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Jeffrey Spears

Trenton,OH

Summary

Dynamic logistics leader with extensive experience at Quest Diagnostics, adept at team management and employee development. Proven track record in optimizing operations and enhancing performance through effective communication and crisis management. Skilled in training and mentoring, ensuring high-quality service delivery while fostering a collaborative work environment.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Logistics Group Lead

Quest Diagnostics
Cincinnati, OH
03.2023 - Current

As the only member of management on 2nd shift, I led a team of 24 couriers. I was the interface between couriers and patient services, fleet management, our accident insurance company, our workers compensation department, the lab managers, and upper logistics management. I managed the training itinerary, gave site-wide telematics feedback, handled late call offs, and gave off time coverage for dispatch. I also ran routes as needed and gave personal on the job training and coaching to new employees and existing employees alike. I also facilitated several candidate interviews.

Digital Personal Shopper

Walmart
Middletown, OH
03.2022 - 02.2023

An interim job between jobs. I'm not ashamed to do whatever is necessary to bridge the gap between careers.

Packaging Machine Operator

Frito-Lay
Wooster, OH
11.1989 - 01.2022

At this, my career job, I managed production of multiple line items, production schedules, upheld GMP's, SOP's, adhered to "5 -S", facilitated shift quality meetings, was forklift certified for 22 years, loaded and unloaded trailers, performed bi-weekly sanitation to keep the packaging equipment food safe. I ran advanced bagging, weighing, and packaging equipment and actively regulated weight control. I also regularly trained and mentored new employees.

Education

High School Diploma -

Dalton Local High
Dalton, OH
06-1985

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Relationship building

Continuous improvement

Schedule coordination

Group and individual instruction

Issue resolution

Employee development

Performance monitoring

Production management

Complaint handling

Maintenance coordination

Operations management

Staff management

Meeting facilitation

Production tracking

Quality control

Shift leadership

Manufacturing oversight

Computer skills

Teamwork and collaboration

Customer service

Problem-solving

Multitasking Abilities

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Team leadership

Team building

Scheduling and coordinating

Hiring and training

Employee training

Training and development

Crisis management

Timeline

Logistics Group Lead

Quest Diagnostics
03.2023 - Current

Digital Personal Shopper

Walmart
03.2022 - 02.2023

Packaging Machine Operator

Frito-Lay
11.1989 - 01.2022

High School Diploma -

Dalton Local High
Jeffrey Spears