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Bryan Bettencourt

Warren,Michigan

Summary

A Manager with 10+ years of experience within industrial and production industries specializing in team leadership, strategic planning, and continuous improvement. A proven track record of spearheading change management initiatives to increase efficiency quality and production, and drive operational excellence.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

General Manager

Ferrous Processing and Trading - FPT Inkster
06.2023 - Current
  • Responsible for all aspects of a scrap metal recycling business, including scale, baling, production, warehouse, and yard operations.
  • Collaborate with account representatives procurement from suppliers and sales of materials to customers.
  • Schedule outbound appointments with customers and coordinate shipping with transportation division.
  • Establish a work culture of accountability to drive operational excellence and increase team morale.
  • Formulated policies and procedures to streamline operations.
  • Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.

Warehouse Manager

Ferrous Processing and Trading - SLC Recycling
07.2018 - 06.2023
  • Oversaw a warehouse with inventory value of $4.5 million consisting of aluminum, copper, brass, nickel, and stainless.
  • Maintained regular presence on warehouse floor to continually motivate employees, streamline workflows, and address any performance issues.
  • Performed hands-on duties such as loading and unloading to model expected work quality and efficiency.
  • Oversaw incoming and outgoing shipments to ensure quality and accuracy.
  • Built motivated warehouse team to consistently accomplish operations goals and exceed performance targets.
  • Maintained established levels of goods based on sales forecasts and demand to fulfill orders on time.
  • Oversaw warehouse staff and maintained efficiency in fast-paced environment.

General Manager

Autolights Automotive Lighting
01.2016 - 07.2018
  • Managed day to day operations of sales, purchasing, inventory, production, and shipping sections.
  • Reorganized and streamlined purchasing and operations resulting in 35% increase in sales and decreased labor costs.
  • Coordinated production and labor requirements for retail, wholesale and online operations.
  • Developed pricing guidelines for sales to and repairs for wholesale and online entities.
  • Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
  • Formulated policies and procedures to streamline operations.
  • Provided thoughtful guidance to personnel in navigating and resolving snags in productivity.

Assistant Superisor - Repair Section

Autolights Automotive Lighting
06.2013 - 01.2016
  • Collaborated with the Supervisor to develop repair schedules, prioritize work orders, and maintain efficient workflow.
  • Managed inventory management for repair section, including ordering supplies and maintaining proper inventory levels to support operations.
  • Trained and mentored new technicians on repair techniques and safety protocols.
  • Consistently met and exceeded weekly production goals.
  • Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.

Education

Masters of Science - Administration

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI
12.2007

Bachelors of Business Administration - Management

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI
04.2000

Skills

  • Excellent Written and Verbal Communication
  • Effective Motivator and Team Player
  • Highly Organized and Detail Oriented
  • Quick Learner

Timeline

General Manager

Ferrous Processing and Trading - FPT Inkster
06.2023 - Current

Warehouse Manager

Ferrous Processing and Trading - SLC Recycling
07.2018 - 06.2023

General Manager

Autolights Automotive Lighting
01.2016 - 07.2018

Assistant Superisor - Repair Section

Autolights Automotive Lighting
06.2013 - 01.2016

Masters of Science - Administration

Central Michigan University

Bachelors of Business Administration - Management

Western Michigan University
Bryan Bettencourt