JD Ashley
Roland,OK
Summary
Accomplished Senior level business leader dedicated to improving all areas of operations and business administration. Repeatedly recruited to reverse underperformance. Devises clear, relatable growth strategies fueled by assertive leadership. Restores management credibility, establishes financial control, implements lean strategies and shores-up compliance to quickly achieve stability and efficiency.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Operations
ID Logistics
07.2022 - 06.2024
- Collaborated with senior management to develop and execute long-term corporate goals and objectives.
- Mentored and coached team members to foster productive and engaging work environment.
- Established and monitored quality assurance standards to achieve operational excellence.
- Worked collaboratively with functional leaders to implement new procedures and corrective actions to improve quality.
- Analyzed customer feedback and identified areas for improvement to drive business success.
- Spearheaded implementation of process improvements and cost-saving initiatives to increase value and maximize profits.
- Facilitated budget of $80M for Coman/Warehouse operations in 2.1M sqft.
General Manager
Kane/ID Logistics
11.2020 - 07.2022
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
- Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Successful implementation of greenfield start up that led to increase of $80M account,
General Manager
Monroe Warehousing & Distribution
06.2018 - 11.2020
- Enhanced operational success through effective staffing, strong training, adherence to safety regulations and well-timed customer service
- Improved productivity while reducing staffing and operational costs by 50%
- Directed successful turnaround, eliminating over $4 million in debt within 1 year
- Facilitate budget of $20 million for 6 facilities across 2 states
General Manager
Walmart
01.2015 - 03.2018
- Led development of business operation processes and policies which generated $100 million in revenue
- Established and administered annual budget with effective controls to prevent overage, minimize burn rate and support sustainability objectives
- Developed and implemented high-quality work environment as measured through employee satisfaction ratings
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness
- Facilitated budget of $1 billion for three facilities
Assistant General Manager
Walmart
10.2010 - 01.2015
- Mentored and motivated team members to efficiently achieve challenging business goals
- Engaged team members and improved performance by delivering daily updates and conducting daily meetings to obtain feedback and convey new policies
- Cultivated performance-based culture established on individual accountability, goal attainment and team achievement
- Resolved problems promptly and effectively to elevate customer approval
- Facilitated budget of $980 million
Dry\Perishable Operations Manager
Walmart
11.2008 - 10.2010
- Implemented policies and standard operating procedures for continuous improvement
- Conducted performance reviews each quarter, offering praise and recommendations for improvement
- Devised, deployed and monitored processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels 30%
- Strengthened performance metrics tracking and analysis to enhance tactical and strategic company plans
- Led day-to-day operations, including supervising 130-person team across four departments
Asset Protection Operations Manager
Walmart
01.2004 - 11.2008
- Built cross-functional relationships with business partners to reduce losses
- Participated in securing special projects to aid division with better practice delivery
- Trained loss prevention staff, management team and associates on loss control, safety, compliance, and prevention measures
- Advanced productivity KPIs by leading training on procedures and safety practices
- Facilitated budget of $2.2 billion
Shift Superintendent
American Greetings Corp.
01.1993 - 01.2004
- Held various positions within Manufacturing and Distribution: Production Coordinator, Warehouse Coordinator, Maintenance Manager, Recycling Coordinator, Human Resources Manager, Shift Superintendent
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management, Human Resources
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, ARSkills
- Mentor & Development
- Networking\Relationships
- Safety & Compliance Execution
- Human Resources Management
- Project Management
- Recruitment and Talent Development
- E-commerce
- Culture Transformation
- Performance Analysis
- Profitability and revenue generation
- Capital spending
- Operational & Tactical Planning
- Value & Leverage Diversity
- P&L Analysis Management
- Analytical & Interpersonal
- Process Improvement
- Lean Manufacturing
- Multi-Operations Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Strategic planning and execution
- Cost analysis and savings
- B2B/B2C Implementation
Certification
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
Scrum Master
Project Management
Timeline
Director of Operations
ID Logistics
07.2022 - 06.2024
General Manager
Kane/ID Logistics
11.2020 - 07.2022
General Manager
Monroe Warehousing & Distribution
06.2018 - 11.2020
General Manager
Walmart
01.2015 - 03.2018
Assistant General Manager
Walmart
10.2010 - 01.2015
Dry\Perishable Operations Manager
Walmart
11.2008 - 10.2010
Asset Protection Operations Manager
Walmart
01.2004 - 11.2008
Shift Superintendent
American Greetings Corp.
01.1993 - 01.2004
Bachelor of Science - Business Management, Human Resources
Arkansas State University
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
Scrum Master
Project Management
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