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Daniel Smith

Hallettsville,TX

Summary

Highly motivated, retired service member well-versed in assessing risk, developing solutions, and implementing positive changes to achieve sustainability and growth in challenging conditions. Highly adept at building and strengthening business and customer relationships. Offering a comprehensive background supporting operations in roles of increasing responsibility during a career in the United States Army in addition to current achievements and experience within Production and Safety Management.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Safety Coordinator/Production Manager

Ranger Gate Company
Yoakum, TX
03.2020 - Current
  • Investigated accidents and hazardous incidents to determine cause and made recommendations for corrective action.
  • Inspected facilities for adherence to fire, hazard and safety guidelines.
  • Developed new training programs to address performance and knowledge issues.
  • Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow and output.
  • Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with production employees to communicate objectives and goals.
  • Implemented program changes to identify and quickly resolve root cause issues bottlenecking production levels.
  • Identified, recommended and implemented changes to improve productivity and quality while reducing scrap and costs 23%.
  • Improved productivity 74% by implementing visual management system for tracking performance against goals and highlighting problem areas for improvement.
  • Planned operations to meet established schedules, factoring in order demands and business forecasts.

Company Executive Officer

United States Army
Fort Hood, TX
08.2011 - 04.2017
  • Supervised and Managed the administration of property books totaling more than $162million with 100% accountability.
  • Successfully distributed $76million in aviation and mobility equipment to aide operations in the Middle East and Northern Africa.
  • Developed over 30 Professional development, logistical, Equal Opportunity, and Sexual Harassment training programs to ensure employees were capable of top-notch combat and non-combat performance.
  • Collaborated with third-party vendors to effectively implement and distribute new aircraft safety systems.
  • Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
  • Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.

Military Police Operations Supervisor

United States Army
10.2004 - 08.2011
  • Led a large military police detachment consisting of over 200 military and civilian employees while ensuring increased efficiency and effectiveness of the department by developing policies, methods, and procedures.
  • Reviewed and assessed ongoing operations, developing initiatives for continuous process improvement.
  • Supervised teams in support of security and installation law and order operations, to include working in conjunction with the Secret Service for three presidential visits.
  • Developed concept models while working collaboratively with multi-jurisdictional government agencies to establish support needs and specifications.

Education

Master of Science - Aquaculture

Texas A&M University
College Station, TX

Bachelor of Science - Aviation Management And Operations

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach
Daytona Beach, FL
2012

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Troy University
Troy, AL
2009

Skills

  • Safety Program Assessments
  • Strong background in effective communication, supervision, and management
  • Extensive Supply Chain and Budget management experience
  • Hazardous Material/Waste Handling Certifications
  • Production Schedule Review
  • Comfortable with LEAN principles
  • Skilled at multi-tasking in high stress and task-saturated environments
  • Expert in composite risk management and mitigation
  • OSHA 30 Certified

Affiliations

  • Rotary International
  • South Texas Soccer Club (referee and mentor)
  • Veterans of Foreign Wars
  • Military Officers Association of America
  • Farmer Veteran Coalition (mentor)
  • Battleground to Breaking Ground (farm mentor)
  • Vow22

Timeline

Safety Coordinator/Production Manager

Ranger Gate Company
03.2020 - Current

Company Executive Officer

United States Army
08.2011 - 04.2017

Military Police Operations Supervisor

United States Army
10.2004 - 08.2011

Master of Science - Aquaculture

Texas A&M University

Bachelor of Science - Aviation Management And Operations

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Troy University

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