Douglas BAKER
Corydon,IN
Summary
Seasoned Operations Manager and talented leader with 16 years of experience applying exceptional planning and problem-solving abilities toward enhancing business plans and day-to-day activities. Results-driven and resilient in developing teams while improving processes and increasing productivity. Bringing solid understanding of industry trends, excellent communication skills, talent for spotting areas in need of improvement and implementing changes with strategic approach.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisor of Factory Operations
Yanfeng
Louisville, KY
08.2020 - Current
- Communicated factory operational needs, objectives and performance standards with senior management and earned full upper management support.
- Delivered factory-level communications and tactical direction and drove achievement of quality, delivery, productivity and financial performance goals and objectives.
- Led productive, motivated and loyal manufacturing team and generated factory-wide customer focus and pride in workmanship.
- Orchestrated and maintained vibrant continuous improvement and lean manufacturing culture within factory.
Supervisor
Faurecia
Louisville, KY
02.2011 - 05.2020
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Handled customer complaints, resolved issues and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
- Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
- Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
- Set overall vision and provided team leadership.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
Supervisor of Operations
Kasle Metal Corp
Jeffersonville, IN
06.2006 - 09.2009
- Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
- Directed initiatives to improve work environment, company culture or overall business strategy.
- Reviewed operations reports to understand numbers and trends.
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications and missed deadlines.
Superintendent
Icon Metal Forming
Corydon, IN
03.2004 - 08.2006
- Maintained safety onsite and upheld OSHA regulations.
- Worked with specialized teams to accomplish all objectives and achieve goals.
- Created professional development plan to cultivate and advance skillsets of all employees.
- Stepped up during foreman's absence to answer questions and delegate project tasks to employees.
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
Education
High School Diploma -
Crawford County High School
Marengo, IN05.1985
Skills
- Production Problem Resolution
- Warehouse Operations
- Production Schedule Review
- Production Operations
- Inventory Assessments
- Staffing Requirement Determination
- Product Standards Establishment
- Operations Management
- Maintaining Clean Work Areas
- Production Oversight
- Critical Thinking
Timeline
Supervisor of Factory Operations
Yanfeng
08.2020 - Current
Supervisor
Faurecia
02.2011 - 05.2020
Supervisor of Operations
Kasle Metal Corp
06.2006 - 09.2009
Superintendent
Icon Metal Forming
03.2004 - 08.2006
High School Diploma -
Crawford County High School