Ray Meeks
St. Louis,MO
Summary
Results-driven Operations Manager with extensive experience at U.S. AutoForce, recognized for enhancing operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. Demonstrated expertise in Microsoft Office and conflict management, leading initiatives that boosted productivity and attained a 96% compliance score in the Siliker Audit. Committed to fostering team success and achieving operational excellence.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager
U.S. AutoForce
Saint Louis, MO
01.2023 - Current
- Direct teams of 56 employees overseeing daily operations, aligning processes with company goals.
- Assumes responsibility for the measurement and effectiveness of all warehouse processes, including inventory management, transportation, customer service, and personnel.
- Collaborates with cross-functional teams to develop and execute strategies that improve customer satisfaction.
- Provides leadership to assigned personnel through effective objective setting, delegation, and communication. Conducts regular meetings to ensure that personnel are well-informed of changes in policies and procedures. Continually enforces productivity standards.
- Manage and participate in business acquisitions, warehouse moves, and special projects.
Distribution Manager
Imperial Manufacturing Inc.
Saint Louis, MO
06.2014 - 09.2015
- Supervised and inspired team members according to company policies and employment laws.
- Managed costs and overheads, and all factors affecting the profitable performance of the shop.
- Liaised with external agencies and authorities as necessary (advertising, PR, recruitment, training, fire services, police, local council, health and safety inspectors, etc.).
- Liaised with and utilized support from suppliers, merchandisers, and other partners as required.
- Managed, maintained, and reported, as necessary, all stock.
- Managed the upkeep and condition of all equipment and fixtures on the shop premises.
- Managed health and safety, security, and emergency systems, capabilities, and staff awareness according to company policy and relevant law.
- Researched and shared updates on competitor activities with relevant departments.
- Handled departmental scheduling to maintain proper staffing for shifts.
- Reduced process lags and effectively managed associates to ensure optimal productivity.
Director Operations Manager
KUNA FOOD SERVICES
Dupo, USA
01.2012 - 01.2015
- As Operation Manager for Kuna foodservice I am responsible for managing and controlling all daily operations that facilitates cost effective planning and satisfying our customers
- Report directly to the president of Kuna foodservice
- Play a significant role in long-term planning to continue to achieve operational excellence
- Actively engage in strategic initiative prioritization and program development
- Implementation of defined programs to achieve desired results
- Create an atmosphere in which upward communication is encouraged and motivate managers to achieve department goals and objectives
- Review financial statements and data
- Utilize financial data to improve profitability
- Prepare and control operational budgets
- Control inventory
- Plan effective strategies for the financial well being of the company
- Coordinate, manage and monitor the workings of various departments in the organization
- Day warehouse
- Night warehouse
- Produce department
- Building maintenance inside and outside
- All equipment
- Head of Shrinkage Committee
- Safety
- Insurance captive
- Inventory
- Working understanding of all operations software and hardware
- Lead Kuna Foodservice through 2013 Siliker Audit with 96% compliance score
- Staff and adjust work force to fit seasonal needs with a minimum of unproductive labor costs
- Coordinate and monitor the work of various departments involved in production, warehousing, pricing and distribution of goods
- Monitor performance and implement improvements
- Ensure quality of products
- Manage quality and quantity of employee productivity
- Manage maintenance of equipment and machinery
- Provide technical support where necessary
- Developing and managing interdisciplinary teams for multi-party projects
- Participating in the sales process by identifying business development potential
- Writing up reports on business operations for the executive staff
- Attending regular progress meetings with senior managers and directors
- Creating a positive culture where the work can get done
- Identifying and managing risks, issues and dependencies
- When appropriate, provide operational cover for absent senior managers
Shipping Manager
KUNA SHIPPING
01.2004 - 01.2012
- Monitors, on a daily basis, the inventory and codes of all products in the cooler to ensure proper rotation and traceability of all items
- Engages in the typical responsibilities of a manager requiring planning, evaluating, organizing, integrating and delegating
- Provides management of employees directly or through supervisors to ensure effective selection, retention, development, disciplinary action and performance management
- Plans, directs and coordinates the activities of the shipping department in an organized, safe and sanitary work environment that is in compliance with the Company's policies, OSHA and Government regulations
- Coordinates the load out schedule with in-house distribution and outside contractors to ensure the timely and accurate load out and receiving of all products
- Ensures all transactions are recorded timely and accurately, to reflect a correct inventory position at any time
- Monitors and manages all aspects of employee performance
- Ensures full compliance with all quality assurance standards, especially good housekeeping and overall cleanliness of products and work areas
- Contains and/or reduces cost and drives productivity within the department
- Cooperates in a cross-functional manner as a change agent with all departments within the company
- Is responsible for expense management and control, including labor and overhead costs utilizing continuous improvement techniques and a management operating structure
- Performed other duties as assigned
16S/14S Avenger Crew member
UNITED STATES ARMY
01.1994 - 01.1997
- Supervised and assisted in the preparation and firing of the AVENGER/MANPADS weapons systems
- Collected and consolidated intelligence information
- Processed special and periodic reports
- Prepared and maintained situation map
- Transmitted intelligence and grid locations of incoming targets
- Designated fighting positions
- Alerted firing batteries
- Transmitted alert status and readiness changes
Education
16S/14S - Avenger Crew member
US Army Air Defense Artillery School
01.1997
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Safety/Sanitation/Quality Controls
- Budgeting & Cost Controls
- Inventory Management
- Teambuilding/Training/Supervision
- Target System
- Lucas Voice / Warehouse System
- OSHA Forklift Certified
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Delegation
- Planning and organizing
- Team work
- Decision-making
- Negotiation
- Communication skills
- Conflict management
- Persuasiveness
- Influencing and leading
- Adaptability
- Industry relevant production
- Stress tolerance experience
- Knowledge of financial and organizational effectiveness
- Knowledge and experience in accounting principles and practices
- Knowledge of human resource operations management principles and practices
- Knowledge of business and management principles and practices
- Knowledge of project management
- Six Sigma
Militaryexperience
UNITED STATES ARMY, 01/01/94, 12/31/97, 16S/14S Avenger Crew member, Introduction to MANPADS Training and VACR., Operate/Maintain M998 or M1097, SINCGARS., Operation and maintenance of the Avenger Weapon System.
Timeline
Operations Manager
U.S. AutoForce
01.2023 - Current
Distribution Manager
Imperial Manufacturing Inc.
06.2014 - 09.2015
Director Operations Manager
KUNA FOOD SERVICES
01.2012 - 01.2015
Shipping Manager
KUNA SHIPPING
01.2004 - 01.2012
16S/14S Avenger Crew member
UNITED STATES ARMY
01.1994 - 01.1997
16S/14S - Avenger Crew member
US Army Air Defense Artillery School