Timothy Tanley
Rockford,IL
Summary
A Manager/leadership position that uses my knowledge and experience to provide the best service to customers and the organization. Dedicated and organized Operations Manager with over 30 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
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager
Dean Illinois Dairies LLC—Dean Foods CompanyDFA
Rockford, IL
01.2021 - Current
- Recruited, hired and trained crew members on application of projects, customer relations and customer service.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and maintained a safe work environment for all personnel.
- Created corrective actions based on adverse KPI trends.
- Developed and implemented operational procedures to ensure quality standards are met.
- Implemented policies and standard operating procedures and managed quality, customer service and logistics.
- Identified areas of deficiency and performed root-cause analysis to solve problems.
- Created detailed reports on the performance of individual departments within operations.
- Conducted employee observations and documented findings.
- Motivated and evaluated personnel for performance improvement and goal achievement.
- Collaborated with team leaders on quality audits.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
Warehouse Manager
Dean Illinois Dairies LLC—Dean Foods CompanyDFA
Rockford, IL
01.2016 - 01.2021
- Oversee all warehouse operations including all aspects of shipping and receiving; Maintain inventory on finished product, ingredients, packaging, and other warehouse components; Responsible for upholding company and plant policies and procedures Responsible for Monthly Finished Goods Inventory; Responsible for enforcing quality programs such as GMP and SQF.; Participated in PIT's; Insure QIP’s are completed monthly.; Track pounds produced weekly.; Collaborated with each employee on standards.; Set goals for Supervisors and held them accountable when they were not met; Developed cross the board efficiencies for each line.; Collaborate with management, Quality assurance, and Scheduling to solve problems; Responsible for plant compliance with safety regulations as mandated by the company and OSHA; Monitor plantwarehouse needs and schedule personnel accordingly; Communicate suggestions to improve efficiency and reduce cost to management; Provide assistance in allother departments; Maintain clear communication between shifts and departments; Maintain regulatory records and reports; Perform inspections to ensure cleanliness and safety; Monitor production for entire facility and ensure product quality; Train employees on SOP’s and GMP’s; Train employees regarding Warehouse procedures and functions, including computer based actions in DMS including hand held MX7 and proper operation of our Yard Truck; Communicate early and often for reduced errors and efficiency with all plant personnel; Certified Forklift trainer; Monitor Drive-Cam; Keep inventory of rolling coolers
Warehouse Supervisor
Dean Illinois Dairies LLC—Dean Foods CompanyDFA
Rockford, IL
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Monitored daily shipping, handling and receiving to promote smooth operations within warehouse.
- Generated warehouse shipping documents, packing lists and invoices.
- Developed weekly schedules for warehouse employees.
- Directed receiving, warehousing, distribution and maintenance services.
- Analyzed data from reports generated by Warehouse Management System software.
- Resolved customer inquiries regarding order status or delivery issues promptly.
- Performed regular inspections of equipment, facilities, and personnel safety practices.
- Enforced company policies related to employee conduct in the workplace.
- Addressed any problems that may arise during day-to-day operations in a timely manner.
- Employed first-in-first-out protocols to reduce waste.
- Organized warehouse design to maximize space for stock while allowing for high volume traffic zones.
- Increased productivity through cross-training and thorough training of both current employees and new hires.
- Hired, trained and motivated warehouse staff to meet tight schedules and demanding performance targets.
- Monitored staff performance, identified areas for improvement, and provided training as needed.
- Conducted periodic audits of the warehouse environment to identify any potential hazards or risks.
- Organized regular cycle counts of physical inventory to ensure accuracy of system data.
- Utilized inventory management software to track stock levels and maintain accurate records.
- Held staff meetings to share project information and address specific issues.
- Evaluated employee performance and prepared performance appraisals.
Warehouse Lead
Dean Illinois Dairies LLC—Dean Foods CompanyDFA
Rockford, IL
01.2008 - 01.2013
- Staged and sorted products for loading.
- Operated forklifts, pallet jacks and variety of warehouse mechanical equipment according to safe operating standards.
- Performed cycle counts to verify physical stock against system-generated data.
- Organized regular cleaning schedules for all warehouse areas to maintain cleanliness standards.
- Disposed of debris and hazardous materials properly to avoid contamination.
- Used computer and company software to enter shipment and inventory records.
Production Lead/Supervisor
Dean Illinois Dairies LLC—Dean Foods CompanyDFA
Rockford, IL
01.1994 - 01.2005
- Improved warehouse functions and performance with frequent and open communication; Led change from BPCS to DMS for shipping and Inventory control; Significantly reduced shipping errors and improved order fill rate; Improved production and reduced downtime related to components with better warehouse oversight and organization; Improved finished product lot code circulation and lost product with better cooler oversight and organization
Education
St. Clairsville High School
Dale Carnegie Effective Communications & Human Relations/Skills for Success
Skills
- Labor Relations
- Performance Monitoring
- Inventory Management
- Workflow Optimization
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Performance Reporting
- Organizational Management
- Production
- Employee Motivation
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Troubleshooting and Problem Solving
- Staff Training
- Operations Oversight
- Work Flow Planning
- Warehouse Operations
- Staff Management
- Goal Setting
Professional Synopsis
- Leadership
- TPM Concept Ceryified
- Dairy Processing/Manufacturing
- Shipping & Receiving
- Inventory Control
- Customer Service
- Troubleshooting/Problem Solving
- Food Safety & Quality Programs
- OSHA Regulations
- Prioritizing/Multitasking
- Record keeping
- Microsoft Office/Internet Applications
Timeline
Operations Manager
Dean Illinois Dairies LLC—Dean Foods CompanyDFA
01.2021 - Current
Warehouse Manager
Dean Illinois Dairies LLC—Dean Foods CompanyDFA
01.2016 - 01.2021
Warehouse Supervisor
Dean Illinois Dairies LLC—Dean Foods CompanyDFA
01.2013 - 01.2016
Warehouse Lead
Dean Illinois Dairies LLC—Dean Foods CompanyDFA
01.2008 - 01.2013
Production Lead/Supervisor
Dean Illinois Dairies LLC—Dean Foods CompanyDFA
01.1994 - 01.2005
St. Clairsville High School
Dale Carnegie Effective Communications & Human Relations/Skills for Success
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