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Trey Kennedy

Billings

Summary

Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Advanced Auto Parts, enhancing operational efficiencies and spearheading productivity improvements. Excelled in logistics management and interpersonal communication, achieving the highest PPH and lowest CPP in the Western Division for two consecutive years. Skilled in performance monitoring and fostering team leadership, consistently exceeding key performance indicators.

Exceptional Operations Manager focused on successful team building, cost-cutting and operational improvements. Determined to cut costs without impacting quality of products and services. Reliable team player committed to building high-performing teams.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Manager

Advanced Auto Parts
01.2021 - 12.2023
  • Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
  • Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to maximize customer satisfaction.
  • Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
  • Directed initiatives to improve work environment, company culture or overall business strategy.
  • Increased profit by streamlining operations.
  • Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
  • Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to senior management.
  • Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
  • Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
  • Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
  • Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
  • Reduced operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends.
  • P&L with DC GM to forecast labor for period and Quarter.
  • Drove highest PPH and lowest CPP in Western Division for two consecutive years.

Stocking Supervisor

Advanced Auto Parts
01.2018 - 01.2021
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
  • Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation.
  • Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures.
  • Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
  • Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.
  • Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operations.

Picking Supervisor

Advanced Auto Parts
01.2016 - 12.2017

Led improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue.

  • Strengthened performance metrics tracking and analysis to enhance tactical and strategic company plans.
  • Troubleshot equipment to reduce service calls and downtime.
  • Located and resolved problems with team production and performance to maintain consistent quality levels.
  • Monitored daily and weekly key performance indicators to maintain on-track status.
  • Supervised ongoing daily production phases.

Shipping Supervisor

Advanced Auto Parts
01.2014 - 12.2015
  • Inspected loading operations for improvements in efficiency and safety.
  • Pulled, verified, and packaged items for shipment.
  • Managed shipping and receiving activities for company with 10,000orders processed daily.
  • Supervised shipping team of 30 employees.
  • Determined staffing needs, developing schedules to staff all shifts.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to improve team productivity and efficiency.
  • Evaluated team performance and provided feedback on areas requiring improvement.
  • Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.

Education

High School Diploma -

Shepherd Highschool
Shepherd, MT
05-2009

Skills

  • Performance reporting
  • Performance monitoring
  • Incidents management
  • Health and safety compliance
  • Schedule oversight
  • Delegation
  • Procurement management
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Microsoft office expertise
  • Productivity improvement specialist
  • Team leadership
  • Staff retention
  • Cost control
  • Work flow planning
  • Logistics management
  • KPI tracking

Timeline

Operations Manager

Advanced Auto Parts
01.2021 - 12.2023

Stocking Supervisor

Advanced Auto Parts
01.2018 - 01.2021

Picking Supervisor

Advanced Auto Parts
01.2016 - 12.2017

Shipping Supervisor

Advanced Auto Parts
01.2014 - 12.2015

High School Diploma -

Shepherd Highschool
Trey Kennedy