Jared M. VandeRyt

***** ****** **. **********, **** 45140

Phone: 513-***-**** Email: actkow@r.postjobfree.com

OPERATIONS MANAGER

ORGINZATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS STREAMLINING OPERATIONS STAFF DEVELOPMENT

A results-driven manager with over ten years of extensive operations experience across industries. including the management of Union Employees. Proven abilities in improving operational efficiencies, strategic planning, team building and decision making. Able to identify strengths and weaknesses and execute subsequent policies and changes in operation that optimize productivity. Demonstrated ability to motivate staff to maximum productivity and manage expenses through the most effective use of manpower.

QUALIFICATIONS

Interviews all potential job candidates, schedules staff, and reviews performance. Highly successful at motivating teams through an encouraging leadership style.

Successful in exceeding production goals while maintaining high levels of quality and safety.

Skilled in the creation and execution of strategic plans and process improvement to meet both short and long term company objectives.

Experienced in interfacing with and the management of union employees.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Serta Simmons Bedding Company 02/2015– Present

Production Manager / Value Stream Manager

Directly responsible for 60 employees, 2 direct report supervisors across First and Second Shift.

Managed a Start-up in our new Monroe Facility, with industry changing technology.

Resolve staffing issues in a key area of production by boosting morale, setting goals, and holding employees accountable.

Ensure company PPH and deadlines are met for our customers on a daily Schedule.

Managed\ inventory to ensure uninterrupted production and prevent delays in client-based contractual obligations.

Identify daily production challenges and create and implement solutions to prevent reoccurrence.

Conduct daily cell meetings with employees to improve communication, built a team-spirited atmosphere and set production expectations.

Oversee continuous flow and materials delivery systems and recommend measures and changes to improve production, equipment, product quality and working conditions.

Pitney Bowes Presort Services 09/2010-02/2015

Assistant Operations Manager

Responsible for important daily postage statements given to the USPS (up to $1 million in postage).

Managed all production from 5pm-4am (2nd shift-3rd shift), including inventory.

Worked with General Manager and Operations Manager to improve site productivity and help clients earn the best possible discount on First Class and Standard postage.

Directly managed and trained 5 supervisors, oversee a total staff of 80-100 employees.

Organized the mail flow on the production floor by assigning workers and assessing volumes and type of mail based on current staffing levels to meet postal deadlines.

Worked with USPS Clerk to ensure all mailings were accurate and on time. Up to 2 million letters a day.

Responsible for keeping production at its maximum capacity equaling 4,000 pieces of mail per employee per hour.

Pitney Bowes Presort Services

Customer Billing Representative / MPTQM Coordinator 12/2009-09/2010

Responsible for billing and invoicing customers for services rendered.

Worked directly with Corporate Accountants to resolve financial issues.

Communicated directly with USPS to resolve billing error, equaling $3.4 million.

Maintained MPTQM (Mail Preparation Total Quality Management) certification and compliant.

Pitney Bowes Presort Services

Operations /Safety/Training Specialist 09/2008-12/2009

Managed and trained employees on varying shifts depending on company’s needs.

Upheld OSHA’s safety standards and guidelines.

Received Crown Lift Certification and subsequently trained all employees and managers in powered industrial equipment (Forklifts and power jacks).

Maintained and repaired mail sorting machines and computers to keep production rates high.

United Parcel Service (UPS)

Operations Supervisor 06/2005-09/2008

Motivated, supervised and trained a team of 35-60 employees.

Responsible for reviewing and approving payroll, vacation requests, and leaves of absence.

Upheld the safety standards of the company by enforcing proper safe work methods and conducting ongoing training.

Accountable for maintaining company production which ranged between 40,000 and 90,000 packages per night.

During my tenure, my team exceeded production numbers by 22%, making it the highest production level across all shifts.

Awarded District Operations Supervisor of the Quarter.

EDUCATION

The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH. 2004-2008

B.A. Psychology

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

Lean Manufacturing, ISO 9000, Crown Lift Certified in Powered Industrial Equipment and Training, Word Processing, Excel, Power Point, Microsoft Publisher, Prolink Software, Winsort Software, Bell and Howell Software, Strong Computer Skills, Strong Technical and Mechanical Skills, Citrix Software. TWI Certified.

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