Jeremy Skaar

• Optimized project timelines by effectively delegating tasks and prioritizing workload among team members.
• Cultivated a culture of innovation by promoting creative thinking and encouraging employees to take calculated risks in pursuit of solutions.
• Developed strong relationships with key industry partners, fostering collaboration and mutual growth opportunities.
• Directed design and execution of business transformation initiatives to drive performance, profit optimization and growth opportunities.
• Managed risk effectively by identifying potential threats, developing contingency plans, and implementing mitigation strategies in line with overall business objectives.
• Achieved departmental goals by developing and implementing strategic plans and initiatives.
• Established data-driven decision-making processes and implemented best practices in analytics to optimize performance across the organization.
• Streamlined operations for increased efficiency with process improvements and automation.
• Championed continuous improvement initiatives to drive operational excellence within the organization.
• Implemented cost-saving measures through effective resource allocation and budget management.
• Drove strategic improvements to enhance operational and organizational efficiencies.
• Set strategic plans and [Type] goals to strengthen operations and drive growth.

• Company Overview: Multi-site Operations Leader manufacturing engineered-to-order equipment and repairs for the power transmission industry
• Applied the principles of lean manufacturing to improve OTD, reduce Past Due, and increased our Gross Profit
• Drove operational performance through process management that resulted in positive change for the customer, employee, and company
• Key initiatives include: Lead-time reductions; OTD improvements; Increased Productivity and Profitability
• Actively interface with vendors and our sales team for order expediting, capacity planning, and material forecasts to develop production schedule for multiple facilities
• Implemented capacity planning process and training plans
• Established and administered annual budget with controls to prevent overages, minimize burn rate and support sustainability objectives
• Worked in matrix management environment with oversight of division level managers, operations, sales, finance, human resources, safety and compliance
• Supported top-level decision-making and strategy planning, forging productive relationships with top leaders and serving as key advocate for various personnel issues
• Multi-site Operations Leader manufacturing engineered-to-order equipment and repairs for the power transmission industry

Led multiple site ERP implementations across six locations

• Developed repeatable SAP project toolkit/roadmap covering all project phases
• Successfully deployed SAP across 6 locations in 4 years: ensuring full compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements
• Led implementation teams of up to 20 internal and external resources; managed and allocated annual SAP project budget as well as business improvement process initiatives and individual SAP deployment budgets
• Oversaw all aspects of day to day operations of Global SAP system
• Overcame significant resistance of replacing legacy systems and processes by communicating benefits of system changes in way that resonated with individual and corporate productivity goals
• Oversaw large portfolio of projects to support teams, report progress and influence positive outcomes for key stakeholders
• Prioritized consultants based on strengths, experience and personal qualities needed to balance team makeup
• Adjusted project plans to account for dynamic targets, staffing changes and operational specifications

• Effectively managed staff of customer service Representatives, mechanical designers, and mechanical engineers
• Responsible for reducing quote and order lead times, improved quality, and increased Customer Satisfaction
• Supervised employees and assessed performances to determine training needs and define accurate plans for decreasing process lags.
• Managed complex customer issues effectively, navigating multiple internal resources to identify and implement the best possible solutions.
• Conducted regular performance evaluations for team members, identifying areas for improvement and creating targeted action plans.
• Collaborated with sales teams to develop tailored solutions for prospective clients, resulting in increased revenue generation opportunities.