CODY MCDONALD
CROWN POINT,Indiana
Summary
Dynamic Operations Manager with a proven track record at Kapital Steel, excelling in process optimization and team leadership. Successfully implemented cost-saving initiatives, enhancing efficiency and compliance. Adept at fostering vendor relationships and driving business development, while resolving conflicts and guiding teams through challenges.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager/Partner
Kapital Steel
East Chicago, IN
06.2021 - Current
- Managed the daily operations of multiple departments to maximize efficiency.
- Implemented cost-saving initiatives, achieving significant reductions in overhead costs.
- Collaborated with partners to proactively address changing customer needs and labor planning challenges.
- Measured staff and process productivity and utilized results to make helpful equipment and staffing adjustments.
- Created and enforced policies and procedures to support compliance.
- Mediated conflicts between employees and departments to foster a more collaborative work environment.
- Oversaw maintenance of facilities, equipment, vehicles and machinery used in operations.
- Provided employees with guidance in handling difficult problems or in resolving escalated complaints or disputes.
Senior Specialist/Operator
MolsonCoors
Elkton, VIRGINIA
06.2016 - 06.2021
- Executed general maintenance and repair to ensure optimal equipment functionality.
- Lead pre-shift meetings going over safety and daily manpower.
- Submitted shift reports and tracked line downtime.
- Addressed team members' issues and concerns during shifts to maintain a supportive work environment.
- Engaged in ongoing training to advance job skills and stay updated with industry knowledge.
- Sought continuing education opportunities to stay current with industry trends.
- Collaborated with departmental leaders to establish organizational goals, strategic plans and objectives.
Contractor
MCM Construction Inc.
Lake Oswego, Oregon
05.2014 - 06.2016
- Constructed structural frameworks for buildings, enhancing overall structural integrity.
- Executed timber frame joinery techniques.
- Applied interior finishing techniques to enhance spaces.
- Ensured safety and health standards in remote area accessed only by plane.
- Complied with OSHA regulations.
- Maintained tools and equipment.
- Troubleshot minor issues and escalated significant technical problems for resolution.
Education
Technical Certification - Carpentry/Contracting
Massanutten Technical Center
Harrisonburg, VIRGINIA06.2008
High School Diploma -
Spotswood High School
Penn Laird, VIRGINIA06.2008
Skills
- Project management
- Supply chain management
- Process optimization
- Contract negotiation
- Business development
- Vendor and client relationships
- Team leadership
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Operations Manager/Partner
Kapital Steel
06.2021 - Current
Senior Specialist/Operator
MolsonCoors
06.2016 - 06.2021
Contractor
MCM Construction Inc.
05.2014 - 06.2016
Technical Certification - Carpentry/Contracting
Massanutten Technical Center
High School Diploma -
Spotswood High School