Paul Woolbert
Fredericksburg,VA
Summary
Senior Operations Manager with a proven track record in Manufacturing and Distribution operations, enhancing operational efficiency through strategic leadership and process optimization. Excel in driving significant revenue growth and fostering a culture of accountability and performance excellence. Skilled in ERP systems and adept at motivating teams to achieve and surpass objectives while promoting a positive culture where people enjoy coming to work and being part of something special.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations Manager - Manufacturing/Distribution
IdX Corporation/UFP Industries
07.2018 - 11.2024
- Managed large import distribution operation over three facilities totaling 800k square feet and 150 employees.
- Processed $100mm in revenue and 1,000 import containers yearly while maintaining a high level of inventory accuracy throughout the warehouse.
- P&L responsibility and budget planning.
- Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services for the top retailers in the world.
- Successfully hired and developed new department managers throughout Operations to change negative culture and poor performance.
- Led change and transformation across business areas to deliver benefits and align company resources.
- Increased efficiency and capacity over 30% by implementing streamlined processes and specialty warehouse racking and equipment to increase container offloading efficiency and cubic square footage throughout the facility.
- Led plants to profit sharing payout for hourly and salary employees after successfully meeting company metrics after missing out for multiple years.
- Work closely with GM and Accounting on P&L analysis and review.
- Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
- Modernized and improved operational procedures to increase productivity and profitability while tightly controlling costs.
- Set team and individual KPIs and provided regular, actionable feedback.
- Promote positive customer experience through day-to-day supervision and management of entire facility.
Operations Manager - Distribution / Wood Division
American Display And Fixture
06.2017 - 07.2018
- Managed production and distribution operations for newly formed Wood Business Unit of parent company (Marketing Alliance Group).
- Successfully completed plant re-layout resulting in improved efficiencies and increased capacity of around 25%.
- Improved operational efficiency by implementing a more streamlined process utilizing conveyor systems and ergonomic friendly material handling equipment.
- Established purchasing, scheduling and engineering teams to support new business unit.
- Worked directly with ownership on large Cap Ex purchases and responsible for successful implementation and layout from start to finish.
- Led warehouse improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increased revenue.
- Established positive and effective communication among staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications and missed deadlines.
- Partnered with vendors and suppliers to effectively manage and budget.
- Advanced productivity KPIs by leading trainings on procedures and safety practices.
- Directed management meetings to enhance collaboration and maintain culture based on trust and group problem-solving.
GM of Plant Operations
TC Millwork
06.2015 - 06.2017
- Managed production and distribution operations across multiple shift operations for over 125 employees in accordance with business objectives.
- Positively changed overall culture plant wide, resulting in improved financial results and workplace morale.
- Led change and transformation across business areas to deliver benefits and align company resources.
- Evaluated performance, adjusted strategies and maintained agile, sustainable operations.
- Modernized and improved operational procedures to increase productivity and profitability while tightly controlling costs.
- Monitored budget and utilized operational resources.
- Worked collaboratively with functional leaders to implement new procedures and corrective actions to improve quality.
- Assessed performance management structures and implemented enhancements to improve frameworks and strengthen results.
- Managed procurement, inventory and warehouse operations.
- Set team and individual KPIs and provided regular, actionable feedback.
Vice President of Manufacturing
IGS Store Fixtures
01.1985 - 06.2015
- Managed day-to-day production activities for 100+ employees over multiple facilities.
- Helped grow company from $5MM to $30MM in just over 5 years.
- Led change and transformation across business areas to deliver benefits and align company resources.
- Worked collaboratively with CEO and CFO on monthly/yearly budgets and Cap Ex purchases.
- Implemented lean methodology practices across plant resulting in productivity and efficiency increases.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Started as co-op student and worked through different levels of management and finished as VP of Manufacturing for $30MM company.
Education
High School Diploma -
Medford Vocational School
Medford, MA05.1985
Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Operations Management
- Customer Service
- Team Leadership
- Recruitment and Hiring
- Budget Control
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Inventory Tracking and Management
- Materials Planning and Logistics
- ERP Systems
- Microsoft Excel, Office, etc
Certification
- Crestcom Bullet Proof Managers Training
- Lean Manufacturing training
- Business school training modules
Timeline
Operations Manager - Manufacturing/Distribution
IdX Corporation/UFP Industries
07.2018 - 11.2024
Operations Manager - Distribution / Wood Division
American Display And Fixture
06.2017 - 07.2018
GM of Plant Operations
TC Millwork
06.2015 - 06.2017
Vice President of Manufacturing
IGS Store Fixtures
01.1985 - 06.2015
- Crestcom Bullet Proof Managers Training
- Lean Manufacturing training
- Business school training modules
High School Diploma -
Medford Vocational School
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