RODNEY B. COMER

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770-***-**** 678-***-****

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY

Over 15 years of proven success in production and retail management with emphasis on cost effective production and personnel development. Experienced store opening and closing procedures. Retail inventory management. Operational improvements. Motivational leader. Successful talent mentoring, planning, coaching and training for leadership. Conflict resolution management. Consistent record of achieving and surpassing desired results. Dedicated energetic self-starter. Excellent oral, written, mathematical and analytical skills.

EXPERIENCE

INDEPENDENT EXPRESS DELIVERY CONTRACTOR - Dynamex, Inc. ( 2016 - Current)

ASSISTANT STORE MANAGER - Walmart Stores, Inc. (2007 – 2015)

Walmart University (LOIF) Leaders Out in Front Management Training Program Graduate

Responsible for the overall store operations and management of 200+ associates. Management of all grocery, general merchandise, backroom warehouse and direct store delivery operations including third shift. Responsible for human resources development to include recruiting, interviewing and hiring, staff performance, evaluation and coaching. Weekly scheduling and payroll to ensure coverage, associate productivity and increased payroll budget compliance. Ensured improvement in the financial performance of the store. Ensured that the regulatory procedures and company policies are complied with. Provided guidance and direction to hourly store management and supervisors. Model customer service approaches. Maintained payroll cost control with efficient scheduling and overtime management. Ensured that customer concerns, needs, and issues are resolved within the provided guidelines and standards of the Company. Ensured that the store is well stocked at all times. Maintained good relationship with merchants to sustain excellent company/supplier work ethics.

PLANT MANAGER, PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR - Great South Metals, Inc., Acworth, Ga (2002 – 2006)

Initiated and implemented Company Bonus Incentive Program, which hourly production team exceeded on an on-going basis. Trained production team and managed the use of production machinery – slitters, shears, crane operations/CTL. Oversaw shipping and receiving of raw and processed materials. Inventory cost control to include ordering facility equipment used for plant production – warehouse powered equipment, transport vehicles, flat-bed trailers. Developed and approved the master production schedule, shipping schedule and coordinated production activities between shifts. Established quality standards for operations along with initiation and management of quality improvement program. Ensured proper staffing to meet production levels and goals. Monitored plant output, cuts, yields and scrap to ensure efficient resource utilization. Co-chaired Plant Safety Committee and ensured plant operations were compliant with OSHA policies, practices and procedures.

BRANCH ACCOUNT MANAGER

Accrued Orkin, Inc (2001 – 2002)

PLANT SUPERVISOR, GROUP LEADER, SHIPPING & RECEIVING SUPERVISOR RAIL/TRUCK DIVISION

Steel Warehouse Companies, Inc (1985 – 2000)

Managed plant manufacturing activities including production and efficient utilization of labor. Supervised shipping and receiving for rail and trucking divisions. Improved yield of machine operations 28% by restructuring and implementing team concept. Significantly reduced machine down-time and production costs. Responsible for internal and external Inventory Control Maintenance and Machine Safety Inspections. Supervised departmental administrative personnel, overtime scheduling, performance evaluations, staff training and development. Developed and ensured staff training in OSHA Regulatory Practices, ISO 9000/9001 and QSO Standards.

EDUCATION

Ivy Tech State College, 4 Year Apprenticeship Program Electrical Apparatus (EASA) Journeyman Program Graduate

Indiana University South Bend, Continuing Education Business Management Program

Logos Christian College and Graduate School, South Bend Campus

Clay Senior High School

AWARDS & CERTIFICATIONS

Indiana University School of Law Continuing Education Certificate - Labor & Management Relations

Bethlehem Steel Corporation Certification Program – Strengthening Company/Supplier Relations

Steel Warehouse Companies, Inc. – Ten Year Service Award for Loyalty, Diligence and Outstanding Performance

Steel Warehouse Companies, Inc. Certification Program – ISO Certification/ ISO 9000 Standards

Steel Warehouse Companies, Inc. Certification Program – QSO Certification

IUE District 8 Education Training Certificate – Labor Law

IUE District 8 Education Training Certificate – Union Administration

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