Jason Abbey
East Peoria,IL
Summary
High-performing professional with several years of experience delivering successful improvements for business operations, profitability and team development. Resourceful manager and compliance specialist to thrive in fast-paced and changing environments. Dedicated to sustaining operational accuracy and delivering results for optimal profitability. Dedicated and organized operations manager with several years of experience using proven planning and support initiatives to cut costs, streamline operations and increase productivity. Decisive and resourceful team builder versed in sales, management and process improvement. Possesses in-depth industry trend knowledge and shifts to offer valuable insights on opportunities for new growth and business expansion.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Engineer
Hagerty Steel and aluminum
East Peoria, IL
09.2019 - Current
- Developed and delivered technical presentations to prospects, customers, and internal teams.
- Provided product demonstrations to potential customers in order to showcase features and benefits.
- Created sales proposals for new and existing clients based on their individual needs.
Operations Manager
Hagerty Steel & Aluminum
Saint Louis, MO
01.2012 - 09.2019
- Developed and implemented operational procedures to ensure quality standards are met.
- Monitored and improved efficiency of processes, team performance, and customer service.
- Directed operations staff by providing guidance, training, and support in order to meet company objectives.
- Performed cost analysis for various projects to determine budget requirements.
- Maintained accurate inventory records to track stock levels and minimize costs.
- Established effective relationships with vendors to negotiate pricing and secure materials needed for production.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and maintained a safe work environment for all personnel.
- Analyzed data from daily reports to identify trends in production performance metrics.
- Coordinated with other departments including sales, marketing, finance, human resources. to ensure efficient operations.
- Led cross-functional teams in problem-solving activities related to process improvements or new product launches.
- Implemented innovative strategies that reduced operating costs while maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Conducted regular reviews of existing policies and procedures for continuous improvement opportunities.
- Managed staffing needs through recruitment, selection, onboarding and training, disciplinary action as necessary.
- Supervised day-to-day workflow of employees in order to maximize productivity and maintain quality standards.
- Assessed employee development needs and provided feedback on their progress towards meeting goals.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while ensuring customer satisfaction remains at optimal levels.
- Managed scheduling, training and inventory control.
- Recruited, hired and trained crew members on application of projects, customer relations and customer service.
- Built strong operational teams to meet process and production demands.
Lead Production Supervisor
Hagerty Steel & Aluminum
East Peoria, IL
01.2002 - 12.2011
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and policies.
- Developed production schedules and tracked progress against goals.
- Trained and supervised staff in proper use of equipment, safety protocols and job duties.
- Managed workflow by assigning tasks to appropriate personnel in a timely manner.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure on-time delivery of products.
- Resolved customer complaints related to product quality issues promptly and effectively.
- Established procedures for inspection of materials received from vendors before being used in production process.
- Maintained accurate records of labor costs, material usage, waste management.
- Planned work shifts according to anticipated workloads; adjusted staffing levels accordingly as needed.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly through direct observation or feedback from team members.
- Implemented new technologies that improved productivity while reducing costs.
- Ensured compliance with established quality control measures including ISO 9001 requirements.
- Oversaw workstation setup and operation and mobilized production line and shift employees to meet customer quality standards and schedules.
Cutting Torch Operator
Hagerty Steel & Aluminum
East Peoria, IL
02.1997 - 01.2002
- Set up and operated cutting torch to cut heavy metal plates, shapes, and structural members according to blueprints or specifications.
- Maintained a safe work environment by following all safety regulations and procedures.
- Inspected cutting torches for proper functioning prior to use.
- Adjusted gas pressures and oxygen levels as necessary to ensure proper flame intensity and shape.
- Positioned material on the cutting table according to layout marks.
- Checked completed cuts for accuracy against blueprints or templates.
- Cleaned and maintained torches, hoses, nozzles, tips and other related equipment in good working order.
- Used grinders, abrasive wheels, sandblasting equipment, drills or other tools to prepare edges of cut material for welding processes.
- Stacked finished pieces in designated areas after inspection.
- Calculated total length of cuts based on blueprint measurements provided.
- Completed daily maintenance logs detailing any repairs or adjustments made during shift.
- Participated in regular safety meetings with crew members to review safety protocols.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding job progress or issues that arose during shift.
- Attended company training sessions as required for continued certification.
- Read blueprints and drawings and took measurements to plan layout and procedures.
- Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
- Maximized shop organization and equipment lifespan by maintaining equipment.
Education
GED -
Manual
Peoria, IL03-1992
Skills
- Account Servicing
- Strong technical acumen
- Compliance reviews
- Communication Skills
- Bid preparation
- Relationship Building
- Technical consulting
- Technical Troubleshooting
- Team Collaboration
- Program Administration
- Production
- Inventory Management
- Contract Management
- Logistics Oversight
- Document Control
- Customer Service
- Performance monitoring
- Maintenance Planning
- Health and safety compliance
- Process Improvement
- Financial Management
- Supply chain distribution
- Troubleshooting and problem solving
- Expense Reports
- Team Building/Leadership
- Systems implementation
- Performance Evaluations
- Building and Facility Management
- Lean manufacturing and design
- Procedure Development
- Staff training and development
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Continuous improvements
- Warehouse Operations
Affiliations
- anything outdoors hunting, fishing , golf , grilling. Spending time with family and friends.
Accomplishments
- Dale Carnegie leadership course
Timeline
Sales Engineer
Hagerty Steel and aluminum
09.2019 - Current
Operations Manager
Hagerty Steel & Aluminum
01.2012 - 09.2019
Lead Production Supervisor
Hagerty Steel & Aluminum
01.2002 - 12.2011
Cutting Torch Operator
Hagerty Steel & Aluminum
02.1997 - 01.2002
GED -
Manual