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Gary Savage

Gary Savage

Granger,IN

Summary

Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Shift Lead Supervisor

Daman Products- Helios Technologies.
07.2018 - Current
  • I currently supervise a team of CNC operators/programmers.
  • Familiar with ISO 9001:2015 standards such as quality, safety and continuous improvement.
  • Manage department production scheduling.
  • Maintain clean and well-organized production area to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
  • Resolve conflicts between employees to maintain positive and productive work environments.
  • I release work for the department and schedule accordingly.
  • Located and resolved problems with team production and performance to maintain consistent quality levels.
  • Cultivated professional working relationships with peers and supervisors.
  • I have strong leadership qualities such as having humility, building relationships with my people and having extreme ownership
  • Prepared shift summary reports for supervisor and communicated regularly on goals and progress.
  • Collaborated with other leaders and executives to direct workflow and support operations.

CNC Operator/Programmer

Daman Products Company
06.2006 - 07.2018
  • I was a CNC machine operator of a 4 and a 5-axis machine center. I ran conversational code. Have some experience in G-Code.
  • I edited and wrote programs using an offline editor (Griffo brothers).
  • Translated work orders and blueprints into machining parameters and plans.
  • Most jobs were non-proven and were built for the first time
  • I used high precision instruments such as calipers, micrometers, depth micrometers, air gauges
  • Inspected finished products to verify compliance with production tolerances.
  • I had an extremely low scrap rate
  • Studied blueprints to understand specifications and adjusted machines to produce quality parts.


Restaurant Manager

Fazoli’s Seed Restaurant Group
11.2001 - 06.2006
  • Great profit/Loss control
  • Consistently had 30% bottom line profit which exceeded Company goal of 25%
  • Restaurant was consistently staffed properly with highly accurate forecasting
  • Training and development: trained new associates utilizing Company designed clinics that focused on customer service standards
  • I had great experience working with P&L statements ensuring profitability
  • Our great training created very low turnover and great morale among associates

Restaurant General Manager

Speedway Fuel Center Hardees
04.1997 - 11.2001
  • I ran the Hardees restaurant that was located in the Speedway Travel Center
  • Restaurant was third in sales for Speedway food franchise
  • Developed my own restaurant staff and developed them as a team
  • Responsibilities included training assistant managers for other Speedway locations
  • Developed many repeat guests due to focus on service

Education

Computer Programming Certificate - Computer Science

Indiana University, South Bend
South Bend, IN
12.2011

Diploma -

Bloom High School
Chicago Heights, IL
06.1994

Skills

  • Policy enforcement

  • Scheduling expertise

  • Team motivation

  • Employee training

  • Conflict resolution

  • Interpersonal relations

  • Staff supervision

  • Strong verbal and written communication

  • CNC mill programming

  • Blueprint reading

  • Precision measurement

  • Microsoft Office Suite

Timeline

Shift Lead Supervisor

Daman Products- Helios Technologies.
07.2018 - Current

CNC Operator/Programmer

Daman Products Company
06.2006 - 07.2018

Restaurant Manager

Fazoli’s Seed Restaurant Group
11.2001 - 06.2006

Restaurant General Manager

Speedway Fuel Center Hardees
04.1997 - 11.2001

Computer Programming Certificate - Computer Science

Indiana University, South Bend

Diploma -

Bloom High School
Gary Savage