HR. Meeks

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Operations Manager

A results-oriented business professional with proven abilities in strategic planning, managing projects,

improving efficiency of operations, team building, and detailing project information to determine effective

processes for operations. Able to identify areas of strength and weaknesses and implement company policies,

standards, changes in operation, and systems that optimize productivity and bottom line. Demonstrated ability

to motivate staff to maximum productivity and control cost through the most effective uses of available

resources.

Key Skills

Microsoft Office Safety/Sanitation/Quality Controls

Budgeting & Cost Controls Inventory Management

Teambuilding/Training/Supervision Target System

Lucas Voice / Warehouse System OSHA Forklift Certified

• Delegation

Critical thinking and problem solving

• Planning and organizing • Team work

• Decision making • Negotiation

• Communication skills • Conflict management

• Persuasiveness • Adaptability

• Influencing and leading • Stress tolerance

• Industry relevant production experience • Knowledge of financial and accounting

• Knowledge and experience in principles and practices

organizational effectiveness and • Knowledge of human resource principles

operations management and practices

• Knowledge of business and • Knowledge of project management

management principles and practices principles and practices

Six Sigma

Experience

KUNA FOOD SERVICES DUPo, IL

OPERATIONS MANAGER, 2012-PRESENT

• AS OPERATION MANAGER FOR KUNA FOODSERVICE I AM RESPONSIBLE FOR

MANAGING AND CONTROLLING ALL DAILY OPERATIONS THAT FACILITATES COST

EFFECTIVE PLANNING AND SATISFYING OUR CUSTOMERS.

• REPORT DIRECTLY TO THE PRESIDENT OF KUNA FOODSERVICE.

• PLAY A SIGNIFICANT ROLE IN LONG-TERM PLANNING TO CONTINUE TO ACHIEVE

OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE

• ACTIVELY ENGAGE IN STRATEGIC INITIATIVE PRIORITIZATION AND PROGRAM

DEVELOPMENT.

• IMPLEMENTATION OF DEFINED PROGRAMS TO ACHIEVE DESIRED RESULTS.

• CREATE AN ATMOSPHERE IN WHICH UPWARD COMMUNICATION IS ENCOURAGED AND

MOTIVATE MANAGERS TO ACHIEVE DEPARTMENT GOALS AND OBJECTIVES.

• REVIEW FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND DATA. UTILIZE FINANCIAL DATA TO IMPROVE

PROFITABILITY. PREPARE AND CONTROL OPERATIONAL BUDGETS. CONTROL

INVENTORY. PLAN EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES FOR THE FINANCIAL WELL BEING OF THE

COMPANY.

• COORDINATE, MANAGE AND MONITOR THE WORKINGS OF VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS IN

THE ORGANIZATION.

o DAY WAREHOUSE

o NIGHT WAREHOUSE

o PRODUCE DEPARTMENT

o BUILDING MAINTENANCE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE

o ALL EQUIPMENT

o HEAD OF SHRINKAGE COMMITTEE

o SAFETY

o INSURANCE CAPTIVE

o INVENTORY

• WORKING UNDERSTANDING OF ALL OPERATIONS SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE

o TARGET

o LUCAS VOICE / WAREHOUSE

• LEAD KUNA FOODSERVICE THROUGH 2013 SILIKER AUDIT WITH 96% COMPLIANCE

SCORE.

• STAFF AND ADJUST WORK FORCE TO FIT SEASONAL NEEDS WITH A MINIMUM OF

UNPRODUCTIVE LABOR COSTS

• COORDINATE AND MONITOR THE WORK OF VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS INVOLVED IN

PRODUCTION, WAREHOUSING, PRICING AND DISTRIBUTION OF GOODS. MONITOR

PERFORMANCE AND IMPLEMENT IMPROVEMENTS. ENSURE QUALITY OF PRODUCTS.

MANAGE QUALITY AND QUANTITY OF EMPLOYEE PRODUCTIVITY. MANAGE

MAINTENANCE OF EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY. PROVIDE TECHNICAL SUPPORT

WHERE NECESSARY.

• DEVELOPING AND MANAGING INTERDISCIPLINARY TEAMS FOR MULTI-PARTY

PROJECTS.

• PARTICIPATING IN THE SALES PROCESS BY IDENTIFYING BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

POTENTIAL.

• WRITING UP REPORTS ON BUSINESS OPERATIONS FOR THE EXECUTIVE STAFF.

• ATTENDING REGULAR PROGRESS MEETINGS WITH SENIOR MANAGERS AND

DIRECTORS.

• CREATING A POSITIVE CULTURE WHERE THE WORK CAN GET DONE.

• IDENTIFYING AND MANAGING RISKS, ISSUES AND DEPENDENCIES.

• WHEN APPROPRIATE, PROVIDE OPERATIONAL COVER FOR ABSENT SENIOR MANAGERS

Shipping Manager, 2004-2012

• MONITORS, ON A DAILY BASIS, THE INVENTORY AND CODES OF ALL PRODUCTS IN THE

COOLER TO ENSURE PROPER ROTATION AND TRACEABILITY OF ALL ITEMS.

