Cameron N Colton
Aurora,CO
Summary
Seasoned Operations Manager and talented leader with 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
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager
PlayPower
04.2022 - Current
- Company Overview: Manufacturer of Custom Children’s Playgrounds
- Lead Team of 26 Employees to drive operation Efficiency including Design, Project Management, Engineering, Procurement, Production, Warehouse, and Logistics
- Identify bottlenecks and trends to reduce waste and increase average Gross Margin by 7%
- Reduced COPQ and Warranty claims by 35%
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- 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.
- Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to senior management.
- Managed budgets effectively, consistently delivering projects on-time and within financial constraints.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors, resulting in better pricing and improved service quality.
- Spearheaded process improvements, resulting in increased productivity and reduced operational costs.
- Increased profit by streamlining operations.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to obtain best pricing and terms.
- Implemented sustainability initiatives, reducing environmental impact.
Production Manager
PlayPower
01.2020 - 04.2022
- Increased workflow efficiency to reduce production lead time by 25%
- Cut production related warranty expense by 50%
- Maintained 100% On Time/In full order fulfillment
- Maintained COGS despite COVID related cost increases and supply chain issues
- Reduced TRIR from 10.0 to 2.8 in 18 months
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Managed multiple projects concurrently, ensuring timely completion and meeting budget constraints.
- Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
- Sourced materials to keep up with production goals and meet customer demands.
- Reviewed maintenance and repair problems to determine appropriate action for resolution.
- Reduced waste and material costs by optimizing resource allocation and inventory management.
- Estimated labor requirements to support anticipated workload.
- Standardized production procedures, job roles, and quality assurance guidelines.
- Coordinated with sales and marketing departments to align production schedules with demand forecasts, maximizing both efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Innovation Manager
PlayPower
02.2019 - 01.2020
- Introduced a structured framework for evaluating new ideas against predefined criteria, leading to more informed investment decisions in R&D projects.
- Developed new Product offerings to increase sales from product produced in house
- Developed Supplier Relationships for new raw materials to improve quality and reduce COGS
- Optimized production BOM, Route, and Detail Drawing Packet to improve quality and increase production/install efficiency
- Lead Process continuous improvement
- Implemented new coating material to increase production efficiency and reduce warranty exposure
- Successful development and roll out of new Product Lines “NuEdge” and “Timberstack” for Little Tykes brand
Production Manager
PlayPower
10.2016 - 02.2019
- Established Production Team Vision and overall strategy
- Allocated resources to meet production schedule
- Standardized production procedures, job roles, and quality assurance guidelines.
- Increased labor and material efficiency through accurate tracking processes
- Implemented 5S program for increased organization and efficiency
- Implemented KPI’s for visual cell ownership of successes and areas of improvement
- Added new Machinery and equipment to reduce run times and increase total product throughput
- Implemented Kanban process for non-inventoried supplies
- Realized 30% cost reduction on Play tower materials through strategic sourcing initiatives
Production Planner/Procurement Manager
PlayPower
05.2016 - 10.2016
- Increased Inventory turns and streamlined reorder process through NetSuite ERP setup and implementation
- Developed production schedules according to deadlines for existing orders and sales forecasting.
- Coordinated material procurement efforts, ensuring on-time availability of components for uninterrupted production cycles.
- Negotiated with suppliers for better raw material prices, significantly lowering production costs without compromising quality.
- Key role on NetSuite implementation team to create BOM/Route, Inventoried items, and Assembly item setup
- Developed Work Order release, verification, and close process
- Maintained Production Schedule and worked with Production Manager and Production Leads to ensure on time delivery
- Reduced cost on Decking by 50% by bringing production in house and leveraging purchase price through competing vendors
- Developed comprehensive production plans to ensure timely completion of customer orders and minimize stockouts.
- Implemented just-in-time inventory system, reducing storage costs and minimizing excess inventory.
- Reduced procurement costs by implementing strategic sourcing initiatives and negotiating favorable contracts with suppliers.
- Evaluated supplier quotes based on purchasing procedures and competitiveness in quality, price and delivery.
Project Manager
Laird/RMI Plastics
10.2009 - 05.2016
- Company Overview: Plastics Distribution and Custom Fabrication
- Liaison with Sales and Customer to Develop Project Scope and Structure
- Estimated and Managed Project timeline and costs
- Scheduled project resources and processes
- Developed CAD drawings and Work Order Packets for shop Assembly
- Directly Supervised Project completions
- JD Edwards ERP Implementation Team
- Plastics Distribution and Custom Fabrication
Fabrication Manager
Laird/RMI Plastics
01.2002 - 10.2009
- Company Overview: Plastics Distribution and Custom Fabrication
- Promoted Fabrication Manager to Project Manager
- Managed employee workload and Scheduling
- Optimized production processes for streamlined fabrication through the use of increased CNC machine parts
- Developed and Implemented Training Program for new hires to learn essential fabrication techniques
- Supported shop through hands on Fabrication and CNC Programming/Operation
- Plastics Distribution and Custom Fabrication
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Columbia Southern University
01.2010
Associates in Applied Science - IT Management
High Tech Institute
01.2002
Skills
Problem-Solving
Team Leadership
Operations Management
Employee relations and conflict resolution
Planning and Implementation
Inventory Management
Policies and procedures implementation
Supply Chain Management
Strategic Planning
Purchasing and procurement
Budget Development and Management
Performance reporting
Timeline
Operations Manager
PlayPower
04.2022 - Current
Production Manager
PlayPower
01.2020 - 04.2022
Innovation Manager
PlayPower
02.2019 - 01.2020
Production Manager
PlayPower
10.2016 - 02.2019
Production Planner/Procurement Manager
PlayPower
05.2016 - 10.2016
Project Manager
Laird/RMI Plastics
10.2009 - 05.2016
Fabrication Manager
Laird/RMI Plastics
01.2002 - 10.2009
Associates in Applied Science - IT Management
High Tech Institute
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Columbia Southern University
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