William F Franks
Valrico, FL ***** 813-***-**** **************@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Experienced Operations Manager at Univar Solutions with a strong record of improving efficiency and team productivity. Skilled in DOT/OSHA compliance, Green Belt certified, and adept at leading diverse teams and executing strategies for safety and environmental compliance. Proven ability to solve problems and deliver measurable performance improvements.
WORK HISTORY
Operations Manager II, 06/2013 - Current
Univar Solutions – Tampa, FL
Manage five direct report supervisors, two lab technicians, five operations support coordinators, and seventeen indirect employees.
Managed locations in Jacksonville, Florida, Tampa, Florida, and Miami Gardens.
Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
Manage tank farm operations for bulk loading, unloading, and repacking hazardous, food-grade, and non-hazardous materials.
Responsible for safety, environmental, and ethical compliance.
Operations Supervisor, 06/2009 - 06/2013
Univar Solutions – Murfreesboro, TN
Manage daily operations for optimal performance.
Motivate and train employees to maximize team productivity. Maintain safety compliance, training, and performance standards.
Conducted regular performance evaluations for direct reports, identifying areas for improvement and
setting development goals accordingly.
Driver/Material Handler, 02/2008 – 06/2009
Univar USA - Murfreesboro, TN
Made customer deliveries, worked as a cross-functional employee working in
tank farm, warehouse, and blending.
EDUCATION
High School/GED: 1994
Hardin County High School - Savannah, TN
Western Governors University – Enrolment Status:
Program of Study: Bachelor of Science in Supply Chain and Operations Management
SKILLS
Problem-Solving
Team Leadership
Operations Management
DOT Compliance
OSHA Compliance
Environnemental Compliance
CERTIFICATIONS
Green Belt
HACCP
cGMP
Professional Certificate – Succeeding as a Mid-Level Manager.
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