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Michael Lager

Wichita,KS

Summary

Experienced Business Manager skillful in monitoring and managing daily business operations with focus on continuous improvement. Transforms underperforming operations into successful operations using improved processes, employee accountability, employee recognition, and creating business positive business relationships. I am decisive and analytical with 19-year history of successful industry performance.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Wichita South Business Manager

United Parcel Service
08.2023 - Current
  • Improved operational workflows by identifying areas of inefficiency and implementing appropriate solutions.
  • Increased overall team productivity by fostering a positive work environment and providing effective leadership.
  • Communicated with customers and vendors positively with particular attention to problem resolution.


Wichita North Business Manager

United Parcel Service
08.2022 - 08.2023
  • Improved operational workflows by identifying areas of inefficiency and implementing appropriate solutions.
  • Increased overall team productivity by fostering a positive work environment and providing effective leadership.
  • Communicated with customers and vendors positively with particular attention to problem resolution.
  • Successfully managed organizational change initiatives, minimizing disruptions to daily operations while achieving desired outcomes.

Integrad VSPT Instructor

United Parcel Service, UPS
03.2020 - 08.2022
  • Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining virtual consistent classroom management techniques.
  • Developed different techniques to relate to all prospective employees in regards to UPS safety and delivery methods.
  • Developed the Wichita Division hands-on training curriculum

Wichita North On Road Supervisor

United Parcel Service, UPS
09.2019 - 08.2022
  • Established positive rapport with team members through open communication channels, fostering an environment of teamwork and collaboration among staff members.
  • Collaborated with other supervisors to ensure consistent communication and adherence to company policies and procedures.
  • Evaluated employee performance regularly, providing constructive feedback for improvement as well as recognizing outstanding contributions.
  • Cultivated a strong sense of accountability among team members by setting clear expectations for job performance.
  • Promoted a culture of safety by enforcing compliance with all relevant regulations and industry best practices.

Hutchinson/Great Bend/Dodge City PDS

United Parcel Service, UPS
04.2015 - 04.2017

Created and executed the creation of dispatch plans for all three rural/super rural center


Mentored and developed part time supervisors so that they could successfully dispatch all centers


Implemented UPS programs such as ORION in all three centers


Created and maintained RDO for MHN routes in all three centers

Education

Business Administration And Management

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Business Administration And Management

Thomas Edison State University
Trenton, NJ
05.2025

Skills

  • Team Building and Leadership
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Decision-Making
  • Operational leadership
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Employee Motivation
  • Process Improvement
  • Performance Improvement
  • Cost Control

Affiliations

  • Emerging Leaders Business Resource Group
  • Women in Operations Business Resource Group

Timeline

Wichita South Business Manager

United Parcel Service
08.2023 - Current

Wichita North Business Manager

United Parcel Service
08.2022 - 08.2023

Integrad VSPT Instructor

United Parcel Service, UPS
03.2020 - 08.2022

Wichita North On Road Supervisor

United Parcel Service, UPS
09.2019 - 08.2022

Hutchinson/Great Bend/Dodge City PDS

United Parcel Service, UPS
04.2015 - 04.2017

Business Administration And Management

Wichita State University

Business Administration And Management

Thomas Edison State University
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