Gregory Schicora
Orange,CA
Summary
Dynamic General Manager with extensive experience in directing operational strategies and fostering customer relations. Skilled in process improvements and problem resolution, contributing to enhanced productivity and optimal resource allocation to achieve business goals.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Magma Products, Inc
Lakewood, CA
02.1998 - 11.2025
- Directed operational strategies to enhance productivity and streamline processes across multiple departments.
- Implemented comprehensive training programs to develop team skills and improve overall employee productivity.
- Oversaw the purchase of locally sourced components required for final assembly of multiple product lines.
- Managed all aspects of Magma's overseas purchases. This included multiple international visits to foreign countries (China, Taiwan, India, Vietnam and India) to asses the ability of these factories to produce both the quantity and quality of the assemblies we required.
- Streamlined inventory management processes, minimizing waste and ensuring optimal stock levels for uninterrupted operations.
Production Manager
All Cad Manufacturing, Inc.
Santa Fe Springs, CA
05.1992 - 01.1998
- Oversaw daily production operations, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced operational efficiency and reduced waste.
- Recommended the purchase of Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) machinery to increase accuracy and overall production volume fourfold.
- Trained and mentored production staff on best practices and proper machine set-up and handling.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to optimize workflow and meet production targets.
- Developed training programs that improved workforce skills and productivity levels.
- Reviewed maintenance and repair problems to determine appropriate action for resolution.
- Reduced waste and material costs by optimizing resource allocation and inventory management.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management
California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach, CASkills
- Leadership and team building
- Problem resolution
- Operations management
- Team player
- Customer relations
- Inventory control
- Client relations
- Customer retention
- Process improvements
- Performance improvement
Timeline
General Manager
Magma Products, Inc
02.1998 - 11.2025
Production Manager
All Cad Manufacturing, Inc.
05.1992 - 01.1998
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management
California State University, Long Beach