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
02.2021 - 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
01.2019 - 02.2021
- 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
04.2018 - 12.2018
- 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
08.2013 - 04.2018
- 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
02.2007 - 08.2013
- 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, WA01.2005
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
02.2021 - Current
Operations Manager
Idaho Custom Iron Works
01.2019 - 02.2021
Plant Engineer
Woodgrain Lumber
04.2018 - 12.2018
Project Manager/ Industrial Designer
Arbortec Design Services
08.2013 - 04.2018
Production Manager
INDECO
02.2007 - 08.2013
Associate in Science (AS) - Welding technology and Process Management
Bellingham Technical College
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