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Engineering / Custom Car Building
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Louie Szi

Profesional
Las Vegas,NV

Summary

Experienced Production Manager successful maintaining consistent on-time delivery for customers. Well-organized, proactive and resourceful in dealing with routine and complex production issues. Ambitious Production Manager with [Number] years of experience in [Type] environments. Motivates employees to align performance with company objectives in fast-paced production environments. Superior competency in resource allocation, production scheduling and workflow management. Multi-talented Production Manager experienced in diverse industrial environments. Profit-motivated collaborator with ingenuity in troubleshooting complex productivity obstacles. Creative leader with motivational supervisory methods. Proactive Production Manager successful at anticipating needs and making adjustments to schedules, materials and workflow. Ready to bring expertise to company needing hands-on, knowledgeable and resourceful leader. Production management professional knowledgeable about allocating resources, optimizing production and increasing output with hands-on and dedicated approach. Articulate and professional problem-solver with good relationship-building abilities. Proficient in planning and implementing innovative production strategies. Smoothly direct employees carrying out [Type] operations to achieve demanding production goals, schedules and budget targets. Driven leader with excellent analytical, decision-making and project management abilities. Maintain employee focus and achieve quality targets with hands-on supervision.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Manager

Derse
12.2018 - Current
  • Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
  • Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow and output.
  • Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
  • Standardized production procedures, job roles and quality assurance guidelines.
  • Assessed manufacturing processes and recommended improvements to increase productivity.

Director of Operations

Astound Group
01.2016 - 11.2018
  • Oversaw day-to-day production activities in accordance with business objectives.
  • Worked collaboratively with functional leaders to implement new procedures and corrective actions to improve quality.
  • Defined, implemented and revised operational policies and guidelines.
  • Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
  • Achieved team goals through formalized training plans, coaching and performance management.
  • Kept up-to-date with industry trends and identified areas of opportunity to drive improvements.

Production Manager

TSF Exhibits
03.2007 - 04.2012
  • Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
  • Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow and output.
  • Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
  • Standardized production procedures, job roles and quality assurance guidelines.
  • Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with production employees to communicate objectives and goals.
  • Sourced materials to keep up with production goals and meet customer demands.
  • Directed key personnel in correct production techniques to achieve required quality.
  • Assessed manufacturing processes and recommended improvements to increase productivity.
  • Addressed personnel issues and scheduling conflicts promptly.

Owner/Operator

Szi Funiture Design
05.2001 - 09.2006
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.
  • Remained up-to-date on current trends and attended industry trade shows and markets to view and order inventory.
  • Created and monitored promotional approaches to increase sales and profit levels.
  • Reconciled daily sales, returns and financial reports in QuickBooks.

Shop Manager

Contempo Design
02.1995 - 04.2001
  • Managed inventory control, cash control and store opening and closing procedures.
  • Trained team members in successful strategies to meet operational and sales targets.
  • Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
  • Kept orderly and accurate accounting records by monitoring sales documentation.
  • Coached employees and trained on methods for handling various aspects of sales, complicated issues and difficult customers.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Exceeded sales goals and accomplished business objectives by inspiring staff and promoting target products.
  • Submitted reports to senior management to aid in business decision-making and planning.

Education

2nd Degree Black Belt - