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OperationsManager

Darcy Perona

Ixonia,WI

Summary

Operations Manager offering over 30 years of experience and proven success in manufacturing and production, quality assurance and leadership. Highly skilled in streamlining operations through Lean practices and improving throughput through continuous process improvement and cross-functional collaboration. Accomplished in building high-performing teams and inspiring staff to achieve goals.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Manager

Maxcess International, Componex
Edgerton, WI
03.2001 - Current
  • Aided business growth of $500,000 annually.
  • Identified and eliminated wastes in a Lean Manufacturing environment for both office personnel and production employees.
  • Devised lean processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
  • Established a standardized product offering to increase margins and shorten lead times to industry records.
  • Co-designed an hourly incentive plan that defined the culture of our business and was in effect from 2003-2022.
  • Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.

Purchasing / Inventory Control

Advance Fittings Corp
Elkhorn, WI
12.1991 - 12.2000
  • Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
  • Communicated with vendors regarding inventory, supplies and logistics needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
  • Received all incoming product and resolved any discrepancies through vendors.
  • Maintained accurate inventory levels through cycle counting and physical inventories. Ensure customer demands are met by automating purchasing suggestions by setting minimum and safety stock levels.
  • Responsible for training and daily functions of the shipping department personnel.
  • Assisted Inspection by performing ra and dimensional quality checks. Trained to read calipers, micrometers, and profilometer.
  • Assisted sales by quoting custom parts requiring knowledge in blue print reading and material specifications, alloys and available stock.

Skills

  • 5S Principles
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • Process Development and Workflow Optimization
  • Waste Management and Reduction
  • Labor Relations
  • Team Leadership
  • Problem Anticipation and Resolution
  • Records Organization and Management
  • Policy Development and Enforcement
  • Inventory Management
  • Customer Service
  • Personnel Training
  • Building and Facility Management
  • Safety Training and Compliance
  • Price Structuring
  • Logistics

Accomplishments

Co-designed and managed a manufacturing process for a commodity product that earned 60% in job margins, with a gross profit of 54%, through Lean initiatives and continuous improvements.


Co-created and managed an incentive program that was effective at shaping a culture for 20 years with emphasis on On-Time Delivery, Cost of Quality, Safety, and Attendance.


My expertise was built from 31 years of on-the-job experience and a diverse exposure to not only manufacturing processes, but Accounting, Human Resource, Inventory Control , Sales and Customer Service, Marketing, Lean & 5S, and Engineering.

Timeline

Operations Manager

Maxcess International, Componex
03.2001 - Current

Purchasing / Inventory Control

Advance Fittings Corp
12.1991 - 12.2000

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