Operations Manager

Shelia Cagle-Webb

**********@*******.*** 770-***-**** Jackson, GA

SUMMARY

Seasoned Operations Manager with 24 years of experience in production scheduling, inventory management, and procurement. Expertise in maintaining high service levels, streamlining purchasing processes, and ensuring DOT compliance. Seeking to leverage extensive background in operations administration and coordination to contribute to an efficient and productive team.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Pallet Factory Shady Dale, GA

Operations Manager/Operations Support Coordinator Sep 2019 - Apr 2024

•Managed the master production schedule, ensuring timely order confirmation and coordinating daily cut sheets for Sawmill and production schedules for Turbos.

•Oversaw logistics, directing incoming shipments to appropriate docks and orchestrating shipping schedules, truck, trailer, and van repairs, as well as DOT compliance for all vehicles and drivers.

•Conducted weekly payroll processing for 42 plant employees, managed vacation schedules, and handled purchasing for MRO products, office supplies, PPE, and specialized KD Pine.

•Maintained financial responsibilities, coding accounts payable invoices, managing vendor relations, performing monthly inventory checks of finished goods and WIP valued at 350K, and overseeing daily inventory audits.

Happy Faces Personnel Service (Temp)-GDC Forsyth, GA

Procurement Officer 1 Jun 2019 - Aug 2019

•Cut purchase orders for produce, bread, and beverages, ensuring adherence to established procurement processes and optimized inventory management.

•Solicited bids across various categories via GA Marketplace and maintained a 'do not purchase' list to streamline ordering procedures for multiple institutions.

Sonoco Protective Solutions Conyers, GA

Office Manager Feb 2016 - May 2019

•Conducted comprehensive general ledger account analysis, ensuring accuracy and alignment with prior period benchmarks, and effectively managed month-end financial processes including accruals and reclassification.

•Oversaw purchasing operations, optimizing inventory levels through accurate forecasting and replenishment strategies, and collaborated with corporate teams to identify and realize productivity savings.

•Directed the production scheduling for multiple shifts, maintained a high standard of on-time delivery at 98.5%, and ensured the integrity of inventory management, shipping operations, and payroll processing for 92 employees.

US Foods Fairburn, GA

Senior Buyer Jul 2012 - Aug 2014

•Managed inventory procurement to ensure a minimum 99.5% service level, optimizing supply chain efficiency and customer satisfaction.

•Negotiated with suppliers to secure the best prices, balancing cost with quality and timeliness, while reducing inventory loss due to spoilage or obsolescence.

•Analyzed daily product movement forecasts, adjusting for seasonal and market trends to anticipate sales, and addressed issues related to delivery, supply, and invoicing.

Concessions Paschals Atlanta, GA Purchasing Manager Apr 2005 - Jul 2012

•Streamlined purchasing policies and procedures, ensuring consistent supply chain management and operational efficiency.

•Oversaw a team of nine for overnight receiving, effectively coordinating deliveries across 21 restaurant locations.

•Implemented rigorous auditing processes for vendor and restaurant operations, while fostering strong vendor relationships and maintaining accurate weekly inventory reporting through supervision of purchasing assistant.

Buckhead Life Restaurant Group Atlanta, GA

Director of Purchasing 2001 - 2005

•Directed comprehensive purchasing operations, encompassing food, capital goods, office provisions, and uniform programs, ensuring adherence to contractual agreements and optimizing e-sourcing methodologies.

•Conducted rigorous audits of all shipments and receivables, while maintaining and strengthening vendor relationships to support operational efficiency.

Assistant Controller Jan 2001 - Jul 2001

•Analyzed and compared budget variances, effectively allocating expenses across insurance, advertising, repair & maintenance, administrative, and management fees.

•Conducted recruitment and interviews for accounting positions, ensuring the selection of qualified candidates to maintain high standards of financial management.

Staff Accountant Apr 1998 - Jan 2001

•Supervised eight office managers and managed cash operations, including auditing, deposit activities, and ensuring accuracy between point of sale systems and the general ledger.

•Handled accounts receivable and payable processes, encompassing auditing, billing, collections, write-offs, and ledger adjustments, as well as conducted bank reconciliations for cash and credit card transactions.

EDUCATION

Chattahoochee Technical Institute Marietta, GA

Associate Degree in Accounting Dec 1996

SKILLS

Supply Chain • Supervisory Management • Procurement • Inventory Management/Analysis • Erp • Strategic Planning • Forecasting • Materials/Production Planning • Safety/Sanitation SOPs • Regulatory Compliance • Quality Assurance

•Truck Maintenance/Dot Compliance • Logistics • Vendor Relations • Compliance Auditing • Contract Negotiations • Accounting • Process Improvement

•Software-Oracle EBS, Workday, SAP Ariba, Prism, Mill Manager, Kronos, Microsoft Office, Excel, Peachtree,

Quickbooks, Open Systems, Red Prairie TMS.

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