Chris Rich
Concord
Summary
Seasoned Warehouse Operations Manager with comprehensive experience in logistics, inventory management, and team leadership. Display strong skills in streamlining warehouse processes to boost efficiency and productivity. Notable for enhancing operational procedures, improving staff performance, and contributing to revenue growth. Demonstrated ability to manage large-scale warehouse operations while maintaining high standards of safety and quality control.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Plant/Warehouse Operations Manager
Videri Homes
Landis
10.2024 - 05.2025
- Strategic planning and leadership.
- Developed an implemented comprehensive warehouse operational system systems, including product handling, storage, equipment, utilization, and shipping procedures.
- Managed inventory levels to ensure accuracy, reduce waste, and prevent stockouts.
- Supervise the receipt, storage, and dispatch processes to ensure timely and accurate order processing.
- Lead, trained, and motivated warehouse staff, assigning tasks and conducting performance evaluations.
- Enforced safety protocols, maintained compliance with relevant regulations, and kept all necessary documentation up-to-date.
- Optimized warehouse, layout, and space utilization while overseeing equipment maintenance.
- Participated in the development and management of warehouse budgets.
- Identified opportunities for operational enhancements through data analysis and implemented strategies to increase efficiency and productivity.
- Collaborated with other departments, suppliers, and transportation providers to ensure smooth operations.
- Maintained accurate records of warehouse activities, inventory levels, and safety compliance data.
Production Manager
UniFirst
Charlotte
08.2017 - 09.2024
- Developing and overseeing production schedules, efficiently, allocating resources, including labor, materials, and equipment, and coordinating activities to ensure timely delivery.
- Upholding established quality standards by implementing rigorous quality control measures throughout the production process.
- Preparing and managing production, budget, monitoring, expenditures, and identifying opportunities for cost efficiencies.
- Leading, motivating, and developing production staff, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
- Managing inventory level levels, ensuring the timely procurement of role, materials, and optimizing equipment utilization.
- Ensuring all production operations comply with safety regulations and promoting a culture of safety across the team.
- Identifying production challenges, troubleshooting equipment, issues, and implementing effective corrective actions.
- Communicating effectively with sales, engineering, purchasing, and other departments to facilitate seamless coordination and optimize output.
- Tracking key performance, indicators, analyzing data, and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
Team Leader Manager
Ngk Ceramics Usa
Mooresville
03.2014 - 05.2017
- Overall, production schedules, procurement of materials, and staff development.
- Implementing process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.
- Facilitated safety meetings and insured compliance with industry regulations.
- Optimized workflow and improved cash flow tracking to reduce operational costs.
Manufacturing Production Supervisor
Stericycle
Concord
10.2009 - 02.2014
- Managed production operations, implemented process improvements, and enhanced workflow efficiency.
- Achieved reductions and labor hours and inventory levels for strategic process enhancements.
- Design designed an implemented product production tracking systems to proactively, identify and address operational issues.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
ECPI University
Virginia Beach, VA 08.2018 - 05.2020
Skills
- Ability to inspire and guide teams, delegate tasks, efficiently, and cultivate a positive work environment
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, production, equipment, and quality control procedures
- Skilled and diagnosing issues, troubleshooting equipment, and implementing solutions promptly
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration with team members and other stakeholders
- Capable of creating a managing product, production schedules, prioritizing task, and allocating resources effectively
- Proficient and handling multiple priorities, meeting, deadlines, and working under pressure
- Solid understanding of budgeting principles with the ability to control and optimize production costs
- Neat knowledge of safety regulations and initiatives to maintain a safe work environment
- Competent in using production management software, MS office applications, and other relevant tools
Timeline
Plant/Warehouse Operations Manager
Videri Homes
10.2024 - 05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
ECPI University
08.2018 - 05.2020
Production Manager
UniFirst
08.2017 - 09.2024
Team Leader Manager
Ngk Ceramics Usa
03.2014 - 05.2017
Manufacturing Production Supervisor
Stericycle
10.2009 - 02.2014