JOSHUA CHILDS
Oglesby
Summary
Detail-oriented Area Manager experienced in management across multiple trades and warehousing practices, including robotics. Achieved high productivity and efficiency through strategic planning, team leadership, and operational oversight. Focused on effective communication, problem-solving, and adaptability to ensure successful project outcomes and team coordination.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Area manager/Operations manager
Ollie's Bargain Outlet DC
08.2025 - Current
- Oversee the outbound function of the DC managing 3 supervisors and approximately 80 full-time employees
- Ensured all KPIs were met by identifying and implementing solutions for underperforming goals
- Manage and troubleshoot with engineers robotic picking and conveyor systems
- Created an observation program for employee engagement and helped increase productivity.
- Help create cph tracking to increase productivity and fair accountability
- Have increased employee retention by 30% by creating a servant-based leadership culture
- Developed hourly employees and supervisors to achieve leadership goals through training in difficult conversations and expectations of a leader
- Managed relationships between distribution center and store to resolve load quality and inventory discrepancies
Night Warehouse Manager
US Foods
10.2023 - 08.2025
- I manage all Oversaw 3K's outbound operations to optimize workflow and enhance productivity including selection, lift, and loading
- Managed training, hiring, and disciplinary actions for team members
- Investigated root causes of day-to-day warehousing issues and collaborated with upper management and team to implement solutions
- I am obtaining and/or exceeding expectations on most, if not all, goals tasked of upper management by upper management
Freight Operations Supervisor
XPO Logistics
05.2023 - 10.2023
- Remove personal pronoun directly supervised 30 teammates and additionally was in charge of more than 100 people on my shift at any given time
- Oversaw business requirements and staff hours to optimize performance.
- Trained and coached employees on policies and procedures to enhance compliance and safety awareness
- Audited every load for load integrity to prevent discrepancies and ensure quality control before departure
Process Tech
Marquis Energy
09.2021 - 05.2023
- I ran quality tests on products that were being manufactured and stored on a daily and hourly basis
- I identified problems with equipment in a timely manner helping to save the company downtime
- I put holds on bad products and worked with management to find the root cause of the issue
- Implemented holds on defective products and collaborated with management to determine root causes
- Assisted in conducting internal and third-party GMP+ audits, ensuring compliance and quality standards
Milling/QA Supervisor
ADM Milling
04.2019 - 09.2021
- I supervised a crew of 10 milling employees and handled employee scheduling.
- I was able to successfully run all areas of the mill including loading/unloading, lab, and milling
- Successfully ran all areas of the mill including loading/unloading, lab, and milling
- I was vital part of handling recall, GMP, and FDA audits at our location
- Was vital part of handling recall, GMP, and FDA audits at our location
- I troubleshot product and equipment issues quickly and efficiently to maximize output and minimize downtime
Education
Associate in Science - Business Administration
Illinois Valley Community College
Oglesby, ILSkills
- Operations management
- Logistics coordination
- KPI management
- KPI analysis
- Process improvement
- Employee training
- Recruitment and hiring
- Team development
- Leadership development
- Relationship building and management
Timeline
Area manager/Operations manager
Ollie's Bargain Outlet DC
08.2025 - Current
Night Warehouse Manager
US Foods
10.2023 - 08.2025
Freight Operations Supervisor
XPO Logistics
05.2023 - 10.2023
Process Tech
Marquis Energy
09.2021 - 05.2023
Milling/QA Supervisor
ADM Milling
04.2019 - 09.2021
Associate in Science - Business Administration
Illinois Valley Community College