Jason Fata
Summary
Encouraging & analytical manager, problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations Manager
CAID Industries (Division Of Samuel)
Tucson, AZ
01.2019 - Current
- Currently oversee 4 fabrication shops & 1 finish shop (5 supervisors/130 employees).
- Supervised operations staff and directly assisted employees throughout 5+ years of company transition from locally-owned business to corporate enterprise structure.
- Executed and engaged in comprehensive corporate Safety & Environmental program.
- Established & maintained ITAR/CMMC program from inception.
- Oversee facility maintenance, equipment, & general infrastructure of 5 buildings over 25+ acres.
- Oversee annual CAPEX budget ($4M) for multiple shops-engage with teams to generate alignment towards company goals.
- Engaged in temporary GM role following removal of local President while working under 4 different managers in 13 months (Financials, P&L oversight, KPI's, etc.)
- Conduct regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans & goals for both shop & office staff (exempt & non-exempt).
- Increased direct labor recruitment 5% per month utilizing targeted outreach strategy.
- Achieved higher employee retention rates with new welder skills matrix and structured wage approach.
- Led multiple successful change initiatives, ensuring effective transitions during organizational restructuring efforts after buyout (ongoing).
- Oversaw QA/QC team personnel and shop teams across 4 different business segments (ASME, Mining, Structural, DOD/Aerospace).
- Assisted expedited integration of standardized QMS & ISO 9001-2015 system across entire campus with multiple code adherence (ASME, AISC, AWS, API, UL, DIN-EN & others)
Project Manager
CAID Industries
Tucson, AZ
12.2010 - 01.2019
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks based on urgency, resource availability, and alignment with customer & organizational goals.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with customers, contractors, and field teams to expected outcomes.
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
- Led shop fab teams of 25+ employees and field teams of 5-6 employees in conjunction with sub-contract supplier teams.
- Managed teams, schedules, budgets, & logistics for various customers including solar, mining, military, municipal artwork, and others.
Operations Manager
Port Of Tucson (Rail/Intermodal/Logistics)
Tucson, AZ
04.2001 - 12.2010
- Worked directly with owner to develop entire facility from ground up including building construction, rail installation, standards of operation, safety program & logo.
- Oversaw daily operations, equipment pool, customer service, maintenance & communications with Union Pacific RR.
- Developed & maintained intermodal terminal, railcar transload, chassis storage & warehousing services.
- Developed marketing strategies and pricing structure.
- Operated 360K lb. locomotive for yard switching services.
- Operated 150K lb. ISO container side loader (Taylor Packer).
- Engaged with multiple governmental agencies/audit teams including AZ Corp. Commission, FRA, TSA, USDA, FDA, US CBP & others.
- Initiated & reviewed contracts with Union Pacific RR Intermodal & Transloading Divisions.
Education
Certificate - Leadership
Thayer Leadership
West Point, NY2024
Certificate - Senior Leadership Development Program (SLDP)
Schulich ExecEd
Toronto, Ontario - Canada2023
Certificate - Lean - Six Sigma Green Belt
Villanova University
Villanova, PA2018
BBA - Logistics Management
University of North Texas
Denton, TX1999
Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Team Leadership
- Operations Management
- Logistics Management
- Building and Facility Management
- Planning and Implementation
- Staff Training
- Employee Motivation
- Interpersonal Communication
- Regulatory Compliance
- Continuous improvement
Affiliations
- Chaplain - Int'l Fellowship of Chaplains (IFOC)
Certification
Lean - Green Belt (Samuel & Son)
edX Agile Leadership
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Blue Belt
Additional Information
Casa de Amor - Puerto Penasco Mission Trip Building Lead
Timeline
Operations Manager
CAID Industries (Division Of Samuel)
01.2019 - Current
Project Manager
CAID Industries
12.2010 - 01.2019
Operations Manager
Port Of Tucson (Rail/Intermodal/Logistics)
04.2001 - 12.2010
Certificate - Leadership
Thayer Leadership
Certificate - Senior Leadership Development Program (SLDP)
Schulich ExecEd
Certificate - Lean - Six Sigma Green Belt
Villanova University
BBA - Logistics Management
University of North Texas