Brett Agler
Bradenton,FL
Summary
Operations professional with proven track record in optimizing processes and driving efficiency. Strong focus on team collaboration, strategic planning, and achieving measurable results. Adept at adapting to changing needs and leading cross-functional teams. Skilled in project management, process improvement, and resource allocation. Dependable and results-driven, known for enhancing operational performance.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager
Templex Glass Fabrication
03.2024 - Current
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by establishing clear communication channels and addressing concerns promptly.
- Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
- Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
- Managed budgets effectively, consistently delivering projects on-time and within financial constraints.
Operations Manager
Big 3 Packaging
04.2021 - 03.2024
- Oversee Plant Operations from procurement to shipping
- Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
- Manage 18 employees, directly supervised 7
- Created new inventory planning with Fishbowl ERP Program, Ordering, Receiving, Storing & Shipping all now scannable transactions
- Negotiated new purchasing agreements with 3 largest vendors resulting in $80,000 savings
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
National Production Manager
Genesys Industries
10.2020 - 04.2021
- Responsible for helping scale the business through talent acquisition, training and process improvement
- Managed inventory of over 100 different tools, procurement and tool life management
- Negotiated rates, scheduled all freight in and out
Parental Caregiver
06.2016 - 09.2020
- Providing care for my ailing father
- Duties included handling medication, feeding and general care
Plant Superintendent
Carlex Glass of Indiana
09.2014 - 06.2016
- Responsible for night shift operations
- Supervised 6 salaried Supervisors as well as responsible for 180 indirect hourly reports
- Managed all nighttime urgent shipments, coordinating carriers, loading freight and following up to ensure no disruption in supply chain
- Managed cross-functional teams to ensure smooth daily operations and timely completion of tasks.
- Improved plant efficiency by implementing streamlined production processes and optimizing equipment usage.
Operations Supervisor
Inventure Foods
03.2012 - 09.2015
- Focusing on GMP's and SQF policies we were able to achieve level 3 of SQF Certification
- Utilizing lean tools I was able to reduce changeover times by 20% resulting in a $75,000 annual savings for the organization
- Using leading metrics I was able to increase OEE by 8% on our baggers
Production Supervisor
AGRANA Fruit US
09.2010 - 03.2012
- Led a team of 22 hourly operators, while using GMP's, HACCP's and ISO 22000 to drive delivery in the 4 Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) of the organization
- Using lean tools, such as visual factory management, I was able to reduce material losses by 14% within 6 months and reduce downtime by 8% with the implementation of a Kanban system for raw materials
Production Manager
Eaton Corporation
07.2007 - 05.2010
- I was able to improve the recordable incident rate by 72% by creating a layered safety audit process for our department
- Daily tasks include using lean tools to drive efficient production, use of Quality Operating System to drive metric goal attainment in the five critical areas of; People, Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost
Education
MBA - Business Administration
Mount Vernon Nazarene University
Mount Vernon, OH11.2009
BBA - Business Administration
Mount Vernon Nazarene University
Mount Vernon, OH02.2006
Skills
- Material Management
- Procurement
- Team leadership
- Production Management
- Production Planning
- Lean Manufacturing
- Supply Chain Management
- Quality Assurance
- Labor Cost Analysis
- Lean Principles
- ERP
- Root Cause Analysis
- Team Management
Timeline
Operations Manager
Templex Glass Fabrication
03.2024 - Current
Operations Manager
Big 3 Packaging
04.2021 - 03.2024
National Production Manager
Genesys Industries
10.2020 - 04.2021
Parental Caregiver
06.2016 - 09.2020
Plant Superintendent
Carlex Glass of Indiana
09.2014 - 06.2016
Operations Supervisor
Inventure Foods
03.2012 - 09.2015
Production Supervisor
AGRANA Fruit US
09.2010 - 03.2012
Production Manager
Eaton Corporation
07.2007 - 05.2010
BBA - Business Administration
Mount Vernon Nazarene University
MBA - Business Administration
Mount Vernon Nazarene University
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