Jared Wardak
Oakland,CA
Summary
Results-driven Operations Manager known for unparalleled productivity and efficiency in task completion. Specialize in strategic planning, process optimization, and team leadership. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and adaptability, ensuring seamless operations management and positive team dynamics.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Shipping Manager
Charles Chocolates
San Francisco, CA
03.2025 - Current
- Coordinated daily shipping activities including packing, labeling, tracking.
- Directed packaging staff by providing guidance, training, and support in order to meet company objectives.
- Supervised day-to-day workflow of employees in order to maximize productivity and maintain quality standards.
- Conducted regular reviews of existing policies and procedures for continuous improvement opportunities.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and maintained a safe work environment for all personnel.
- Collaborated with management team on long-term strategic planning initiatives for the organization.
- Tracked and replenished inventory to maintain par levels.
Production Manager
John Kelly Foods
Los Angeles, CA
03.2023 - 03.2025
- Monitored the daily operations of the production team, providing guidance and support as needed.
- Led staff in fulfilling orders for all avenues of sales, including inventories and corporate orders from two retail locations in addition to the main warehouse.
- Developed and implemented production schedules to ensure timely completion of projects.
- Developed performance metrics to track progress against established goals.
- Identified opportunities for improvement in workflow design and implementation.
- Coordinated production requirements with material handling and staffing functions.
- Created SOPs and documented system, planning criteria and procedures.
- Monitored staff training and output to meet compliance, productivity and revenue goals.
- Developed and implemented significant process improvements to enhance department quality and throughput.
- Oversaw inventory and physical counts and performed periodic cycle counts to verify outgoing orders.
General Manager
Country Deli inc
Chatsworth, CA
02.2019 - 03.2022
- Resolved customer complaints quickly while maintaining high quality standards of service delivery.
- Trained and supervised staff members in all aspects of restaurant operations.
- Monitored daily financial transactions and prepared weekly reports for management review.
- Established effective communication between kitchen staff and wait staff to provide seamless service experience for guests.
- Managed inventory levels ensuring that adequate supplies are available at all times while minimizing waste.
- Ensured compliance with all local health codes, sanitation regulations, and company policies.
- Assessed training needs of personnel regularly and conducted necessary training programs.
- Performed administrative tasks including payroll processing, budgeting activities.
- Reconciled daily transactions, balanced cash registers and deposited restaurant's earnings at bank.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Engineering
Los Angeles Pierce College
Woodland Hills, CASkills
- Inventory management
- Process improvement
- Production scheduling
- Employee training and management
- Quality assurance
- Regulatory compliance
- Workflow optimization
- Planning and implementation
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Shipping Manager
Charles Chocolates
03.2025 - Current
Production Manager
John Kelly Foods
03.2023 - 03.2025
General Manager
Country Deli inc
02.2019 - 03.2022
Some College (No Degree) - Engineering
Los Angeles Pierce College
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