Denise Alvarez
Operations manager with 8 years of experience running distribution and fulfillment operations with teams of up to 65 employees. Cut cost per order by 18% and raised on-time shipping from 91% to 98.5% through Lean process changes and better labor planning. Strong in KPI reporting, vendor management and building safe, accountable teams.
- Manage a 120,000 sq ft fulfillment center with 4 supervisors and 65 associates across two shifts
- Reduced cost per order by 18% by redesigning pick paths and introducing zone picking
- Raised on-time shipping from 91% to 98.5% while order volume grew 40%
- Manage a $6.8M annual operating budget and finished under budget three years in a row
- Supervised 30 associates on the inbound receiving shift
- Cut dock-to-stock time from 48 to 20 hours by standardizing receiving procedures
- Led a safety program that reduced recordable incidents by 60% over two years
Operations management • Lean / Six Sigma • KPI reporting • Budget management • Labor planning • Inventory control • Vendor management • ERP (NetSuite • SAP) • Excel • OSHA safety compliance • Process improvement
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- Reduced cost per order by 18% by redesigning pick paths and introducing zone picking
- Raised on-time delivery from 91% to 98.5% while order volume grew 40%
- Managed a $6.8M operating budget and finished under budget three consecutive years
- Cut overtime spending by $180K per year through demand-based shift scheduling
- Led a Lean Kaizen event that removed 6 non-value-added steps from the returns process
- Lowered recordable safety incidents by 60% with daily safety huddles and updated training
- Improved inventory accuracy from 94% to 99.6% by implementing cycle counting
- Negotiated new carrier contracts that reduced freight costs by 11%
- Built a weekly KPI dashboard in Power BI used by site leadership and finance
- Hired, trained and developed 4 supervisors, 2 of whom were promoted to managers
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How to write a operations manager resume
1. Quantify efficiency and savings
Operations is measured in numbers: cost per unit, throughput, on-time rate, error rate and safety incidents. Show the before and after for each improvement you led.
2. Show the scope of what you run
Mention team size, budget, square footage, number of sites or order volume. Scope helps recruiters match you to roles of the right size.
3. Tailor to the industry
Operations managers work in logistics, manufacturing, healthcare, retail and tech. Use the vocabulary of the target industry where it honestly matches your experience.
4. List certifications you hold
Lean Six Sigma belts, APICS/ASCM credentials or PMP can help, but only list ones you have actually earned. If you are working toward one, write "in progress" with an expected date.
5. Keep the layout simple
A clean, reverse-chronological format with standard headings parses best in ATS. Avoid tables and multi-column text boxes for key information.
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Frequently asked questions
What should an operations manager resume focus on?
Results in efficiency, cost, quality, safety and team leadership. Each bullet should show what you changed and the measurable outcome.
Do I need a certification to be an operations manager?
Usually not, but Lean Six Sigma, ASCM (APICS) or PMP credentials can strengthen your application. Experience and proven results matter most.
How do I move from supervisor to operations manager?
Highlight results that go beyond your shift: budget input, process changes, cross-team projects and people you trained. These show you are ready for broader responsibility.
Should I include a skills section?
Yes. List systems (ERP, WMS), methods (Lean, Six Sigma) and core skills like budgeting and scheduling so both ATS and recruiters can find them quickly.
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