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Josh Ward

Brooksville,FL

Summary

Experienced Assistant Plant Manager adept at improving output, maximizing quality and boosting employee satisfaction with hands-on management style. Recognized as effective business manager and motivational leader. Successful manufacturing management career spanning 15 years.

Overview

48
48
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Plant Manager

Barrette Outdoor Living
01.2022 - Current
  • Directed employees and related programs to maximize team productivity and facility output.
  • Managed direction and planning for plant with focus on optimization of daily functions, safety and achieving KPIs.
  • Provided direction and leadership to all levels of employees and managers.
  • Reduced costs by eliminating materials waste and unnecessary labor hours.
  • Identified and implemented viable strategies for continuous improvement.
  • Anticipated and addressed production problems, material shortages, equipment malfunctions and unavoidable delays.
  • Planned operations to meet established schedules, factoring in order demands and business forecasts.
  • Applied lean principles to improve workflow and quality and reduce waste.

Distribution Manager

Barrette Outdoor Living
04.2019 - 01.2022
  • Streamlined processes to enhance operational productivity and overall traceability.
  • Monitored and managed stock levels, delivery times and transportation costs to adhere to customer specifications.
  • Developed standard operating procedures for receiving, handling, storing, shipping and salvaging products.
  • Increased efficiency and effectively supervised team members to achieve optimal productivity.
  • Identified and solved complex strategy obstacles to support business demands.
  • Supported organizational growth and efficiency by traveling to other distribution locations to streamline delivery of company aluminum product lines.

Regional Field Operations Manager

Lackmann Culinary Services
01.1995 - 01.2021
  • Implemented and maintained high standards of quality in all areas.
  • Monitored team performance to assess training requirements and areas in need of improvement.
  • Met with senior management to determine needs and develop roadmaps.
  • Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
  • Directed management meetings to enhance collaboration and maintain culture based on trust and group problem-solving.

Production Supervisor

Barrette Outdoor Living
10.2007 - 04.2019
  • Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
  • Evaluated team member performance regularly to identify and resolve productivity concerns.
  • Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
  • Trained staff of direct labor employees to perform assembly and manufacture company products.
  • Designed and implemented company packaging procedures to ensure quality delivery of materials.
  • Responsible for company logistics and trucking schedules to ensure timely and efficient delivery.
  • Utilized lean practices to balance workflow and alleviate redundancy.
  • Implemented program changes to identify and quickly resolve root cause issues bottlenecking production levels.
  • Collaborated across departments to establish project guidelines and create unique products to drive profitability.

Assistant Manager

Shell Rapid Lube And Service Center
01.2001 - 10.2007
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy and reducing discrepancies.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies and forecast future needs.
  • Set and enforced policies focused on increasing team productivity and strengthening operational efficiency.
  • Increased sales revenues by promoting complementary products and educating customers about store promotions.
  • Achieved recognition for contribution to store success by optimizing sales.

Education

High School Diploma -

Largo High School
Largo, FL

Culinary Arts Certification -

Pinellas Technical Education Center
Clearwater, FL

Skills

  • Distribution Coordination
  • Business Leadership
  • Problem Anticipation and Resolution
  • Plant Safety
  • Operational Procedures
  • Staffing Requirement Determination
  • Motivational Leadership
  • Employee Relationships

Timeline

Assistant Plant Manager

Barrette Outdoor Living
01.2022 - Current

Distribution Manager

Barrette Outdoor Living
04.2019 - 01.2022

Production Supervisor

Barrette Outdoor Living
10.2007 - 04.2019

Assistant Manager

Shell Rapid Lube And Service Center
01.2001 - 10.2007

Regional Field Operations Manager

Lackmann Culinary Services
01.1995 - 01.2021

High School Diploma -

Largo High School

Culinary Arts Certification -

Pinellas Technical Education Center

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