Kendrick Wright
Fort Lauderdale
Summary
Seasoned Operations Manager with background in streamlining business processes to improve efficiency and profitability. Skilled at managing teams, reducing operational costs, and implementing strategic business plans. Strengths include leadership, problem-solving skills, and ability to make impactful decisions that drive company growth.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
VP of Operations
Air & Ground Aviation Inc
Dania Beach
04.2020 - Current
- Managed vendor relationships to optimize supply chain processes.
- Streamlined workflows to improve productivity and reduce operational costs.
- Analyzed performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and growth.
- Collaborated with executive leadership on long-term strategic planning initiatives.
- Managed teams of 20+ employees across multiple departments, overseeing their daily operations and workflow.
- Monitored inventory levels and adjusted purchasing orders when necessary.
- Tracked key performance indicators related to customer satisfaction, sales volume, cost savings.
- Negotiated high-value contracts with suppliers and clients to improve cost-effectiveness.
- Oversaw quality assurance efforts to maintain high standards of product and service delivery.
- Coordinated with IT department to implement new technologies and systems enhancements.
- Oversaw talent acquisition, training, and development programs to build high-performing teams.
- Identified and pursued new business opportunities to expand market presence and revenue streams.
- Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
Production Supervisor
Decimal Engineering
Coral Springs
07.2012 - 04.2020
- Trained internal staff members on administrative processes, work instructions and procedures to facilitate consistent and seamless company operations.
- Scheduled production of specific lines with allergens to minimize downtime related to allergen changeover.
- Cycle-counted sub-assemblies, identified discrepancies and made recommendations to maintain inventory.
- Documented production volume, materials consumption and quality issues in Made to Manage to keep management well-informed and support proactive planning.
- Collaborated with management, sales and engineering to adjust plans and maintain targets.
- Set up delivery of Raw materials to arrive in time for production start date.
- Adjusted and modified production equipment with engineering team.
- Maintained accurate records of production status in Made to Manage.
Warehouse Manager
AMERICAN Cast Iron Pipe Company
Pompano Beach
06.2003 - 06.2012
- Coordinated maintenance on physical condition of warehouse and equipment, routinely assessing each for needed repairs, updates or replacements.
- Negotiated with 7 freight companies, which resulted in new contracts that reduced overall shipping costs by 5% annually.
- Researched issues to address shipping errors and packaging mistakes.
- Oversaw more than $250,000 in inventory and supervised 7 employees in 40,000 square foot warehouse for Cast Iron Pipe company.
- Trained staff on material handling processes to reduce shipping times.
- Coached warehouse team on FIFO monitoring.
- Reconciled accounting records including shipping and receiving logs and purchase orders.
- Provided subject matter expertise on inventory levels and processes to internal and external customers to meet diverse requirements and smooth processes.
- Planned and implemented layout enhancements to promote efficiency and maximize space utilization.
- Scheduled shifts for employees ensuring appropriate staffing for each shift across all positions.
- Examined incoming shipments to verify quantity and quality, returning unacceptable shipments to suppliers for refunds or replacement.
- Promoted performance improvements by coaching, counseling and disciplining personnel and appraising job results.
- Monitored work areas for cleanliness and obstacles, moving cartons and boxes to keep all aisles free of clutter for ease of movement.
- Reordered stock to replenish inventory without interruption to production.
- Received orders via phone, mail, fax and internet daily.
- Oversaw shipping activities for 11 person warehouse, successfully processing over 100 orders daily.
Education
High School Diploma -
Boyd H. Anderson High School
Lauderdale Lakes, FL06.2001
Skills
- Production Planning
- Accounts payable and receivable
- Project planning
- Effective leader
- Organizational development
- Troubleshooting and problem resolution
- Inventory management
- AS400, Made to Manage ERP
- Quantum ERP
- Proficient in MS Excel
- Aviation Sales
- Customer relationship management
- Human resources
- Hiring and developing team members
- Supplier monitoring
- Process improvements
- Operations management
- Logistics management
- Reporting oversight
- Sense of urgency
- Facility management
- Quality assurance
- Supply chain management
- Revenue generation
Certification
• Forklift Certified
• Hazmat Certified
• First Aid Certified
• Hazmat Certified
• First Aid Certified
Accomplishments
- American Cast Iron Pipe - 2007 Employee of the Year Award
- Decimal Engineering- 2016 Employee Of the year award
- Decimal Engineering - 2019 Employee of the year award
- 2009 Youth Football coach of the year Award
Activities
- Youth Football Coach
- Big Brother Mentoring program
Timeline
VP of Operations
Air & Ground Aviation Inc
04.2020 - Current
Production Supervisor
Decimal Engineering
07.2012 - 04.2020
Warehouse Manager
AMERICAN Cast Iron Pipe Company
06.2003 - 06.2012
High School Diploma -
Boyd H. Anderson High School