Wayne Weeden
Manquin,VA
Summary
Dynamic Senior Operations Manager with a proven track record at Carter Lumber, excelling in cost reduction and operational excellence. Enhanced employee engagement and retention through strategic workforce planning and coaching. Achieved significant productivity improvements by optimizing resource allocation and implementing effective risk management strategies.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Operations Manager
Carter Lumber
06.2014 - Current
- Oversaw workforce management planning, volume predictions and capacity planning.
- Built strong relationships with key stakeholders through consistent engagement, collaboration, and transparent communication practices.
- Managed employee-related issues encompassing labor, turnover and diversity.
- Developed comprehensive risk management plans to mitigate potential threats to organizational stability and growth.
- Optimized costs to contribute to productivity, cost development and proficiency of central fulfillment operations.
- Boosted employee retention rates through the development of a positive work culture, fostering teamwork, open communication, and professional growth opportunities.
- Reduced costs for increased profitability by optimizing resource allocation and eliminating redundant tasks.
- Prepared documents for internal and external audits.
- Managed complex projects from concept to completion, ensuring on-time delivery within budget constraints.
Door Manufacturing Manager
Stock Supply-BMC
06.2008 - 06.2014
- Supervised production team, keeping production schedules on track to meet tight deadlines.
- Conducted root cause analysis investigations to identify areas for improvement in manufacturing processes, leading to increased efficiency and fewer defects.
- Tracked new material shipments and coordinated flow of materials at different stages of manufacturing to align with procurement expectations.
- Managed a team of production staff, fostering a positive work environment and encouraging professional growth.
- Performed detailed material inventories and ordered more supplies.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations at all times, conducting regular inspections and promoting a culture of safe work practices among employees.
- Increased output capacity with the optimization of equipment layout and workflow improvements.
- Achieved aggressive production and quality requirements for [Product or service].
- Wrote process, employee and production schedules.
Door Manufacturing Manager
BWI
04.2000 - 12.2008
- Revitalized operational structures and procedures to successfully control turnover and waste, enhance output, and boost overall quality.
- Anticipated and addressed production problems, material shortages, equipment malfunctions, and unavoidable delays.
- Developed long-term strategies for manufacturing operations, aligning with company goals and objectives to drive sustainable growth.
- Implemented cost-saving measures by identifying areas of waste reduction and negotiating favorable contracts with suppliers.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Optimized scheduling processes to maximize resource utilization while minimizing labor costs and overtime expenses.
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
Education
No Degree - Theology
VA Union University of Theology
Richmond Va05-1998
No Degree - General Warfare Military Training
United States Marine Corps Institute
North Carolina11-1990
High School Diploma -
King And Queen County School
King And Queen Court House, VA06-1983
Skills
- Operations management
- Productivity improvement
- Cost reduction
- Operational excellence
- Facility management
- Workforce planning
- Employee coaching
- Transportation management
- Logistics management
- Employee engagement
- Hiring and onboarding
- Operations oversight
- Strategic planning
Timeline
Senior Operations Manager
Carter Lumber
06.2014 - Current
Door Manufacturing Manager
Stock Supply-BMC
06.2008 - 06.2014
Door Manufacturing Manager
BWI
04.2000 - 12.2008
No Degree - Theology
VA Union University of Theology
No Degree - General Warfare Military Training
United States Marine Corps Institute
High School Diploma -
King And Queen County School
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