Julius Jackson
Milwaukee,WI
Summary
Supply Chain & Operations Leader | 10+ years of optimizing logistics and leading high-impact teams to boost efficiency. Using a creative background to create unique and seamless sustainable solutions
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Creative Director / Project Manager
Marcellus LLC
11.2020 - Current
- Directed brand development and promotional campaigns, boosting Q3 sales by $12,000.
- Cultivated a culture of open communication and continuous improvement by implementing bi-weekly feedback sessions, leading to improved collaboration that increased project turnaround efficiency by 25% across the team.
- Launched pilot initiatives encouraging active participation from all team members during brainstorming activities; increased engagement levels subsequently boosted innovation outcomes contributing over five new campaign ideas monthly for review.
- Managed the entire project onboarding process by creating a structured timeline, resulting in complete adherence to deadlines across 15 projects and enhancing overall team productivity within tight schedules.
Operations Supervisor
Rockwell Automation
10.2022 - 09.2023
- Facilitated collaborative discussions among six cross-functional teams to perform detailed investigations on recurring issues, achieving resolution of eight major operational challenges that enhanced overall efficiency by 25%.
- Directed and mentored a diverse team of 25-30 employees across two shifts, emphasizing performance metrics, developmental goals, and adherence to safety protocols resulting in zero workplace incidents during the tenure.
- Streamlined onboarding processes by creating comprehensive training materials and checklists, resulting in a 40% reduction in the time required for new hires to reach full productivity levels.
- Developed an integrated feedback loop system for real-time updates on employee performance metrics; this initiative led to improved accountability among the workforce, reducing missed targets by 25%.
- Enforced strict budgetary guidelines across projects, resulting in optimal resource allocation that improved project delivery timelines by 25%, enhancing overall team efficiency and performance metrics.
Operations Supervisor
General Mills
04.2018 - 11.2020
- Supervised a team of 27-32, focusing on onboarding, career development, and safety standards.
- Designed and implemented comprehensive training programs customized to individual career objectives, resulting in a significant retention increase of 16% among team members over the two-year period.
- Performed detailed investigations into frequent safety incidents, documenting root causes and subsequently recommended actionable improvements; contributed to a safer work environment resulting in zero accidents over six consecutive months.
- Facilitated bi-weekly performance review meetings, analyzing KPIs that accomplished a 25% improvement in team accountability and aligning departmental goals with overall operational strategies.
City Carrier
United States Postal Service
10.2014 - 04.2018
- Facilitated customer relations, improving client satisfaction and sales by 22%.
- Ensured efficient route management, achieving a 98% on-time delivery rate.
- Led safety and equipment maintenance initiatives, reducing maintenance costs by 10%.
- Conducted detailed analysis identifying top-selling products among local demographics leading strategies that produced a robust promotional campaign adapted around winning categories yielding substantial increases each quarter.
- Developed detailed records for monitoring delivery performance metrics and routine vehicle inspections; this initiative enhanced operational efficiency, leading to a reduction in late deliveries from 15% to just 5%.
Merchandising Team Manager
The Home Depot
02.2013 - 10.2014
- Directed a team of 12 associates, achieving a 30% increase in visual-based sales.
- Strengthened relationships with local suppliers through regular engagement initiatives, increasing trust levels among stakeholders while achieving a consistent order fulfillment rate of over 95% throughout the year.
- Scheduled monthly reviews analyzing previous month's promotions detail including store visits; this led directly towards fine-tuning future discounts generating insights actionable enough yielding measurable improvements month-over-month.
- Generated monthly reports on customer spending habits utilizing advanced analytical software; streamlined decision-making processes within the operations team leading to an average reduction of response time from two weeks down to five days.
- Evaluated daily sales metrics using data analytics tools; adjusted inventory strategies accordingly which resulted in a decrease of stockouts by 20%, enhancing customer satisfaction during peak hours.
Warehouse Manager
Northern Tool + Equipment
06.2010 - 02.2013
- Led a team of 15, achieving productivity goals through effective scheduling.
- Established clear communication channels during orientation that enabled real-time feedback from newcomers; findings led to adjustments improving overall satisfaction ratings among fresh recruits by more than two full points on surveys.
- Initiated personalized development plans for underperforming personnel targeting specific skill gaps identified through observation data collection—resulting in measurable improvements with four employees promoted within six-months due diligence period.
- Controlled inventory control procedures that reduced stock discrepancies by over 30%; implemented best practices in logistic handling resulting in smoother operations and substantial time savings for staff members.
Education
Business Management
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Milwaukee, WI01-2020
Skills
- Leadership & Team Development: Onboarding, coaching, career mentoring, performance evaluations
- Operational Efficiency: Scheduling, resource planning, workflow optimization, inventory control
- Safety & Compliance: Safety standards, DOT compliance, risk assessment
- Technical Skills: SAP, Microsoft Office, data analysis, route planning
- Soft Skills: Communication, interpersonal skills, flexibility, customer service
Websites
Timeline
Operations Supervisor
Rockwell Automation
10.2022 - 09.2023
Creative Director / Project Manager
Marcellus LLC
11.2020 - Current
Operations Supervisor
General Mills
04.2018 - 11.2020
City Carrier
United States Postal Service
10.2014 - 04.2018
Merchandising Team Manager
The Home Depot
02.2013 - 10.2014
Warehouse Manager
Northern Tool + Equipment
06.2010 - 02.2013
Business Management
Milwaukee Area Technical College
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