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Jared Ford

Florence,SC

Summary

Area Manager with effective communication and problem-solving skills. Experienced in providing decision making and the ability to work under pressure. Desires to join an innovative, goal-oriented team with a strong growth track. Reliable Area Manager successful at operating in high-volume, fast-paced environment. Skilled in leading teams to meet objectives on stringent timelines. Empowering leader with superior communication and collaboration abilities demonstrated over seven years of management performance.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Area Manager

Harbor Freight Tools
05.2016 - 07.2023
  • Ensured the highest levels of employee performance and customer service through coordinated staff recruitment and training efforts
  • Maximized employee performance through coaching and leadership
  • Oversaw personnel issues including hiring, performance rating, salary actions, dispute resolutions and disciplinary proceedings
  • Collaborated with Receiving managers to plan, develop and implement Standard Operating
  • Procedures
  • Managed inventory and reduced shrinkage by 10% through monitoring of daily operations
  • Wrote monthly production reports to help senior leadership make accurate operational plans and decisions
  • Maximized resource utilization and achieved production targets by managing day-to-day usage of department resources
  • Transformed under-performing teams into productive, profitable teams.
  • Conducted training sessions to educate employees on best practices and procedures to increase profitability
  • Assessed reports to evaluate performance, develop targeted improvements, and implement changes
  • Transformed underperforming teams into productive, profitable teams

Production Supervisor

Smithfield Foods
11.2009 - 02.2014
  • Ensured all employees are trained and ready for adequate performance
  • Identified tasks and delegated work
  • Inspected finished products to ensure the level of quality is maintained
  • Responded to issues and created solutions
  • Engaged associates in specialized monthly safety and skills training and delegated work according to their abilities
  • Prepared reports to be submitted to Operation Managers
  • Identified performance-facing issues and determined the most efficient solution.

Water Specialist

United States Army
08.2005 - 07.2009
  • Gathered and evaluated environmental field data and water samples from surface water bodies
  • Monitored the storage, transport, and disposal of waste.

Motor Transport Operator

United States Marine Corps
08.1999 - 11.2003
  • Effectively communicated with other Marines and Commanding officers during high-stress situations
  • Participated in over ten evacuation missions
  • Ran the Motor Transport office, supervising 20 soldiers and all aspects of operation for the office
  • Upheld and enforced policies and standards to ensure safety on the base
  • Managed routine vehicle maintenance and minor repairs for eight different types of vehicles
  • Determined best travel routes, confirmed arrival dates, and verified cargo types resulting in an 80% increase of on-time arrivals.

Education

High School Diploma -

Dillon High School
Dillon
05.1999

Licenses & CertificationsFundamentals of Six Sigma - Six Sigma White Belt - AlisonAC-2657-32761795 -

Alison

Certification , Agricultural Mechanics -

Dillon County Technology Center
Dillon
1999

Skills

  • Ability to multitask
  • Exceptional attention to detail
  • Extremely team oriented
  • Outstanding communication abilities
  • Proficient in problem solving
  • Practiced in discretion and confidentiality
  • Team Meetings
  • Special Assignments
  • Improve Performance
  • Manage Operations
  • Goals and Performance
  • Directing Team Members
  • Performance Monitoring and Evaluation
  • Team Development

Certification

WorkKeys Certificate / Gold Level - ACT5Q05VNYCRCS5Skillscoaching customer service hiring inventory management leadership management microsoft office personnel policy analysis qualityJared Ford - page 2

Timeline

Area Manager

Harbor Freight Tools
05.2016 - 07.2023

Production Supervisor

Smithfield Foods
11.2009 - 02.2014

Water Specialist

United States Army
08.2005 - 07.2009

Motor Transport Operator

United States Marine Corps
08.1999 - 11.2003

High School Diploma -

Dillon High School

Licenses & CertificationsFundamentals of Six Sigma - Six Sigma White Belt - AlisonAC-2657-32761795 -

Alison

Certification , Agricultural Mechanics -

Dillon County Technology Center

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