David Lutz
Summary
Energetic Leader successful at motivating and building positive team dynamics to accomplish aggressive goals. Dedicated to open, communicative culture where employees feel empowered to contribute to company's success.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Store Manager
Kroger
10.2022 - Current
- Supervised and evaluated staff to help improve skills, achieve daily objectives, and attain advancement.
- Responded to customer concerns, working with manager to significantly raise customer satisfaction ratings.
- Communicated issues and challenges to corporate leadership, providing possible solutions.
- Developed company initiatives for ongoing store maintenance and increasing efficiency in operations procedures.
- Recruited, hired and trained new employees, aimed at building high-functioning team focused on stock management, visual merchandising and general store operations.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
Plant Manager
Lippert Components
11.2020 - 11.2022
- Led, trained and coached plant staff to facilitate high levels of productivity and quality.
- Reduced costs by eliminating materials waste and unnecessary labor hours.
- Maximized plant safety through proactive strategies and well-structured training.
- Provided direction and leadership to all levels of employees and managers.
- Identified and implemented viable strategies for continuous improvement.
- Maintained quality of product with robust inspections and assessment team.
- Coordinated with other departments to align production with customer requirements.
- Evaluated employee performance and provided feedback and training as needed.
- Monitored inventory levels and restocking schedules to avoid production delays from unavailable materials.
Production Associate
Honda
07.2018 - 11.2020
- Supported production needs by performing routine tasks using standard procedures and equipment.
- Inspected final products to assess compliance with quality standards and established tolerances.
- Safely operated hand and power tools to complete repetitive tasks.
- Prepared materials for assembly work to keep workflows running smoothly.
- Maintained machinery to prevent overloads and avoid malfunctions.
Team Leader
USMC
11.2010 - 11.2014
- Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
- Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity, accuracy, and commitment.
- Promoted high standards through personal example to help each member understand expected behaviors and standards.
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
- Observed packing operations to verify conformance to specifications.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - International Business
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN05.2018
Skills
- Team Building and Development
- Production Scheduling
- Performance Improvements
- Production Planning
- Continuous Improvement
- Quality Control
- Assembly and Production
- Workflow Optimization
Timeline
Assistant Store Manager
Kroger
10.2022 - Current
Plant Manager
Lippert Components
11.2020 - 11.2022
Production Associate
Honda
07.2018 - 11.2020
Team Leader
USMC
11.2010 - 11.2014
Bachelor of Arts - International Business
East Tennessee State University