John Adams
Pender,GA
Summary
I am self motivated, success driven and a fast learner. I would love to further my career in the construction field and finish my career in construction. Seasoned Operations Manager and talented leader with 18 years of experience applying exceptional planning and problem-solving abilities toward enhancing business plans and day-to-day activities. Results-driven and resilient in developing teams while improving processes and increasing productivity. Bringing solid understanding of industry trends, excellent communication skills, talent for spotting areas in need of improvement and implementing changes with strategic approach. Forward-thinking team leader skilled at operating departments efficiently to meet goals. Successful background matching employees with roles for maximum performance. Proactive and hardworking individual focused on continuous operational improvement.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations Manager
Fortified Fence Group
10.2005 - Current
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
- Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
- Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
- Developed and implemented strategies to maximize customer satisfaction.
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
- Increased profit by streamlining operations.
- Directed initiatives to improve work environment, company culture or overall business strategy.
- Set, enforced, and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
- Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
- Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
- Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.
Warehouse Manager
Havertys Furniture
11.2001 - 02.2005
- Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
- Oversaw upkeep of equipment and physical condition of warehouse, identifying and ordering needed repairs, renovations, and replacements.
- Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
- Redesigned warehouse layout to accommodate new equipment, maximize space utilization, and optimize processes.
Warehouse Manager
Rooms To Go
07.1997 - 11.2001
- Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
- Oversaw upkeep of equipment and physical condition of warehouse, identifying and ordering needed repairs, renovations, and replacements.
- Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
- Redesigned warehouse layout to accommodate new equipment, maximize space utilization, and optimize processes.
- Completed timely and accurate daily logs to keep internal reporting accurate and track materials movements.
- Coordinated with vendors to verify timely delivery of materials and supplies, avoiding delays.
- Built motivated warehouse team to consistently accomplish operations goals and exceed performance targets.
- Improved delivery plans with strong scheduling knowledge, organizational skills, and route development expertise.
- Boosted warehouse operations performance by overseeing dispatching and setting optimal employee schedules.
- Developed and implemented policy and procedure updates to improve workflow and productivity.
Education
High School Diploma -
Johnson High School
Gainesville, GA06.1993
Skills
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft SharePoint
- Microsoft Office
- Project Management
- Google Docs
- Management
- Customer Service
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Windows
- Microsoft Project
Certification
- Certified [Job Title], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
Timeline
Operations Manager
Fortified Fence Group
10.2005 - Current
Warehouse Manager
Havertys Furniture
11.2001 - 02.2005
Warehouse Manager
Rooms To Go
07.1997 - 11.2001
High School Diploma -
Johnson High School
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