01.2022
DISTRIBUTION COORDINATOR
Scott Pet Products
05.2019 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Science - Aviation Management
Indiana State University
Bachelor of Science - Unmanned Systems
Indiana State University
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Indiana State University