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Work History
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Skills
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Justin Smith

Canton

Summary

Dynamic and dedicated professional with a strong enthusiasm for mastering new skills and contributing to team success. Recognized for exceptional work ethic, problem-solving abilities, and results driven mindset. Passionate about the outdoors, bringing a unique perspective that fuels creativity and innovation in all endeavors.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Owner/Operator

Grounds Care LLC
04.2022 - Current
  • I started Grounds Care LLC in the spring of 2022. Grounds Care provides basic lawn care services such as mowing, mulching, and leaf removal. It is currently ran as a solo owner/operator which has given me experience in all aspects of business. It has been challenging, but rewarding. Learning everything from sales, invoicing, how to complete tasks in the field, problem solve when things don’t go as planned, and dealing with customers, has helped me become more well rounded as a person and professional.

Operations Reporting Manager

OHIO GRATINGS INC
12.2017 - 05.2023
  • Oversee entry of production information into ERP systems, training direct reports in order of operations to ensure accurate stock and job costing.
  • Support team members in investigating discrepancies and determining proper correction method.
  • Perform final audit of shipped jobs at time of job closing with a focus on losses.
  • Understand all facets of material movement between ERP systems and supporting the process when needed.
  • Develop a root cause analysis process for identifying and correcting inventory errors.
  • Oversees organization of the year end inventory counts.

Inventory Control Analyst

OHIO GRATINGS INC
01.2015 - 12.2017
  • Manage all facets of inventory control.
  • Maintain inventory accuracy within the ERP (Vantage v. 5.2) system.
  • Work as the liaison between departments to ensure all inventory transactions will flow smoothly from Production Planning, to Operations Reporting.
  • Run reports and analyze data to determine the root cause of discrepancies.
  • Organize and conduct the full year end cycle count and audit team.
  • Ensure the cost of new parts and products are accurate and based on up to date information.

Operations Reporting Administrator

OHIO GRATINGS INC
05.2013 - 01.2015
  • Ensure all production data is accurately input into the ERP system.
  • Audit and close all jobs once they are shipped.
  • Analyze the profitability of individual jobs.
  • Maintain thorough records of transactions and hard copies of job closings of up to several years.
  • Train floor personnel on proper reporting procedures and processes.

Material Handler

OHIO GRATINGS INC
12.2012 - 05.2013
  • Transport correct parts and products to necessary locations within the plant.
  • Manage multiple tasks at the same time and ensure material is received in a timely manner.
  • Work with floor personnel and supervisors to coordinate ship dates.

Powder Coat Technician

OHIO GRATINGS INC
05.2010 - 12.2012
  • Schedule jobs to be processed based on ship date or next operation.
  • Maximize the product output while ensuring the powder coat quality meets or exceeds the standards.
  • Properly count, package, and label all products for shipment.
  • Conduct preventative maintenance on all equipment to maximize efficiency and minimize break downs.

Set-up Assembly Operator

OHIO GRATINGS INC
02.2010 - 05.2010
  • Receive products on the back end of machine.
  • Flatten and test consistency within set tolerances.
  • Stack, count, and label for next operation.

Education

Bachelor's - Ministerial Studies

Purpose Institute
Canton, OH
05.2013

High School Diploma -

Post Secondary
Massillon, OH
05.2009

No Degree - International Business Management

Stark State College
Canton, OH

Skills

  • Operational reporting
  • Inventory management
  • Cost management
  • Documentation and reporting

Certification

Driver's License - clean record

Timeline

Owner/Operator

Grounds Care LLC
04.2022 - Current

Operations Reporting Manager

OHIO GRATINGS INC
12.2017 - 05.2023

Inventory Control Analyst

OHIO GRATINGS INC
01.2015 - 12.2017

Operations Reporting Administrator

OHIO GRATINGS INC
05.2013 - 01.2015

Material Handler

OHIO GRATINGS INC
12.2012 - 05.2013

Powder Coat Technician

OHIO GRATINGS INC
05.2010 - 12.2012

Set-up Assembly Operator

OHIO GRATINGS INC
02.2010 - 05.2010

Bachelor's - Ministerial Studies

Purpose Institute

High School Diploma -

Post Secondary

No Degree - International Business Management

Stark State College

Additional Information

  • Have held several leadership positions within my local church.
  • High attention to detail, organized, goal oriented, and result driven.
  • Served as an intern for six months helping a pastor start a church in Alliance, OH.
  • I received my Ministerial License in 2014.
  • Have had the opportunity to help teach Bible School classes in three nations oversees.
  • Additional credit hours towards an International Business Management degree several years ago.
  • Very driven and ready to take on a new challenge.
  • Volunteered at a local Sportsman's Club.