James Griffith
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Experienced leader with strong background in managing complex projects, guiding teams, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Safety Coordinator
Carparts.com
03.2025 - Current
- Conducted regular safety inspections to identify hazards and implement solutions.
- Facilitated communication between management and employees regarding safety policies and procedures.
- Decreased powered equipment incidents by 49% and improved incident reporting by 65%.
- Reviewed and analyzed safety data and statistics to identify trends and areas requiring improvement.
- Lowered facility OIR by 83%.
- Conducted root cause analysis investigations for workplace injuries/incidents and implemented appropriate safety solutions.
- Implemented monthly equipment safety inspections and equipment tracking.
- Trained all team members on safety policies and procedures, ensuring a 100% completion rate for leadership training.
- Developed and implemented safety training programs for employees, enhancing workplace awareness and compliance.
- Held monthly safety committee meetings across multiple shifts to discuss ideas for improving workplace safety culture.
- Provided ongoing support and resources to supervisors in managing safety performance within their departments, fostering a culture of accountability among leadership.
- Collaborated with other departments to integrate safety across all aspects of the facility.
Warehouse Operations Manager
Kappa Toys
10.2023 - 01.2025
- Managed daily warehouse operations responsible for receiving shipments of products and distributing it to multiple stores across the U.S.
- Managed inventory control processes to ensure accurate stock levels and timely order fulfillment.
- Successfully reduced waste and optimized space utilization by implementing an inventory location/tracking system.
- Improved the picking and packing process, cutting cost of shipping orders by 36%.
- Created a reporting system for accurate tracking of inventory, supplies, transactions, and cross-store transfers.
- Implemented safety protocols to maintain compliance with regulations and enhance worker safety.
- Played a pivotal role in a companywide system transfer that streamlined operations.
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
Operations Manager
Planet Fitness
09.2022 - 08.2023
- Oversaw daily gym operations, ensuring adherence to safety and cleanliness standards.
- Managed staff scheduling, optimizing workforce efficiency and service quality.
- Coordinated maintenance activities, minimizing downtime of fitness equipment.
- Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
- Recruiting, hired, and trained new team members.
- Spearheaded a project that allowed for more effective training of newly hired team members,
Warehouse Receiving Supervisor
Lowes
04.2022 - 08.2022
- Scheduled and arranged daily deliveries of essential products.
- Received 40,000 units daily to be processed in under 4 hours.
- Maintained reports and documented paperwork for all incoming shipments.
- Trained new employees on workplace safety in compliance with company and OSHA regulations.
- Improved order accuracy with thorough quality control checks and clear communication with all team members.
- Reduced product damage rates by training team members on proper handling while receiving shipments.
Assistant Operations Director
LA Fitness
09.2019 - 04.2020
- Oversaw daily operations with the personal trainers and personal trainer sales staff.
- Interviewed, hired, and trained all new team members on the gyms policies, regulations, and proper scheduling for clients.
- Reviewed client information daily for discrepancies and resolved them immediately.
- Created learning material for the new hire training program.
- Managed and maintained all personal training clients with a 92% retention rate.
- Monitored compliance with health and safety regulations, ensuring a safe environment for members and staff.
Warehouse Operations Manager
United States Marine Corps
12.2016 - 09.2019
- Created the Standard Operating Procedures for multiples specialized warehouses.
- Maintained an order fulfillment discrepancy rate of less than .05% yearly.
- Conducted weekly safety inspections of all warehouses in the Company.
- Ensured all warehouses received their ISO 9000 certification and were up to OSHA standards.
- Created and presented operations and safety training material for all Marines in the Company.
- Developed a system to track fiscal and annual training for over 500 Marines.
- Performed quarterly wall-to-wall inventories on multiple warehouses ensuring accuracy and investigating any discrepancies.
- Provided monthly performance evaluations to Marines directly under my command.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lakenheath High
RAF Lakenheath, UK06.2015
Skills
- OSHA Regulations
- Data Analysis
- Warehouse Operations Management
- Inventory Management
- Training and Development
- Strategic Planning
- Process Improvement
- Accident prevention
- Workplace inspections
Certification
- Marine of the Quarter
- OSHA 30
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
Timeline
Safety Coordinator
Carparts.com
03.2025 - Current
Warehouse Operations Manager
Kappa Toys
10.2023 - 01.2025
Operations Manager
Planet Fitness
09.2022 - 08.2023
Warehouse Receiving Supervisor
Lowes
04.2022 - 08.2022
Assistant Operations Director
LA Fitness
09.2019 - 04.2020
Warehouse Operations Manager
United States Marine Corps
12.2016 - 09.2019
High School Diploma -
Lakenheath High