ERIC MEYLER
1524 Ector Drive, Carrollton, Texas 75010
Email: emeyler@ev1.net • Phone: (972) 394-9169 • Mobile: (972) 351-2516
OPERATIONS MANAGER
Demonstrated success resolving problem situations, reducing costs, and
enhancing quality and productivity. Proven ability managing
multiple projects and programs, building highly effective teams, and
cultivating positive relationships both in and outside the organization. Excellent communications,
negotiations, organizational, motivational, and interpersonal skills. Key competencies include:
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Operations Analysis
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Process Engineering
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Negotiations
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Quality Assurance
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Customer & Vendor Relations
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Regulatory Compliance
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Project Management
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Staffing & Supervision
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Office & Administrative Management
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Employee Training & Development
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Fleming Companies, Inc., Lewisville, Texas 2002-2003
Nation’s largest distributor of consumer
packaged goods to grocery and convenience stores.
Inventory Specialist
- Recaptured in excess of $70,000 of sales annually by exceeding service level expectations and maintaining the
appropriate items in inventory to meet customer needs.
- Turned inventory 14% more often than department goals, ensuring customers consistently received the freshest product possible.
- Reduced shrink by 60% by buying product on an as-needed basis using E-3 TRIM software.
- Generated over $51,000 in gross margin dollars annually by purchasing product at the lowest price available.
Bud’s Salads, Inc., Dallas, Texas 1996-2002
Fresh Cut Produce Processor
serving the restaurant and hospitality industry, processing 26 million pounds
of produce annually.
Chief Operations Officer
- Developed customer service strategies that maintained a 95% repeat business ratio.
Provided strategies and training to ensure customer
satisfaction. Established operating
procedures, performance requirements, goals and objectives, and evaluation
criteria.
- Increased production capacity by 63% through the
re-engineering of manufacturing process. Upgraded equipment to automate process, reviewed and revised operating procedures,
reorganized personnel and reallocated resources.
- Managed projects for equipment upgrades. Conducted in depth analysis of labor and
operating costs, cost to upgrade existing equipment, and purchase/lease
options on new equipment. Consistently achieved return on investment
within six months.
- Devised and implemented improved inventory
controls. Conducted detailed
investigation and audit discovering employee pilferage of approximately
$100,000 in inventory annually. Eliminated
thefts and recovered $50,000 in restitution for company.
Director of Personnel
- Maintained lowest possible unemployment rate through management of personnel issues in anticipation of claims. Ensured compliance with Federal, State, and EEOC reporting requirements. Saved company $150,000 annually in unemployment insurance.
- Provided improved insurance coverage package saving company $10,000 annually by reviewing property, casualty, and automobile insurance policies. Selected and negotiated competitive rates with new carrier.
- Improved productivity and customer service while saving $45,000 payroll annually through the computerization of a manual order entry system. Designed and implemented system; facilitated group and one to one training sessions.
- Built LAN from ground up. Coordinated all hardware and software purchases and built network infrastructure. System installed well within time and budget constraints with no downtime.
Thermal Transfer Systems, Inc., Carrollton, Texas 1993-1996
National distributor and manufacturer of
heat transfer equipment.
Warehouse Manager
- Reduced cycle time by 20% by organizing manufacturing process into a production line.
- Built Microsoft Access database to manage customer information.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
The University of Texas at
Dallas, Richardson Texas
- Graduated Cum Laude
- Recognized in Dean's List
- Member of Golden Key National Honor Society
