Bobby Thames

Experience

1. Director,operations

   C&S Wholesale Grocers

   Jul 2019 — Present · Houston, TX, US

   Direct, coordinate and control activities that relate to the efficient functioning for a Ft Distribution Center with a team of 3 Operations Managers, 4 Shift Managers, 25 Supervisors and 475 hourly associates. • Review and evaluate performance of all distribution center functions, address performance gaps, and take corrective action, as needed, to ensure the managers of each functional area are delivering on operating goals. • Assess business conditions, evaluate emerging business needs (e.g, seasonality, promotion events) and take action to address near-term opportunities to improve service, reduce costs and/or generate incremental revenue to enhance operational results across the distribution system. • Oversee preparation of the annual operating budget for assigned warehouses, garage, fleet, offices and support functions; evaluate and adjust proposed budgets to achieve overall company goals and approve final operating budgets for submission to the director of distribution. • Prepare, evaluate, and approve capital expenditure proposals to replace or upgrade facilities and equipment and submit proposals with justification to the director of distribution for entry into the annual capital budgeting process for warehouse and distribution. • Maintain a safe environment for team members and visitors in accordance with company policies and health and safety regulations; accountable for providing a safe work environment; elimination of accidents and the security of distribution center facilities and team members while on company property.

Education

•  Diploma, Hillcrest High School, 1987

  Diploma

  1984 — 1987