Donald Lockhart
Fruitport,MI
Summary
Dynamic Operations Manager with a proven track record at Linamar Fruitport, excelling in operational efficiency management and effective team leadership. Enhanced performance outcomes through strategic employee empowerment and root cause analysis, achieving significant improvements in OEE. Skilled in customer relationship management and proficient in Excel, driving success in fast-paced environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations Manager
Linamar Fruitport
01.2023 - Current
- 30 Managed operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
- Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
- Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
- Improved OEE By 30% by implementing root cause analysis and lean Process Improvements.
Maintenance Manager
Mobex
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Supervised 600 plus employees performance, preventive maintenance, and safety.
- Optimized spare parts inventory management by identifying critical items and setting appropriate stock levels based on usage patterns.
- Improved equipment reliability by implementing a preventive maintenance program and managing repair schedules.
- Collaborated with other department managers to coordinate maintenance activities around production schedules, minimizing operational interruptions.
Business Owner
DCL Logistics
03.2017 - 01.2022
- Established strong customer relationships through excellent communication and attentive service.
- Strengthened company reputation by consistently meeting or exceeding customer expectations in terms of quality products/services offered.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Managed financial operations to ensure fiscal responsibility, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
General Foreman
Shoreline Metal
04.2013 - 12.2017
- Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
- Performed job safety analysis on daily basis to mitigate risks for all workers and visitors to job sites.
- Completed final walk throughs at job sites to close out projects.
- Achieved timely completion of projects with strict adherence to budget constraints and quality standards.
Education
Business Management -
Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste. Marie, MISkills
- Effective problem resolution
- Effective team leadership
- Operational efficiency management
- Customer relationship management
- Excel skills
Certification
- LDDP-1,2 and 3 Leadership Training
- 5 Disfunction of a team Training
- lean leader ship training
- Journeyman Sheet metal worker
Timeline
Operations Manager
Linamar Fruitport
01.2023 - Current
Maintenance Manager
Mobex
01.2020 - 01.2023
Business Owner
DCL Logistics
03.2017 - 01.2022
General Foreman
Shoreline Metal
04.2013 - 12.2017
Business Management -
Lake Superior State University
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