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Operations Manager
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Ronald E. Ransom

Graphic Packaging International
Dallas,TX
Ronald E. Ransom

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Job Search Status:

Open to work

Desired start date:

2 weeks notice

Desired Job Title

Sr. Quality Continuous Improvement ManagerOperations ManagerInbound Operations ManagerOperations ManagerOperations Manager

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

On-Site

Location:

Dallas, TX

Open to relocation:

Yes
1
Language
4
Certification
25
Years of experience

Dynamic operations manager with extensive experience in quality assurance and process optimization. Skilled in implementing innovative quality solutions and leading teams to achieve compliance with industry standards, resulting in enhanced productivity and reduced operational costs.

Work History

Sr. Quality Continuous Improvement Manager

2 Years 2 Months
Graphic Packaging International | 05.2024 - Current

• Led and supported quality teams to ensure alignment with organizational goals and strongperformance.

• Maintained and updated quality manuals, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards.

• Oversaw quality-assurance activities, ensuring effective control of non-conforming materials and adherence to division standards.

• Established production quality standards and drove key quality metrics for continuous improvement.

• Applied root-cause analysis, Six Sigma, and SPC methodologies to support corrective-action processes and problem-solving efforts.

• Managed analysis and measurement of business processes to develop sustainable improvements.

• Researched best practices to establish benchmark data for process enhancement.

• Utilized project design, leadership, and management skills to ensure performance development.

Operations Manager

2 Years 11 Months
Ollies Bargain Outlet-Regional Distribution Center | 06.2021 - 05.2024

• Led warehouse improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and support compliance with quality standards.

• Advanced productivity KPIs by leading trainings on procedures, safety practices, and quality protocols.

• Boosted team member productivity by enhancing performance monitoring and instituting motivational approaches.

• Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover, supporting a culture of quality.

• Established and administered annual budget with controls to prevent overages, minimize burn rate and support sustainability objectives.

Inbound Operations Manager

1 Year 7 Months
BMW Manufacturing | 11.2019 - 06.2021

Enhanced operational performance and reduce labor expenses by developing standard practices aligned with quality standards.

• Motivated and trained employees to maximize team productivity and compliance with quality protocols.

• Monitored supply chain and managed logistics functions, ensuring adherence to quality and safety standards.

• Conducted root cause analysis in deficient areas to identify and resolve central issues impacting quality.

• Led associate focus groups and meetings to obtain suggestions, address concerns, and foster positive relations among team members and management.

• Oversaw daily loading and unloading of outbound trailers, replenishing of pallets, inventory management, and supervising work of team.

• Interviewed and hired strong candidates for team openings, using newspapers, job boards, and social media to find applicants.

• Directed management meetings to enhance collaboration and maintain a culture based on trust and group problem

Operations Manager

2 Years 4 Months
Cardinal Health | 07.2017 - 11.2019

• Investigated and resolved departmental non-conformances to maintain compliance with qualitystandards.• Partnered with vendors and suppliers to effectively manage and budget for quality and operationalneeds.• Formulated processes to improve assistance to support groups, resulting in reduction of downtime andfinancial loss.• Advanced productivity KPIs by leading trainings on procedures, safety practices, and quality protocols.• Led warehouse improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue.• Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.

• Supervised daily operations of multi-million dollar pharmaceutical operation, ensuring regulatorycompliance.

• Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to challenge and refine company's product offerings.

• Delivered leadership to executive team dedicated to driving ambitious targets with well-orchestrated plans.

• Interviewed and hired strong candidates for team openings, using newspapers, job boards, and social media to find applicants.

• Coordinated leadership workshops to educate team members on best practices to optimize productivity.

• Assisted in recruiting, hiring, and training of team members.

• Communicated with staff, patients, and healthcare providers to encourage highest quality of service.

• Developed and implemented high-quality work environment as measured through employee satisfaction ratings.

• Supervised creation of exciting merchandise displays to catch attention of store customers.

Operations Manager

2 Years 4 Months
DHL ECommerce | 02.2015 - 06.2017

• Set, enforced, and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands and compliance with quality standards.

• Planned and resourced personnel and logistics for operations component exercises, resulting in highly trained personnel ready to act quickly in critical roles.

• Advanced productivity KPIs by leading trainings on procedures, safety practices, and quality protocols.

• Led warehouse improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue.

• Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership,reducing miscommunications and missed deadlines.

• Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices to maintain compliance.

• Boosted team member productivity by enhancing performance monitoring and instituting motivational approaches.

• Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.

• Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline cope of positions for new organization.

• Supported top-level decision-making and strategy planning, forging productive relationships with top leaders and serving as key advocate for various personnel issues.

• Coordinated leadership workshops to educate team members on best practices to optimize productivity.

• Developed and implemented high-quality work environment as measured through employee satisfaction ratings.

Operations Manager

13 Years 8 Months
UPS | 06.2001 - 02.2015
  • Streamlined inventory management processes to enhance efficiency and reduce stock discrepancies.
  • Led cross-functional teams to implement safety protocols and improve workplace conditions.
  • Developed training programs for new hires, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
  • Analyzed workflow patterns to identify bottlenecks, implementing solutions that improved productivity across operations.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management

The University of Texas At Austin | Austin, Texas, TX

Skills

5S methodology
Operations management
Quality management systems
Workflow optimization
Process improvement solutions
Kaizen events
Operational excellence
Standard work
Six Sigma Black Belt
QMS

Certification

  • CQM - Certified Quality Manager

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Sr. Quality Continuous Improvement Manager

Graphic Packaging International
05.2024 - CurrentRead More

Operations Manager

Ollies Bargain Outlet-Regional Distribution Center
06.2021 - 05.2024Read More

Inbound Operations Manager

BMW Manufacturing
11.2019 - 06.2021Read More

Operations Manager

Cardinal Health
07.2017 - 11.2019Read More

Operations Manager

DHL ECommerce
02.2015 - 06.2017Read More

Operations Manager

UPS
06.2001 - 02.2015Read More

The University of Texas At Austin

Bachelor of Arts from Business Administration And Management
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Ronald E. RansomOperations Manager