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Roger Tatum

Nashville,TN

Summary

Operations Professional with a proven track record at Airgas and ABF Freight, excelling in process improvement and team leadership. Expert in optimizing production efficiency while fostering a culture of safety and compliance. Adept at training and developing teams, driving operational success through strategic decision-making and critical thinking.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Plant Operations Manager

Airgas
Nashville, TN
06.2023 - Current
  • Oversaw day-to-day plant activities, optimizing personnel and processes to ensure a safe, efficient, and productive environment that consistently yielded high-quality results.
  • Directed and supervised team of 15 plant operators and drivers in compressed gas fill plant.
  • Managed budgeting and forecasting activities related to plant operations to achieve operational goals.
  • Identified and implemented process improvements to increase production efficiency.

Inbound Operations Manager

ABF Freight
Nashville, Tennessee
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Led a team of 20+ employees, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high performance.
  • Planned drivers’ schedules and routes strategically to efficiently and safely deliver freight to the Middle TN area.
  • Ensured production goals were met by managing workforce, payroll, labor relations, and other administrative functions, improving overall operational efficiency by streamlining processes and reducing overtime expenses

Regional Administrative Manager

ABF Freight
North Little Rock, Arkansas
07.2017 - 01.2022
  • Supervised a team of 5 administrative assistants tasked with payroll, OS&D, accounts receivable, scheduling appointments, and providing customer service support.
  • Managed personnel recruitment processes, including interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and training.
  • Assisted in strategic planning and execution to support overall operational objectives.
  • Monitored warehouse operations to ensure compliance with safety protocols.

Assistant Store Manager

Dollar General
North Little Rock, Arkansas
01.2017 - 12.2017
  • Managed the day-to-day operations of the store, including customer service, inventory management and staff scheduling.

Associate

Dollar General
Batesville, Arkansas
01.2014 - 12.2015
  • Performed cash register functions and provided customer service support.
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.

Education

Masters - Business Administration

University of Dallas
05-2025

B.A. - History

Lyon College
Batesville, Arkansas
05.2015

Skills

  • Logistical planning
  • Compliance audits
  • Process improvement
  • Training & Development
  • Data analysis
  • Inventory management
  • Safety management
  • Production and processing management
  • Problem-solving
  • Critical thinking

Accomplishments

  • 2024 Regional Plant of the Year

Timeline

Plant Operations Manager

Airgas
06.2023 - Current

Inbound Operations Manager

ABF Freight
01.2022 - 01.2023

Regional Administrative Manager

ABF Freight
07.2017 - 01.2022

Assistant Store Manager

Dollar General
01.2017 - 12.2017

Associate

Dollar General
01.2014 - 12.2015

Masters - Business Administration

University of Dallas

B.A. - History

Lyon College

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