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Grand Prairie, Texas

Operations/Inventory Control ManagerLean Six Sigma Green BeltDirect distribution center operational goals and objectives for productivity, quality, service and safety with specialization in inventory control, loss prevention, quality control. Ensures daily operational goals and objectives compliance. Report daily results and analysis to multiple levels of the organization. Instrumental in initiating process and policy improvements throughout the network. Conducts monthly safety compliance meetings, audits, reviews and safety incident reviews, root cause analysis and corrective action implementation. Lean/5S Leader, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certified and Project Manager.• Lean/5S Leader – Green Belt Certified.• Project Management.• Manage $15M Inventory.• Operational leadership across multiple internal and external partners.• Reduced Recordable Incidents by 33%.• Increased production by 10% through lean process improvements.

Beckville, Tx

Certified Occupational Safety SpecialistImplements and manages Quality Management System.Audits and reports on Quality Management System Policies and Processes.Assures the implementation, management and integrity of the HSE Management System.Conduct field safety audits and inspections and generate formal safety reports to HSE Manager and Operational Management.Effective incident investigation, cause mapping and solution resolution/implementation.Influences behavioral based safety with all cross functional partners.Hazard Identification and resolution both immediate and long term.Conduct monthly workshop/yard safety inspections and generate formal safety reports to HSE Manager, Facility Manager and Operations.Issues and coordinates corrective actions regarding safety as required.Manage and maintain a sufficient level of safety supplies.Liaise with customers concerning safety issues in the field.Build effective partnerships with Operations and Customer Representatives including company men and EHS.

Beckville, Tx

Certified Occupational Safety SpecialistManaged Areas Include Springtown, TX and Beckville TX.Coverage provided for all Texas Locations.(Springtown, TX, Beckville, TX, Midland/Odessa TX, Jourdanton, TX, and Robstown, TX)Accountable for all OSHA/Cetco Energy regulations and policies.Implemented and managed Storm Water Prevention Plans and Waste Management Plans.Responsible for Pre-Loss Facility Assessment.Responsible for Emergency Preparedness Plans.Assures the implementation, management and integrity of the HSE Management System.Conduct field safety audits and inspections and generate formal safety reports to HSE Manager and Operational Management.Effective incident investigation, cause mapping and solution resolution/implementation.Influences behavioral based safety with all cross functional partners.Hazard Identification and resolution both immediate and long term.Conduct monthly workshop/yard safety inspections and generate formal safety reports to HSE Manager, Facility Manager and Operations.Issues and coordinates corrective actions regarding safety as required.Manage and maintain a sufficient level of safety supplies.Liaise with customers concerning safety concerns.Build effective partnerships with Operations and Customer Representatives.Supports Quality Management Systems.Supports DOT Management Processes.Supports Fleet Management Processes.Effective verbal and written communication skills both personally and professionally.Competent in Microsoft Office Applications.

Springtown, Tx

Certified Occupational Safety SpecialistAssures the implementation, management and integrity of the HSE Management System.Conduct field safety audits and inspections and generate formal safety reports to HSE Manager and Operational Management.Effective incident investigation, cause mapping and solution resolution/implementation.Influences behavioral based safety with all cross functional partners.Hazard Identification and resolution both immediate and long term.Conduct monthly workshop/yard safety inspections and generate formal safety reports to HSE Manager, Facility Manager and Operations.Issues and coordinates corrective actions regarding safety as required.Manage and maintain a sufficient level of safety supplies.Liaise with customers concerning safety issues in the field.Build effective partnerships with Operations and Customer Representatives including company men and EHS.Effective verbal and written communication skills both personally and professionally.Competent in Microsoft Office Applications.

Operations Management Lead teams up to 45 members including assistant manager. Managed processes to achieve team goals (productivity/safety/quality/department). Responsible for recruiting, training, retention, development and counseling of all team members.  Responsible for evaluating, writing and administering all performance evaluations bi-annually and administering pay increases annually. Successfully communicated and coordinated efforts to work effectively through cross functional departmental partnerships including Sales, HR, Marketing, Real Estate and Finance. Accountable for management and control of all inventory and merchandising.($1 Million) Accountable for Sales Performance ( $17 Million Territory )Continuous Improvement Coordinator Lead teams to identify opportunities for improvement, evaluate and implement for greater effectiveness by leveraging Gemba Walks and Kaizen events. Leveraged ranking process (ICE) to prioritize project opportunities. Tracked and reported improvement results. Developed implementation team for greater realization effectiveness.Safety Team Leader Lead team to audit safety compliance through behavior based processes. Identified, developed and implemented solutions for greater safety effectiveness. Documented and tracked behavioral based safety performance. Performed accident investigation and root cause analysis, then took action as appropriate.Quality Leader Responsible for behavioral based auditing for quality results and process compliance. Improved quality audit process by expanding audit scope for greater effectiveness.

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Scheduling of Staff – Approximately 80 servers/employeesGuest Services/Satisfaction Provide quality experience – Kitchen and DiningResponsible for recruiting, hiring, training, retention and HR related activities.