Results-driven operations manager with a proven track record in budget management and process improvements. Successfully reduced operational delays and enhanced productivity through effective training and mentoring programs.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Department Manager
Lew Thompson Trucking
Turlock, CA
01.2024 - Current
Developed training programs for new employees, enhancing onboarding processes.
Implemented process improvements, reducing operational delays and increasing productivity.
Coordinated logistics and transportation activities to streamline delivery schedules.
Oversaw departmental budgets to ensure financial efficiency, leading to significant reduction in unnecessary expenditures.
Coordinated training programs for new employees, significantly reducing learning curve and enhancing productivity.
Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.
Operations Manager
Foster Poultry Farms
Turlock, CA
03.2018 - 12.2024
Oversaw compliance with regulatory standards, ensuring adherence to industry guidelines.
Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
Oversaw facility maintenance, ensuring optimal functionality of equipment and infrastructure at all times.
Handled staff training initiatives aimed at upskilling the workforce to meet dynamic industry demands.
Dispatcher
Foster Farms Poultry
Turlock, CA
05.2015 - 02.2018
Coordinated dispatch operations to optimize delivery schedules across multiple routes.
Monitored real-time updates for fleet management and ensured timely communication with drivers.
Implemented process improvements that enhanced operational efficiency and reduced delays.
Communicated with drivers and personnel to coordinate timely delivery of goods and materials.
Directed dispatching, routing, and tracking of 18 fleet vehicles.
Operations Coordinator
Foster Poultry Farms
Turlock, CA
07.2010 - 05.2015
Coordinated logistics for poultry processing, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with safety standards.
Implemented inventory control measures to optimize stock levels and reduce waste.
Developed training materials for onboarding new staff, enhancing team efficiency and knowledge retention.
Streamlined communication between departments to facilitate smoother operations and resolve issues promptly.
Oversaw compliance audits, ensuring adherence to industry regulations and maintaining high-quality standards.
Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
Production Lead
Foster Poultry Farms
Livingston, CA
03.2004 - 06.2010
Managed a team of production workers, ensuring timely completion of tasks and adherence to safety protocols.
Participated in safety training programs to maintain a thorough understanding of best practices, ensuring full compliance within the team.
Collaborated with Quality Control teams to address any issues identified during inspections, implementing corrective actions as necessary to prevent reoccurrence.
Trained workers in proper operation, calibration, and maintenance of production line equipment.
Kept production line ready for monthly inspections and yearly audits by consistently following optimal processes.