Ronald Taylor
Visionary leader and expert strategist with solid finance and business acumen
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Visionary leader and expert strategist with solid finance and business acumen. Seeking to utilize thirty-five plus years of experience in Facilities Maintenance, Logistics, Sanitation, Pest Control, Safety, Training, Operations, and Fleet Maintenance. Extremely successful in leading cross-functional teams and propelling business growth.
Exceptionally organized individual with strategic thinking skills and participatory leadership style. Interested in a Management Level position to champion the operations of the organization.
Experience
FACILITY SERVICES MANAGER - WALMART/SAMS - 41F and 42F Regions
(2024-02)
Facility Service Regional Manager in both 41F and 42F Regions. Responsible for all General Maintenance, Refrigeration/HVAC, Exterior Services, Snow Removal, Hazardous Material Coordinator, and locations within the Region. Currently manage all budgetary issues and oversees the Regional Facility's Services Safety Program (Over 800 days recordable free).
Experience includes working fluently with all assigned Material Handling Equipment (Crown, Raymond, Hyster, and Yale), Conveyor Systems, Plumbing, Electrical, Roofing, Refrigeration, HVAC, Building Maintenance, and the upkeep of all cleaning equipment such as the Tenant Scrubbers and Green machines used at the facilities. Licensed EPA 608 Type I, II, and Universal certifications, HAZWHOPPER 40, OSHA 30, Six Sigma, and various equipment operations certifications.
SENIOR MAINTENANCE MANAGER - DOLLAR GENERAL - Amsterdam, NY, West Sacramento, CA, Lebec, CA, Janesville, WI, and Indianola, MS Distribution Centers
(2012-01 - 2021-04)
Senior Maintenance Manager at the Amsterdam, NY, West Sacramento, CA Fresh, Lebec, CA, Janesville WI, and Indianola, MS Distribution Centers. Assisted in opening multiple Distribution Centers and Trailer Maintenance Facilities to include Longview TX, San Antonio TX, Amsterdam NY, Berkley, MO, and Raleigh NC. In addition to Maintenance duties, served as the TMF, Safety, Training, Environmental (HAZWASTE), Pest Control, and Sanitation Manager.
Appointed Network Safety
Coordinator and assisted in leading the network HAZWASTE program. 2016 Circle of Excellence award winner.
- Monitors and evaluates, PM's, and repairs the Rapistan and Sortview systems and equipment. Works closely with operations to coordinate preventative maintenance programs and schedules to reduce or eliminate operational downtime. Coordinates with DC employees to make repairs or changes to systems.
- Identifies and manages department team members assigned to respond to major catastrophes within the distribution center; prepares and updates contingency plans.
- Identifies maintenance department performance indicators; develops and communicates Productivity Improvement Plans to track areas identified for improvement (IMaintenance).
- Reviews staffing vs operational plans on a daily basis; adjusts staffing to meet DC needs.
- Collaborates with managers and supervisors regarding current and future infrastructures and mechanical buildings/facilities needs and to develop action plans.
- Reviews departmental strategic goals and sets performance goals. Monitors department budget on a weekly basis; assists DC Manager in development of the yearly capital plan.
- Represents distribution center in business relationships with outside vendors, contractors and other third parties.
- Monitors facility compliance to OSHA standards and maintains safety manual.
- DC Representative when working with OSHA, DEA, FDA, FCC, and the Department of Health.
SENIOR MAINTENANCE MANAGER - DOLLAR GENERAL - Multiple Distribution Centers
(2023-04 - 2024-01)
SANITATION MANAGER - DOLLAR GENERAL - Indianola, MS; Lebec, CA; Janesville, WI; West Sacramento, CA; Amsterdam, NY
(2011-01 - 2023-01)
Sanitation Manager responsible for comprehensive sanitation programs across dry facilities, fresh facilities, and store support locations.
Programs included: 3rd Party Janitorial Program, Deep Cleaning Program, Environmental, HAZWASTE, Pest Control, Recycling, Waste Disposal, Trailer Sanitation Program, Building Maintenance and Repair, Electrical, Plumbing, Security, Fire Protection Program, Snow Removal, Landscaping, Projects – New Construction/Remodeling/Relocation, and Working with local municipals for compliance (NOV's, Utilities, Community Relations, Etc.).
NETWORK SAFETY COORDINATOR / SAFETY MANAGER - DOLLAR GENERAL
- Planning your health and safety program and protocols
- Teaching supervisors, managers and other leaders in the company about health and safety standards
- Presenting safety training sessions to the company
- Ensuring compliance with OSHA, federal and state regulations
- Handling risk assessments to gather information on safety issues
- Verifying that employees consistently follow safety protocols
- Analyzing health and safety data
- Reviewing and recommending changes to regular activities
- IFR: Monitor, Report, and develop and train prevention methods // (N/EH) 200,000 (Number of Recordables / Total Number of Employee hours 200,000)
- Track and Monitor Severity Levels (SEV 1 to 3). Tool used to determine and prevent serious injuries in a facility. While all work-place incidents should be handled with the upmost importance to resolve and prevent, understanding the severity is an extremely valuable tool when assessing risk.
EAST COAST SENIOR MAINTENANCE MANAGER - BURLINGTON STORES - East Coast Distribution Centers
(2021-04 - 2023-04)
Responsible for Maintenance, Safety, Sanitation, Pest Control, and Trailer Maintenance for all Distribution Centers on the East Coast. Store Support Center – Sr. Facilities Maintenance Manager.
E-8 SENIOR CHIEF LOGISTICS SPECIALIST - US NAVY
(1986-01 - 2011-11)
Education
M.B.A. - Human Resource Management - UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX (2010-01)
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - MANAGEMENT - UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX (2008-07)
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE - MANAGEMENT - UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX (AXIA) (2006-07)


