Stephen Fatoye
Oswego,IL
Summary
Dynamic Operations Manager with 6 years of experience in the automotive industry, adept at steering organizational success through strategic planning, process optimization, and team development. Proven track record of improving operational efficiency, reducing costs, and enhancing production quality. Strong leadership skills with a commitment to achieving and maintaining high standards of operational excellence.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations Manager
Unipart Logistics
08.2022 - Current
- Developed and implemented operational strategies that increased productivity by 20%.
- Managed a team of 30 associates, improving team performance by 25% through mentorship and training programs.
- Fostered strong relationships with key clients, leading to a 15% increase in customer satisfaction and retention.
- Applied Lean principles to streamline operations, reducing waste by 20% and cutting production costs by 15%.
- Implemented comprehensive safety programs, resulting in a 30% reduction in workplace accidents.
- Optimized inventory processes, decreasing excess inventory by 10% and improving order accuracy by 95%.
- Consistently exceeded KPIs, achieving a 100% on-time delivery rate and an increase in overall efficiency.
- Oversaw the operational budget, identifying cost-saving opportunities that reduced expenses by 10%.
- Developed risk management strategies that minimized operational disruptions by 20%.
- Launched employee engagement programs that improved retention rates by 10%.
Outbound Operations Manager
Unipart Logistics
02.2020 - 08.2022
- Enhanced outbound logistics, improving delivery times by 20% and reducing transportation costs by 12%
- Led cross-functional teams to achieve operational goals, resulting in a 10% improvement in workflow efficiency
- Identified and resolved bottlenecks in the outbound process, reducing cycle time by 15%
- Collaborated with quality control to lower defect rates by 8%, ensuring high product standards.
- Developed and implemented training programs, increasing team skill levels and overall productivity by 20%.
- Improved logistics coordination, resulting in a 25% increase in shipment accuracy.
- Implemented customer service protocols that improved customer satisfaction scores by 10%.
- Utilized data analytics to forecast demand and optimize inventory levels, reducing stockouts by 15%.
- Negotiated with vendors to secure better rates and terms, saving the company 8% on procurement costs.
- Led key projects to streamline operations, resulting in a 15% reduction in project completion time.
- Introduced eco-friendly practices that reduced the carbon footprint by 5%.
Operations Manager
Arro Corporation
08.2018 - 02.2020
- Managed daily operations for a facility of 40+ employees, meeting and exceeding production targets by 18%.
- Efficiently allocated resources to optimize production schedules, reducing downtime by 12%.
- Enforced safety protocols, achieving a 25% reduction in workplace incidents.
- Developed strategic plans to enhance operational efficiency and support business growth objectives.
- Implemented cost-saving initiatives, reducing operational expenses by 10%.
- Established key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor and improve production performance.
- Improved supply chain processes, reducing lead times by 20% and enhancing supplier relationships.
- Introduced preventive maintenance schedules that reduced equipment downtime by 15%.
- Led sustainability projects that reduced the company’s carbon footprint by 10%.
- Improved supply chain processes, reducing lead times by 20% and enhancing supplier relationships.
- Developed and executed crisis management plans to ensure business continuity during emergencies.
- Implemented systems to collect and act on customer feedback, improving satisfaction by 15%.
- Conducted regular compliance audits, resulting in zero non-compliance issues.
- Led innovation projects that introduced new technologies and processes, increasing competitiveness by 10%.
Quality Assurance Manager
Assemblers Inc.
09.2017 - 08.2018
- Conducted comprehensive quality checks, reducing defect rates by 15% and ensuring product consistency
- Assisted in streamlining production processes, achieving a 10% increase in efficiency
- Performed detailed laboratory analysis to support quality assurance efforts, enhancing product reliability
- Collaborated with production teams to identify and implement improvements, boosting productivity by 10%
- Ensured all operations complied with industry regulations, resulting in zero compliance issues during audits
- Maintained accurate documentation of quality control processes, improving traceability and accountability
- Developed and delivered training programs for quality control staff, enhancing their skills and performance
- Analyzed customer feedback to identify quality issues and implement corrective actions, improving product satisfaction
- Championed continuous improvement projects, resulting in a 10% enhancement in overall product quality
Education
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION -
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS CHICAGO
Bachelor of Science - LAND RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
OBAFEMI AWOLOWO UNIVERSITY
Associate of Science - Science
OAKTON COLLEGE
SKOKIE, ILHigh School Diploma - OF SCIENCE
OLADIPO ALAYANDE SCHOOL
Skills
- Financial Management
- Planning production
- Supply Chain Management
- Team Development
- Safety Oversight
- Logistic Coordination
- Project Management
- Training and Mentorship
- Policy Development
- Process Optimization
- Workflow Management
- Reverse Logistics
- Organization Skills
Certification
- Microsoft Certified, Dynamics 365 Fundamentals – Microsoft.
- OSHA Certified
- CPR/AED Certification
- Lean Six Sigma Certification - International Association for Six Sigma Certification.
- CompTIA Certification
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Operations Manager
Unipart Logistics
08.2022 - Current
Outbound Operations Manager
Unipart Logistics
02.2020 - 08.2022
Operations Manager
Arro Corporation
08.2018 - 02.2020
Quality Assurance Manager
Assemblers Inc.
09.2017 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - LAND RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
OBAFEMI AWOLOWO UNIVERSITY
High School Diploma - OF SCIENCE
OLADIPO ALAYANDE SCHOOL
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION -
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS CHICAGO
Associate of Science - Science
OAKTON COLLEGE
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