Seth Rogge
Manilla
Summary
Accomplished Director of Operations at Smitty Bee Honey, adept in strategic planning and operational efficiency. Spearheaded initiatives that significantly enhanced productivity and cost reduction, showcasing leadership and process improvement skills. Fostered team growth and operational cohesiveness, achieving notable improvements in quality assurance and employee development.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Operations
Smitty Bee Honey
07.2022 - Current
- Oversaw day-to-day production activities in accordance with business objectives.
- Oversaw successful implementation of operational strategies and policies to drive organizational growth and productivity.
- Conducted regular performance reviews to assess team progress, providing constructive feedback and guidance for continuous improvement.
- Mentored and coached team members to foster productive and engaging work environment.
- Defined, implemented, and revised operational policies and guidelines.
- Successfully helped with and completed multiple SQF audits
- Manage payroll on a weekly basis.
- Implemented and coordinates company safety program.
- Identified opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement, implementing changes that resulted in significant savings.
- Established strong partnerships with vendors, suppliers, and key stakeholders to improve collaboration and ensure alignment with business requirements.
- Analyzed business operations and implemented strategies to improve operational cohesiveness.
- Took control of hiring and staffing for each department .
- Scheduled and managed production for multiple bottling lines and commercials batch tanks.
- Reconciled and managed inventory on a monthly basis for month end banking count .
- Worked collaboratively with functional leaders to implement new procedures and corrective actions to improve quality.
- Improved operational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing innovative solutions.
Assistant Department Manager
Menards Distribution Center
06.2021 - 07.2022
- Trained new employees on company policies, procedures, and best practices, contributing to their professional development.
- Demonstrated adaptability by taking on additional responsibilities when necessary, showcasing leadership potential beyond the assistant level position role scope requirements.
- Collaborated with the department manager to develop and implement strategic plans for growth and improvement.
- Coordinated staff schedules, ensuring adequate coverage during peak hours and minimizing labor costs.
- Applied problem-solving skills to resolve operational challenges swiftly, preventing disruptions in workflow or customer experience quality levels.
- Oversaw daily operations within the department, ensuring tasks were completed accurately and on time.
Manager Trainee
Menards Distribution Center
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Streamlined operational efficiency by identifying areas of improvement and developing targeted action plans.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Enhanced supervisory and leadership abilities by working closely with supervisor.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop strategic initiatives that supported organizational growth objectives.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Supply Chain Management
Iowa State University
Ames, IA05-2021
Skills
- Operational efficiency
- Operations oversight
- Strategic planning
- Business management
- Process improvement
- Quality assurance
- Leadership training
- Schedule oversight
- Team leadership
- Employee development
- KPI tracking
- Hiring and onboarding
Timeline
Director of Operations
Smitty Bee Honey
07.2022 - Current
Assistant Department Manager
Menards Distribution Center
06.2021 - 07.2022
Manager Trainee
Menards Distribution Center
05.2020 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Supply Chain Management
Iowa State University
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