Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Additional Information
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OperationsManager

Octavius Bruton

Operations Manager
Wesley Chapel,FL

Summary

Talented Operations Manager goes above and beyond basic administrative tasks and takes on multiple projects at once. Excellent work ethic and strength in boosting company morale.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Area Manager

Amazon
10.2020 - Current
  • Planned operations to meet established schedules, factoring in order demands and business forecasts.
  • Managed inventory and reduced shrinkage no greater than 60% through detailed monitoring of daily operations and backlog to ensure work availability for handoff shifts.
  • Evaluated production levels, quality standards and maintenance actions to identify and address operational problems and maintain targets.
  • Developed processes to save on costs and prevent losses.
  • Traveled to over 4 locations in year 2021, to help 3 locations improve overall OB productions from Problem Solve stand point to overall AFE performance, and perform reviews of individual managers and employees.
  • Developed systems to track and log work issues.

Management Assistant

T&J Cleaning Services
05.2010 - Current
  • Family owned cleaning company responsible for going to corporate locations or residential for over 8 years with great reviews
  • Marketed cleaning services and benefits to local businesses

Operations Manager

Fedex Ground
08.2015 - 10.2020
  • Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain efficiency and responsiveness to demands.
  • Devised, deployed and monitored processes to boost long-term business success and exceed goals.
  • Directed day-to-day operations focused on attainment of key business metrics, continuous improvement initiatives and employee stability.
  • Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe or ineffective practices by inspecting production areas regularly.
  • Conducted performance reviews each day, offering praise and recommendations for improvement.
  • Led warehouse improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase downtime.
  • Formulated processes that enabled team to improve assistance to support groups, resulting in reduction of down time and financial loss.
  • Oversaw day-to-day operations, including supervising 55-person team across Trailer loading & Van sites.
  • Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.

Education

Masters - Counseling Psychology

Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
09.2023

Bachelor's - Clinical Psychology

Saint Leo University
Saint Leo, FL
05.2020

Associate of Arts - Psychology

Pasco Hernando State College
Port Richey, FL
2018

High school Diploma -

Land O' Lakes High School
Land O' Lakes, FL
05.2009

Skills

  • Lean Six Sigma Certification Yellow
  • Strategic Planning
  • Operational Efficiency
  • Leadership and Team Management
  • Problem Solving
  • Financial Acumen
  • Communication and Interpersonal Skills
  • Change Management
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Business Management Principles
  • Set Organizational Policies

Accomplishments

  • Earned the “Operations Manager of the Month” Award multiple times between the years of 2017 to 2019 for performance during peak volume season and overall management of my team throughout the year.
  • Awarded "Bravo Zulu" award in 2019 for my work contractors and effectively resolving issues in my work area.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Currently inclined for L6 Role with Amazon.
  • Manager Spotlight regionally for July 2022.
  • Improved Sorts rates by 252%, Chuting Rates by 146%, and reduced both Sorts DPMO(57%) and Pack DPMO(40%). Year 2022
  • Collaborated with Process Assistant in the development of Damage Put back Forms at TPA4 to reduce overall damage BL by more than 80% in 3 weeks.
  • Daily shift planning accuracy increased to roughly 96% in a span of 4 weeks taking over Flow AM position.
  • Leadership behavior increased from 4.4 to 4.7 (95% on network scale)
  • Inclusion For Associates increased from 4.0 to 4.3 (91% on network scale)
  • Managerial skills increased from 4.1 to 4.2 (84% on network scale)

Additional Information


  • Experienced with Microsoft Office
  • Experience with some Excel
  • Shift planning
  • WTD / YTD Metrics
  • Computer/Technological proficiency.
  • Leadership experience.
  • Communication skills.
  • Organizational know-how.
  • People skills.
  • Collaboration talent.
  • Problem-solving abilities

Timeline

Area Manager

Amazon
10.2020 - Current

Operations Manager

Fedex Ground
08.2015 - 10.2020

Management Assistant

T&J Cleaning Services
05.2010 - Current

Masters - Counseling Psychology

Capella University

Bachelor's - Clinical Psychology

Saint Leo University

Associate of Arts - Psychology

Pasco Hernando State College

High school Diploma -

Land O' Lakes High School
Octavius BrutonOperations Manager