Frederick Price

During my tenure at Caterpillar, I was selected as one of the few electricians entrusted to work on the facility's largest machine. My primary responsibility involved meticulously wiring the Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), a critical component essential for the machine's complex electrical system. This role demanded acute attention to detail and a high level of expertise, ensuring optimal functionality and performance of the equipment.

- **Extrusion Machine Operations**: Operate and oversee the extrusion machine with precision, ensuring consistent and high-quality production output.
- **Production Optimization**: Develop and implement strategies to maximize output efficiency while maintaining strict adherence to safety protocols.
- **Quality Control**: Conduct rigorous quality checks throughout production processes to uphold stringent quality standards.
- **Issue Resolution**: Promptly address operational challenges to minimize downtime and maintain smooth workflow.
- **Team Collaboration**: Foster a collaborative environment to achieve daily production targets and operational excellence.

- **Leadership and Operations Management**: Lead daily operations, manage workflow, and delegate tasks to optimize team efficiency.
- **Performance Enhancement**: Conduct performance assessments, identify improvement opportunities, and implement strategies to surpass business goals and deadlines.
- **Training and Development**: Facilitate training programs for new hires, ensuring comprehensive understanding of roles and responsibilities.
- **Quality Assurance**: Ensure adherence to quality standards through meticulous inspections and documentation.
- **Team Leadership**: Guide and motivate team members to achieve and exceed production targets consistently.

- **Efficient Material Management**: Safely and efficiently stock work areas with necessary materials to support seamless production operations.
- **Cross-Functional Expertise**: Cross-trained across multiple departments, contributing to enhanced operational efficiency and product delivery.
- **Project Management**: Lead initiatives focused on optimizing material usage, improving inventory management, and reducing operational costs.
- **Continuous Improvement**: Actively participate in daily Kaizen activities to drive process improvements and operational success.

- **Forklift Operations**: Safely transport products using industrial forklifts, ensuring equipment is well-maintained through regular inspections.
- **CNC Machine Expertise**: Manage and maintain unique CNC machines, performing maintenance tasks to ensure optimal functionality and production efficiency.
- **Autonomous Work**: Operate independently with minimal supervision, consistently achieving record production numbers and demonstrating high accountability.

- **Product Management**: Ensure product availability and optimal merchandising across designated accounts, maintaining high standards of display and organization.
- **Client Relations**: Collaborate closely with store managers to meet company standards and exceed customer expectations.
- **Performance Excellence**: Excel in an unsupervised environment, consistently delivering exceptional performance and reliability

- **Customer-Centric Sales**: Provide personalized customer service, offering tailored solutions and managing transactions to ensure customer satisfaction.
- **Rental Management**: Oversee camper rentals from initial inquiry to contract closure, ensuring a seamless and satisfactory rental experience.
- **Recognition**: Achieved Salesman of the Month within three months, showcasing outstanding sales skills and commitment to customer service excellence.

**Operational Leadership**: Manage all facets of store operations, including sales targets, banking, inventory management, and daily operations.
- **Leadership Excellence**: Lead by example to foster a high-performance team environment and elevate store performance.

- **Departmental Management**: Oversee department operations, create schedules, manage store openings/closings, and optimize labor allocation for efficiency.
- **Customer Satisfaction**: Drive sales growth through strategic customer service initiatives, resulting in sustained departmental sales increases.

- **Store Operations Management**: Supervise daily store operations, including scheduling, training, inventory control, and financial management.
- **Leadership Development**: Obtain certifications for store management, focusing on exemplary leadership and customer service delivery.

- **Staff Management**: Lead and mentor team members, oversee training initiatives, and conduct safety audits to ensure a safe and productive work environment.
- **Departmental Expertise**: Acquire comprehensive knowledge across various departments, hold certifications in power machinery equipment, and complete Department Manager training.