Larry Reitz
Cypress,TX
Summary
Seasoned Executive Vice President of Operations with significant experience in leading operational strategies, managing cross-functional teams and driving process improvements. Possess strong leadership skills, strategic planning abilities and sound decision-making capabilities. Demonstrated success in enhancing productivity, reducing costs and improving business processes in previous roles. Eager to apply these strengths to build on past successes and make a meaningful impact in next position.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Vice President of Operations
Precision Products & Solutions, LLC
Houston, Texas
11.2023 - Current
- Directed daily operational activities to enhance overall efficiency and productivity.
- Oversaw supply chain management to ensure timely delivery of products and services.
- Collaborated with department heads to align operations with strategic goals and objectives.
- Oversaw installation of full service Carwash equipment.
- Handled all equipment and parts orders.
- Maintain open lines of communication with all trades on construction site.
- Manage logistics for all deliveries
President
Reitz Vending, LLC
Cypress, Texas
03.2017 - 10.2023
- Directed budget management and resource allocation for optimal financial performance.
- Oversaw vendor relationships to ensure quality product offerings and service reliability.
- Spearheaded market research efforts to identify new business opportunities and trends.
- Developed and executed strategic business plan to attain assigned metrics.
- Analyzed financial statements and forecasts to improve programs, performance and policies.
Director of Operations
Sonic Drive-In
Houston, Tx
10.1998 - 02.2017
- Managed daily operations to ensure efficient service delivery at drive-in locations.
- Developed and implemented operational strategies to enhance customer satisfaction.
- Oversaw staff training programs to improve team performance and service quality.
- Managed a team of 18 Multi-Unit supervisors, 142 store managers and hundreds of lower level management.
- Insured all state, federal and company standards and expectations.
- Full P&L accountability along with full cost control review.
- Coordinated inventory management processes for optimal product availability and freshness.
- Analyzed operational data to identify areas for process improvement and cost reduction.
- Collaborated with marketing teams to align promotional activities with operational capabilities.
- Fostered a positive work environment through effective communication and team-building initiatives.
- Created policies and procedures for improved workflow processes.
- Developed and implemented operational strategies to maximize efficiency, reduce costs, and improve customer satisfaction.
Skills
- Supply chain management
- Budget management
- Operational strategy
- Inventory management
- Vendor relationship management
- Market research
- Customer relationship management
- Team leadership
- Employee training
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Operational excellence
- Facilities management
- Human resources management
- Business intelligence
- Logistics management
- Talent acquisition
- Operations management
- Budget control
Timeline
Executive Vice President of Operations
Precision Products & Solutions, LLC
11.2023 - Current
President
Reitz Vending, LLC
03.2017 - 10.2023
Director of Operations
Sonic Drive-In
10.1998 - 02.2017