John Waring
About John Waring
John Waring is a Business Development Manager with extensive experience in sales and operations across various industries. He has held key positions at companies such as Adams Outdoor Advertising, Media Resources Inc., and Americold Logistics, LLC, and has a strong background in business administration and operational efficiency.
Work at Americold Logistics
John Waring has served as the Business Development Manager at Americold Logistics, LLC. since 2018. In this role, he focuses on developing productivity plans by reviewing work forecasts and collaborating with other Operations Managers to optimize labor balance. His efforts have led to significant improvements in operational efficiency, including enhancing Dock throughput from 760 to 1600 per hour. He also mentors team members for career progression and performance improvement within the fulfillment center.
Previous Experience in Sales Management
Prior to his role at Americold, John Waring held several positions in sales management. He worked as the Director of Digital Sales Operations at Adams Outdoor Advertising from 2015 to 2018. Before that, he was the District Sales Manager at Dex Media from 2012 to 2015 and at AutoTrader.com from 2006 to 2012. His extensive experience in sales management has contributed to his current success in business development.
Education and Expertise
John Waring completed his high school education at Allen Park High School, earning a High School Diploma. He furthered his studies at Western Michigan University - Haworth College of Business, where he obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, Management, and Operations. Additionally, he has been a Licensed Life Insurance Agent in the State of Pennsylvania since 2019, enhancing his expertise in business and sales.
Long-Term Career at Prudential
John Waring spent 20 years at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, where he held the position of Compliance and Regulatory Director from 1986 to 2006. This long-term experience provided him with a solid foundation in compliance and regulatory matters, which has been beneficial in his subsequent roles in sales and business development.
Process Improvement Initiatives
In his current role and previous positions, John Waring has identified and implemented process improvement initiatives using Lean tools. His focus on enhancing operational efficiency is evident through his successful implementation of social distancing strategies while increasing Receive Dock efficiencies in a fulfillment center environment. These initiatives have led to measurable improvements in productivity and operational performance.