Larry Staten

• Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
• Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
• Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
• Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
• Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
• Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members
• Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits

Set department schedules for adequate shift coverage and assigned daily work tasks to individual team members based upon strength and experience.

• Completed inventory counts, reordered stock, and removed expired items from supply.
• Reduced waste by overseeing proper restocking procedures and promotion of nearly-expired goods.
• Worked closely with employees and customers to effectively manage daily operations and communications.
• Monitored inventory levels, ordered new supplies and oversaw restocking of cases.
• Trained new employees on handling, safety and stocking procedures.
• Operated saws and slicers to cut meat, using safety protocols and procedures to avoid accidents.
• Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability
• Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills
• Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance
• Conducted regular inventories of stock