James Heidbreder
Medon
Summary
Experienced Operations Manager with a proven track record in inventory control, safety compliance, and team collaboration. Committed to enhancing operational efficiency and improving team performance.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Freight Team Associate
The Home Depot Inc
Peoria
02.2026 - Current
- Unloaded freight from delivery trucks efficiently.
- Organized stock in designated warehouse locations.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline operations.
- Followed safety guidelines when using equipment and tools.
- Supported inventory management by restocking shelves promptly.
- Worked cooperatively with coworkers to complete tasks efficiently within deadlines.
- Provided support to other team members when needed throughout shift.
- Operated equipment such as pallet jacks, electric lifts in accordance with OSHA standards.
- Organized and maintained warehouse space in a neat and orderly fashion.
Operations Manager
Universal Logistics Holdings Inc.
Mossville
10.2022 - 12.2025
- Supervised daily operations to ensure efficient workflow and adherence to safety standards.
- Coordinated logistics and transportation schedules to optimize delivery times and resource allocation.
- Implemented process improvements to streamline operations and reduce waste.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance communication and project coordination.
- Resolved operational issues by troubleshooting problems in real-time effectively.
- Built strong operational teams to meet process and production demands.
- Managed staffing needs through recruitment, selection, onboarding, and training.
- Directed operations staff by providing guidance, training, and support in order to meet company objectives.
- Assessed employee development needs and provided feedback on their progress towards meeting goals.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and maintained a safe work environment for all personnel.
- Identified areas of deficiency and performed root-cause analysis to solve problems.
- Coordinated with other departments including sales, marketing, finance, human resources. to ensure efficient operations.
- Developed and implemented operational procedures to ensure quality standards are met.
- Analyzed data from daily reports to identify trends in production performance metrics.
- Improved morale and management communication by creating employee recognition and rewards practices.
- Implemented innovative strategies that reduced operating costs while maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Presented performance and productivity reports to supervisors.
- Produced SOPs to document workplace procedures and optimize productivity through standardization.
- Conducted regular reviews of existing policies and procedures for continuous improvement opportunities.
- Measured and reviewed performance via KPIs and metrics.
Operations Manager
HK Logistics
Mossville
06.2018 - 10.2022
- Directed day-to-day operations by spearheading implementation of short-term and long-term strategies to achieve business plan and profitability goals.
- Supervised daily operations to ensure efficient workflow and adherence to safety standards.
- Monitored and improved efficiency of processes, team performance, and customer service.
- Implemented process improvements to streamline operations and reduce waste.
- Trained staff on operational procedures and best practices for maximum efficiency.
- Directed operations staff by providing guidance, training, and support in order to meet company objectives.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and maintained a safe work environment for all personnel.
- Managed inventory levels, maintaining accurate records of stock and supplies.
- Resolved operational issues by troubleshooting problems in real-time effectively.
- Identified areas of deficiency and performed root-cause analysis to solve problems.
- Developed and implemented operational procedures to ensure quality standards are met.
- Built strong operational teams to meet process and production demands.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance communication and project coordination.
- Collaborated with management team on long-term strategic planning initiatives for the organization.
Education
High School Diploma -
Pekin Community High
Pekin, IL06-1995
Skills
- Inventory management
- Inventory control
- Safety compliance
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Strong work ethic
Timeline
Freight Team Associate
The Home Depot Inc
02.2026 - Current
Operations Manager
Universal Logistics Holdings Inc.
10.2022 - 12.2025
Operations Manager
HK Logistics
06.2018 - 10.2022
High School Diploma -
Pekin Community High