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Tarik Ayhan

columbus,Ohio

Summary

Accomplished excellent operational successes with a background in managing large teams, optimizing processes, and delivering results. Proven success in high-demand environments, including Amazon and Geodis. Skilled in team leadership, process improvement, training, and warehouse management systems (WMS). Experience in criminal law, CNC operations, and manufacturing supervision. Dedicated and organized operations manager with several years of experience using proven planning and support initiatives to cut costs, streamline operations and increase productivity. Decisive and resourceful team builder versed in sales, management and process improvement. Possesses in-depth industry trend knowledge and shifts to offer valuable insights on opportunities for new growth and business expansion.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Operations Manager III

Amazon
Wilmington, United States
11.2024 - Current
  • Managed the outbound department, consisting of outbound ground and outbound air, with over 300 associates during peak season, achieving more than 500,000 volume days.
  • Made sure 12 flights and more than 70 trailers departed in their CPT to deliver the customer promises on time.
  • Developed a labor management tool, improving efficiency by 7% to deliver customer promises most profitably.
  • Led a quality improvement project with the outbound air team, increasing the aircraft's utilization by 7%.
  • Provided administrative support to management, resulting in improved efficiency in daily operations.
  • Led the management team to drive successful employee job satisfaction during an intensive peak period and moving on.

Operations Manager II

Amazon
Wilmington, United States
03.2024 - 11.2024
  • Managed 90 associates in air freight operations, meeting high-volume demands.
  • Built training programs for new outbound air managers and high-ranked hourly employees, resulting in a shorter orientation process.
  • Conducted daily LMS checks and led the shift most efficiently.
  • I helped the management team by going above and beyond in the outbound air department, resulting in a quick promotion.

IT and Training Supervisor

Geodis
Ashville, United States
06.2023 - 03.2024
  • Launched a new location from scratch as part of hiring and process improvement sessions.
  • Led training for over 300 employees in a 1.5M ft² warehouse, ensuring 100% productivity.
  • Created SOPs, WMS accounts, training materials, and troubleshooting solutions, enhancing workflow efficiency.
  • Managed safety training and performance metrics for improved employee outcomes.
  • Led a campus-wide project that centralized the training metrics into a Microsoft Power BI dashboard, giving the company high visibility in training actions.

Pick Team Lead

Geodis
Ashville, United States
01.2023 - 06.2023
  • Led over 30 pickers in a fully automated warehouse, achieving 80,000 daily picks.
  • Improved picking process efficiency by 10%, troubleshooting a $10M automation system.
  • Trained new teammates and managers in the processes and troubleshooting.

Associate

Amazon
West Jefferson, United States
04.2021 - 01.2023
  • Supported operations, troubleshooting and ensuring timely order fulfillment

Manufacturing Supervisor / CNC Operator

Columbus Granite
Hilliard, United States
06.2020 - 04.2021
  • Managed production team, increasing productivity by 10% through process improvements
  • Operated CNC machine, ensuring high-quality output and timely project completion

Intern Lawyer

Meridian Law Firm
Istanbul, Turkey
08.2018 - 11.2019
  • Tracked case files, documents, and evidence to ensure timely reporting of clients' information to the courthouse and public agents.
  • Prepared complaints and case files by following criminal orders, the constitution, and international law procedures.
  • Coordinated meetings with clients to provide information and receive evidence and documents to defend clients' interests with reasonable expectations.

High Ranked Police Officer

Turkish Law Enforcement
Ankara, Turkey
09.2013 - 06.2015
  • Completed tasks and missions given by the director of the public agency and managed constables by following tactical steps to ensure public order.
  • Prepared reports and recommendations after task completion to higher management for improvements and other details.
  • Supervised and managed over 20 constables for disciplinary actions and provided feedback on punctuality, procedures, and guidelines.
  • Inspected business owners for compliance issues and enforced public health and hazard regulations.
  • Secured and observed public events, such as protests, public meetings, and important events, to ensure high security and protection.
  • Enforced traffic laws by patrolling assigned districts, especially highly crowded and problematic areas.
  • Educated in criminal investigation, evidence gathering, and witness protection to solve crimes within the law of order.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Law

Gazi University
Ankara
06.2018

Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Communication
  • Computer Skills
  • Leadership & Team Management
  • Process Optimization
  • Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
  • Training & Development
  • SOP & Work Instruction Creation
  • Air Freight & Logistics
  • Conflict Resolution & Decision Making
  • Performance Tracking & Improvement
  • Safety & Compliance (OSHA)
  • Project Management & Start-Ups
  • Performance monitoring
  • Inventory management
  • Employee motivation
  • Quality assurance and control
  • Performance reporting
  • Production
  • Performance management
  • Schedule management
  • Data analysis
  • Process improvement strategies
  • KPI tracking

Certification

Six Sigma Yellow Belt

Languages

  • Turkish
  • English

Timeline

Operations Manager III

Amazon
11.2024 - Current

Operations Manager II

Amazon
03.2024 - 11.2024

IT and Training Supervisor

Geodis
06.2023 - 03.2024

Pick Team Lead

Geodis
01.2023 - 06.2023

Associate

Amazon
04.2021 - 01.2023

Manufacturing Supervisor / CNC Operator

Columbus Granite
06.2020 - 04.2021

Intern Lawyer

Meridian Law Firm
08.2018 - 11.2019

High Ranked Police Officer

Turkish Law Enforcement
09.2013 - 06.2015

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Law

Gazi University
Tarik Ayhan