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Joseph Grimm

Albertson

Summary

Detail oriented, dedicated, hardworking and strategic minded individual. As Operational Excellence Manager, I spearhead initiatives to drive efficiency and innovation across the organization. My primary focus is to automate processes to streamline operations and reduce direct labor costs, enhancing overall productivity. Collaborate closely with multiple departments, fostering communication and teamwork to navigate projects and resolve challenges. Manage complex projects, ensuring that they are completed on time and within budget. Drive continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging data and industry best practices to identify opportunities for enhancement. Analyze Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of operational strategies and initiatives. My ability to unite various teams and lead them towards common goals is essential in achieving operational excellence and sustaining long-term success.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Operational Excellence Manager

PL Developments Inc.
06.2023 - Current
  • Managed multi-million dollar expansion projects from inception to completion, delivering results on time and within budget constraints.
  • Reduced costs through diligent analysis of financial data and implementation of cost-saving measures.
  • Established performance benchmarks, monitoring progress towards these targets for ongoing operational success.
  • Evaluated new technologies or tools for potential integration into existing processes, assessing their benefits against any associated risks.
  • Trained employees on best practices, ensuring a knowledgeable workforce capable of meeting organizational objectives.
  • Fostered an environment of open communication among team members, encouraging feedback loops for continuous learning.
  • Improved customer satisfaction with timely and effective resolution of concerns and issues.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing innovative solutions.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders across different departments to align objectives, streamline efforts, and enhance overall organizational effectiveness.
  • Ran a company wide equipment auction partnering with HGP-Auction Company
  • Manage New Product Implementations - ensuring that all components are to specification and assigned to the most optimal production line for that specific product
  • Headed Operations CapEx Budget company wide - prioritizing needs for the upcoming year and analyzing potential solutions to avoid spend in certain areas
  • Headed Automation Palletization Project in our South Carolina facility. Finding the most cost effective, optimal and easy to use solution with the quickest ROI in the industry.
  • Serve as the laison between Operations, Finance, Sales, Supply Chain & Quality.
  • Buy machinery and approve machinery purchases company wide
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives company wide, looking to reduce direct labor, reduce redundancy in processes and increase output while maintaining and high quality standard
  • Work with director of EHS (Environmental, Health and Safety) providing insight to company wide employee safety initiatives and improvements
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
  • Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
  • Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover.
  • Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.

Operations Project Coordinator

PL Developments Inc.
04.2022 - 06.2023
  • Monitored project progress closely, adjusting timelines and reallocating resources as needed to meet deadlines.
  • Collaborated with senior leadership in developing long-term strategic plans for operations department growth.
  • Managed cross-functional teams to ensure seamless coordination among departments for optimal results.
  • Coordinated with vendors for equipment procurement, installation, maintenance, ensuring seamless integration into existing systems while minimizing downtime during implementation phases.
  • Identified opportunities for process automation resulting in reduced manual workload without compromising quality standards.
  • Implemented process improvements that led to increased productivity and reduced costs in operations projects.
  • Reduced project completion times by effectively allocating resources and prioritizing tasks.
  • Developed comprehensive project plans for successful execution of operations initiatives.
  • Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, status updates, and goal setting.
  • Conducted post-project evaluations to identify areas of improvement for future initiatives.
  • Optimized resource allocation by tracking project budgets and forecasting future needs accurately.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of all project activities for easy reference during audits or future projects.
  • Prepared meeting agendas and minutes for distribution and record keeping.
  • Maintained database and spreadsheets with accurate inventory and status.
  • Responded to requests for information on materials to inquiring parties.
  • Tracked hours and expenses to keep project on task and within budgetary parameters.
  • Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress, and technical problems.
  • Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
  • Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.

Education

MBA - Business Administration And Management

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY
05-2023

Bachelor of Science - Financial Management

Salve Regina University
Newport, RI
05-2021

Skills

  • Process automation
  • Purchase cost reduction
  • Operational cost control
  • Cost reduction strategies
  • Production inefficiency identification
  • Automation implementation
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Excellent communication
  • Team leadership
  • Operational efficiency
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Operations management
  • Strategic planning
  • Continuous improvement
  • Project management

Timeline

Operational Excellence Manager

PL Developments Inc.
06.2023 - Current

Operations Project Coordinator

PL Developments Inc.
04.2022 - 06.2023

MBA - Business Administration And Management

Hofstra University

Bachelor of Science - Financial Management

Salve Regina University

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