Anthony Smith
Summary
Quality-driven operation manager with over 26 years of experience overseeing all aspects of production. Accomplished goals by planning required resources, managing budgetary limitations and motivating staff to meet deadlines. Successful at driving superior quality by adjusting techniques and performance using insights from quality control reports.
Results-driven, experienced senior level operations, distribution, production and process control professional. Offering wide range of experience in planning and leading operations, contributing to company growth by implementing continuous process improvement, production optimization and development of high-performing teams. History of establishing effective quality control and safety programs with strong background in building successful high-performing teams focused on production goals, safety and throughput. Experienced with union labor and collective bargaining. Professional with strong background in operations management. Skilled in optimizing workflows, improving efficiency, and leading high-performing teams. Known for effective problem-solving and adaptability in dynamic environments. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving measurable results. Proficient in inventory management, process improvement, and staff training.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Supervisor
US MAGNESIUM
09.2021 - Current
- Managed daily operations for optimal performance, ensuring smooth workflows and timely completion of tasks.
- Maintained open lines of communication with upper management to provide regular updates on operational progress and challenges faced by the team.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations for direct reports, identifying areas for improvement and setting development goals accordingly.
- Enhanced team productivity by providing ongoing training, coaching, and mentoring to staff members.
- Implemented an aggressive training & safety program to ensure maximum operating efficiency.
Production Foreman
Usmagnesium
03.1999 - 09.2021
- Managed all areas of manufacturing, safety, inventory control and process implementation.
- Analyzed production, quality control and maintenance reports to detect and address production problems.
- Conferred with technical and administrative staff to devise and implement corrective actions.
- Strategized long-term business needs and applied customer feedback for process improvements.
- Developed and administered budgets covering inventory, labor hours and overhead expenses.
- Authored and updated production reports and personnel records for use by senior managers in making accurate operational decisions.
- Identified and solved complex problems that impacted management and business direction.
- Evaluated schedules, orders and forecasts to plan operational processes and meet timetables.
- Increased safety awareness among employees, resulting in zero injuries.
- Assessed production schedules and orders to plan material requirements and activities of workers.
- Increasing production by reducing turnover, eliminating waste and enhancing quality.
- Recommended and implemented measures to improve production methods and quality of products.
- Assigned staff, materials and funds throughout lifecycle of projects.
- Set minimum standards and providing technical guidance and support for design, installation, operation and maintenance of mechanical systems used in manufacturing process.
- Oversaw effective use of all department resources to maximize efficiency and achieve production targets.
- Coordinated regular preventive and predictive maintenance programs to maintain optimal equipment functionality.
- Provided top product quality control and inventory management resulting in reduced downtime and maximized revenue.
Route Sales Manager
Frito lay
05.1994 - 02.1999
- Met projected sales goals within Quarterly time frame.
- Assessed route volume and available resources to generate schedule and adjustments.
- Planned and assigned scheduled requirements to meet customer demand and established sales objectives.
- Communicated regularly with key clients to maintain positive relationships, assess needs and promote new products and services.
- Boosted profit margins by effectively managing expenses, budget and overhead, increasing closings and optimizing product turns.
- Actualized strategies to continuously improve customer service, company or brand visibility.
- Developed and significantly grew route territory.
- Created presentation materials for sales, customer relations, and management purposes.
- Cultivated strong professional relationships with suppliers and key clients to drive long-term business development.
- Updated procedures for employee training increase productivity and maximize account sales.
- Supervised and trained employees on successful selling techniques.
Education
High School Diploma -
Tooele High School
Tooele, UTSkills
- Business development experience
- Maintenance planning
- Strategic thinker
- Quality assurance authority
- Health and safety compliance
- Troubleshooting specialist
- Inventory management
- Supervision
- Planning and coordination
- Project organization
- Team management
- First Aid/CPR
- Operational improvement
- Organization
- Problem resolution
- Team building
- Process improvement
- MS Office
- Operations Management
- Performance monitoring
- Staff Supervision
- Task Delegation
- Safety oversight
- Team Training
- Employee Development
- Warehouse Operations
- Logistics Oversight
- Management
- Project Planning
- Scheduling Coordination
- Risk Management
- Team Leadership
- Multitasking and Organization
- Employee Supervision
- Leadership and Change Management
Timeline
Operations Supervisor
US MAGNESIUM
09.2021 - Current
Production Foreman
Usmagnesium
03.1999 - 09.2021
Route Sales Manager
Frito lay
05.1994 - 02.1999
High School Diploma -
Tooele High School