Dean Dawdy
Sloan,IA
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Plant Supervisor
Sabre Industries
Sioux City, IA
06.2012 - Current
- Supervised day-to-day functions of plant.
- Monitored safety practices and made changes or recommendations.
- Scheduled deliveries, employee shifts and equipment maintenance.
- Implemented organizational systems to maximize plant efficiency.
- Coached employees on company standards and efficiency.
- Supervised ongoing daily production phases.
- Located and resolved problems with team production and performance to maintain consistent quality levels.
- Collaborated with other leaders and executives to direct workflow and support operations.
- Cultivated professional working relationships with peers and supervisors.
- Planned, organized and monitored resources to deliver efficient use of labor, equipment and materials.
- Troubleshot equipment to reduce service calls and downtime.
- Managed staff hiring, training and supervision.
- Kept accurate and detailed records of personnel progress and productivity.
- Monitored daily and weekly key performance indicators to maintain on-track status.
- Implemented policies and standard operating procedures for continuous improvement.
- Created and implemented strategies for improving operational efficiency and accuracy.
- Interpreted work order information and specifications to plan, schedule and complete jobs precisely.
- Oversaw inventory and product stock to develop and maintain inventory controls resulting in cost savings and reduced overages.
- Collaborated with internal teams to streamline operations across materials handling, production, and shipping.
- Coordinated project workflows for departments.
- Conducted performance reviews each quarter, offering praise and recommendations for improvement.
- Led improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue.
- Enhanced processes by pinpointing bottlenecks and working with supervisor to resolve.
- Strengthened performance metrics tracking and analysis to enhance tactical and strategic company plans.
General Manager
Taco Johns
Coralville, IA
06.2004 - 12.2010
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
- Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
- Established comprehensive employee training programs to develop skills, improve productivity, and maintain compliance with industry regulations.
- Developed and executed comprehensive employee training program, elevating staff skills and improving service delivery.
- Addressed customer complaints and feedback with immediate action, turning dissatisfied customers into loyal patrons.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction with introduction of customer feedback system, leading to service improvements and repeat business.
- Streamlined inventory management processes, minimizing waste and ensuring optimal stock levels for uninterrupted operations.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
- Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
- Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
Education
GED - General Studies
Northwest Iowa Community College
Sheldon, IA02.2022
Timeline
Sr. Plant Supervisor
Sabre Industries
06.2012 - Current
General Manager
Taco Johns
06.2004 - 12.2010
GED - General Studies
Northwest Iowa Community College