Josh Kovatch
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Results-oriented professional with a proven track record of making a significant impact in various roles at Amazon. Recognized for a strong bias for action and the ability to build trust, consistently addressing challenges and improving metrics through effective solutions. A positive attitude, reliable performance, and keen intuition for identifying and resolving issues contribute to being an invaluable asset to any team. Committed to fostering collaborative environments that drive success and innovation.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Area Manager II -UMN1 Site Lead Proxy
Amazon Fresh
Minneapolis, MN
10.2024 - Current
- Conducted assessments of average SLI ranking, implementing strategies to elevate performance above 3%.
- Analyzed and improved FHD average adjustments, resulting in an increase of UPH from 53 to 59, contributing to productivity enhancements.
- Implemented strategies to maintain late batch percentage for shift under 7% network standard.
- Environmental / Safety POC / Site lead proxy
- Monitored key performance indicators, ensuring adherence to company standards and operational excellence.
- Oversaw network performance initiatives, achieving top site ranking for in IOR/INF. Managed late batch processing to enhance system efficiency. Led efforts to streamline SDU workflows, improving overall productivity.
- Implemented strategies to improve FPS by 25% for optimized user experience.
- Facilitated improved employee-leadership relations by actively acknowledging and valuing cultural differences within the organization.
- Led initiatives that resulted in a 7.89% enhancement in performance metrics. Oversaw team collaboration to identify and implement improvement strategies. Championed a culture of continuous improvement across projects.
- Implemented targeted strategies to realize 6% improvement in direct rate, optimizing overall performance.
- Analyzed and refined workflows, resulting in an 8% increase in receive rate.
Area Manger I
Amazon Fresh
09.2023 - 10.2024
- Improved SLI scores 35% to sub 5%
- Drove site to full week 50 UPH within 3 months through 15% increase in receive rates by direct associate engagement and improving standard work practices
- Managed contractor teams and labor for YPR/macropop site restructuring
- Consolidating and isolated SIOC items on-site reducing pick path time by 90 seconds sustaining a 4 uph gain in pack function.
- Improved UTX4 overall site ranking from 48 of 50 to top 20 in under 6 months
L4 Hourly – Assistant shift manager
Amazon Fresh
01.2022 - 09.2023
- Drove sustained 10% uph gain through hands on restructuring of stow spaces and shorting of pick paths within UTX7
- Developed SOP for donations and waste removal
- Reduced INF % in SIOC locations through weekly audits, implementation of stow/organizational strategies, and Bin property management i.e. Asin constraints.
Education
Associates of Science -
Tarrant County Community College
01-2022
Skills
- Operations management
- Relationship building and management
- Team development
- Goals and performance
- Controlling costs
- Quality assurance
- Operations improvements
Interests
Rock Climbing, Weight Lifting, Yoga, Family
CONTACT
- PHONE: 682-800-7888
- WEBSITE: https://phonetool.amazon.com/users/kovatjos
- EMAIL: Kovatjos@amazon.com
Timeline
Area Manager II -UMN1 Site Lead Proxy
Amazon Fresh
10.2024 - Current
Area Manger I
Amazon Fresh
09.2023 - 10.2024
L4 Hourly – Assistant shift manager
Amazon Fresh
01.2022 - 09.2023
Associates of Science -
Tarrant County Community College