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Jason Dearing

Mt Pleasant,MI

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: Immediately

Desired Job Title

Director of Operations / Senior Operations ManagerOperations Manager /Quality Control InspectorField Technician - Crew Leader

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

On-SiteRemoteHybrid
Location: Mt Pleasant, MI
Open to relocation: No

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceFlexible work hoursCompany CultureHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionPaid time offPaid sick leave401k matchStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing4-day work week

Summary

Proactive Director of Operations known for driving process improvements and building strong teams. Experienced in managing budgets and enhancing operational capabilities, ready to leverage expertise to achieve organizational goals and improve overall performance.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
4
4

Certifications

Work History

Director of Operations / Senior Operations Manager

Mears Group
Rosebush, MI
01.2019 - 05.2026
  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring compliance with company standards and policies.
  • Developed and implemented process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Collaborated with senior leadership to drive initiatives that support overall business strategy.
  • Streamlined workflow processes, resulting in increased productivity across teams.
  • Led project management efforts for new system implementations, enhancing operational capabilities.
  • Led cross-functional teams to implement process improvements, resulting in increased productivity.
  • Conducted regular audits of operations, identifying areas for improvement and compliance adherence.
  • Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
  • Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
  • Managed budgets effectively, consistently delivering projects on-time and within financial constraints.
  • Achieved higher employee retention rates by fostering a positive work environment and providing opportunities for professional growth.

Operations Manager /Quality Control Inspector

Mears Group
Rosebush, MI
01.2015 - 01.2019
  • Implemented performance metrics to monitor team efficiency and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
  • Reduced operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends.
  • Developed training programs for staff to enhance skill sets and promote safety compliance within operations.
  • Implemented quality control systems to boost overall product consistency and reliability.

Field Technician - Crew Leader

Mears Group
Rosebush, MI
04.2005 - 01.2015
  • Trained and mentored team members on best practices in workflow efficiency and customer service.
  • Facilitated communication between management and crew to align operational goals with workforce capabilities.
  • Resolved customer inquiries effectively, improving service quality and fostering positive client relationships.
  • Trained employees in time management and proper ways to complete job duties.
  • Monitored team members to verify work quality and address concerns.
  • Instructed crew members in safe work practices and methods to reduce work-related injuries.
  • Enhanced crew productivity through regular feedback, training, and performance evaluations.
  • Conducted field installations and maintenance of equipment to ensure optimal performance.

Education

High School Diploma -

Shepherd Public Schools
Shepherd
05-1997

No Degree -

MId-Michigan Community College
Mt Pleasant, MI

Skills

  • Operational efficiency
  • Strategic planning
  • Strategic planning and execution
  • Process improvements
  • Quality assurance
  • Operations management
  • Decision-making
  • Employee development
  • Data analysis
  • Hiring and onboarding
  • Organizational structuring
  • Management team building

Accomplishments

  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop cost and project production tracking spreadsheets.
  • Supervised and Managed multiple projects at the same time with larger and smaller survey crews.
  • Worked with many different clients that had different procedures and policies and made it a point always have my crews or managers up to speed with any change.
  • Was Chosen to travel to Istanbul, Turkey in in 2011 and assist in a course to teach individuals on the basic knowledge of Cathodic Protection testing and data review.

Certification

Basic Coatings Inspector (N-38420)

Issued on: 2022-04-04

Valid through: 2027-05-31

CP1 - Cathodic Protection Tester (15597)

Issued on: 2007-06-15

Valid through: 2027-10-31

CP2 - Cathodic Protection Technician (15597)

Issued on: 2009-06-09

Valid through: 2027-10-31

NACE Coating Inspector Level 1 - Certified (38420)

Issued on: 2012-04-06

Valid through: 2027-05-31

Interests

  • Playing Sports: Golf, Basketball and anything with my three sons
  • Outdoor Recreation
  • Volunteering with youth sports programs as head coach or assistant coach
  • Currently the Varsity Golf coach at Shepherd High School for both the Boy's and Girls teams

Timeline

Director of Operations / Senior Operations Manager

Mears Group
01.2019 - 05.2026

Operations Manager /Quality Control Inspector

Mears Group
01.2015 - 01.2019

Field Technician - Crew Leader

Mears Group
04.2005 - 01.2015

High School Diploma -

Shepherd Public Schools

No Degree -

MId-Michigan Community College