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Charles Lewis

Lisbon,OH

Summary

Reliable Manager demonstrating a high level of ownership and initiative. Possessing exceptional work ethic and desire to go above and beyond to exceed company expectations. Offering a knack for building productive working relationships. Successful in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments to manage goals and team development. History of thriving in team-oriented environments.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Fence Manager / Inside Sales Manager

Shapes Unlimited, Inc.
Youngstown, OH
11.2009 - 10.2024
  • Assessed team member's skillsets and assigned tasks accordingly for optimal efficiency.
  • Provided leadership during times of organizational change or crisis situations.
  • Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
  • Collaborated with other departments to ensure timely completion of projects within budget constraints.
  • Managed vendor relationships by negotiating contracts and ensuring timely delivery of goods and services.
  • Scheduled interviews for potential candidates and conducted reference checks prior to hire.
  • Enforced customer service standards and resolved customer problems to uphold quality service.
  • Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
  • Oversaw daily operations, maintaining efficiency and quality standards.

Plant Manager

Custom Prefab Contractors
North Lima, OH
07.1995 - 06.2009
  • Developed and implemented successful strategies to optimize production efficiency.
  • Identified and resolved operational issues in a timely manner.
  • Monitored plant performance metrics, such as throughput, quality, cost, and safety.
  • Managed the daily operations of the plant, including scheduling personnel and equipment.

Education

University of Colorado At Boulder
Boulder, CO

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Skills

  • Operations Management
  • Workforce Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
  • Staff Training and Development
  • Business Planning

Certification

  • SSGI Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Professional, Aug 17, 2024
  • SSGI Project Management Certified, July 16, 2024
  • SSGI Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Professional, June 22, 2024
  • AFA Certified Fence Profession, Feb 7, 2018
  • Osha 10-Hour General Industry Safety and Health, May 16, 2024
  • American Red Cross Adult First Aid/CPR/AED, May 23. 2024
  • Valley Industrial Truck Train the Trainer, Feb 6, 2017

Timeline

Fence Manager / Inside Sales Manager

Shapes Unlimited, Inc.
11.2009 - 10.2024

Plant Manager

Custom Prefab Contractors
07.1995 - 06.2009

University of Colorado At Boulder

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Charles Lewis