Experienced Production/Operations Manager with a proven track record at Hawkeye Steel Products, Inc. Enhanced production efficiency through improved manufacturing principles and rigorous quality control, resulting in significant cost reductions. Skilled in team development and problem-solving, optimizing resources to deliver high-quality products while maintaining productivity goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Production/Operations Manager
Hawkeye Steel Products, Inc.
01.2008 - Current
Improved production efficiency by implementing new manufacturing principles and streamlining processes.
Evaluated emerging costs in order to implement innovative solutions that improved overall competitiveness within the marketplace.
Decreased product defects, through various quality control measures and continuous improvement initiatives.
Promoted teamwork among staff members, fostering a positive work environment conducive to high levels of productivity and job satisfaction.
Sourced materials to keep up with production goals and meet customer demands.
Updated logs and submitted timely reports detailing activities in line with regulatory standards.
Managed daily schedules, project budgets, and various other resources effectively to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products to customers.
Negotiated contracts with vendors, ensuring favorable terms that supported long-term operational success in the competitive market landscape.
Optimized resource allocation to maximize output while minimizing costs and waste in the production process.
Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
Estimated labor requirements to support anticipated workload.
Education
Mt. Pleasant Community High School
Mt. Pleasant, IA
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management/Economics Minor
Coe College
Cedar Rapids, IA
05-2007
Skills
Manufacturing
Manufacturing management
Safety management
Maintenance planning
Team development
Staff management
Purchasing
Production planning
Cost reduction
Preventive maintenance oversight
Teamwork
Problem-solving
Timeline
Production/Operations Manager
Hawkeye Steel Products, Inc.
01.2008 - Current
Mt. Pleasant Community High School
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management/Economics Minor