Josh Lamberson
Waxahachie,TX
Summary
Results-driven Operations Manager with extensive experience leading multi-site safety programs across distribution, warehouse, transportation, and field operations. Proven success reducing incidents, strengthening safety culture, and ensuring OSHA and DOT compliance through audits, training, hazard mitigation, and leadership accountability. Experienced in powered industrial equipment safety, fleet risk management, and regional operational oversight. Safety-focused leader with 25+ years of experience overseeing regional safety and operations across large-scale distribution centers, field locations, and multi-site teams in high-volume environments. Proven record of building strong safety cultures, enforcing regulatory compliance, reducing workplace risk, and leading teams to operate efficiently without incident. Extensive experience in warehouse safety programs, labor management, process improvement, and operational leadership.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations Manager
TBC Retail Corp.
01.2013 - Current
- Lead operations for a 478,000 sq. ft. distribution center supporting regional retail supply chains with a strong emphasis on workplace safety and regulatory compliance.
- Manage 65 full-time employees and 15 contract associates, ensuring all staff are trained in safety procedures, equipment operation, and hazard prevention.
- Direct safe receiving, storage, picking, and shipping operations across 800+ SKUs and 310,000+ units while maintaining strict adherence to safety protocols.
- Champion facility-wide safety initiatives including safe material handling practices, equipment inspections, and incident prevention programs.
- Conduct regular safety audits, hazard assessments, and workflow evaluations to reduce risk and improve operational safety.
- Lead safety meetings and reinforce accountability for PPE compliance, reporting procedures, and safe work standards.
- Partner with maintenance teams to ensure equipment is inspected, serviced, and operated safely.
- Oversee inventory control and cycle counting, completing full warehouse counts every 90 days with structured and safe counting procedures.
- Develop and manage annual operating budgets, analyze variances, and implement corrective operational and safety improvements.
- Coach and develop supervisors and frontline staff to strengthen safety ownership, accountability, and retention.
- Lead regional safety oversight across multiple facilities, ensuring consistent policy enforcement, reporting standards, and operational compliance.
- Travel regularly between sites to conduct safety audits, leadership reviews, and operational risk assessments.
- Chair site Safety Committee, partnering with leadership and frontline associates to drive engagement and continuous safety improvement.
- Support fleet and transportation safety initiatives including driver safety standards, loading compliance, and DOT-aligned practices.
- Maintain DOT compliance programs including driver qualification files, safety logs, vehicle inspections, and regulatory documentation.
- Contribute to incident reduction through proactive hazard mitigation, safety training reinforcement, and accountability programs.
- Reduced recordable incident rate by 38% over three years through targeted safety initiatives and supervisor accountability.
- Achieved 24 months without a lost-time incident by strengthening PPE enforcement, equipment safety checks, and hazard reporting.
- Improved safety audit scores from 82% to 97% by standardizing inspection routines and corrective action tracking.
- Decreased workers’ compensation claims by 31% through early intervention, root cause analysis, and preventative training.
Warehouse Supervisor
Mouser Electronics
Mansfield, TX
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Supervised up to 48 order pullers in a high-volume, ESD-controlled environment with strict adherence to safety and quality standards.
- Ensured service-level, quality, cost, and safety performance targets were consistently achieved.
- Enforced safe material handling, workstation organization, and hazard-free workflows.
- Conducted safety briefings and reinforced compliance with operational safety procedures.
- Managed performance reviews, corrective actions, payroll approvals, and PTO administration.
- Developed staffing and training tools to forecast labor needs and accelerate safe onboarding practices.
Operations Manager
Oklahoma Home Centers
Guthrie, OK
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Managed warehouse, yard, sales, delivery, and dispatch operations for 22 employees with responsibility for safe daily operations.
- Enforced safety procedures for yard operations, equipment use, loading/unloading, and delivery coordination.
- Partnered with ownership on budget planning, cost control, and operational risk reduction.
- Maintained financial records and aligned operational planning with sales forecasts and safety standards.
Regional / District Management Roles
McBride Merchandising Inc. | Highpoint Southwest Services
01.2004 - 01.2010
- Led multi-state and district-level field operations supporting major retail partners.
- Managed hiring, safety training, scheduling, payroll, and performance for teams covering up to 288 stores.
- Directed store resets and new-store setups with focus on safe execution and compliance.
- Reinforced safety standards across geographically dispersed teams and job sites.
- Coordinated multi-site safety alignment to ensure consistent procedures, communication, and compliance across regions.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Meinders School of Business
Oklahoma City, OKSkills
- Regional Safety Leadership
- Multi-Site Safety Programs
- Safety Culture Development
- OSHA & Regulatory Compliance
- Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis
- Risk Assessment & Mitigation
- Safety Audits & Inspections
- Training & Safety Coaching
- Workplace Safety & Compliance
- Warehouse Safety Programs
- Hazard Identification & Risk Reduction
- Safety Training & Team Leadership
- Regulatory & Operational Compliance
- Incident Prevention & Reporting
- Safety Performance Metrics & Reporting
- Multi-Site Safety Oversight
- DOT Compliance & Fleet Safety
- Forklift & Powered Industrial Equipment Safety
- Warehouse Equipment Operations & Safety
- Powered Industrial Equipment: Reach Truck
- Order Picker
- Sit-Down & Stand-Up Forklifts
- Electric & Manual Pallet Jacks
- RF Scanners
- Conveyor Systems
- Warehouse & Distribution Operations
- Inventory Control & Cycle Counting
- Labor Planning & Workforce Management
- Budgeting & Cost Control
- Process Improvement
- SAP
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office Suite
Certification
- OSHA Safety Certification (OSHA 10 / OSHA 30)
- First Aid & CPR Certified
- Forklift & Powered Industrial Truck Safety Training
- Workplace Hazard Identification & Prevention Training
Timeline
Operations Manager
TBC Retail Corp.
01.2013 - Current
Warehouse Supervisor
Mouser Electronics
01.2012 - 01.2013
Operations Manager
Oklahoma Home Centers
01.2010 - 01.2012
Regional / District Management Roles
McBride Merchandising Inc. | Highpoint Southwest Services
01.2004 - 01.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Meinders School of Business