KEVIN ARNDT
Fond Du Lac,WI
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Summary
Experienced Operations Manager skilled in team leadership, problem-solving, and operational efficiency, with a proven track record of implementing process improvements and managing complex projects. Adept at optimizing workflows to enhance productivity and compliance. Eager to leverage expertise to support and drive strategic goals in a new operations management role.
Work History
Sales Consultant
Van Horn
06.2025 - Current
- Developed tailored sales strategies to address client needs and optimize product offerings.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, enhancing customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Conducted market research to identify emerging trends and opportunities for business growth.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline processes and improve service delivery.
Operations Manager
Grande Cheese
03.2007 - 04.2025
- Managed the daily operations of multiple departments to maximize efficiency.
- Developed talented team, participating in hiring, coaching, and performance management processes.
- Utilized problem solving skills to anticipate potential risks or obstacles within the organization.
- Created and enforced policies and procedures to support compliance.
- Conducted regular audits of processes to ensure compliance with regulations and industry standards.
- Implemented process improvement strategies to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
- Facilitated open communication between departments to improve collaboration among teams.
- Set and implemented strategic goals and initiatives to align company with mission, values, and vision.
- Spearheaded multiple projects from concept through completion while successfully managing budgets and timelines on each project.
- Liaised between departments to facilitate smooth workflow across the organization.
- Utilized data analytics techniques to identify areas for improvement.
- Developed and implemented effective strategies to reduce costs while maintaining quality standards.
- Established and monitored KPIs to optimize company performance.
- Provided employees with guidance in handling difficult problems or in resolving escalated complaints or disputes.
- Managed the operations of a large team, overseeing daily activities and long-term projects.
Education
No Degree - Learning To Lead Series
Madison Area Technical College
Madison, WINo Degree - Frontline Supervisor Training
Madison Area Technical College
Madison, WIHigh School - undefined
Mayville High
Mayville, WI06.1997
Skills
- Team leadership and staff management
- Problem-solving and decision-making
- Operations management and operational efficiency
- Policies and procedures implementation
- Workflow optimization
- Project planning and development
Certification
- Pasteurization certification
- Black Belt Six Sigma Certification
- PCQI certification
- Situational leadership
Timeline
Sales Consultant
Van Horn
06.2025 - Current
Operations Manager
Grande Cheese
03.2007 - 04.2025
High School - undefined
Mayville High
No Degree - Learning To Lead Series
Madison Area Technical College
No Degree - Frontline Supervisor Training
Madison Area Technical College
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