Olian Alexander
Topeka,KS
Summary
Dynamic leader with expertise in operations management and team development, transforming underperforming teams at Goodyear Tire & Rubber into high-achieving units. Leveraged cross-functional collaboration to streamline processes, enhancing productivity. Skilled in relationship building and performance oversight, driving continuous improvement and aligning strategies with corporate goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Area Manager
Goodyear Tire & Rubber
Topeka, KS
07.2022 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring compliance with safety standards and operational procedures.
- Managed inventory levels, optimizing stock replenishment processes to reduce delays.
- Analyzed performance metrics to identify trends and recommend strategic adjustments to improve outcomes.
- Led a team to achieve company goals and exceed targets consistently, fostering a positive work environment.
- Managed daily operations for optimal performance, ensuring timely completion of tasks and projects.
- Conducted training sessions to educate employees on best practices and procedures to increase profitability.
- Transformed underperforming teams into productive, profitable teams.
- Improved overall efficiency by identifying areas in need of improvement and implementing necessary changes.
- Coordinated with various departments to facilitate smooth communication, enhancing operational effectiveness.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
Area Manager
Walmart Distribution Center
Topeka, KS
12.2020 - 05.2022
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring compliance with safety standards and operational procedures.
- Implemented process improvements that streamlined workflows and increased productivity across shifts.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align distribution strategies with corporate goals.
- Analyzed performance metrics to identify trends and recommend strategic adjustments to improve outcomes.
Quality Supervisor
Reesers Fine Foods
Topeka, KS
03.2016 - 2020
- Supervised quality control inspections to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Developed training programs for staff on quality assurance procedures and best practices.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to address quality issues and implement corrective actions.
- Analyzed product samples for consistency, ensuring adherence to specifications and customer expectations.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced efficiency in production workflows and reduced defects.
- Conducted regular audits of production processes to identify opportunities for increased quality performance.
- Reduced customer complaints by addressing root causes of quality issues and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Arkansas Pine Bluff
Pine Bluff, AR12.2013
Skills
- Staff management
- Operations management
- Relationship building and management
- Team development
- Goals and performance
- Performance management
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Process improvement
- Employee scheduling
- Lean manufacturing
- Attention to detail
- Leadership skills
- Policies and procedures
- Staff supervision
- Decision-making
- Performance oversight
Timeline
Area Manager
Goodyear Tire & Rubber
07.2022 - Current
Area Manager
Walmart Distribution Center
12.2020 - 05.2022
Quality Supervisor
Reesers Fine Foods
03.2016 - 2020
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Arkansas Pine Bluff