Chris Schimpf
Hampshire
Summary
Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Safety and Operations Manager
School District U-46
12.2023 - Current
- 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 maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
- Identified accident causes and optimal prevention strategies by conducting thorough investigations and analyses.
- Monitored workplace activities to determine compliance with safety regulations and standards.
Operations Manager
FedEx Freight
09.2022 - 12.2023
- Supervised operations staff of over 80 members and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
- Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to senior management.
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
Operations Supervisor
FedEx Freight
04.2014 - 09.2022
- Evaluated team member performance and productivity, provided feedback and implemented corrective actions.
- Motivated and trained employees to maximize team productivity.
- Enforced regulatory and company policy compliance to improve workplace and employee safety and readiness.
- Enhanced operational performance and reduced labor expenses by developing and optimizing standard practices.
- Encouraged and promoted ideas aligned to business needs and benefits.
Part-Time Dockworker
FedEx Freight
04.2013 - 04.2014
- Kept storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets.
- Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
- Used fork lifts, hand truck, and pallet jacks to move materials on dock.
- Prevented load shifting or damage by using bracing and strapping techniques.
Education
Associate of Arts - General Education
Elgin Community College
Elgin, IL12.2018
Skills
- Operations Oversight
- Cultural Awareness
- Customer Relationship Management
- Goal Attainment
- Employee Relations
- Team Leadership
- Productivity Improvement
- Policy and Procedure Implementation
- Business Administration
- Regulatory Compliance
- Safety meetings
- Warehouse Safety
Accomplishments
- Earned the Bravo Zulu Award in 2014 for Driving company profit through the capacity load initiative.
- Earned the Bravo Zulu Award in 2018 for Planning and organizing a last minute Saturday operation to ensure operational success for the coming week and to maintain customer deadlines.
- Selected to lead the safety committee from 2019-2022
Timeline
Safety and Operations Manager
School District U-46
12.2023 - Current
Operations Manager
FedEx Freight
09.2022 - 12.2023
Operations Supervisor
FedEx Freight
04.2014 - 09.2022
Part-Time Dockworker
FedEx Freight
04.2013 - 04.2014
Associate of Arts - General Education
Elgin Community College
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