Lane Gerrald
Bentonville,AR
Summary
Operational Manager specializing in supply chain coordination and production scheduling. Proven expertise in managing full production lifecycles, optimizing workflow, and implementing process improvements. Excels in cross-functional collaboration to ensure alignment with business goals and enhance overall operational performance.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Manager
FuelBox / MilSpec
Springdale, AR
01.2025 - Current
- Oversee the full production lifecycle including material handling, fabrication, assembly, testing, finishing, final inspection, and shipping to ensure product quality.
- Lead fabrication operations utilizing CNC punch press, press brakes, welding, finishing, assembly, and quality control processes while coordinating production priorities.
- Managed daily shop operations, production scheduling, and workflow, overseeing complete manufacturing process from raw material receiving to final shipment to ensure timely delivery.
- Maintain quality standards by monitoring processes, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring completed products meet company specifications.
- Implement process improvements and inventory controls while establishing preventative maintenance procedures to enhance operational efficiency and reliability.
- Manage inventory accuracy in Sortly, purchasing coordination, shipping, receiving, and production documentation to support efficient operations.
- Coordinate with suppliers to maintain material availability, support production demands, and reduce downtime caused by shortages.
- Trained and developed employees, enhancing standard operating procedures and workflow efficiency to improve shop organization.
- Collaborate with ownership on forecasting, production planning, capacity management, and operational improvements.
Operational Manager
Southern Precision Fabrication Inc.
Ashdown, AR
05.2019 - Current
- Achieved operational efficiency by strategically planning schedules and optimizing staffing, ensuring smooth in-house fabrication and off-site logistical operations.
- Managed the coordination of over 75 off site contracts for conveyor system installation and maintenance, line striping, and industrial painting nationwide for clients including FedEx, UPS, Amazon, Goodyear and more.
- Plan, monitor, and manage production capability to guarantee fulfillment of customer requirements on time while ensuring stock availability, and reducing excess inventory.
- Managed inventory, load planning, and shipping tracking reports using Microsoft Office, ensuring data accuracy and optimizing quality control processes.
- Conducted weekly team meetings to develop workload strategies for 20-member team, ensuring alignment and improving supply chain efficiency.
- Accomplished over 1,000 successful purchase order completions while providing a supportive team atmosphere with optimal productivity.
Education
BACHELORS - BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR05-2019
Skills
- Production Scheduling
- Project execution
- Supply Chain Coordination
- Resource Allocation
- Budget Management
- Performance Tracking
- Safety Compliance
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Organized Team Leader
- Project management
Certification
- OSHA30 Certified, Click Safety, 2020
- Lean Sigma Six Yellow Belt, Council for Six Sigma Certification, 2024
Timeline
Production Manager
FuelBox / MilSpec
01.2025 - Current
Operational Manager
Southern Precision Fabrication Inc.
05.2019 - Current
BACHELORS - BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
University of Central Arkansas