Vincent Lara
Woodland,CA
Summary
Advanced Operations Manager offering over 25 years of experience and proven success in warehousing, quality assurance and leadership. Highly skilled in streamlining operations and improving throughput through continuous process improvement and cross-functional collaboration. Accomplished in building high-performing teams and inspiring staff to achieve personal and professional goals.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Inbound/Outbound Operations Manager
Walgreens
09.2019 - Current
- Worked with Supervisors to ensure daily KPI's were met. This took collaboration, teamwork, communication and everybody working towards the same goals.
- We all worked to eliminate barriers that came our way.
- Balance and flow of the building was imperative.
- Conducted daily leadership meetings, bi-weekly Safety Blitz, Gemba walks and one on ones.
- Floor presence and availability was a priority.
- Improved safety record, year over year. This was achieved.
- 9 Supervisors (directs) and 150 team members (indirects) reported to me.
- Coordinated Food Safety Assessments and Center of Excellence Assessments
Transportation Manager
Gap
06.2019 - 09.2019
- Analyzes operational performances through direct observations, interpretation of reports and collaboration with others.
- Determines opportunities for improvement of key metrics and executes action plan to achieve results.
- Investigates, resolves and/or escalates store delivery issues as appropriate.
Sr. Operations Manager
Gymboree
05.2006 - 06.2019
- Directed day-to-day operations focused on attainment of key business metrics, continuous improvement initiatives and 14-member management team with related direct reports
- Conducted performance reviews each quarter, offering praise and recommendations for improvement
- Managed the Retail operation; which included the Receiving, QC, IC, Picking, Packing, Shipping and Planning areas
- Collaborated with process owners to refine procedures and devise best practices
- Challenged Manager/Supervisors to develop as leaders while serving as a role model and mentor to subordinates, attaining bench strength for future development
- Strengthened performance metrics tracking and analysis to enhance tactical and strategic company plans
Operations Supervisor
Flemming Foods/C&S Wholesale Grocers
02.2002 - 05.2006
- Supervised most areas of the warehouse: Shipping, Selection, Replenishment and Receiving.
- Staffed shift for workload and budget.
- Trained and coached team members.
- Promoted safe work place and maintained warehouse to OSHA standards.
- Performed audits to identify quality pallets and to locate mispicks.
- Worked in Freezer, Deli and Produce
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
Woodland Community High School
Yolo, CA1995
Skills
- Performance maximization
- Work flow planning
- Cross-functional communications
- Results-oriented
- Employee relations
- Dependable
- Team development
- Warehouse and fulfillment
Timeline
Inbound/Outbound Operations Manager
Walgreens
09.2019 - Current
Transportation Manager
Gap
06.2019 - 09.2019
Sr. Operations Manager
Gymboree
05.2006 - 06.2019
Operations Supervisor
Flemming Foods/C&S Wholesale Grocers
02.2002 - 05.2006
High School Diploma - undefined
Woodland Community High School
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