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Koltan Kreamer

Calgary,AB

Summary

Proactive Operations Coach with proven experience at Rona, adept in cross-functional team coordination and operational excellence. Spearheaded process improvements and technology integrations, enhancing efficiency and safety. Skilled in Microsoft Excel and fostering collaborative environments, significantly contributing to organizational growth and team development.

My goal is to further my professional development through experience with opportunities and challenges that may be less present in my current role, particularly in collaborative leadership and coordination with stakeholders beyond operations.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Coach, Production

Rona
02.2024 - Current
  • Directed and coordinated a cross-functional team of 28 to 34 direct reports to ensure synergy and optimal throughput on a daily basis.
  • Actively provided individual coaching, both on a regular basis, and in response to positive and negative performance, with a focus on building and retaining strong teams with high morale.
  • Sought collaborative feedback from peers and stakeholders, making adjustments to processes as needed to improve efficiency of the warehouse as a whole.
  • Fostered a positive work environment by promoting collaboration and open communication among team members, with teammates holding themselves one another accountable for the safety of the team.
  • Scheduled regular meetings with team members to provide “feed-forward” and discuss goals and opportunities.

Operations Coach, Shipping and Receiving

Rona
09.2023 - 02.2024
  • Supervised a small team of 9 employees to ensure collaboration and accountability.
  • Spearheaded continuous improvement efforts that contributed to further understanding of KPI metrics and performance throughout the facility.
  • Provided leadership and guidance to employees, facilitating professional growth opportunities within the organization.
  • Incorporated innovative technologies into daily operations, optimizing workflows and improving dock-to-stock metrics.

Operations Coach

Rona
12.2021 - 09.2023
  • Direct and coordinate a team of 8 to 28 members in various operations at a new 1.2 million sq. ft. facility.
  • Collaborate with peers and management to facilitate improvement of startup processes at the X4 Bulk Distribution Centre.
  • Consistently strengthen the team through individual coaching, development of skills, and allocating labour for success.
  • Promote safety in the workplace at all times, enforcing company policy to ensure that all team members are safe at work.

Lead Hand

Rona
07.2020 - 12.2021
  • Prepared and led a team of 8 to 20 members in outbound operations for two distribution centers.
  • Provided an effective combination of individual coaching and team organization to meet the needs of the business and the team.
  • Promoted safety in the workplace at all times, and promptly investigated and documented areas of concern.
  • Assessed performance of staff and prepared evaluations in coordination with the operations manager.

Auditor / DC Receiver

Rona
10.2017 - 07.2020
  • Boost inventory and recordkeeping accuracy by conducting inspections and comparing inbound and outbound shipment contents with documentation.
  • Seek out and correct inventory inconsistencies using computerized Warehouse Management System.
  • As a certified "Train the Trainer" for Raymond, worked to foster meaningful learning opportunities for associates training on new MHE, and completed assessments for new agency staff.
  • As a member of the Joint Health & Safety Committee, work with management to address various issues brought forward by frontline staff.

Education

Bachelor of Music - Integrated Studies

University of Calgary
Calgary, AB
02.2022

Skills

Operational Excellence

Cross-functional Team Coordination

Collaborative Business Process Improvement

CCOHS Training and Certification

Most Raymond MHE (previously Train the Trainer)

Fall Protection

Microsoft Excel

Blue Yonder WMS

Sidma

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Operations Coach, Production

Rona
02.2024 - Current

Operations Coach, Shipping and Receiving

Rona
09.2023 - 02.2024

Operations Coach

Rona
12.2021 - 09.2023

Lead Hand

Rona
07.2020 - 12.2021

Auditor / DC Receiver

Rona
10.2017 - 07.2020

Bachelor of Music - Integrated Studies

University of Calgary

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