George Snyder
North Ridgeville
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Woodpeckers/Blue Spruce Toolworks, enhancing profitability through strategic operations management and team building. Expert in agile methodologies, I successfully reduced time-to-market for new products while fostering strong vendor relationships. Committed to continuous improvement and effective problem resolution, driving high employee satisfaction and operational excellence.
Professional managerial candidate with deep understanding of operational excellence and team leadership. Proven ability to drive growth and enhance productivity through strategic planning and effective resource management. Emphasizes collaboration and adaptability to meet organizational goals, showcasing excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Woodpeckers/Blue Spruce Toolworks
06.2017 - Current
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
- Managed budgets, financial forecasts, and resource allocation to ensure achievement of organizational goals.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction with proactive communication, timely issue resolution, and continuous process improvement initiatives.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by identifying opportunities for enhancement in operations, systems, and procedures.
- Reduced lead times through careful planning.
- Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
- Increased profit by streamlining operations.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
New Product Development Manager
Woodcraft
04.1995 - 05.2017
- Reduced time-to-market for new products by implementing agile project management methodologies.
- Improved manufacturing efficiency by working closely with production teams to optimize processes during new product introductions.
- Managed intellectual property strategy, filing patents to protect key company innovations.
- Established strong vendor relationships to ensure efficient supply chain management during new product development phases.
- Expanded market share by identifying emerging trends and translating them into actionable product concepts.
- Built long-term partnerships with key industry players, enabling access to cutting-edge technology and enhancing overall value proposition of new products.
Education
Administration
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MSBusiness Administration
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PASkills
- Leadership and team building
- Problem resolution
- Operations management
- Team player
- Efficient multi-tasker
- Effective leader
Timeline
General Manager
Woodpeckers/Blue Spruce Toolworks
06.2017 - Current
New Product Development Manager
Woodcraft
04.1995 - 05.2017
Administration
University of Southern Mississippi
Business Administration
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
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