Caleb Latiolais

About Caleb Latiolais

As an innovative operations leader with an entrepreneurial mindset, I specialize in…

Experience

1. Parts Manager

   NOV

   Apr 2019 — Present · Odessa/Midland, TX, US

   Employee Retention and Development: Extended average employee tenure to three years, with standout retention achievements, surpassing regional outside sales turnover despite higher compensation in those roles.• Safety and Compliance: Established a safety culture achieving over 2,300 incident-free days and passing corporate audits for cycle count programs and quality standards. • Operational Excellence: Implemented Lean 5S, enhancing efficiency and cleanliness. Reengineered warehouse processes from receiving to shipping, staying ahead of schedule with improved accuracy.• Facility and Equipment Management: Maintained comprehensive upkeep of the facility and equipment, ensuring uninterrupted operations.• Technology Integration: Led the seamless implementation of a new ERP system, Oracle Fusion (AKA Omega), as part of the OneNOV project, and integrated a Warehouse Management System (AKA NEXUS), digitizing operations with tablets, scanners, and mobile printers.• Inventory Management: Increased inventory accuracy from 60% to 98% in 12 months, maintaining this level for five years through strategic processes.• Strategic Insights: Conducted spend analyses and reviewed sales trends to properly set safety stocks and occasionally inform senior management on strategic decisions.• Process Development: Developed business processes and KPIs across departments, launching centralized dashboards for streamlined access to resources.• Customer Onboarding: Standardized a new customer onboarding process with comprehensive guides and templates, enhancing client engagement and satisfaction.• Staff Management: Supervised and trained warehouse and customer service staff, fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment while ensuring adherence to safety protocols and managing disciplinary actions.• Process Improvement: Identified and implemented process improvements to enhance workflow, reduce costs, and increase productivity within warehouse operations.