Stephen Story Email & Phone Number

Seasoned Operations Manager and talented team leader with 25+ years of experience applying exceptional planning and problem-solving abilities toward enhancing business plans and day-to-day activities. Results-driven and resilient in developing teams while improving processes and increasing productivity. Bringing solid understanding of industry trends, excellent communication skills, talent for spotting areas in need of improvement and implementing changes with strategic approach.

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  Receiving & Inventory Control Dept. Lead

  Esab

  Nov 2015 - Aug 2022 - Denton, Texas, United States

  • Acknowledged as a strong and decisive leader with an effective management style. Promoted ahead of peers and tasked with supervising 38 receiving and inventory control staff. Hand selected by senior management to manage multiple departments and appropriate workflow assignments across all shifts, scheduling, work streams, and goals. Challenged with prudent oversight of the budget and supervision of staff across multiple departments. • Strategically leverage years of experience along with advanced training in lean operations to modernize and optimize distribution operations.• Assisted author manuals and other key SOP documentation.• Manage the cost, quality, quantity, and efficiency of the receiving, storage, movement, and shipment of goods from production site to consumer across a global market.• Responsible for demand/capacity management, planning and coordinating material movement activities through 185,000 sq. ft. distribution center. • Ensure the daily fulfillment of all orders through inventory management and compliance with standard operating procedures.• Execute and monitor programs and initiatives to maximize safety and streamline compliance. • Improving the work performance and competency levels of warehouse staff through ongoing mentoring and training in best practices.

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  The University Of Texas At Dallas

  Economics & Finance, Business Law