Dario R. Garcia III
Hickory
Summary
Dynamic and Results-Driven Performance Manager with a specialized focus in supply chain distribution and operational excellence. Brings extensive experience leading multi-million dollar distribution centers, with a proven track record of optimizing logistics performance and elevating team productivity. Highly skilled in developing and mentoring large-scale teams successfully managing over 100 direct reports while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Adept at navigating complex, non standard operational challenges with strategic precision, and deeply experienced in the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, evaluation, and professional development.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager
The Home Depot Distribution Center
Charlotte
10.2016 - 07.2025
- Responsible for store and customer delivery
- Inbound receiving and Inventory control
- Building and equipment maintenance
- Site level HR functions
- P&L reporting
- Oversaw daily operations within the distribution center to ensure efficiency.
- Managed shipping and receiving processes to maintain workflow continuity.
- Trained staff on safety protocols and operational procedures consistently.
- Coordinated inventory management to support product availability and accuracy.
- Led cross-functional team meetings to address operational challenges effectively.
Operations Manager
Vitacost Distribution Center
Lexington
03.2016 - 09.2016
- Responsible for meeting daily SLA and KPI goals for customer orders
- Safety Team Captain
Operations Manager Outbound
Target Distribution Center
Newton
09.2014 - 11.2015
- Responsible for daily Store Outbound functions to meet daily operational goals
- Employee hiring
- Safety team captain
Assistant General Manager
Signature Flight Support
Houston
09.2011 - 08.2014
- Company Overview: a Fixed Base Operations aviation terminal catering to business and private aircraft
- Responsible for day to day operations of 20 acre terminal
- Hanger and office leasing
- Site HR representative
- Duties included P&L
- Aviation operations safety
- Aviation fuel purchasing and fuel price setting
- A Fixed Base Operations aviation terminal catering to business and private aircraft
- Coordinated schedules for flight support services and ground handling activities.
- Managed daily operations at a leading aviation services provider.
- Supervised staff to ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
Education
MBA - Concertation in Project Management
University of Phoenix
B.S. - Professional Aeronautics
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
A.S. - Information Systems
Community College of the Air Force
Skills
- Inventory control
- Shipping logistics
- Operational efficiency
- Process optimization
- Safety protocols
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- P&L reporting
Timeline
Operations Manager
The Home Depot Distribution Center
10.2016 - 07.2025
Operations Manager
Vitacost Distribution Center
03.2016 - 09.2016
Operations Manager Outbound
Target Distribution Center
09.2014 - 11.2015
Assistant General Manager
Signature Flight Support
09.2011 - 08.2014
MBA - Concertation in Project Management
University of Phoenix
B.S. - Professional Aeronautics
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
A.S. - Information Systems
Community College of the Air Force