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David Conn

Charlotte,NC

Summary

Ambitious, Innovative, and results driven Operations Manager with 16 years of experience in high-volume manufacturing environments. Proven track record in driving operational efficiencies, implementing lean principles, and leading large-scale change initiatives. Skilled in strategic planning, problem-solving, and team leadership. Experienced in managing end-to-end manufacturing operations and optimizing supply chain processes to achieve cost reductions

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Manager

Holley INC
01.2020 - Current
  • Managed day to day operations of gear manufacturing plant of 70 plus employees
  • Planned, tracked and coordinated production methods
  • Developed, evaluate, and improved manufacturing methods, utilizing knowledge of product design, materials and parts, fabrication process, tooling, production equipment capabilities, assembly methods and quality control methods
  • Directed production teams in manufacturing to meet customer quality and on-time delivery needs
  • Managed production planning, scheduling, workforce assets, capabilities and logistics
  • Forecast requirements; prepare annual budget; schedule expenditures; analyze variances
  • Analyze and plan workforce utilization, space requirements, workflow, design layout and workspace for maximum efficiency
  • Hire and managed plant staffing with assistance from Human Resources
  • Tracked and managed plant performance and ensured plant profitability and measurement goals are met
  • Read estimating and tracking activities on production times, related staffing requirements and costs to provide info for sales and management decisions
  • Responsible for ensuring operations departments conform to company's safety and quality systems in accordance with company requirements
  • Established procedures for maintaining high standards for product safety and quality
  • Exceptional computer skills, including ability to prepare spreadsheets and utilize Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and/or Access) to analyze data and trends
  • ERP systems: Syteline, SAP, QuickBooks.

Senior Operations Manager

Axles Unlimited Of Charlotte INC
01.2004 - 01.2020
  • Responsible for overall plant performance and growth for the leading supplier in the United States for automotive .driveline parts manufacturing for automotive gearing, axles, and driveline components.
  • Managed, monitored, and evaluated performance of all associates and employees, with staff of 30 plus.
  • Worked to provide strategic, operational, and fiscal leadership while working to reach company's long-term goals.
  • Established and administered annual budget with effective controls to prevent overages, minimize burn rate and support sustainability objectives.
  • Built great rapport with all vendors in effort to grow relationship's and generate business
  • Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target to current business conditions to forecast growing business needs.
  • Employed prompt decision-making and in-depth research to resolve issues efficiently and effectively.
  • Monitored safety compliance to maintain strict OSHA standards
  • Improved customer satisfaction scores through application of superior conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
  • Professional with comprehensive experience and visible achievements in diverse manufacturing areas, including, machined parts, fabricated parts, plastic parts and die casting.
  • Proven track record for implementing strategies that enhance productivity and profitability.
  • Experienced in supervising engineers and technicians, as well as drafting and shop floor personnel.
  • Extensive training and experience in machine installation, set up, programming, operation, and repair, as well as solid background in staff training and supervision.
  • Interacted extensively with manufacturing and production engineers on design and production modifications.
  • Maintained mechanical electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic production of CNC machinery on manufacturing floor.
  • Managed manufacturing engineering projects, production routing and planning, tool design and fabrication, plant engineering, tool and die, capital project management
  • Scheduling and Coordinating using Kronos workforce management.
  • Supervise daily activities of warehouse, including quality assurance, inventory control, space management, logistics, floor productivity, shipping and receiving.
  • Controls inventory levels by conducting physical audits; reconciling with data storage system using HART/ZEBRA inventory management solutions software.
  • Established contract pricing, ensuring proper maintenance and managed close business relationships with key operation vendors.

Education

Associate in Electronics Engineering Technology -

ECPI University
Roanoke, VA

Skills

  • Operations & Production Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Quality Control/ Assurance
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • P&L Accountability and budget development
  • Compliance management
  • Vendor and supplier relationship management
  • Sales forecasting
  • Implementing policy, planning, and strategy
  • ISO 9001 and ANSI Standards
  • Project management
  • Team Building & Training
  • Team leadership
  • Time management
  • Problem-solving
  • Communication and negotiation
  • Conflict resolution

Timeline

Operations Manager

Holley INC
01.2020 - Current

Senior Operations Manager

Axles Unlimited Of Charlotte INC
01.2004 - 01.2020

Associate in Electronics Engineering Technology -

ECPI University

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