Gregory Lakhan
Ontario,CA
Summary
Experienced Operations Manager offering proven safety record, performance-oriented nature and strong history of accomplishment in production and manufacturing environments. Background training and mentoring team members to optimize performance and improve quality. Reliable, industrious and diplomatic in resolving concerns.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanical Foreman
BNSF Railway
Commerce, CA
11.2018 - Current
- Prioritized tasks to plan and delegate work to reduce delays and increase productivity.
- Developed and implemented processes and procedures to support superior operations, task delegation and cost reduction.
- Led shift meetings and briefings at shift turnover to share important information.
- Evaluated staff based on productivity, workmanship and safety record to address areas needing improvement.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Determined schedules, sequences and assignments for work activities, based on priority, quantity of equipment and personnel skill.
Production Manager
Oldcastle Materials
Auburndale, FL
08.2014 - 11.2018
- Planned production operations while establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing processes.
- Reviewed production orders, schedules, delivery dates and inventory levels to determine product availability.
- Established and updated production schedules to meet changing demands.
- Managed materials to meet production goals and specific customer demands.
- Monitored equipment, checked supplies and coordinated manpower to meet expected demand.
- Promoted employee safety awareness based on understanding of regulatory mandates and organizational best practices.
- Directed cost reduction and process improvements to boost workflows and productivity.
- Oversaw inventory and physical counts and performed periodic cycle counts to verify outgoing orders.
- Documented batch records for manufacturing process and product history recordkeeping.
- Supported audit reviews and initiated corrective actions.
- Created SOPs and documented system, planning criteria and procedures.
Project Manager
Guardian Community Resource Management
Lakeland, FL
05.2010 - 07.2014
- Created project plans with established timelines, assigned to appropriate teams and managed workflow throughout construction.
- Led meetings with internal team members, consultants and contractors.
- Forecasted, scheduled and monitored project timelines, personnel performance and cost efficiency.
- Developed solutions to project risks and issues, meeting quality and timeline goals and objectives.
- Managed contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables.
- Conducted periodic inspections of job sites for quality and progress.
- Generated and tracked change orders and other contractual modifications affecting budget and schedule.
- Focused on project monitoring and management by developing forecasts and tracking expenses.
- Reviewed budget and subcontractor estimates in detail and analyzed for accuracy with scope of work relevancy in mind.
Operations Manager
CEMEX
South Miami, FL
09.2003 - 04.2010
- Directed day-to-day operations by spearheading implementation of short-term and long-term strategies to achieve business plan and profitability goals.
- Managed scheduling, training and inventory control.
- Built strong operational teams to meet process and production demands.
- Implemented policies and standard operating procedures and managed quality, customer service and logistics.
- Delivered positive customer experiences by implementing effective quality assurance practices.
- Identified areas of deficiency and performed root-cause analysis to solve problems.
- Oversaw financial management, budget management, accounting and payroll activities.
- Connected with clients and developed strategies to achieve sales and customer service goals.
- Enforced federal, state, local and company rules for safety and operations.
- Reviewed daily financial reports and reconciled accounts to keep information current and accurate.
- Improved morale and management communication by creating employee recognition and rewards practices.
Gas Turbine Mechanic
US Navy
Mayport , FL
02.1996 - 07.2003
- Engaged in troubleshooting of machinery malfunctions through use of testing instruments and observation of defective equipment, listening and visually analyzing for sources of problems.
- Assessed system operations to identify potential areas requiring maintenance services.
- Read and interpreted technical documents blueprints to disassemble and reassemble equipment for repairs and component replacements.
- Adjusted and repaired systems to meet manufacturers' performance specifications.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Management of Technical Operations
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach
Daytona Beach, FL05.2009
Skills
- Conflict Resolution
- Quality Assurance
- Personnel Management
- Safety Compliance
- Accident and Injury Investigation
- Report Preparation
- Contract Negotiation
- Inventory Auditing
- Preventive maintenance procedures
- Planning and Coordination
- Training and Development
- Critical Thinking
- Cultural Awareness
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Whether you think you can or whether you think you can’t, you’re right!
Henry Ford
Timeline
Mechanical Foreman
BNSF Railway
11.2018 - Current
Production Manager
Oldcastle Materials
08.2014 - 11.2018
Project Manager
Guardian Community Resource Management
05.2010 - 07.2014
Operations Manager
CEMEX
09.2003 - 04.2010
Gas Turbine Mechanic
US Navy
02.1996 - 07.2003
Bachelor of Science - Management of Technical Operations
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach
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