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Justin Wood
Operations
Chattanooga,TN
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Summary
Forward-thinking team leader skilled at operating departments efficiently to not just achieve, but to succeed goals. Proactive and hardworking individual focused on continuous operational improvement within industry. Seeking a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
8
years of professional experience
5
years of post-secondary education
5
Certifications
Work History
Schnellecke Logistics USAChattanooga, TN
Operations Supervisor
01.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Encouraged and promoted ideas aligned to business needs and benefits.
- Enforced regulatory and company policy compliance to improve workplace and employee safety and readiness.
- Motivated and trained employees to maximize team productivity.
- Enhanced operational performance and reduced labor expenses by developing and optimizing standard practices.
- Tracked company equipment, tools and technology to manage inventory.
- Compiled training materials for new employees and tracked skill development.
- Analyzed department metrics and performance and reported findings to management.
- Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
- Implemented project management techniques to overcome obstacles and increase team productivity.
- Completed bi-weekly payroll for 46 employees
Army National Guard GARome, GA
Motor Transport Operator (88M)/Technician Team Leader
08.2015 - Current
Job overview
- Managed loading, unloading and safety of 18 personnel, cargo and equipment.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Inspected vehicles and completed daily maintenance actions.
- Completed preventive maintenance and mechanical repairs on vehicles.
- Maintained proficiency in tactical planning options and convoy defense techniques.
- Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
- Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
Fulex LogisticsChattanooga, TN
ICQA Specialist
03.2022 - 01.2023
Job overview
- Listened and responded to customer requests and forwarded necessary information to superiors.
- Interpreted clients' needs and introduced services to ensure $2.3 million of merchandise remained sellable during warehouse operations.
- Followed all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work.
- Attended training programs to deepen professional skillset and assisted in training fellow store associates on existing and new training programs.
- Assisted with staff training to enforce quality, safety and sanitation guidelines.
- Built and managed relationships with 23 merchants to drive growth.
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
- Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
Farmhouse Basic CollectionChattanooga, TN
Manager of Operations
01.2020 - 01.2022
Job overview
- Set, enforced, and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
- Partnered with vendors and suppliers to effectively manage and budget.
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
- Reduced process bottlenecks by training and coaching 14 employees on practices, procedures, and performance strategies.
- Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
- Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
- Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
- Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
- Launched staff engagement, gender diversity and cultural programs in addition to robust reporting tool that increased operational quality.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
- Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
Education
Colorado Technical UniversityColorado Springs, CO
Bachelor of Science from Logistics And Supply Chain Management
01.2022 - Current
United States ArmyFort Leonard Wood, MO
Advanced Individual Job Training from Motor Transport Operations
02.2016 - 04.2016
Chattooga High SchoolSummerville, GA
High School Diploma
07.2011 - 05.2015
Skills
Logistics Expertise
Financial Administration
Human Resources
Teamwork and Collaboration
Organization and Time Management
Strategic Planning
Software
SAP
Linux
Certification
Hazardous Materials Responder at the Awareness Level
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Timeline
Operations Supervisor
Schnellecke Logistics USA
01.2023 - Current
ICQA Specialist
Fulex Logistics
03.2022 - 01.2023
Colorado Technical University
Bachelor of Science from Logistics And Supply Chain Management
01.2022 - Current
Hazardous Materials Responder at the Awareness Level
06-2021
Hazardous Materials Responder at the Operations Level
06-2021
Manager of Operations
Farmhouse Basic Collection
01.2020 - 01.2022
Hazardous Materials Transport Certified
04-2019
United States Army
Advanced Individual Job Training from Motor Transport Operations
02.2016 - 04.2016
Secret Security Clearance
08-2015
Motor Transport Operator (88M)/Technician Team Leader
Army National Guard GA
08.2015 - Current
Certified Microsoft Office Specialist
02-2015
Chattooga High School
High School Diploma
07.2011 - 05.2015