Steven Vickers
Peoria
Summary
High-performing professional with several years of experience delivering successful improvements for business operations, profitability and team development. Resourceful project manager and compliance specialist to thrive in fast-paced and changing environments. Dedicated to sustaining operational accuracy and delivering results for optimal profitability.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations Manager
Suntree LLC.
2022.10 - Current
- Develop and implement production schedules
- Increase productivity of manufacturing teams
- Reduce production costs by 15%
- Lead a team of 80+ members
- Ensure a safe work environment for staff members
Production Manager
Blount Fine Foods
2019.03 - 2022.10
- Schedule the production process and setting production targets.
- Staff training and retention.
- Delegate responsibilities of production to team members.
- Create team leadership positions.
- Conduct performance assessments.
- Maintain compliance with relevant federal and local regulations on food production.
- Encourage synergy and multi-department collaboration.
Area Operations Manager
On The Border
2017.02 - 2019.03
- Monitor food preparation methods, portion sizes, garnishing and presentation.
- Monitor budgets and payroll records.
- Review financial transactions.
- Schedule and receive food and beverage deliveries (also verify quality and quantity).
- Maintain inventory (food and equipment).
- Assess staffing needs.
- Recruit staff via advertisements or attending job fairs.
- Schedule the use of facilities or catering services for events.
- Build customer relations.
Education
Business leadership -
Texas Christian University
Skills
- Facility Management
- Health and Safety
- Quality Control
- Risk Management
- Training and development
- Lean Six Sigma
- Operations Management
- Cost Accounting
- Strategic Planning
Certification
- Operations Risk Management, CPD, 04/01/24
- Six Sigma Champion, Management and Strategies Institute, 04/01/24
- Six Sigma Black Belt, Management and Strategies Institute, 04/01/24
- Facilities Management, CPD, 04/01/24
- HACCP, CPD, 04/01/24
- Project Management Essentials, Management and Strategies Institute, 04/01/21
Languages
English, Native
Timeline
Operations Manager
Suntree LLC.
2022.10 - Current
Production Manager
Blount Fine Foods
2019.03 - 2022.10
Area Operations Manager
On The Border
2017.02 - 2019.03
Business leadership -
Texas Christian University