Elmo Noble

Operations Manager

Flanagan Foodservice

Kitchener, Ontario

09.1990 - 08.2025

Oversaw daily operations and ensured compliance with safety and quality standards.
Managed inventory control processes to optimize stock levels and reduce waste.
Coordinated team schedules to ensure adequate staffing for operational needs.
Trained new employees on company policies, procedures, and operational systems.
Monitored operational performance and identified areas for improvement regularly.
Built strong operational teams to meet process and production demands.
Monitored and improved efficiency of processes, team performance, and customer service.
Identified areas of deficiency and performed root-cause analysis to solve problems.
Coordinated with other departments including sales, marketing, finance, human resources. to ensure efficient operations.
Recruited, hired and trained crew members on application of projects, customer relations, and customer service.
Developed and implemented operational procedures to ensure quality standards are met.
Collaborated with management team on long-term strategic planning initiatives for the organization.
Presented performance and productivity reports to supervisors.
Established effective relationships with vendors to negotiate pricing and secure materials needed for production.
Oversaw financial management, budget management, accounting and payroll activities.
Conducted regular reviews of existing policies and procedures for continuous improvement opportunities.
Measured and reviewed performance via KPIs and metrics.
Performed cost analysis for various projects to determine budget requirements.
Mitigated business risks by working closely with staff members and assessing performance.
Directed or coordinated financial or budget activities to fund operations and maximize investments.