Gary Simmerman
Kempner,Tx
Summary
Results-driven Operations Manager with a strong track record in leveraging innovative technologies and established methodologies to enhance business performance. Achieved significant cost reductions and productivity improvements through strategic operational initiatives. Committed to maintaining high standards in business operations and fostering continuous improvement.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager
Wal-Mart
Temple, TX
06.2016 - 06.2023
- Controlled departmental facilities use, and approved requests for repairs or improvements.
- Forecasted customer demand is used to set prices or credit terms for goods or services.
- Addressed customer concerns with suitable solutions.
- Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients.
- Organized and facilitated budgets, product estimates, sales forecasts, and product allocations to maximize resource utilization and customer sales.
- Education and training opportunities.
- Coordinated with other departments, including sales, marketing, finance, and Human Resources, to ensure efficient operations.
- Delivered positive customer experiences by implementing effective quality assurance practices.
- Tracked and replenished inventory to maintain par levels.
- Conducted employee observations and documented findings.
- Supported accident investigations and prepared related paperwork.
- Managed scheduling, training, and inventory control.
- Coordinated and directed activities of businesses or departments concerning production, pricing, and sales.
Functional Test Maintenance Supervisor
Flex
Austin, USA
01.1999 - 01.2015
- Managed a team of 20 members that worked across three shifts 7 days a week
- Built and maintained test equipment for our site and sites across the globe
- Coordinated project scheduling, ordering, build, and shipping test equipment when the build was completed
- Troubleshoot and install complex datacom/telecom networking equipment
- Setup Test chambers with environmental control for electronics equipment
- Worked with Linux operating systems, have extensive experience with Windows
Education
Associates of Applied Science - Electronic Engineering Technology
ITT Technical School
01.2015
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Fiber optic splicing
- Fiber Optic Termination
- Ethernet cable termination
- Inclusive Leadership Training
- Self-Leading Leadership
- Financial Management and Reporting
- Team Building
- Logistics Management
- Expense control experience
- Staff Management
- Inventory Management
- P&L Management
- Performance Management
- Business and Operations Management
- Budgeting, and Cost Control
- Experience, Staff Management
- Inventory Management P&L
- Management performance
- Management, Business, and Operations
- Management, Budgeting, and Cost Control
- Lean Six Sigma experience
Timeline
Operations Manager
Wal-Mart
06.2016 - 06.2023
Functional Test Maintenance Supervisor
Flex
01.1999 - 01.2015
Associates of Applied Science - Electronic Engineering Technology
ITT Technical School
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