Josh Zimmerman
Finleyville,PA
Summary
Self-starting Operations Manager offering high-level experience in supervision of workover and completion operations. Adept at directing work of completion consultants and completion supervisors. Successful introducing lean manufacturing to increase productivity and cut costs of completion. Well organized, attentive to detail and vigilant in achieving safety and environmental impact reduction objectives.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations Manager
United States Steel Corporation
Clairton, PA
03.2017 - 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.
- Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to senior management.
- Facilitated smooth collaboration between departments through clear communication channels.
- Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
Quality Control Inspector
Scientific Drilling International
Bentleyville, PA
09.2014 - 05.2017
- Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
- Inspected quality of products, taking note of functionality, appearance and other specifications.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing materials for accuracy and quality.
- Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
- Maintained compliance with industry regulations through meticulous record-keeping and documentation of inspection results.
- Completed precise measurements using special tools.
- Investigated customer complaints related to product quality, working closely with manufacturing teams to resolve concerns swiftly.
- Updated quality control records and reports.
Mechanical Assembler
Alstom Grid
Charleroi, PA
03.2012 - 09.2014
- Maintained neat and clean work area, clearing debris, organizing parts and keeping spaces open.
- Utilized various hand tools, power tools, and equipment in the assembly process while maintaining a high level of precision and accuracy.
- Tested finished products for compliance with tolerances and overall quality.
- Worked with heavy machinery and various power tools when assembling parts.
- Increased assembly accuracy by meticulously following blueprints, schematics, and engineering specifications.
- Played an integral role in achieving departmental goals through consistent high-quality output during periods of increased workload or tight deadlines.
- Contributed to a positive working environment by fostering a strong team atmosphere and treating colleagues with respect and professionalism.
- Consistently met or exceeded production quotas by efficiently assembling products within allocated time frames.
- Notified engineering of errors and discrepancies.
- Deburred, polished, and painted surfaces.
- Reduced production errors by conducting thorough quality control checks on assembled components.
- Trained and instructed coworkers in proper assembly techniques.
Platoon Sergeant
United States Marine Corps
Quantico, VA
08.2004 - 02.2011
- Trained, supervised and organized over 100 Marines and personnel.
- Collaborated with fellow NCOs to develop innovative tactics and strategies, resulting in improved mission outcomes.
- Promoted safety awareness within the platoon, significantly reducing accidents during training exercises and deployments.
- Ensured mission success by effectively overseeing daily operations, personnel assignments, and equipment maintenance.
- Established a strong team dynamic within the platoon through effective communication and leadership strategies.
- Maintained high levels of morale among soldiers, fostering a positive and motivated environment.
- Developed junior leaders through mentorship programs, enhancing their skillsets for future career progression.
- Enhanced platoon readiness by conducting comprehensive training programs and drills.
- Conducted and oversaw interrogations, briefings and debriefings.
- Supervised firing platoon, maintained firing capability and organized platoon defense.
- Managed over $1Million dollars worth of equipment during garrison and deployment operations.
- Instilled discipline within the unit by consistently enforcing military customs and courtesies.
- Conducted personal and professional counseling, routine inspections and physical fitness tests.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership
Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PAHigh School Diploma -
Ringgold Senior High School
Monongahela, PASkills
- Problem-Solving
- Team Leadership
- Operations Management
- Customer Service
- Decision-Making
- Employee relations and conflict resolution
- Inventory Control
- Interpersonal Communication
- Risk Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Assignment Delegation
- Staff Training
Certification
SIX SIGMA Yellow Belt
Timeline
Operations Manager
United States Steel Corporation
03.2017 - Current
Quality Control Inspector
Scientific Drilling International
09.2014 - 05.2017
Mechanical Assembler
Alstom Grid
03.2012 - 09.2014
Platoon Sergeant
United States Marine Corps
08.2004 - 02.2011
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership
Point Park University
High School Diploma -
Ringgold Senior High School