John Clayton
Arlington,TX
Summary
Exceptional Operations Manager focused on successful team building, cost-cutting and operational improvements. Determined to cut costs without impacting quality of products and services. Reliable team player committed to building high-performing teams. Self-starting Operations Manager offering high-level experience in supervision of work-over and completion operations. Adept at directing work of completion consultants and completion supervisors. Successful introducing lean manufacturing to increase productivity and cut costs of completion. Well organized, attentive to detail and vigilant in achieving safety and environmental impact reduction objectives. Seasoned Operations Manager and talented leader with 29 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.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
NCO Automated Logistical Specialist
United States Army
- Automated Logistical Specialist responsible for supervising and performing management or warehouse function to maintain equipment records and parts
- Establish and maintain automated and manual accounting records
- Instruct warehouse personnel in loading and unloading, segregation, Dunn age and selection of stock and storage areas
- Conduct, inspections and provide technical assistance to storage activities, assists in development and preparation of operation
- Managed daily activities of inventory operations in alignment with regulatory agencies and related policies.
- Organized material distribution and transportation logistics in accordance with executive direction.
- Unloaded incoming supplies, equipment and materials and stored items proper areas of warehouse.
- Established operations procedures and complied with military policies.
- Reviewed incoming materials for accuracy against bills of contract, purchase orders, and shipping documentation.
Operation Manager
Saddle Creek Logistics
08.2022 - 10.2024
- Managed a million square feet fulfillment center with 6 supervisors and 180+ warehouse associates in multiple areas throughout warehouses
- Responsible for expense budget, hiring and firing, creating and refining processes, succession planning, KPIs and managing change
- Effectively manages staffing to meet UPH and CPU goals
- Coached and improved supervisors' management skills to oversee daily and weekly operations, coaching them on planning, quality, resource utilization, and individual performances
- Inspires team to high levels of achievement through positive reinforcement and persuasive messages
- Improves process and operational consistency to reduce cost
- Ensure all warehouse safety protocols are being established and followed
Shipping Manager
Fresenius Medical Care
11.2018 - 08.2022
- Manage employees engaged in verifying and keeping records on incoming and outgoing shipments and in preparing items for shipment
- Plans, directs, and coordinates the activities of the shipping department in an organized, safe, and sanitary work environment that is in-compliance with the Company's policies
- Coordinates load out schedule with in-house distribution and outside contractors to ensure the timely and accurate loads
- Provides supervision, training, scheduling, and guidance to shipping personnel
- Conduct annual performance reviews and provide continual feedback on both positive and negative performance
- Lead team of 110 employees packaging, and shipping.
Operation Manager
Petco Distribution Center
04.2015 - 11.2018
- Managed a 200.000 square feet distribution and warehouse center which consists of seventy employees
- Prioritize, assign, and review duties and work activities to meet productivity and quality goals
- Review the performance of all departments
- Communicate goals and performance standards to employees
- Manage labor and supply costs to work within financial budgets
- Coach and counsel employees towards improved performance
- Monitor time entry, vacations, absences, and tardiness
- Assure employees compliance with safety and quality requirement
Department Manager
Kohl's Fulfillment Center
03.2012 - 04.2015
- Equipment Operators
- Manage up to 70 operators, including preparing weekly rosters
- Ensure all forklift operators perform daily safety checks
- Hold all operators accountable for forklift safety and following all company polices
- Prioritize, assign, and review duties and work activities to meet productivity and quality goals
- Recognize and resolve production and quality issues through Corrective Action Plans
- Assure employees compliance with safety and quality requirements
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
Warehouse Manager
Office Depot Inc.
01.1997 - 03.2012
- Import Container
- Managed a 150.000 square feet distribution and warehouse center which consists of fifty employees
- Managed the flow of all inbound containers
- Established and executed work schedules to ensure all tasks are completed daily
- Ensured all procedures were adhered to established procedures
- Recruited, trained, and inducted appropriate personnel to support warehouse activities
- Assure employees compliance with safety and quality requirements
Education
Associate of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Tarrant County College
Arlington, TX05-2025
Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Google Docs
- Microsoft Teams
- Manhattan (Warehouse Management System)
- AS 400
- ZAP (Warehouse Management System)
- Kronos
- Workday
- Engineer Labor Standards
Certification
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
Timeline
Operation Manager
Saddle Creek Logistics
08.2022 - 10.2024
Shipping Manager
Fresenius Medical Care
11.2018 - 08.2022
Operation Manager
Petco Distribution Center
04.2015 - 11.2018
Department Manager
Kohl's Fulfillment Center
03.2012 - 04.2015
Warehouse Manager
Office Depot Inc.
01.1997 - 03.2012
Associate of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Tarrant County College
NCO Automated Logistical Specialist
United States Army