• ENGAGES IN THE TYPICAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF A MANAGER REQUIRING PLANNING,

EVALUATING, ORGANIZING, INTEGRATING AND DELEGATING.

HR. Meeks

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• PROVIDES MANAGEMENT OF EMPLOYEES DIRECTLY OR THROUGH SUPERVISORS TO

ENSURE EFFECTIVE SELECTION, RETENTION, DEVELOPMENT, DISCIPLINARY ACTION

AND PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT.

• PLANS, DIRECTS AND COORDINATES THE ACTIVITIES OF THE SHIPPING DEPARTMENT

IN AN ORGANIZED, SAFE AND SANITARY WORK ENVIRONMENT THAT IS IN

COMPLIANCE WITH THE COMPANY’S POLICIES, OSHA AND GOVERNMENT

REGULATIONS.

• COORDINATES THE LOAD OUT SCHEDULE WITH IN-HOUSE DISTRIBUTION AND

OUTSIDE CONTRACTORS TO ENSURE THE TIMELY AND ACCURATE LOAD OUT AND

RECEIVING OF ALL PRODUCTS.

• ENSURES ALL TRANSACTIONS ARE RECORDED TIMELY AND ACCURATELY, TO REFLECT

A CORRECT INVENTORY POSITION AT ANY TIME. THESE INCLUDE PRODUCT LOSS AND

DAMAGE.

• MONITORS AND MANAGES ALL ASPECTS OF EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE.

• ENSURES FULL COMPLIANCE WITH ALL QUALITY ASSURANCE STANDARDS,

ESPECIALLY GOOD HOUSEKEEPING AND OVERALL CLEANLINESS OF PRODUCTS AND

WORK AREAS.

• CONTAINS AND/OR REDUCES COST AND DRIVES PRODUCTIVITY WITHIN THE

DEPARTMENT.

• COOPERATES IN A CROSS-FUNCTIONAL MANNER AS A CHANGE AGENT WITH ALL

DEPARTMENTS WITHIN THE COMPANY.

• IS RESPONSIBLE FOR EXPENSE MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL, INCLUDING LABOR AND

OVERHEAD COSTS UTILIZING CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT TECHNIQUES AND A

MANAGEMENT OPERATING STRUCTURE.

• PERFORMED OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED.

Southern Product Company

SHIPPING MANAGER, 2002-2004

• MANAGED AND MOTIVATED STAFF, RECRUITED STAFF, TRAINED AND DEVELOPED

STAFF, ACCORDING TO COMPANY POLICIES AND EMPLOYMENT LAWS, AND ENSURED

RELEVANT HR PROCEDURES WERE FOLLOWED (APPRAISALS, DISCIPLINE, GRIEVANCE,

ETC).

• Managed costs and overheads, and all factors affecting the profitable performance of the shop.

• Liaised with external agencies and authorities as necessary (advertising, PR, recruitment, training, fire services, police, local

council, health and safety inspectors, etc).

• Liaised with and utilized support from suppliers, merchandisers and other partners as required.

• Managed, maintained and reported, as necessary, all stock.

• Managed upkeep and condition of all equipment and fixtures on shop premises.

• Managed health and safety, security, and emergency systems, capabilities and staff awareness, according to company policy

and relevant law.

• Seek and continuously developed knowledge and information about competitor activity, and tactics, and communicate this to

relevant departments in the Company.

• Managed 2 Supervisors

• Managed 2nd and 3rd shift operations.

• Managed 25 plus workers.

Awards

2013 Department of the Year (Kuna Foodservice)

2010 Department of the Year (Kuna Foodservice)

2009 Department Safety Award (Kuna Foodservice)

2008 Department Safety Award (Kuna Foodservice)

2007 Department Safety Award (Kuna Foodservice)

2005 Department of the Year (Kuna Foodservice)

2004 Commitment to Excellence Award (Kuna Foodservice)

2004 Most Improved department Award (Kuna Foodservice)

Military

UNITED STATES ARMY 1994 1997

16S/14S Avenger Crew member

US Army Air Defense Artillery School, 6th ADA Brigade.

TRAINING

Introduction to MANPADS Trng and VACR.

Operate/Maintain M998 or M1097, SINCGARS.

Intro/Operate/Maintain/Dud/Emer Destruction, and IMTS Procedures.

Operation and maintenance of the Avenger Weapon System.

March order, target engagement, hangfire/misfire and dud procedures.

DUTIES

Supervised and assisted in the preparation and firing of the AVENGER/MANPADS weapons systems. Collected and

consolidated intelligence information. Processed special and periodic reports. Prepared and maintained situation map.

Transmitted intelligence and grid locations of incoming targets. Designated fighting positions. Alerted firing batteries.

Transmitted alert status and readiness changes.

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