JOSEPH DAVIDSON
Howell
Summary
Dynamic Operations Manager with a proven track record at Classic Precision, excelling in process improvement and team leadership. Skilled in inventory management and strategic planning, I empowered staff to enhance accountability, resulting in significant cost reductions. Committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and achieving organizational goals through effective resource allocation.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager
Classic Precision
03.2014 - Current
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
- Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
- Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
- Spearheaded process improvements, resulting in increased productivity and reduced operational costs.
- Managed budgets, financial forecasts, and resource allocation to ensure achievement of organizational goals.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
- Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
CNC Lathe Department Lead
AIC PLASTI-CO
01.2001 - 03.2014
- Delegated tasks efficiently, maximizing the use of resources while maintaining high-quality output from the team members.
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and adherence to deadlines.
- Identified areas for improvement within the department, developing action plans to address those needs effectively.
- Communicated with managers of other departments to maintain transparency.
- Mentored new hires within the department, providing guidance on company policies and procedures as well as job-specific tasks.
Tool Room Die Maker Apprentice
Deco Technologies
01.1993 - 2001
- Assisted in training junior team members on essential die making techniques, ensuring consistently high-quality output across the team.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to design new dies, improving overall product performance.
- Performed complex precision machining tasks using both manual and CNC machines, delivering accurate results every time.
- Collaborated closely with other departments, including quality assurance and engineering, to address production-related issues and improve overall efficiency.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to safety protocols and conducting regular inspections of the tool room.
Education
Tool And Die Maker Journeyman - Tool And Die Maker
Oakland Community College
Bloomfield Hills, MI01-1997
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Team leadership
- Planning and implementation
- Inventory management
- Policies and procedures implementation
- Customer relationship management
- Strategic planning
- Process improvement
- Continuous improvements
- KPI tracking
- Cost reduction
- Unsurpassed work ethic
Timeline
Operations Manager
Classic Precision
03.2014 - Current
CNC Lathe Department Lead
AIC PLASTI-CO
01.2001 - 03.2014
Tool Room Die Maker Apprentice
Deco Technologies
01.1993 - 2001
Tool And Die Maker Journeyman - Tool And Die Maker
Oakland Community College
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