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Eric Stewart

Hattiesburg,MS

Summary

Results-driven Management professional with over 15 years of experience in operations, production management, organizational development and team building within diverse industries. Successful at overseeing all areas of daily operations and making effective policy decisions. Highly adept in planning, coordinating and executing successful production strategies.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR

Rehlko
Hattiesburg, MS
03.2023 - Current
  • Lead and manage a team of production associates, overseeing productive production processes to meet deadlines.
  • Oversee continuous improvement initiatives in lean environment to drive gains in quality, flow and output.
  • Knowledge and experience with lean manufacturing practices such as 5s.
  • Track production metrics such as output, efficiency, downtime, and analyze performance data to identify trends, bottlenecks and opportunities for improvement.
  • Ensure that associates are properly trained in equipment operation, safety procedures and standard operating procedures.
  • Identify training needs and facilitate the training and development of production associates to enhance their skills and knowledge.
  • Promote and enforce a culture of safety in the production area.
  • Resolve issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
  • Manage associate time via Work brain system.
  • Conduct performance reviews to identify areas for skill improvement.

Operations Manager

Howard Technology Solutions
Ellisville, MS
01.2015 - 03.2022
  • Directed day-to-day operations by spearheading implementation of short-term and long-term strategies to achieve business plan and profitability goals. Reported to the Vice President of the company.
  • Aided senior leadership during the executive decision-making process by generating daily reports to recommend corrective actions and improvements.
  • Recruited, hired, and trained a team of project managers and technicians on the application of projects, customer relations, and customer service.
  • Implemented policies and standard operating procedures, and managed quality, customer service, and logistics.
  • Managed scheduling, training, and inventory control.
  • Monitored several operational metrics, including sales, employee safety, productivity, production, and quality.
  • Led cross-functional teams in problem-solving activities related to process improvements or new product launches.
  • Developed and maintained annual budgeting process, including forecasting and analysis.
  • Anticipated and tracked operational and tactical risks to provide strategic solutions.
  • Built strong operational teams to meet or exceed process and production demands.
  • Motivated and evaluated personnel for performance improvement and goal achievement.
  • Developed and managed Service Level Agreement (SLA) contract language, terms, and conditions with VA and commercial hospitals.
  • Managed staff levels, wages, hours, and contract labor from third-party vendors.

Senior Project Manager

Howard Technology Solutions
Ellisville, MS
01.2009 - 12.2014
  • Served as the Senior Project Manager for the integration, repair, development and training of medical technology.
  • Managed multiple project teams engaged in medical technology development in cross-functional environment to reach project success.
  • Oversaw budgets for project, tracked expenses and timelines and communicated with key stakeholders on milestones.
  • Kept project teams on-task with proactive control of budgets, schedules and scopes.
  • Outlined work plans, assessed resources and determined timelines for projects.
  • Monitored design processes from conceptual phase through implementation.
  • Evaluated, determined and delegated tasks to staff based on client needs, capacity planning and project-specific initiatives.
  • Spearheaded key projects, resulting in high customer satisfaction and increased business revenues.
  • Submitted budget estimates, progress reports and cost tracking reports.
  • Assessed project risks and devised mitigation strategies to avoid potential roadblocks.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Electronics Technology

Pearl River Community College
Poplarville, MS
05.2007

Skills

  • Operations Management
  • Project Management
  • Budgeting and cost control
  • P&L Management
  • Productivity and Time Management
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • Cross Functional Team Collaboration
  • Cost reduction and containment
  • Performance Metrics
  • Operations Analysis
  • Standard Operating Procedures
  • Staff Training and Development
  • Leadership
  • Workflow Optimization
  • Process Improvement Strategies
  • Planning and Implementation
  • Contract Negotiations/Development
  • Quality Assurance

Timeline

PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR

Rehlko
03.2023 - Current

Operations Manager

Howard Technology Solutions
01.2015 - 03.2022

Senior Project Manager

Howard Technology Solutions
01.2009 - 12.2014

Associate of Applied Science - Electronics Technology

Pearl River Community College

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