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John Thomas III

Tallahassee

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Area Manager II

Amazon
Tallahassee
07.2024 - Current
  • Lead teams of 70+ employees, managed a team of 2+ salaried leaders, served as an Intern Mentor.
  • Reduced CPT misses by 46.6% over 6 weeks while owning planning and flow for outbound.
  • Achieved a 26-day streak of error-free operations during record-breaking volume period, collaborating with Quality Assurance.
  • Achieved highest Pre-Slam DEA performance among shifts with 24.49% of building total misses.
  • Reduced building MRS re-circulation by 34.5%, collaborating with engineering.
  • Achieved #1 shift ranking for Chuting, Rebin, and Induct rates.
  • Increased pack productive time from 73.2% to 80.39%, improved pack chuting from 92 to 135 (+46%), raised SmartPac rates from 281 to 309 (+9.9%), reaching 370 in Q4 (+89 UPH), and enhanced CW rate from 240 to 304 (+26%), achieving 378 in Q4 (+138 UPH).
  • Achieved zero recordable injuries by coordinating with Safety, Loss Prevention, and HR.

Area Manager

Amazon
Tallahassee
07.2023 - 07.2024
  • Successfully launched TLH2, driving enhanced operational efficiency.
  • Implemented process improvements to optimize workflow and productivity.
  • Exhibited strong communication and interpersonal skills in all interactions.
  • Applied analytical and problem-solving skills to address challenges effectively.
  • Exhibited excellent customer service skills, communication skills, and interpersonal skills.

Central Flow Area Manager

Amazon
Tempe
05.2022 - 07.2023
  • Cold Prickly War Room Team Lead, delivering 52.3% YoY reduction in customer notifications sent.
  • Pioneered the ‘10 Minute Tidbits’ Inbound Broadcast and team, the segment on Operational mindset and tools/resources, targeted at 100+ Flow Leads to maximize impact for 54 Partner Fulfillment Centers.
  • Quantified and tracking continuous improvement for Site communication implemented Q3 2022.

Process Assistant

Amazon
Troutdale
09.2019 - 08.2020
  • IB Dock POC for transition during Project Tornado installation and launch while training a L5 AM and L6 OM on IB Dock safety, applications and tools, staffing hours, workflow, SWP, and SLA deadlines.
  • Author of Project DOSS (Dock Operation Step by Step).
  • Increased Receive-Support efficiency from a week over week average of 25% to plan to 100% by identifying and implementing workflow improvements, resulting in a 1,238 UPH entitlement.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mathematics

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
08-2014

Skills

  • Team Leadership and Development
  • Performance management & KPIs
  • Performance metrics
  • Operational strategy
  • Supply chain management
  • Problem Solve skills & Analytical skills
  • Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt - Training in progress

Timeline

Area Manager II

Amazon
07.2024 - Current

Area Manager

Amazon
07.2023 - 07.2024

Central Flow Area Manager

Amazon
05.2022 - 07.2023

Process Assistant

Amazon
09.2019 - 08.2020

Bachelor of Science - Mathematics

Florida State University
John Thomas III