Chase Smith
Waynesboro,PA
Summary
As a driven manager, I excel in team building, leadership, and customer relations, leveraging my analytical problem-solving skills to drive company success. I am proficient in making independent decisions and exercising sound judgment. My dedication to employee engagement and performance is evident in my ability to apply training, monitoring, and morale-building strategies to enhance employee morale and boost productivity
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Reliability Manager
Walmart
10.2023 - Current
- I successfully led a team in launching a new NexGen building, achieving a major milestone in our project's timeline. Through effective collaboration and strategic planning, we were able to exceed expectations and setting a new standard for our organization.
- Successfully managed budget planning and implemented cost-saving initiatives, yielding significant financial benefits for the company without compromising quality or service standards.
- Managed vendor relations by negotiating contracts and monitoring performance metrics, leading to improved service quality across multiple areas of facility management.
- Resolved invoice discrepancies efficiently by liaising with suppliers and accounts payable personnel, ensuring timely payments and avoiding strained vendor relations.
- Ensured compliance with local regulations, obtaining necessary permits and coordinating inspections throughout the construction process.
- Maintained compliance with all regulatory requirements, conducting regular site inspections and audit's.
- Conducted regular site inspections to identify hazards and implement corrective actions.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced operational efficiency and reduced downtime.
- Facilitated communication between stakeholders to ensure alignment on project objectives and updates.
- Conducted thorough risk assessments to proactively address potential issues before they escalated into costly problems.
- Evaluated performance metrics to identify areas for improvement in both individual employee performance and overall project management strategies.
- Cultivated team-oriented environment, encouraging open communication and collaboration among staff.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Fostering a positive work environment
Engineering Manager
Target
07.2013 - 09.2023
- Led engineering teams to design and implement innovative solutions for supply chain efficiency.
- Developed and executed project plans, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and timelines.
- Oversaw vendor relations, negotiating contracts for optimal pricing and quality products/services used at events.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize product development processes and reduce time-to-market.
- Managed budgeting and resource allocation for engineering projects, ensuring cost-effective execution of strategies.
- Fostered a culture of innovation and continuous improvement by encouraging the sharing of ideas, leading to increased creativity and problem-solving capabilities within the team.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Managed crisis situations, quickly implementing solutions to address unexpected challenges and maintain project momentum.
- Facilitated knowledge sharing sessions, empowering team members with skills and insights to excel in their roles.
- Presented progress reports to executive leadership, demonstrating success in meeting project milestones on time and within budget constraints.
Site Manager
Fedex
07.2011 - 04.2013
- Coordinated site operations to ensure compliance with safety regulations and industry standards.
- Managed project timelines and resource allocation to optimize workflow efficiency.
- Collaborated with subcontractors to monitor progress and quality of work delivered.
- Reduced safety incidents by conducting regular site inspections and enforcing strict adherence to safety protocols.
- Developed strong relationships with clients through consistent communication of project updates and prompt resolution of concerns or issues.
- Kept sites compliant with OSHA, state, and local regulations to prevent unnecessary risks.
- Maintained records and logs of work performed and materials and equipment used.
- Monitored, 12 buildings, and supervised a team of 55 employees in 2012.
- Evaluated performance metrics to identify areas for improvement in both individual employee performance and overall project
management strategies. - Planned, created, tested and deployed system life cycle methodology to produce high quality systems to meet and exceed customer expectations.
Education
BBA - Business Administration
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ08-2010
Skills
- Team Development
- Cost Reduction
- People Management
- Six Sigma
- Lean Six Sigma (LSS)
- Continual Improvement Process
- Customer service
- Strategic planning
- Project planning
- Problem-solving
- Environmental awareness
- Site safety
Accomplishments
I successfully managed a maintenance budget of $36,934.206 in FY26, achieving a 47% decrease in budget impact compared to FY25.
Through restructuring vendor contracts, I identified savings of $325,000, which will have a significant impact on the bottom line.
To reduce costs and improve efficiency, I utilized local vendors to cut shipping delays, parts costs, and downtime, resulting in savings of $12,000.
Additionally, I implemented equipment audits, which have shown a remarkable 99.7% reliability rate this year, compared to 88.2% last year. This increased reliability has a direct impact on reducing downtime and improving overall operations.
Furthermore, I utilized the cardboard recycling program, which has resulted in sending over 28,800 bales of cardboard out, generating a return cost of $475,000. This not only reduces waste but also generates revenue for the organization.
Overall, these initiatives have resulted in significant cost savings and efficiency gains, demonstrating my ability to effectively manage budgets and implement cost-saving measures
Timeline
Reliability Manager
Walmart
10.2023 - Current
Engineering Manager
Target
07.2013 - 09.2023
Site Manager
Fedex
07.2011 - 04.2013
BBA - Business Administration
University of Arizona