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JEROME DONALDSON

Coral Springs,FL

Summary

Knowledgeable Operations Manager with 4 years of experience bringing planning and problem-solving abilities. Focused on maximizing resource utilization to support scalable operations and increase bottom-line profitability. Organized and systematic with natural relationship-building and leadership talents.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Manager

Dawn Food Products
Miami, Florida
03.2019 - Current
  • Manages the overall activities of the Distribution Center including the directing, advising, and managing of direct and indirect subordinates to ensure strong team member and team performance.
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations and maintained a safe work environment for all personnel.
  • Directed operations staff by providing guidance, training, and support in order to meet company objectives.
  • Participates in hiring, promotion, discipline, and/or discharge decisions of team members within scope of responsibility.
  • Plans and directs the work of subordinates, including the appointment of work among Team Members, and provides training as necessary.
  • Provides direction on inventories, Distribution center projects, labor, and overhead costs.
  • Establishes performance expectations, monitors against expectations, and provides necessary feedback to team members to enhance their growth in position and promotional opportunities.
  • Plans and administers distribution centers reporting for budgets, production, quality, inventory control, shipping and receiving, supply management, project control, etc.
  • Understands International Featured Standard (IFS) standards.
  • Addresses Team Member complaints and participates in investigations, as appropriate, with the assistance of Human Resources, completing required documentation, and providing a timely resolution.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned and requested.
  • Forecast manpower requirements based on daily workload and company productivity targets.
  • Responsible for the approval and issuance of credits for customers.
  • Responsible for inventory control procedures.

Transportation Supervisor

DAWN FOOD PRODUCTS
Miami, FL
10.2015 - 03.2019
  • Coordinated daily transportation operations, including scheduling and routing of drivers.
  • Monitored driver performance and provided feedback to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
  • Conducted regular inspections of vehicles to check their condition and identify any issues requiring repair or replacement.
  • Analyzed data to determine trends in fleet utilization, costs, and operational efficiency.
  • Assessed route optimization opportunities that could improve overall efficiency across the organization.
  • Maintains Federal DOT logs for 10 team members to insure that all DOT regulations are being followed.
  • Investigated accidents involving company-owned vehicles to determine causes and possible corrective actions.
  • Forecast manpower requirements based on daily workload and company productivity targets.

Night Lead

DAWN FOOD PRODUCTS
Miami, FL
01.2013 - 10.2015
  • Operated powered lift trucks, pallet jacks and forklifts safely and with a 0% incident rate.
  • Monitored department performance data to identify and avoid potential risks.
  • Safety Manager for the Miami Distribution Center.
  • Responsible for near-miss reporting and accident reporting in AIC/SQDM reporting systems.
  • Monitored department performance data to help center achieve maximum efficiency.
  • Company standard was 100 PPH for each selection team member, standard was consistently reached.
  • Used WMS and JBA systems to confirm orders for invoicing at the completion of the selection shift.
  • Forecasted manpower requirements based on daily workload and company targets.
  • Loaded and unloaded delivery straight trucks and trailers nightly.

Skills

  • Safety-oriented
  • Organizational Management
  • Inventory Management
  • Performance Monitoring
  • Employee development
  • Customer service
  • Strong initiative
  • Adaptable

Accomplishments

  • Scored a PERFECT score of 100% on IFS audit in 2014 & 2015.
  • Received Gold awards for Safety within the company in 2013 & 2014.
  • Silver Safety Award in 2015.
  • Oversaw implementation of SAP into warehouse. Responsible for getting data scrubbed and ready for smooth transition.

Timeline

Operations Manager

Dawn Food Products
03.2019 - Current

Transportation Supervisor

DAWN FOOD PRODUCTS
10.2015 - 03.2019

Night Lead

DAWN FOOD PRODUCTS
01.2013 - 10.2015
JEROME DONALDSON