David Williams
Wilmington,NC
Summary
Accomplished Operations Manager with a proven track record at Talley Machinery, enhancing operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. Expert in logistics management and team leadership, I've significantly reduced costs and improved service quality. Skilled in motivating staff and streamlining workflow, my strategies ensure compliance and boost productivity by over 30%.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager of Operations
Talley Machinery
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
- Oversaw facility maintenance activities to ensure optimal performance of equipment and infrastructure elements.
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
- Successfully managed budgets, consistently meeting financial targets while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Improved customer satisfaction ratings by ensuring prompt resolution of issues and concerns.
- Implemented cost-saving initiatives, reducing overall operational expenses without compromising service quality.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations, maintaining a safe working environment for staff members.
- Streamlined operational processes by implementing efficient workflow management strategies.
- Optimized inventory control procedures to minimize stockouts and excess inventory levels.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly, promoting professional growth opportunities through coaching methods.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers, resulting in reduced costs and better quality products.
- Enhanced team productivity by providing effective training programs and performance management systems.
Machine Operator
Industrial Machine and Welding
07.2017 - Current
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Trained new employees on proper machine operation, ensuring adherence to company standards and safety guidelines.
- Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
- Streamlined workflow by maintaining a clean and organized workstation, adhering to safety protocols.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
- Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
Manager of Operations
Williams Machine
06.1988 - 06.2011
Education
Associate - Drafting And Design
Guilford Tech
Jamestown, NC05.1993
Skills
- Logistics Management
- Decision-Making
- Customer Service
- Staff Management
- Team Leadership
- Operations Management
- Inventory Management
- Operations Oversight
- Employee Motivation
- Cost Reduction
- Problem-Solving
- Warehouse Operations
- Management
- Client Relations
- Work flow planning
Timeline
Machine Operator
Industrial Machine and Welding
07.2017 - Current
Manager of Operations
Williams Machine
06.1988 - 06.2011
Associate - Drafting And Design
Guilford Tech
Manager of Operations
Talley Machinery