Mallory Schroeder
Birmingham,AL
Summary
Operations Management skills with over 10 years of experience in the automotive manufacturing industry. Results-oriented achiever, known for enhancing operational performance. Proven success providing leadership to teams of 50 +.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations Manager
Hodges Warehouse + Logistics
04.2020 - Current
- Responsible for day-to-day operations, reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer.
- Develop optimal warehouse design by planning layout, product flow, and product handling systems.
- Implement standard warehouse operation processes for receiving, storing, and shipping in Warehouse Management System.
- Perform and oversee the physical inventory counts for each customer at our warehouse locations.
- Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
- Monitor and enforce workplace safety standards to ensure full compliance with OSHA requirements.
- Developed training programs for staff, enhancing skills and promoting safety compliance.
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- 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.
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
- Managed inventory control systems, optimizing stock levels and minimizing discrepancies.
- Coordinated logistics for inbound/outbound shipments, streamlining transportation processes.
- Maintained compliance with regulatory standards, conducting regular audits of warehouse practices.
Senior Financial Analyst
Hodges Warehouse + Logistics
02.2019 - 04.2020
- Analyzed financial data to support strategic decision-making and enhance operational efficiency.
- Led cross-functional teams to implement process improvements, driving cost reductions and optimizing workflows.
- Provided valuable insights by leading monthly variance analysis reviews between actual results and budget/forecast expectations.
- Facilitated smooth month-end close processes by efficiently reconciling accounts and addressing discrepancies promptly.
- Reduced operational costs for the department through effective budget management and expense tracking.
Cost Accountant/Financial Analyst
Lear Corporation
06.2015 - 02.2019
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Played a key role in annual audits by preparing detailed schedules, supporting documentation, and assisting auditors throughout the process.
- Finance Leader for the plant’s bi-annual physical inventory
- Reviewed monthly financial statements for discrepancies and ensured compliance.
- Developed and maintained cost accounting systems to enhance reporting accuracy.
- Analyzed manufacturing costs to identify variances and support financial forecasting.
- Reviewed and analyzed project spending throughout manufacturing plant.
- Assisted with both external audit and internal SOX compliance and maintained required documentation throughout testing cycle.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Consumer Sciences, Financial Planning
The University of Alabama
Skills
- Lean Manufacturing
- Operations management
- Risk Management
- Continuous improvements
- Quality assurance controls
- Logistics management
- Team leadership
- Customer service
- Inventory control
- Health and safety compliance
- Problem-solving
- Employee relations and conflict resolution
Certification
OSHA 10 Hour Outreach Training Program-General Industry.
Timeline
Operations Manager
Hodges Warehouse + Logistics
04.2020 - Current
Senior Financial Analyst
Hodges Warehouse + Logistics
02.2019 - 04.2020
Cost Accountant/Financial Analyst
Lear Corporation
06.2015 - 02.2019
Bachelor of Science - Consumer Sciences, Financial Planning
The University of Alabama