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Kari Adam

Meridian,ID

Summary

Customer oriented team player with 10 years of management experience. Dedicated to fostering a positive and fun work environment for employees. Focused on creating a successful customer experience to promote loyalty and repeat business. Strong leader and problem solver dedicated to streamlining operations, decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Track record of independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

General Manager

Erwin Custom Fabrication
2021.02 - Current
  • Head of day to day operations in a metal fabrication shop.
  • Manage a team of 13 fabricators, installers, engineers, project manager and administrative staff, while fostering a positive and fun work environment.
  • Oversee employee work schedules, reviews and training.
  • Cultivate strong relationships with clients and vendors to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
  • Manage company's ERP, running sales, logistics, scheduling and inventory procurement.
  • Develop and implement strategies to increase sales and profitability.
  • Formulate policies and procedures to streamline operations

Operations Manager

Idaho Custom Iron Works
2019.01 - 2021.02
  • Managed day to day operations and a team of 8 employees.
  • Planned, estimated and scheduled new projects. Processed RFI, RFQ, CO and POs
  • Assisted clients with their project from concept to completion.
  • Used company's ERP system to manage sales, inventory and operations, ensuring timely and accurate completion of projects.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers, vendors and suppliers.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by establishing clear communication channels and addressing concerns promptly.

Plant Engineer

Woodgrain Lumber
2018.04 - 2018.12
  • Managed 21 employees on three shifts.
  • Hired and managed outside contractors for specialized services, ensuring timely completion of tasks within budget constraints.
  • Developed preventative maintenance program including inspection of equipment and scheduling of repairs which in turn reduced equipment failures and downtime.
  • Purchased and inventoried all materials and components.
  • Collaborate with the production and electrical teams to troubleshoot sawmill issues.
  • Improved plant layout design to maximize space utilization and increase overall productivity.

Project Manager/ Industrial Designer

Arbortec Design Services
2013.08 - 2018.04
  • Designed and detailed conveyors, landing tables and structural steel components for sawmill upgrades.
  • Managed and facilitated communication between contractors and sawmill owners to ensure successful project completion.
  • Planned and managed multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Prioritized projects according to urgency and resource availability.
  • Ordered, tracked and inventoried material and components.
  • Addressed client concerns in a timely maner to provide exceptional customer service.

Production Manager

INDECO
2007.02 - 2013.08
  • Managed multiple projects concurrently, ensuring timely completion while meeting customer satisfaction and budget constraints.
  • Collaborated with engineering and production teams to ensure project quantity.
  • Conducted regular quality checks of design components to meet company standards and customer needs.
  • Delivered status updated to senior management from design to completion.
  • Sourced materials to keep up with production and meet customer demands.

Education

Associate in Science (AS) - Welding technology and Process Management

Bellingham Technical College
Bellingham, WA
01.2005

Skills

  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Leadership and Team Building
  • Employee Training and Development
  • Sales
  • Purchasing and Scheduling
  • ERP Experienced
  • Inventory Control

Timeline

General Manager

Erwin Custom Fabrication
2021.02 - Current

Operations Manager

Idaho Custom Iron Works
2019.01 - 2021.02

Plant Engineer

Woodgrain Lumber
2018.04 - 2018.12

Project Manager/ Industrial Designer

Arbortec Design Services
2013.08 - 2018.04

Production Manager

INDECO
2007.02 - 2013.08

Associate in Science (AS) - Welding technology and Process Management

Bellingham Technical College
Kari Adam