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Gregory Smith

Amarillo,TX

Summary

Accomplished Senior Manager with a proven track record at LS Power Grid, adept in process development and cross-functional team leadership. Excelled in strategic planning and operations management, significantly enhancing productivity and efficiency. Skilled in software optimization and talent development, achieving substantial organizational improvements and fostering professional growth.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Manager, Transmission ROW and Vegetation

LS Power Grid
01.2020 - Current
  • Provided strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale.
  • Led cross-functional teams to develop internal processes and enhance the development of business process, software, and technology.
  • Improved team performance by providing comprehensive training on the business processes and system tools developed. Mentored junior staff members for skill development and career progression within the organization.
  • Reduced costs, optimized resource allocation, and improved efficiency in managing ROW and transmission assets.
  • Managed large-scale projects and introduced new systems, tools, and processes to achieve challenging objectives. Developed a comprehensive field management tool for ROW inspection and contractor quality management. This tool is operates in field conditions without connectivity and fits the common skill sets of the non-technical work force often encountered in the vegetation management industry.

Supply Chain Manager

LS Power Grid
07.2013 - 12.2019
  • Developed strong vendor relationships to ensure timely delivery of materials and maintain high-quality standards.
  • Oversaw demand planning, purchasing, and logistics.
  • Managed logistics functions including shipping coordination, customs compliance, freight negotiations, and carrier selection.
  • Managed procurement activities, driving cost savings through strategic sourcing and contract negotiations.
  • Established inventory targets, stock level, and risk mitigation targets and managed flexibility strategy to optimize inventory.
  • Collaborated with sales and production teams to develop integrated planning processes, improving overall business performance.
  • Led the effort to implement Maximo as the Contracts, Procurement, and Inventory tracking software application for the company. Expanded the platform to address the growth and expansion of the the company into new state and regulatory requirement (CIP-013). Effectively transitioned the ownership of these responsibilities to a newly hired resource in 2020.
  • In 2015 began to assume the responsibilities of Transmission ROW, maintenance, restoration. Transitioned to this role in 2020. Successfully contracted, mobilized, supplied materials, and restored one mile of double circuit 345KV transmission post tornado damage.

Materials Technical Advisor

Idaho Power
08.2006 - 06.2013
  • Served as primary point of contact for triaging technical issues.
  • Enforced use of prescribed technical procedures, designing monitoring protocols to confirm compliance with guidelines.
  • Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams, ensuring optimal integration of new technologies and systems. Developed a comprehensive scheduling process to align work across three technical platforms and five regionally disparate groups. Move planning backlogs from as many as three years past due to a forward looking three year schedule. Optimized warehouse processes and layouts and improved fulfillments rates.
  • Mentored junior team members, fostering professional development opportunities aimed at enhancing skill sets and knowledge base.

Education

No Degree - Accounting

Boise State University
Boise, ID

High School Diploma -

Meridian High School
Meridian, ID
05.1992

Skills

  • Process Development and Documentation
  • Software Development and Optimization
  • Cross-functional Team Coordination and Training
  • Strategic Planning
  • Operations Management
  • Data-driven decision-making
  • Data Analytics
  • Talent Development
  • Organizational improvement
  • Budget Oversight & Administration
  • Database Development
  • Supply Chain and Logistics (Contract Management)

Languages

Romanian
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Senior Manager, Transmission ROW and Vegetation

LS Power Grid
01.2020 - Current

Supply Chain Manager

LS Power Grid
07.2013 - 12.2019

Materials Technical Advisor

Idaho Power
08.2006 - 06.2013

No Degree - Accounting

Boise State University

High School Diploma -

Meridian High School

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