Duane Morss

• Managed daily operations, ensuring high-quality auto repair services and customer satisfaction.
• Oversaw financial management, including budgeting, invoicing, and expense tracking for profitability.
• Led team development, training staff on technical skills and customer service best practices.
• Implemented process improvements that enhanced workflow efficiency and reduced turnaround times.

Consulted on difficult to repair machines , usually machines that the machine manufacturer was unable or unwilling to repair.

Programmed CNC machines and optimized run times .

Designed and built specialty fixtures .

Consulted on audit problems including hazardous waste.

• Managed maintenance activities to uphold equipment functionality and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Developed and implemented preventative maintenance programs to reduce downtime and extend asset lifespan.
• Led team in troubleshooting technical issues, improving response times and operational efficiency.
• Managed vendor relationships, negotiating contracts for services and supplies to optimize costs.
• Implemented training programs for staff on equipment operation and safety protocols, enhancing team competency.
• Conducted regular inspections to identify maintenance needs, prioritizing tasks for timely resolution.
• Managed R&D milling department
• Ran R&D electromechanical department and electromechanical trouble shooting
• Managed Snapon Smile milling department
• Planned and executed the move from Santa Maria to Lompoc . This included buildout and ensuring all department moves from friday to have production was running by monday.
• Part of first team for every new company acquisition . Charged with equipment moves and company shutdowns.
• Took part in all audits . These included FDA , ISO, VAWD , OSHA and all city , county and state agencies.
• 5s and Kaizen
• Instituted many money and time saving changes resulting in several million dollars in savings.