Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
OperationsManager

Todd McAllister

Chickamauga,GA

Summary

At Siskin Steel & Supply Co, I spearheaded operations, enhancing efficiency and safety compliance, which significantly boosted productivity. My leadership not only fostered a culture of continuous improvement but also adeptly managed project and financial aspects. My strategic negotiations and workforce management skills led to notable achievements in performance and customer satisfaction.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
5
5
Certification

Work History

Operations Manager

Siskin Steel & Supply Co
01.2020 - Current

• Responsible for overseeing all activities directly related to overall operations.

• Directs and coordinates all production and distribution activities for the organization.

• Reviews financial statements, warehouse production and expenses reports, activity reports, and other performance data to measure productivity and goal achievement and to determine areas needing cost reduction and program improvement.

• Has direct responsibility over warehouse safety, housekeeping and preventative maintenance programs.

• Establishes and implements organizational policies, goals, objectives, and procedures, conferring with other members of management and staff members.

• Manages staff, preparing work schedules and assigning specific duties.

• Leads, coaches, and mentors operations staff while managing resource allocation and staffing.

• Develops production goals, objectives, and systems, and recommends necessary changes.

• Recommends new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of operations and re-evaluates them for cost effectiveness.

• Develops and promotes feedback mechanisms for employees to influence the continuous improvement.

• Responsible for adhering to/ensuring compliance with applicable safety and quality standards.

• All other duties and responsibilities assigned by management.

  • Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
  • Directed initiatives to improve work environment, company culture or overall business strategy.
  • Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
  • Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to maximize customer satisfaction.
  • Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
  • Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to senior management.
  • Increased profit by streamlining operations.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to obtain best pricing and terms.
  • Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.
  • Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
  • Supervised creation of exciting merchandise displays to catch attention of store customers.
  • Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
  • Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
  • Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
  • Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Updated and resolved incidents and managed accessorial charges objectively while maximizing profit.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Reported issues to higher management with great detail.

Assistant Operations Manager

Siskin Steel & Supply Co
01.2010 - 01.2020

• Responsible for overseeing all activities directly related to overall operations.

• Directs and coordinates all production and distribution activities for the organization.

• Reviews financial statements, warehouse production and expenses reports, activity reports, and other performance data to measure productivity and goal achievement and to determine areas needing cost reduction and program improvement.

• Has direct responsibility over warehouse safety, housekeeping and preventative maintenance programs.

• Establishes and implements organizational policies, goals, objectives, and procedures, conferring with other members of management and staff members.

• Manages staff, preparing work schedules and assigning specific duties.

• Leads, coaches, and mentors operations staff while managing resource allocation and staffing.

• Develops production goals, objectives, and systems, and recommends necessary changes.

• Recommends new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of operations and re-evaluates them for cost effectiveness.

• Develops and promotes feedback mechanisms for employees to influence the continuous improvement.

• Responsible for adhering to/ensuring compliance with applicable safety and quality standards.

• All other duties and responsibilities assigned by management.

IT Specialist

Siskin Steel & Supply Co
10.2006 - 01.2010
  • Configured hardware, devices, and software to set up work stations for employees.
  • Monitored systems in operation and input commands to troubleshoot areas.
  • Responded to support requests from end-users and patiently walked individuals through basic troubleshooting tasks.
  • Maintained servers and systems to keep networks fully operational during peak periods.
  • Patched software and installed new versions to eliminate security problems and protect data.
  • Walked individuals through basic troubleshooting tasks.
  • Explained technical information in clear terms to promote better understanding for non-technical users.
  • Used ticketing systems to manage and process support actions and requests.
  • Created user accounts and assigned permissions.
  • Researched and identified solutions to technical problems.
  • Installed, configured and maintained computer systems and network connections.
  • Removed malware, ransomware, and other threats from laptops and desktop systems.
  • Helped streamline repair processes and update procedures for support action consistency.
  • Installed and configured operating systems and applications.
  • Developed and implemented preventive maintenance procedures.
  • Configured and tested new software and hardware.
  • Diagnosed and troubleshot hardware, software and network issues.

Warehouse Loader

Siskin Steel & Supply Co
03.2000 - 10.2006
  • Kept warehouse clean with daily cleaning, organizing and sanitizing of high-touch surfaces.
  • Operated forklift to move pallets and heavy items on and off vehicles.
  • Built safe and balanced loads for deliveries with no shifting or damages.
  • Counted inventory by sections or for complete audits.
  • Loaded bulk and route delivery trucks with warehouse goods.
  • Pulled order materials according to pick tickets and delivery schedules.
  • Packed and palletized items for shipment on outbound trailers.
  • Verified orders from shipping and receiving documentation to complete accurate transfers.
  • Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
  • Assessed equipment for damage, wear, battery life, and fluid levels.
  • Generated production data to complete necessary paperwork by accurately measuring and weighing materials.
  • Coordinated team member movements based on current needs, avoiding safety concerns, or delays.
  • Prevented waste when transferring materials between transport containers and processing equipment.
  • Positioned lifting devices under, over or around loaded pallets or boxes to secure material or products for transport to designated areas.
  • Weighed materials or products to record weight or other production data on tags or labels.
  • Hooked tow trucks to trailer hitches and fastened attachments with hitchpins.
  • Drove equipment from one site to another to deliver tools and complete jobs.
  • Operated or tended automatic stacking, loading and packaging machines.
  • Operated transport vehicles and auxiliary equipment to move materials safely to and from target areas.

Education

Associate of Science - Computer Science

Georgia Northwestern Technical College
Rome, GA
08-2002

Skills

  • Production
  • Health and safety compliance
  • Performance reporting
  • Incidents management
  • Performance monitoring
  • Workforce management
  • Maintenance planning
  • Project management
  • Financial management
  • Contract review and recommendations

Certification

  • Lean Manufacturing Certification – SME or The Lean Certification Alliance.
  • First Aid, CPR, and AED Instructor Certification – American Red Cross or American Heart Association.

Timeline

Operations Manager

Siskin Steel & Supply Co
01.2020 - Current

Assistant Operations Manager

Siskin Steel & Supply Co
01.2010 - 01.2020

IT Specialist

Siskin Steel & Supply Co
10.2006 - 01.2010

Warehouse Loader

Siskin Steel & Supply Co
03.2000 - 10.2006
  • Lean Manufacturing Certification – SME or The Lean Certification Alliance.
  • First Aid, CPR, and AED Instructor Certification – American Red Cross or American Heart Association.

Associate of Science - Computer Science

Georgia Northwestern Technical College
Todd McAllister