Joshua McCarty
PORT SAINT LUCIE
Summary
Dynamic Operations Manager with extensive experience in leading teams and optimizing workflows. Known for implementing effective scheduling systems and developing standard operating procedures that drive performance improvements and enhance team morale. Committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager
Florida Crystals Corporation
Pahokee, FL
01.2022 - Current
- Streamlined supply chain processes, enhancing operational efficiency and reducing lead times.
- Implemented inventory management systems to optimize stock levels and minimize waste.
- Manage a team of 25 operations staff, ensuring efficient and smooth daily operations
- Implemented a new scheduling system that optimized staffing levels and reduced labor costs by 25%
- Developed and implemented standard operating procedures (SOPs) to improve operational efficiency
- Managed inventory control processes, reducing stockouts by 100% through accurate forecasting and replenishment strategies
- Led cross-functional teams in process improvement initiatives resulting in a 30% increase in productivity
- Trained and mentored new hires on company policies, procedures, and safety protocols
- Monitored key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.
- Collaborated with the procurement department to ensure timely delivery of materials while minimizing costs
- Conducted regular audits to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal quality standards
- Created reports analyzing operational data such as production output, cycle times, and defect rates for management review
- Optimized facility layout to improve workflow efficiency by reorganizing storage areas based on demand patterns
- Reduced shipping errors by implementing quality control measures during the loading process
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams including logistics, and finance departments to align goals
- Conducted regular performance evaluations for operations staff to identify areas for improvement and provide feedback
Operations Supervisor
City of Lincoln & Lancaster County
Lincoln, NE
04.2017 - 01.2022
- Supervised daily operations to ensure compliance with city policies and regulations.
- Coordinated workflow among departments to enhance service delivery efficiency.
- Trained and mentored staff on operational procedures and best practices.
- Implemented process improvements that streamlined operations and reduced delays.
- Managed inventory control systems to maintain optimal stock levels and reduce waste.
- Developed training materials to support ongoing staff development initiatives.
- Maintained open lines of communication with upper management to provide regular updates on operational progress and challenges faced by the team.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations for direct reports, identifying areas for improvement and setting development goals accordingly.
- Enhanced team productivity by providing ongoing training, coaching, and mentoring to staff members.
Front Line Supervisor
BNSF Railway
Kansas City, MO
03.2012 - 03.2017
- Supervised daily operations to ensure compliance with safety regulations and operational standards.
- Coordinated team schedules and assignments to optimize workforce efficiency and productivity.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced workflow and reduced downtime across departments.
- Trained new employees on operational procedures, safety protocols, and equipment use.
- Conducted regular safety audits to maintain high standards of workplace safety and risk management.
- Directly supervise shop craft employees to safely execute terminal or shop operating plan.
- Ensure labor and equipment is positioned to inspect, test and repair equipment to meet the needs of the daily plan.
- Prepare and conduct job safety briefings with employees.
- Provide periodic updates to General Foreman to ensure daily plan requirements are met.
- Provide technical support to apprentice employees.
- Ensure compliance with BNSF's employment policies, safety rules, scheduled agreements and Association of American Railroads (AAR)/Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulations.
- Demonstrate leadership skills in areas or roles outside of normal job responsibilities.
- Work effectively with others in a team setting.
- Express ideas and information in a clear and concise manner. Recognize and respond to unexpected situations and tight deadlines effectively and safely.
- Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to changing task priorities and work situations.
- Demonstrate ability to complete tasks regardless of obstacle
Education
BBA - Business Management
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT09-2028
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Team leadership
- Operations management
- Customer service
- Operations monitoring
- Operational efficiency
- Decision-making
- Employee relations and conflict resolution
- Staff training
- Operations oversight
- Performance monitoring
- Employee motivation
- Staff development
Timeline
Operations Manager
Florida Crystals Corporation
01.2022 - Current
Operations Supervisor
City of Lincoln & Lancaster County
04.2017 - 01.2022
Front Line Supervisor
BNSF Railway
03.2012 - 03.2017
BBA - Business Management
Western Governors University
2024 USCC USCC Large-Scale Compost Manufacturer of the Year
Florida Crystals Corporation was named the 2024 Compost Manufacturer of the Year (Large-Scale) by the U.S. Composting Council (USCC) in January 2025. The award recognizes their Pahokee-based,,top-10 nation-wide facility for upcycling over 100,000 tons of agricultural byproducts—sugarcane leaves, ash, and soil—into high-quality compost for their Regenerative Organic Certified® farm.
Key Aspects of the Award-Winning Operation:
- Scale: The facility manages well over 10,000 tons of material annually, and in one season produced 100,000 tons of compost, according to Florida Crystals Corporation.
- Sustainability & Innovation: The operation supports the only Regenerative Organic Certified® (ROC™) sugar grown and milled in the U.S..
- Upcycling: Florida Crystals converts sugarcane byproducts, such as bagasse, ash, and soil collected during milling, into nutrient-rich compost, returning them to the fields to nourish future crops.