Josiah Stephens
Bowling Green
Summary
Results-driven Operations and Production Leader with expertise in manufacturing, HR support, and customer service in high-volume custom apparel settings. Skilled in team leadership, employee development, and workflow optimization. Effectively manages large teams, enhances operational efficiency, and resolves production challenges while fostering strong communication among stakeholders.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Pre-Production Manager
BlueCotton
Bowling Green
02.2026 - Current
- Oversee pre-production operations supporting custom garment production
- Lead 4 department managers and 25 employees
- Improved workflow efficiency, production readiness, and quality standards through targeted process enhancements
- Develop teams through leadership and process improvement initiatives
- Streamline sustainable operational systems
- Facilitated cross-department communication to strengthen collaboration and streamline operations
- Manage labor allocation, scheduling, and production priorities
- Resolved operational and production workflow issues to minimize delays and maintain project timelines
- Ensure accurate and on-time job flow through production
Embroidery Production Manager
BlueCotton
Bowling Green
03.2024 - Current
- Lead a team to meet and exceed production metrics, ensuring timely and high-quality output.
- Monitored and evaluated employee performance, providing feedback and coaching to enhance skill development.
- Address and resolve employee concerns, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
- Analyzed production workflows to identify and implement process optimizations for improved efficiency.
- Coordinate with other departments to align production goals with overall organizational objectives.
- Prepared and presented production reports to senior management, detailing key achievements and improvement areas.
Business Development Coordinator
B. Stephens HR Consulting
Bowling Green
12.2021 - 01.2024
- Spearheaded recruitment efforts, including sourcing, screening, and interviewing candidates for diverse roles across industries
- Partnered with hiring managers to clarify role requirements and create effective recruitment strategies
- Managed applicant tracking systems to streamline the recruitment process and improve candidate experience
- Developed and maintained talent pipelines for high-demand roles, reducing time-to-fill metrics.
- Led targeted recruiting campaigns across various platforms to align with specific client needs
- Delivered comprehensive HR support, encompassing employee relations, compliance audits, and training program development.
Inside/Outside Sales Manager
Costco Wholesale
Albany
03.2016 - 12.2021
- Led outside marketing team to secure top regional rankings for year-over-year sales growth in campaigns
- Oversaw team of 60+ employees to exceed sales targets across multiple departments
- Resolved customer issues and escalated complaints to enhance customer satisfaction
- Planned and executed warehouse-wide inventory resulting in manageable shrink at less than .05%
- Managed safety programs to maintain 100% compliance with state and federal requirements
Education
Associate of Arts - Art History
Linn Benton Community College
Albany, OR05-2009
Skills
- Operations management
- Staffing management
- Coaching and mentoring
- Team leadership
- Production planning
- Goal-driven
- Self-motivated
- Strong Communication
- Resource allocation
Timeline
Pre-Production Manager
BlueCotton
02.2026 - Current
Embroidery Production Manager
BlueCotton
03.2024 - Current
Business Development Coordinator
B. Stephens HR Consulting
12.2021 - 01.2024
Inside/Outside Sales Manager
Costco Wholesale
03.2016 - 12.2021
Associate of Arts - Art History
Linn Benton Community College