Jeric O'Brien
Provo,UT
Summary
Dynamic operations executive with over 15 years of experience leading multi-department initiatives in manufacturing, logistics, and supply chain sectors. Proven expertise in driving revenue growth and achieving significant multimillion-dollar cost reductions. Committed to fostering high-performing teams through the implementation of lean strategies and operational transformations that enhance efficiency and productivity. Results-oriented leader dedicated to optimizing processes and delivering sustainable business outcomes.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Operations (Warehouse, Logistics & Facilities)
Intermountain Nutrition
Payson, UT
01.2021 - Current
- Lead 5 departments (shipping, receiving, warehouse, inventory, facilities) supporting ~$6M/month in production
- Manage 2 managers, 3 supervisors, and 50+ indirect staff across 2 warehouses
- Own operational budget and drive cost control across logistics and facilities
- Increased inventory accuracy from 25% to 97% through system redesign
- Reduced freight spend by $450K+ through vendor and process optimization
- Implemented FEFO/FIFO system, cutting $1.5M in annual waste and increasing capacity
- Built KPI dashboards, SOPs, and tracking systems using Acumatica and Redzone
Operations Leadership (Promoted Through Multiple Roles)
US Synthetic
Orem, UT
01.2005 - 01.2021
- Promoted from Operator → Team Lead → R&D Manager → Operations Manager → Plant Manager
- Increased production capacity by 135% through equipment and workflow optimization
- Reduced lead times by 50% via lean process implementation
- Improved product quality by 50% through tooling and process redesign
- Developed KPI systems and led cross-functional improvements across operations
Education
High School Diploma -
Payson High School
Payson, UT05-2002
Skills
- Operations Leadership
- P&L Impact
- Lean Manufacturing
- Supply Chain
- Process Optimization
- Team Development
- KPI Dashboards
- ERP Systems (Acumatica, SAP, NetSuite)
- Vendor Management
- Operational efficiency
- Strategic planning and execution
- Business management
- Process improvement
- Quality assurance
- Leadership training
Accomplishments
- Increased inventory accuracy from 25% to 97%
- Reduced freight costs by $450K+ over two years
- Drove 30% revenue growth through operational improvements
- Eliminated $1.5M+ annual product waste (FEFO/FIFO)
- Increased production productivity by 25%
Certification
- Lean Six Sigma
- Forklift
- Electric Pallet Jack
ADDITIONAL
- Bilingual (Spanish)
- Led teams of 50+
- Multi-site leadership
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Director of Operations (Warehouse, Logistics & Facilities)
Intermountain Nutrition
01.2021 - Current
Operations Leadership (Promoted Through Multiple Roles)
US Synthetic
01.2005 - 01.2021
High School Diploma -
Payson High School