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OperationsManager

ANDREA ADAM

Seaforth,ON

Summary

Skilled in developing positive workplace cultures that prioritize employee engagement and motivation. Achievements include successful execution of recruitment and onboarding processes that enhance team alignment and operational efficiency. Focused on building strong teams through effective HR strategies and practices.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Manager

Greenway Animal Nutrition Inc.
10.2020 - Current
  • Increased tonnage by 48% in my first year leading to an overall revenue growth of 270% in 5 years
  • Lead daily operations, build strong systems in a positive team culture where commodity traders and agricultural specialists can thrive while serving a niche market.
  • Full cycle recruitment including onboarding and training new team members, ensure alignment with company’s expectations, values and goals
  • Create policy documentation to align with Federal and Provincial requirements as well as support employee training and compliance
  • Continuous improvement efforts include streamlining processes for efficiency
  • Strategic goal setting after reviewing budgets and assessing team size and capacity

Project Specialist

Greenway Animal Nutrition Inc.
07.2020 - 10.2020
  • Rail car optimization leading to an increase of 29% in Oat sales and 45% increase in overall tonnage
  • Led strategic operational improvement projects to enhance supply chain efficiency and optimize workflows, directly supporting organizational scalability and team collaboration.
  • Process Optimization: Designed and implemented step-by-step productivity plans, reducing inefficiencies and minimizing time waste across departments
  • Logistics Management: Streamlined shipping and rail systems, improving product movement speed and reducing operational bottlenecks

Accountant

Greenway Animal Nutrition Inc.
03.2019 - 08.2020
  • Managed full-cycle financial operations while driving process improvements to enhance accuracy and support business growth.
  • Financial Oversight: Handled accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and government remittances, ensuring compliance and timeliness
  • Reporting & Analysis: Delivered financial insights through detailed reporting, aiding leadership in strategic decision-making
  • Process Streamlining: Redesigned financial workflows to improve efficiency and reduce processing time
  • Compliance Management: Maintained accurate records and processed duty drawback claims to maximize cost recovery

Office Supervisor

Tags4All Global, Microchip4Solutions, Sandmiser
07.2015 - 03.2019
  • Orchestrated end-to-end office operations for multiple organizations, integrating sales, logistics, and financial management.
  • Multi-Functional Leadership: Managed quoting, invoicing, purchasing, and shipping across sea, air, and truck freight
  • Financial Operations: Oversaw cost accounting, AP/AR, and inventory management, ensuring supply chain continuity
  • Process Standardization: Developed inventory tracking systems and implemented workflow improvements to enhance accuracy
  • Team Development: Trained and supervised sales/office staff, maintaining high-performance standards
  • Provided exceptional customer service by addressing client inquiries promptly and professionally.

Education

College Diploma - Accounting

Sheridan College
Oakville, ON
01.2014

Bachelors Degree - Environmental Studies

Trent University
Peterborough, ON
04.1996

Skills

  • Leadership & Team Development – Hiring, coaching, mentoring, and building positive workplace culture
  • Operations Management – Streamlining processes, setting goals, improving daily workflows
  • Strategic Planning – Budgeting, forecasting, long- and short-term goal setting
  • People & Culture – Supporting employee engagement, reinforcing company values, conflict resolution
  • Financial Oversight – Payroll, accounts payable/receivable, budgeting, financial reporting
  • Process Improvement – Systems building, SOP development, efficiency tracking
  • Project Coordination – Planning, tracking progress, managing cross-functional initiatives
  • Software & Tools – QuickBooks, Sage, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint), ACT CRM

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Accomplishments

Through process development and operational efficiencies, company revenue has increased by 270% in less than 5 years.


Timeline

Operations Manager

Greenway Animal Nutrition Inc.
10.2020 - Current

Project Specialist

Greenway Animal Nutrition Inc.
07.2020 - 10.2020

Accountant

Greenway Animal Nutrition Inc.
03.2019 - 08.2020

Office Supervisor

Tags4All Global, Microchip4Solutions, Sandmiser
07.2015 - 03.2019

College Diploma - Accounting

Sheridan College

Bachelors Degree - Environmental Studies

Trent University

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