Operations Manager, Operations Supervisor, Management, Human Resources

Jay Vasek

Cell: 320-***-****

Email: *******@*****.***

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jay-vasek-906a2213/

Excellent and Vast Experience as a Business Owner, Innovative Leader, Operations Management, Facilities Management, Fleet Maintenance, Logistics, Supply Management and Change Agent. A proven track record in successful business planning, development and execution that contribute to company profitability.

Areas of Expertise

Multi-Site Operations Facilities Management Process Improvement

Strategic Planner & Leadership Change Management Team Player

Creative Problem Solving Mergers & Acquisitions Excellent Negotiator

Budgeting & Forecasting Project Management Fleet & Logistics Management

Purchasing & Procurement Coach and Mentor Interviewer

Materials Management Microsoft Office Human Resources

Professional Experience

Director of Operations, Viking Coke Bottling Co., Production & Distribution, St. Cloud, MN 2002-2009

Operational responsibility to oversee all aspects for 11 facilities including: Inventory Control (10 million cases), Warehouse and Distribution, Facility Maintenance and Cleanliness, Budget Preparation, Logistics, Supervise 80 employees, Interviewing, Hiring, Training, Coaching, Mentoring, and Discipline.

Saved Company over $66,000 first year Load Costs by consolidating 11 branches to 3 locations

Changed culture in warehouse by setting expectations and standards for accountability

Successfully motivated employees to take pride in their work and workplace.

Changed warehouse layout for efficiencies, brought in a new way to pick layers of product (Claw)

Implemented new loading system with carts by stops to improve loading accuracy and efficiency for drivers.

Eliminated inventory shrink issues bringing inventory accuracy above 99.8%, resulting in annual savings of $220,000.

Successfully managed Purchasing, Inventory, Forecasting and Ordering for Coors Beer division

Oversaw new construction of 2 facilities and expansions of Can Line and Corporate Warehouse.

Negotiated best Freight Rates with Trucking Companies for JIT Inventory, Golf Beverage Carts for Sales Department and Walk in Cooler for Coors Warehouse.

Utilized Roadnet software to maximize multiple driver routes for each branch insuring optimization.

Spearheaded Company recycling program and received MN Waste Wise Recycler of the Year Award.

CEO/Owner, Comfort Keepers, Non-Medical In-Home Health Care Provider, Little Falls, MN 2010-2016

Start-up of new franchise territory serving 11 counties providing in home non-medical assistance focused on quality and dependability to clients.

Built quality team of over 30 Care Givers, Nurses, and Office Staff.

Interviewed, hired and trained new staff.

6 years hybrid remote experience while coordinating staff, clients, referral sources.

Set up office procedures, policies and expectations following MN State Licensing Guidelines.

Marketed Comfort Keepers throughout 11 counties to bring awareness and repeat referrals.

Company achieved a reputation for consistency and going beyond expectations.

Optimized caregiver and clients based upon logistics, personalities, and dependability.

Developed and Implemented a Sales and Marketing Plan including a Social Media strategy.

Yearly average growth rate of 13% for six consecutive years.

Wrote Grant and Awarded $48,600 from Minnesota Department of Health.

Operations Manager, Executive Express Airport Shuttle Company, St. Cloud, MN 2016-2018

Successfully oversee day-to-day operations of corporate office and 4 satellite locations to remain profitable with new competition.

Motivated and lead team of 100 full and part time employees to provide excellent customer service.

Change from a part-time model to full-time model to improve morale of company culture contributing to improved retention.

Restructure of evaluation process to include increased coaching and mentoring.

Developed hiring and operational policies, procedures and goal expectations.

Spearheaded development and training processes for all areas within organization to contribute to overall success of individual and company while reducing turnover.

Oversee fleet of 46 shuttle vehicles, 2 mechanics maintaining cost structure and optimization of fleet maintenance.

Dispatched for efficiency in logistics and customer satisfaction.

Coordinated Entry Coordinator/Priority List Manager, Central MN Housing Partnership, St. Cloud, MN 2018-May 2022

Provide leadership, oversight and guidance to the agencies in 13 counties within the Central MN Continuum of Care Coordinated Entry System

Improve Process and Policy & Procedures,

Follow criteria to home the homeless by matching housing openings criteria to household agencies that work with high barrier clients

Grant Application writing for program specific and organizational funding

Contract Portfolio Manager, CentraCare Health Systems, St. Cloud, MN Jan. 2023-Present

Coordination and documentation of supply chain contracts

Identify and act upon opportunities for new and/or improved contracts

Review and negotiate contract language, terms & conditions and entering into Oracle.

Worked with various software systems-Oracle, Vizient, Captis, Medline.

Handle a portfolio of multiple contracts (Information Systems &Technology, Ambulatory)

Education

SHRM Essentials® of HR Management – St. Cloud State University Corporate Education & Outreach

Relias On-line Training (Health Care)

5S’s Workplace Organization

OSHA Construction Safety and Health

Employment Law 101

Concordia University-St. Paul BA Organizational Mgmt and Communication

St. Cloud Area Vocational and Technical Institute AA Sales and Mgmt

Community Involvement

Chamber of Commerce Fraternal Order of Eagles #622 (FOE)

Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) Special Youth Challenge (SYC)

Former Board Member Regional Transportation Coordinating Council Region 5

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