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
6957 Claremore St. Louis MO 314-***-**** **.********@*****.***
• 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.