Jason Hooks
Carnation,WA
Summary
Professional General Manager with a history of success managing operations, building teams, and equipping employees with skills to perform and achieve business needs. Offers progressive experience combined with sound judgement and solid problem-solving abilities, and a long history of communication leading to surpassing organizational goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
SanMar Corp
06.2022 - 07.2025
- Direct, lead, and drive all aspects of the Distribution Center, including both people and processes.
- Analyze business and performance trends and metrics to identify, develop, and recommend future strategic solutions, programs, and policies to Distribution leadership to address competitive, complex business issues.
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
- Monitor expenses to ensure costs are in line with Company guidance.
- Partner with Human Resources and other departments to provide high-quality resources and support on initiatives regarding recruiting, workforce planning and management, and workplace safety.
- Recruit, train, and develop leaders; identify leadership teams’ skills and develop them by coaching and counseling on a regular basis.
- Initiate, review, and monitor DC vendor contracts.
- Comply with all policies and standards.
- Demonstrates flexibility and the ability to quickly adapt to change in the work environment.
Assistant General Manager
SanMar Corp
08.2014 - 06.2022
- Foster the growth and development of direct reports.
- Work closely with supervisors and employees to improve work relationships, improve the employee experience, increase productivity, and improve retention.
- Ensure the customer experience is maximized through the effective coordination of processes and operations throughout the various departments and functions.
- Incorporate safety into daily work ethic, leadership team, and DC operations and processes.
- Analyze business and performance trends and metrics to develop solutions, programs, and policies.
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of DC operations and standardizes procedures to improve efficiency of operations.
- Participate in recruiting efforts by conducting interviews and providing hiring recommendations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Dublin High School
Dublin, OH06.1988
Skills
- Successful leadership
- Process and people-oriented
- Excellent team manager
- Impactful communicator
- Strong interdepartmental coordinator
- Effective mentor
Timeline
General Manager
SanMar Corp
06.2022 - 07.2025
Assistant General Manager
SanMar Corp
08.2014 - 06.2022
High School Diploma -
Dublin High School
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