Robert Bruce Ouzts
Flower Mound,TX
Summary
Operations Supervisor with extensive experience at General Motors, specializing in process improvement and team leadership. Demonstrated expertise in warehouse operations and safety compliance, resulting in enhanced team performance and operational efficiency. Achieved a 20% increase in delivery reliability through strategic problem-solving and collaboration.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
1
1
Lean six sigma Yellow Belt
1
1
Lean six sigma Green Belt
Work History
Operations Supervisor
General Motors (contingent employee)
Roanoke, TX
09.2025 - Current
- Ensured accurate, timely shipments to enhance delivery reliability.
- Supervised medium-sized, union-represented team to foster collaboration and performance.
- Resolved operational challenges to minimize disruptions effectively.
- Maintained compliance with safety regulations and quality control standards to meet industry benchmarks.
Care Room Lead
Owens & Minor
Flower Mound, TX
02.2024 - 09.2025
- Updated and maintained licensing for all business accounts across distribution centers.
- Analyzed production schedules to estimate teammate hours needed for job completion.
- Assigned job functions according to operational demands and team schedules.
- Ensured compliance with company policies for both new and existing teammates.
- Recommended enhancements in production methods to improve warehouse efficiency.
- Gathered essential information using websites and control spreadsheets.
- Initiated motivational plans to drive teammates toward achieving work goals.
- Assisted teammates in resolving issues by analyzing work-related problems.
Warehouse Associate
Colinx
GrandPrarie, TX
01.2023 - 02.2024
- Selected part numbers and volumes per customer orders, securing items in protective containers.
- Updated warehouse management systems with details of received materials and storage locations.
- Sorted materials by product codes to enhance storage efficiency.
- Inspected picked materials for volume and quality while navigating active machinery.
- Prepared products for shipment through boxing, packaging, and precise labeling.
- Moved picked materials to staging area for final packing and processing using various equipment.
- Unloaded materials from semi-trailers, organizing items for designated warehouse locations.
- Maintained accessibility of stored materials by relocating items and discarding damaged packaging.
Warehouse Supervisor
MFS Supply
Carrollton, TX
06.2022 - 03.2023
- Directed management of daily fulfillment queue for efficient workload distribution.
- Oversaw warehouse team to maintain safety, productivity, and adherence to standards.
- Implemented new processes that improved operational efficiency and aligned with company goals.
- Conducted meetings and training sessions to promote team alignment and enhance competency.
- Maintained accurate inventory records through effective receipt of shipments and containers.
- Ensured compliance with quality, cleanliness, 6S, and OSHA standards throughout operations.
- Submitted detailed reports on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis as needed.
Inventory Technician
Wide Orbit
Coppell, TX
02.2022 - 06.2022
- Conducted inventory audits to ensure compliance with policies.
- Verified quality assurance on all orders to maintain standards.
- Managed inventory received and shipped using Excel for accuracy.
- Oversaw inventory control systems to track stock levels effectively.
Receiving Lead
Pool Corp
Flower Mound, TX
04.2019 - 01.2022
- Managed daily receiving reports for upper management to ensure operational efficiency.
- Executed inventory audits and corrected discrepancies in system and warehouse locations.
- Conducted training and safety meetings to enhance employee knowledge and compliance.
- Answered phone inquiries and scheduled appointments to streamline office operations.
- Coordinated prioritization of inbound shipments to maintain optimal inventory levels.
- Received and organized products, ensuring daily accuracy of inventory records.
- Investigated shipping invoice discrepancies, implementing corrective actions for resolution.
Warehouse Manager
Tire Hub (formerly Tire Wholesale Warehouse)
Coppell, Texas
04.2015 - 12.2019
- Managed 25 drivers and material handlers, ensuring efficient operations and productivity.
- Completed daily absence reports to track attendance accurately.
- Collaborated with temporary agencies to schedule interviews and manage hiring processes.
- Facilitated onboarding paperwork for new hires to ensure compliance with HR policies.
- Assisted employees in completing HR paperwork to streamline the hiring process.
- Maintained organized documentation for shipping and receiving departments.
- Generated daily reports and spreadsheets for district and regional managers to inform decision-making.
- Monitored inbound and outbound inventory to optimize work schedules.
Warehouse Supervisor
Tire Wholesale Warehouse
Coppell, Texas
10.2012 - 04.2015
- Completed training for new recruits, enhancing overall workforce readiness.
- Maintained strict adherence to timelines, procedures, and safety protocols.
- Executed inventory control measures to ensure accuracy and operational efficiency.
- Facilitated communication among external customers, internal sales teams, and material handlers.
- Established productivity controls to consistently meet daily objectives.
- Conducted monthly safety checks, verifying functionality of doors and fire extinguishers.
Warehouse Lead
Firestone Distribution Center
Roanoke, Texas
06.2006 - 12.2012
- Developed streamlined processes to enable teams to exceed company quotas.
- Created invoices for outbound orders, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Achieved results surpassing company goals through strong organizational skills.
- Collaborated with cross-functional team members to enhance overall efficiency.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration With a concentration in HR Management
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH05.2024
Associates of Arts -
Dallas County Community College
01.2018
Skills
- Stand-up and sit-down forklifts
- Problem resolution
- Process improvement
- Warehouse operations
- Employee training
- Safety compliance
- Motivational leadership
- Scheduling coordination
- Operations management
- KPI tracking
- Delegation
- Process optimization
- Cherry picker operation
- Riding pallet jack
- Double reach pallet jack
- Scissor lift operation
- Floor scrubbing
- Team collaboration
- Process improvement strategies
- Interpersonal communication skills
- Project management
Certification
Certified in Microsoft Office Excel, Word, and Power Point
Projects
TWW Company Calendar, TWW, 2015, Created a Microsoft Outlook Calendar that allowed scheduling of deliveries, shipments, meetings, and vacations so that any branch within the company could access. Appointment were color coded and as a result the company saved money on freight cost. Inventory Control, TWW, 2012-2016, Traveled to different branches within the company to assist in inventory audits biannually.
Professional Highlights
- Several Years awarded perfect inventory audits
- Received numerous awards for teamwork and innovation
- Broke company records for the most items received and shipped
Accomplishments
Perfect inventory award at TWW
- Collaborated with team of 25 in the development of inventory audits
- Achieved Perfect inventory awards through effectively helping with inventory cycle count audits.
- Achieved efficiency by completing warehouse layout with accuracy and efficiency.