Operations professional prepared to leverage extensive experience in operational management to enhance business performance. Expertise in developing and implementing process improvements while fostering collaborative environment to meet organizational goals. Reliable team player with focus on adaptability and achieving targeted results. Proficient in strategic planning and operational efficiency.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager
Republic Services
05.2022 - Current
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Oversaw daily operations, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to safety protocols.
Developed and implemented process improvements, enhancing productivity across multiple teams.
Monitored key performance indicators, driving accountability and performance improvements throughout the organization.
Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
Achieved higher employee retention rates by fostering a positive work environment and providing opportunities for professional growth.
Championed safety protocols to maintain a secure working environment, reducing workplace accidents significantly.
Logistics Manager
Helena
12.2019 - 05.2022
Led cross-functional teams to implement logistics software, enhancing inventory management accuracy.
Developed training programs for staff, fostering skill development and promoting safety compliance.
Analyzed transportation routes to optimize delivery efficiency and minimize delays.
Streamlined supply chain processes to improve delivery timelines and reduce operational costs.
Ensured regulatory compliance in all aspects of logistics operations, including transportation safety standards and customs requirements.
Operations Manager
Lineage Logistics - Cold
08.2018 - 11.2019
Implemented best practices for cold storage management, safeguarding product freshness.
Assisted with inventory management for gaming supplies, ensuring adequate stock levels were maintained at all times while minimizing waste or loss through proper storage techniques.
Ensured compliance with local environmental regulations concerning manure management practices like storage or proper application on fields.
Logistics Supervisor
C.H. Guenther & Son / Pioneer Foods
08.2011 - 08.2018
Supervise currently 15 non-union employees in the Plant Warehouse
Successfully help with the implementation of SAP
Participate in monthly inventory by verifying the account and entering accounts into the system
Successfully monitor PSA levels and correct when needed.
Participate in weekly food safety meetings
Insure warehouse food safety by daily walk through
Successfully facilitate monthly safety meetings
Successfully monitor re-work levels
Successfully monitor finish product FIFO (First In First Out)
Successfully monitor raw ingredients for FIFE (First In First Expired)
Conduct daily team meetings
Implemented logistic coordinator standard work
Successfully lead warehouse 2nd shift to a 50% increase outbound and inbound trucks
Successfully helped logistic department pass SQF Audit
Worked with co-workers to keep spending at or flat to budget
Successfully managed 2nd shifts logistics labor at or below budget
Successfully managed off shift labor budget and performance
Worked with production team leaders to lower the amount of ingredients in PSA by 25%
Working with department manager to cut turnover rate with employees
Successfully conducted employee certifications
Production Supervisor
PREMIUM WATERS
01.2008 - 08.2011
Supervise up to 25 non-union employees in the production, warehouse, blow mold, and injection molding departments.
Successfully communicate with the Line Lead on production schedule, raw material status, down time issues from previous shift, and any production line needs.
Successfully communicate with the Warehouse Lead on raw material status by using Lean management style.
Conduct all monthly safety training and facilitate production meetings to discuss downtime issues and ways for improvement.
Production Supervisor
01.2006 - 01.2008
Supervised up to 15 non-union employees on two production lines.
Successfully communicated line change over and production needs to the Team Lead.
Implemented start up meetings that included safety, quality, people development, and productivity.
Weekly production meetings covering KPI’s.
Worked with other Production Supervisors to reduce change over time by 50%.
Participated on the Six Sigma Quality Team and successfully reduced quality issues.
Promoted employee participation and involvement in continuous improvement projects.
Warehouse Lead
01.2003 - 01.2006
Led 4 to 5 non-union employees.
Communicated inbound and outbound load requirements to the Warehouse Team during the shift.
Communicated with the Yard Driver on what trailers needed to be placed in dock doors and when they were ready to be pulled.
Transportation Coordinator
01.2001 - 01.2003
Scheduled all the outbound and inbound shipments with the truck lines.
Insured on time pick-ups and delivery dates and times by working with all the truck lines.
Insured all shipments were shipped in the inventory tracking system which maintained inventory levels and insured that the company got paid for the loads.
Forklift Driver
North America Water Group
01.1999 - 01.2001
Receive order from team lead and took the orders and loaded them onto the assigned trailer.
Unloaded raw materials and placed them in the proper spot.