LAWRENCE LAWTON, MBA
Pompano Beach, FL *****
**************@*****.***
MANAGER OF OPERATIONS/WAREHOUSE MANAGER/SUPPLY CHAIN LOGISTICS MANAGER
Managing stock levels, controlling the order cycle, liaising with suppliers, streamlining processes, and efficientlyallocatingstaff resources. Excellent managerial skills as well as substantial management work experience. Strong and A professional Operations Manager, experienced in minimizing logistical costs, reducing time spent moving items, proven record of having excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.Ability to produce quality results in time. Someone who can handle junior staff and motivate them.Proficient in Microsoft: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Proficient at organizing and prioritizing tasks
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Skilled in assessing production needs
High-energy, peakperforming professional
Great time management
Experienced in training staff and development
Logistics and Supply Management
Process Improvement
SPECIALIZED SOFTWARE SKILLS:
SAP
WMS
Salesforce
People Soft
Kronos
Ultipro
Red Prairie
Blue Yonder
Customized internal CRMs
Quantum
Workday
Dayforce
PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
Chromalloy Material Solutions LLC Operations Manager, Warehouse & Logistics April 2025 – December 2025 Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Supervised Quality inspectors, selectors, and receiving department.
Responsible for creating employee schedules, training, safety, and monitoring hours.
Maintained compliance to Quantum Quality Management System (QMS), FAA regulations, ISO, AS standards.
Managed the inspection process to minimize cycle time and optimize efficiency.
Publix Distribution Center
Operations Manager
October 2024 - April 2025 (contract) Deerfield Beach, Florida, United States
Floating warehouse manager to cover for management vacations.
Sysco-Edward Don and Company Division Miami, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Warehouse Manager 11/2023- 08/2024
•In charge of overall operations and production within the business.
•Oversaw the production of goods ensuring the optimal workings and performance of all employees, production machines, and operational processes.
C&S Wholesale Grocers Miami, FL
Manager of Operations 06/2022-10/2023
Coordination and Supervision.
•Coordinated, managed, and monitored the workings of various company departments.
Best Practices.
•Improved processes and policies in support of organizational goals.
•Formulated and implemented departmental and organizational policies and procedures to maximize output.
•Monitored adherence to rules, regulations, and procedures.
Production.
•Organized recruitment and placement processes for required staff.
•Established organizational structures and delegated tasks and accountabilities.
•Used programs like Red Prairie and Blue Yonder to track employee KPIs to meet productionstandards.
•Utilized CRMs such as WMS and SAP to monitor daily production and meet all deadlines.
Communication.
•Coordinated and monitored the workflow of various departments involved in production, warehousing, pricing, and distribution of goods.
•Monitored performance and implemented improvements.
UNFI-United Natural Foods Incorporated Pompano Beach, FL
Supply Chain Logistics Manager 05/2019-05/2022
•Warehouse shipping and receiving activities and associates for a specific shift/area to ensure functions were performed within Company andDistribution Center guidelines.
•Provided excellent customer service to stores serviced through accurate handling of the inbound and outbound products.
Scheduled and supervised Inventory Control associates.
•Assigned Order Selectors, Receiving, Shipping,and any other warehouse personnel.
•Controlled production standards, and accuracy of inventory, using proper accuracy programs and systems.
•Processed store returns and returns to vendors applying proper company policies.
Purdue University Global Fort Lauderdale, FL
Executive Team Manager 11/2014-03/2018
•Directed and coordinated academic advising and counseling for all students, including career planning, as well as all student support services
•Implemented, managed, and evaluated student success programs, student retention,and student success
OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Teleperformance Fort Lauderdale, FL
Assistant Call Center Manager
Aerotek Fort Lauderdale, FL
Manager of Branch Recruiting
US Army Fort Stewart, GA
Finance Analyst, Business Intelligence Analysts
EDUCATION:
•Master of Business Administration, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Purdue University
•Bachelor's Degree, Finance and Financial Management Services, Florida Atlantic University