Gary Thatcher

• Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
• Managed multiple projects concurrently, ensuring timely completion and meeting budget constraints.
• Increased overall productivity by identifying bottlenecks in the production process and proposing effective solutions.
• Oversaw quality control efforts, maintaining strict adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements while achieving high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
• Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
• Sourced materials to keep up with production goals and meet customer demands.
• Delivered direct feedback to senior management regarding project visibility and status.
• Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with production employees to communicate objectives and goals.
• Reduced waste and material costs by optimizing resource allocation and inventory management.
• Estimated labor requirements to support anticipated workload.
• Determined suitable crew requirements, scheduled employees, and worked with human resources to meet changing production schedules.
• Standardized production procedures, job roles, and quality assurance guidelines.
• Conducted root cause analysis on production issues, devising corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Monitored team budgets to keep projects on task and avoid waste.
• Partnered with leadership on recruiting, hiring and coaching production personnel.
• Coordinated with sales and marketing departments to align production schedules with demand forecasts, maximizing both efficiency and customer satisfaction.
• Enhanced production efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing lean manufacturing techniques.
• Mentored junior staff members on best practices in production management, cultivating a skilled workforce capable of tackling complex challenges headon.
• Negotiated with suppliers for better pricing and terms, reducing overall procurement costs without sacrificing quality.
• Spearheaded process improvements that led to reduced cycle times, allowing for increased output without additional manpower or equipment investment.
• Championed safety initiatives within the workplace, leading to a significant decrease in accidents and injuries among staff members.
• Fostered culture of continuous improvement, encouraging innovation and problem-solving among team members.
• Led effort to achieve industry certifications, boosting company credibility and opening new market opportunities.
• Established preventive maintenance schedule for production equipment, minimizing unplanned downtime.
• Reduced material waste, leading to cost savings, by optimizing production planning and inventory management.
• Improved team productivity with introduction of flexible shift patterns that matched production demands.
• Developed training programs for production staff, enhancing skill levels and efficiency.
• Initiated and managed lean manufacturing initiative, resulting in more efficient use of resources and reduction in lead times.
• Optimized supply chain logistics, ensuring timely delivery of raw materials and finished goods.
• Enhanced employee satisfaction and retention by developing supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Negotiated with suppliers for better raw material prices, achieving considerable cost reductions.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products according to customer requirements.
• Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow, and output.
• Fostered a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging open communication between team members and regularly soliciting feedback on operational procedures.
• Streamlined production processes, significantly reducing downtime and increasing efficiency.
• Collaborated with R&D to integrate new technologies into production processes, enhancing product features.
• Created and oversaw production schedules and adjusted as needed to meet deadlines.
• Managed personnel by implementing company policies, procedures, work rules, and disciplinary action.
• Evaluated employee performance and provided feedback and training as needed.
• Coordinated with other departments to align production with customer requirements.
• Enforced health and safety protocols to promote safe working environment.
• Monitored inventory levels and restocking schedules to avoid production delays from unavailable materials.
• Planned operations to meet established schedules, factoring in order demands and business forecasts.
• Analyzed production data and prepared reports for senior management.
• Scrutinized production output and identified areas for improvement.
• Updated logs and submitted timely reports detailing activities in line with regulatory standards.
• Collaborated with technical and administrative teams to develop and implement successful corrective plans.
• Trained in and implemented emergency response procedures to protect team members and property.
• Devised and administered cost control initiatives saving $Amount.

• Coordinated work of 10 employees by offering clear direction and motivational leadership.
• Oversaw workforce schedules and allocated resources in order to achieve project goals.
• Coordinated extensive planning, development of project milestones and budget for complex contracts.
• Directed schedule of weekly projects and anticipated timelines for milestones and completion dates.
• Forecasted trends in expected business levels and adjusted labor and inventory to match expectations.
• Led training initiatives to improve employee performance and bottom-line business results.
• Coordinated work schedules and distributed tasks to 10 employees in service department.
• Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.
• Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
• Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
• Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
• Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
• Forecasted department goals and objectives and enforced deadlines for quality service and speedy task completion.
• Adhered to customer service standards to foster satisfaction and retention.
• Hired and trained service department staff to drive performance.
• Created written estimates and obtained customer consent to proceed.
• Collaborated with customers to offer solutions to service needs.
• Reviewed inventory levels and ordered supplies to keep products in stock.
• Upheld team productivity and quality objectives by setting and maintaining clear benchmarks for service.
• Created employee work schedules to keep shifts properly staffed.
• Motivated and supported employees to maintain low turnover.
• Improved customer satisfaction ratings by listening to complaints and finding appropriate solutions to problems.

• Assigned individual work plans and reviewed jobs to accomplish all tasks within expected parameters.
• Transformed work area by increasing production, reducing turnover, eliminating waste and enhancing quality.
• Reviewed individual employee performance on yearly basis to correct issues and enhance productivity.
• Controlled material usage to keep costs low, proactively investigating and resolving discrepancies to minimize waste.
• Met or exceeded target of 100% on-time customer shipments with motivational approach to team leadership.
• Developed and implemented significant process improvements to enhance department quality and throughput.
• Kept areas clean, neat and inspection-ready at all times to comply with product guidelines.
• Met with sales and design departments to determine project road maps and create unique products to drive profitability and champion brand.
• Maintained top-notch quality control standards and eliminated downtime to maximize revenue.
• Planned and delegated work to meet planned project and production goals.
• Oversaw inventory, physical counts and performed periodic cycle counts to verify outgoing orders.
• Managed and supervised daily activities of 12 team members to verify fulfillment of customer orders and adherence to general warehouse operations.
• Established and updated production schedules to meet changing demands.
• Boosted productivity, efficiency, adaptability and receptivity when guiding 12 staff in implementing multiple solution.
• Recommended and implemented measures to improve production methods and quality of products.
• Supervised equipment upgrades and modifications.
• Revamped positions and workflow based on individual abilities and production targets.
• Delegated tasks to employees and monitored accurate and timely completion of tasks to meet project milestones.
• Coordinated with internal departments to maximize operational efficiency across production and administrative areas.
• Inspected incoming supplies to conform with materials specifications and quality standards.
• Conducted performance reviews to identify and rectify areas for improvement.

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• Trained, coached and supported staff members to maximize productivity.
• Safely and properly operated variety of instruments, equipment and power tools, including fork lift and crane to reduce accidents and malfunctions.
• Trained and mentored employees in procedures and performance improvement strategies.
• Directed all documentation, implementation, regulatory compliance, systems maintenance and resource and material procurement activities.
• Scheduled maintenance and directed repairs on shop machinery and tools.
• Managed team of 15 personnel focused in the shop and the field.
• Connected with customers daily to understand needs, provide assistance and collect feedback to optimize operations.
• Maintained inventory accuracy by counting stock-on-hand and reconciling discrepancies.
• Scheduled, trained and coached 15 employees to maximize performance in customer service, revenue generation and daily tasks such as keeping cost down and productivity up
• Conducted job interviews, led employee performance evaluations with constructive feedback and rewarded top sales performers to attract and retain top-quality personnel.

• Delivered knowledge of design techniques, tools and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings and models.
• Strengthened workflow by accurately welding steel, mig and stick welding connections.
• Prepared broken parts for welding by properly grooving and scarfing surfaces.
• Adjusted weld machines to correct settings prior to weld applications for precision and waste reduction.