Kacey Pyse
Operations Manager
Waukesha,WI
Summary
Accomplished Plant Manager with a proven track record at Super Steel LLC, enhancing operational efficiency and product quality through lean manufacturing and strategic leadership. Skilled in project management and team development, successfully reduced costs and fostered a culture of continuous improvement. Expert in ISO standards and safety assessment, ensuring top-notch production standards.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Plant Manager
Super Steel LLC
10910 N Weston Dr, Mequon, WI 53092
04.2020 - 02.2025
- Analyzed financial performance to identify areas for cost reduction.
- Motivated staff to exceed production targets with regular feedback and support.
- Streamlined production processes by adopting lean manufacturing principles.
- Managed operational budgets by prioritizing cost-effective strategies for resource allocation.
- Monitored compliance with safety regulations to ensure a secure work environment.
- Reduced costs by eliminating materials waste and unnecessary labor hours.
- Provided direction and leadership to all levels of employees and managers.
- Oversaw daily operations of 200,000 sq. ft. manufacturing plant.
- Collaborated with sales team to align plant capabilities with customer demands, fostering long-term business relationships.
- Implemented quality control measures to reduce defect rates and enhance product quality consistently.
Assistant Plant Manager
Super Steel LLC
03.2015 - 04.2020
- Implemented quality assurance measures, enhancing product consistency and safety.
- Analyzed operational data for identifying areas of improvement.
- Improved production schedules by coordinating daily operations and resource allocation.
- Improved production efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing lean manufacturing techniques.
- Collaborated with HR to recruit top talent, reducing turnover rates and fostering a positive work environment.
- Provided coaching and mentoring to team members, fostering professional growth and skill development.
- Oversaw daily production schedules, ensuring timely completion of orders while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Supported Plant Manager in establishing strategic objectives for the facility, aligning with broader company goals.
- Conducted regular performance reviews for employees, identifying areas for improvement and setting goals for future success.
Welding Supervisor
Super Steel LLC
09.2013 - 03.2015
- Supervised welding projects for timely completion, ensuring adherence to blueprints and specifications.
- Enhanced welding quality by implementing and enforcing strict safety and procedural guidelines.
- Ensured consistent weld quality through frequent visual inspections and non-destructive testing methods.
- Mentored junior welders, sharing industry expertise to improve their skill sets and productivity levels.
Lead Welder
Super Steel LLC
10.2010 - 09.2013
- Reduced project completion time, utilizing strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with team members.
- Demonstrated expertise in various welding processes such as MIG, TIG, stick, and flux-cored arc welding.
- Maintained precise measurements for accurate fabrication by utilizing blueprints and drawings effectively.
- Solved complex technical issues with innovative solutions that improved overall project outcomes.
- Increased productivity by effectively using tools and machinery to prepare workpieces for welding.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Computer Aided Design (CADD)
Morrison Institute of Technology
Morrison, ILAssociate of Applied Science - Welding
Whiteside Vocational
Sterling, ILSkills
- Plant and warehouse operations
- Project management
- Operational Strategy Development
- Production planning
- Continuous improvement
- Team building and development
- Lean manufacturing processes
- ISO standards
- Decision-making
- Safety assessment
- Equipment operation
- Strategic thinker
- Employee hiring
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 110 staff members.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Collaborated with team of 20 in the development of Cost reduction
- Achieved Higher productivity by introducing Trainning for weld quality tasks.
- Achieved Future growth through effectively helping with streamlining product lines .
Timeline
Plant Manager
Super Steel LLC
04.2020 - 02.2025
Assistant Plant Manager
Super Steel LLC
03.2015 - 04.2020
Welding Supervisor
Super Steel LLC
09.2013 - 03.2015
Lead Welder
Super Steel LLC
10.2010 - 09.2013
Associate of Applied Science - Computer Aided Design (CADD)
Morrison Institute of Technology
Associate of Applied Science - Welding
Whiteside Vocational