I am currently the Operations Manager at Excalibur Machine and Sheet Metal in Colorado Springs. I am looking for new opportunities and challenges in the production, manufacturing, or warehousing related fields as these tend to be my areas of expertise. I have experience with MRP/ERP systems, all MS Office programs, BOM creation and structure, quoting, and creating purchase orders. I have 13 years of management and training experience, including continuous improvement processes. I am also very familiar with lean manufacturing principles and standard work processes. As an operations manager at Excalibur my main objectives are to oversee the day to day operations of the company and coordinate all production and shop activities. I hold production meetings twice a week with a supervisor from each department to go over the work schedule and to discuss upcoming jobs. I am also responsible for 5S and continuous improvement projects, maintaining and acquiring new customers and reviewing equipment purchases. Familiar with ISO 9001, and OSHA standards and regulations. I am also very familiar with manufacturing processes and I have operated a variety of equipment and am very familiar with blueprints. The things that I enjoy most about my job are the problem solving and decision making aspects that come with the position. Each day is different and the work moves at a very quick pace. This makes for a new challenge each day. I thoroughly enjoy manufacturing and all that comes with it. The most rewarding part of manufacturing is being able to take a piece of material and make something out of nothing for a functional end product that the end customer will use and enjoy. I also like to manage groups of people and be able to bring them together to achieve a common goal. My management style has always been very hands on. I have been able to gain a lot of co-workers respect by being hands on and helping them complete a task. This has been very important to me throughout my management career as this tends to boost morale and I am able to get the best quality and production from the people I supervise. I am excited about a new opportunity with another great company to continue to expand my manufacturing knowledge and experience while facing new challenges in the future.
Professional Highlights
Increased profits at Excalibur from 5-10% per month to 25-30% per month.
Implemented 5S and continuous improvement program at Excalibur.
Lead the purchase of 1 million dollars worth of new equipment.
Played a leading role in bringing in more contract and repeat work. 2 5-year contracts worth an estimated 3 million per year.
Started 2nd shift at Excalibur as we went from 30 to 40 employees.
Started standard work process and job descriptions at Skyline Products
Managed the implementation of new MRP/ERP software at Excalibur.
Created new shop layout at Excalibur to increase productivity and improve flow of product.
Helped bring Excalibur to a growth company with our current contract customers through good quality and delivery.
Experience
Operations Manager, 08/2012 - Current The Buckle – Buffalo, NY,
Oversee day to day operations of the company.
Create production schedule and coordinate production activities
Lead 5S and continuous improvement projects
Study work flow to determine new tooling and equipment purchases
Make sure company turns a profit each month.
Analyze work load, jobs and employees to determine capacity and overtime needs.
Oversee purchasing, quoting, engineering and sales departments.
Production Supervisor, 05/2006 - 08/2012 Air Liquide – Conley, GA,
Perform fabrication duties to help production needs.
Make sure all employees on floor stay on task.
Answer employee questions about specific tasks.
Make sure all employees have necessary tools and supplies to perform job.
Explain orientation of blueprints when needed.
Use blueprints to fabricate necessary parts for gas price signs.
Run day to day operations and make production schedules for 2nd shift.
Production Line Supervisor, 04/2001 - 05/2006 1-800-Flowers.Com, Inc. – Athens, GA,
Manage a production line of 80 to 100 people.
Oversee all assembly and packaging operations in an assembly line type work facility.
Coordinate activities with the press room and paint departments to determine production runs and changeover times.
Help train new employees and current employees on new processes and product lines.
Meet daily production requirements.
Education
Bachelor of Arts: Business Management Program, Expected in 2010 - Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs, CO GPA:
Associate of Arts Degree: General Studies, Expected in Spring 2002 - Southeastern Community College - West Burlington, Iowa GPA: General Studies
: , Expected in - Burlington Community High School - Burlington, Iowa GPA:
Skills
Blueprint reading
Continuous improvement
Machinery and sheet metal fabrication equipment.
Inventory Control and Management
65 WPM typing
Microsoft Office programs
Contract negotiation
Production scheduling and management
Purchasing and quoting
Job creation (routing steps, cycle time and yield, BOM)
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