Thomas Warren
Castro Valley,CA
Summary
Facilities management professional with strong track record in ensuring efficient operations and safety compliance. Skilled in project management, budgeting, and vendor relations. Known for fostering teamwork and adapting to changing needs to achieve optimal results. Dependable in maintaining and improving facilities to support organizational goals.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Facilities Manager
Say Weee Inc
Fremont, CA
04.2020 - 06.2026
- Oversaw facilities maintenance operations to ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations.
- Managed vendor relationships to optimize service delivery and cost efficiency for facility services.
- Implemented preventative maintenance programs to prolong equipment lifespan and reduce downtime.
- Developed and enforced facility policies, improving operational efficiency and employee satisfaction.
- Conducted regular inspections to identify areas for improvement, driving proactive resolutions for issues found.
- Responded to building emergencies and managed repairs.
- Conducted regular inspections of physical assets, identifying areas for repair or replacement before issues escalated into costly problems.
- Managed vendor relationships for cost-effective services, ensuring quality and timely completion of projects.
- Investigated problems and determined appropriate remedies.
- Maintained HVAC, temperature control, electrical and building automation systems.
Inventory Manager
Plated
Union City, CA
06.2018 - 11.2019
- Managed inventory related functions within the fulfillment center to the achievement of goals for operational metrics, including shipping time, order fill rate, inventory location, and count accuracy.
- Ensured that the annual objectives for cost, productivity, accuracy, and timeliness are achieved.
- Developed and manage strong leadership team of 17 team members and oversaw: training and coaching, evaluation of all employees necessary to meet or exceed goals, and development of the work atmosphere.
- Ensured that safety, security, productivity, and satisfaction of employees align with company objectives.
- Managed warehouse inventory control programs and assure location and count accuracy meets our corporate requirements.
- Actively measured quality and strive for continuous improvement.
- Continually seek ways to improve the overall distribution process and identify best practices.
- Maintained compliance for areas of responsibility and participate in internal and external audits.
Director of Operations
Grub Market
Newark, CA
11.2015 - 06.2018
- Manage a team of 27+ employees
- Oversees the buying, packing and delivery for 1500+ produce and grocery orders per week. This includes product quality control as well as tracking existing inventory.
- Responsible for scheduling staff to cover shifts spanning 24 hours per day for a 7 day a week operation.
- Involved in all aspects of customer retention, including dealing with customer complaints and concerns and solving any problems that may arise with orders.
- In charge of maintaining and ordering all supplies needed for the operation.
- Works closely with the CEO to implement new strategies as well as implement better efficiencies within the organization.
- Responsible for managing the day to day operations of a highly fast-paced and rapidly growing online marketplace that delivers organic produce and groceries to individuals and businesses in the local Bay Area.
General Manager
U-Haul
San Jose, CA
08.2013 - 06.2015
- Managed largest volume facility in the South Bay Area ($2m+ in sales annually), including truck rental, hitch installation and wiring, portable self-storage boxes, and retail sales.
- Successfully recruited, hired, trained, appraised and coached 12+ team members.
- Responsible for inventory and truck fleet management including maintenance, dispatch, and coordination of the truck fleet to ensure customer satisfaction was exceeded.
- Coordinated the transportation and logistics of portable self-storage boxes (U-boxes).
- Performed monthly analysis and review of P&L reports to ensure optimal financial management of the branch.
General Manager/Operations Manager
Haulaway
San Leandro, CA
10.2006 - 02.2012
- Established new customer accounts in the on-site storage market while maintaining and servicing in-house accounts, including a major account that increased revenue across all California branches.
- Prepared annual budget and analyzed monthly P&L reports to ensure monthly, quarterly, and annual financial goals of the organization were met or exceeded.
- Prepared and presented semi-annual sales strategies to others within the organization.
- Ensured a safe work environment and that all safety and transportation regulations were met. This includes compliance with federal, state, and local OSHA regulations, legal requirements, and employment laws.
- Recruited, hired, trained, appraised and coached operational and sales team members and drivers. As well as oversaw the daily dispatch of all of those drivers throughout the Bay Area.
Branch Manager/Operations Manager
The Mobile Storage Group, Inc
San Leandro, CA
05.1999 - 10.2006
- Responsible for all financial and operational aspects of growing a multi-million dollar facility, including the negotiation of container sales and lease rates, freight rates, equipment repair rates, and the purchase of all resale containers.
- Managed a team of 17+ sales and operational personnel.
- Established and maintained profitable business relationships with customers.
- Fully responsible for P&L management including development of annual budget.
- Responsible for developing a year-round mailing campaign, which targeted the needs of seasonal customers.
Branch Manager/Operations Manager PNW
The Mobile Storage Group, Inc
San Leandro, CA
10.1996 - 05.1999
- Coordinated all container sales and rentals from initiating the sale/rental to coordinating the delivery of the container.
- Maintained relationships with depots throughout the Pacific Northwest.
- Met with major customers throughout the Northwest Territory to ensure customer satisfaction and increase brand awareness.
Education
Delta Community College
Stockton, CASkills
- Building maintenance
- Budgeting and financial management
- Building inspections
- Asset management
Timeline
Facilities Manager
Say Weee Inc
04.2020 - 06.2026
Inventory Manager
Plated
06.2018 - 11.2019
Director of Operations
Grub Market
11.2015 - 06.2018
General Manager
U-Haul
08.2013 - 06.2015
General Manager/Operations Manager
Haulaway
10.2006 - 02.2012
Branch Manager/Operations Manager
The Mobile Storage Group, Inc
05.1999 - 10.2006
Branch Manager/Operations Manager PNW
The Mobile Storage Group, Inc
10.1996 - 05.1999
Delta Community College