Dairy Manager Crew Supervisor

JOHN SPEARS

**** ****** **** **., ****** Rock, Co 80109 303-***-**** *********@***.***

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DAIRY MANAGER DSD RECEIVER PRODUCE DISTRICT MERCHANDISER Demonstrated background in Staff Management & Supervision, Operations Management, Merchandise Planning, Revenue Generation, Inventory Maintenance, Warehouse Operations and Customer Service accompanied with proactive coordination, multitasking and problem solving skills Results oriented and hands on professional offering 25+ years of progressive leadership success managing multiple daily dairy functions, overseeing store operations and impacting organizational profitability through high impact merchandising strategies within the grocery industry. As a result of my strong background in retail operations, bring strong front end/ back end store management skills in areas of customer service, merchandise management, inventory control and problem resolution. Also possess the skill and experience in supervisory/ management roles and regarded as an exceptional leader and mentor with expertise in leading, coordinating, training and managing cross-functional delivery teams while driving sustained forward momentum. In addition, contain exceptional communication skills, consultative sales style, strong negotiation skills and a keen client needs assessment aptitude. Further bring solid track record of exceeding sales targets/achieving quotas, growing retailer profitability, driving revenue growth, building strong client/ vendor relationships and an impressive record of increased sales revenues by up to 5%. Therefore seeks a new and challenging position as Dairy Manager, DSD Receiver or District Merchandiser that will make best use of my existing skills and also further my career development. CORE COMPETENCIES

Operations Management: Ability to incorporate innovative operations management techniques for dairy businesses that result in enhanced business practices, increased productivity and profits.

Warehouse Management: Possess the necessary management skills required to administer, improve, and develop a warehouse to achieve maximum efficiency, effectiveness and quality of service.

Inventory/ Stock Control: Skilled at managing inter-departmental coordination efforts to ensure seamless stock level maintenance through strict adherence to store management practices.

Retail Skills: Possess broad retail experience, strategic product planning, creative development, and sales promotion with the ability and skill set to provide creative, innovative, enthusiastic and forward thinking leadership in a team environment.

Staff Training: Contain skills at training, coaching, mentoring and leading personnel within a technical team environment. SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS

Successfully ran and maintained one of the busiest dairy departments in QFC resulting in increased sales revenues by up to 5% and reduced shrink percentages.

Achieved gross profit/ revenue improvement and secured new business resulting in significant sales growth.

Delivered world class customer service and ensured customer satisfaction at all times.

Awarded ‘Employee of the Quarter 2013’ in recognition for outstanding work cohesion with fellow team members.

Devised innovative ways to improve/ expedite processes and cut costs without causing delays of deliveries/ shipments. CAREER SNAPSHOT

Employer Role

King Soopers

Jun 2014- Present

QFC, North Bend, WA

(Aug 2006 –Jun 2014)

Dairy Manager: Evaluate deliveries against invoices and monitor shortages; oversee all operational matters for the high-end grocery store; manage utility of inventory and monitor stock movement; provide a high level of customer service and client relations; ensure staff/ new personnel are properly trained; maintained cleanliness of grocery store areas King Soopers, Parker,

CO

(2003 – Jun 2006)

Dairy/ Cooler APC: Ensured inventory levels are maintained within company standards; performed stock rotation to ensure freshness; enforced sanitary practices for food handling, general cleanliness and maintenance of storage areas

Albertsons Stores, Spring

Valley, CA

(Jan 1984 – Apr 2003)

Night Crew Supervisor: Trained and evaluated employees across night shift; prepared work schedules, assigned employees to specific duties and monitored time sheet; oversee DSD operations; requisitioned for new stock to replace replenished stock; maintained inventory control system; built and maintained effective relationships with management Prior roles: Dairy Clerk, DSD Receiver, Frozen Food Clerk, Checker United States Army, Ft.

Polk, LA

(Nov 1982 – Oct 1985)

Medical Specialist-Honorable discharge: Administered dedicated support to Physicians for the 3/77th Armor Battalion; compiled and recorded medical charts, reports and correspondence; provided medical support during patient exams and prepared patients for diagnostic procedures EDUCATION BACKGROUND

Food Handler’s Certificate

CPR Certified

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