Eric B. Southworth

About Eric B. Southworth

Hi, I am Eric Southworth! Throughout my career, I have been eager to grab better opportunities for professional development and growth. For this purpose, I am passionate about attaining and maintaining the full business potential of an organization via quality service practices, regulatory compliance, and process improvement. I am an accomplished leader with years of experience spearheading business operations, leading cross-functional teams, and developing cutting-edge strategies to achieve long-term organizational growth. What makes me stand out from the rest of the candidates is my solid background in formulating and executing operational strategies, reducing cost, improving profitability, and streamlining operational workflow through quality improvement and process optimization. I am adept at assisting diverse organizations through the development of efficient procedures, strategies, and processes. I am well-renowned for creating and implementing strategic business plans for overall operational success. It is worth mentioning that, I have proven success in delivering effective leadership/mentoring for achievement of set targets and on-time completion of tasks. Moreover, I am well-versed in maintaining budgets, achieving financial targets, and improving customer satisfaction. I am a decisive leader reputed for improving top-and-bottom-line performance and driving business growth/success through employee engagement, and operational excellence. Some of My Key Skills include: Staff Training & Development | Operations Excellence | Cost Reduction & Containment | Employee Engagement | Inventory Control & Review | Presentation & Communication Connect with me today to find out how I will make your mission my mission, to help bring all of your business objectives into focus! Please feel free to contact me at e••••••••@att.net with any thoughts, comments, or questions about my work – I am always interested in making new professional acquaintances.

Experience

1. Product Distribution Center Manager

   Standen\'s

   Jan 2020 — Present · Indianapolis, IN, US

   As the Distribution Center Manager, I take charge of overseeing the entire spectrum of operations within the distribution center. My goal is to ensure seamless operations, timely order fulfillment, and the optimal utilization of resources. I closely monitor the inventory control system, ensuring strict adherence to company policies and maintaining accurate tracking with timely updates.I am dedicated to fostering a positive and collaborative work environment by providing leadership to the distribution center team. I conduct training programs and implement performance management strategies to boost overall team productivity and morale. At the forefront of our operations, I lead continuous improvement initiatives with a focus on enhancing quality, productivity, and safety standards.Notable Accomplishments:• Achieved substantial profit margin growth, increasing from 13% to 40% within two years.• Successfully elevated annual revenue from $ 2M to over $ 6M within a short span of three and half years.• Identified evolving needs and developed an internal audit framework to increase efficiency and productivity across all company warehouses.• Surpassed customer expectations through effective management of on-time product dispatch, aligning with customized labeling and packaging requirements.

Education

• Indiana Wesleyan University

  BS, Business Management

  2009 — 2013