STEVE NELSON
Bourbonnais,Il
Summary
Keep operations efficient and smooth by delivering successful leadership and team management at all levels. Strategic-thinking individual experienced in turning low-performing organizations into top revenue producers. Supervisor with over 20 years of successful experience in logistics and safety. Recognized consistently for performance excellence and contributions to success in the parcel delivery industry. Versatile Operations Supervisor successful at taking on routine and complex business challenges with resourceful and creative approach. Recognized as driven, dedicated and hardworking leader with history of streamlining operations and increasing results.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations supervisor
Bradley University
Peoria, IL
04.1987 - Current
- Enhanced operational performance and reduced labor expenses by developing and optimizing standard practices
- Monitored over 50 employees' day-to-day activities and made plans to rectify issues
- Developed and optimized organizational systems to boost efficiency and keep operations scalable and agile for changing demands
Operations Manager
United Parcel Service
Kankakee, Quincy, IL
06.2006 - 05.2007
- Maintained compliance with DOT regulations, accurately documenting driver qualifications, permits and equipment information
- Enhanced operational efficiency and reduced labor expenses by developing and optimizing standard practices
- Motivated and trained employees to maximize team productivity., Maximized productivity and management systems by establishing specific goals and managing operations
- Managed safety and accident prevention programs by reinforcing culture of safety
- Controlled daily business operations by devising and deploying short and long-range strategies to grow profitability and accomplish objectives.
- Strategically managed resources, milestones and budgets, saving in expenses
- Monitored over 50 employees' day-to-day activities and made plans to rectify issues
Industrial Engineering Supervisor
United Parcel Service
Kankakee, IL
10.2005 - 05.2006
- Identified problems and recommended new processes to improve efficiency and reduce costs
- Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins
- Coached and assisted employees with adapting to new processes.
- Implemented quality control initiatives, resulting in significant % decrease in miles and cost.
Education
MBA - International Business
University of Phoenix
2004
Bachelor of Arts - International Business Management
Bradley University
Peoria, IL1991
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Employee Motivation
- Problem Anticipation and Resolution
- Cost Reduction
Accomplishments
- Achieved LEAD Award for managing operation with accuracy and efficiency in the absence of head manager.
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Additional Information
- Recipient of Leadership Excellence Award Distribution May 2021 For outstanding leadership during pandemic. Received certificate and recognition for outstanding safety results for 3 consecutive years 2017.
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Operations Manager
United Parcel Service
06.2006 - 05.2007
Industrial Engineering Supervisor
United Parcel Service
10.2005 - 05.2006
Operations supervisor
Bradley University
04.1987 - Current
MBA - International Business
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Arts - International Business Management
Bradley University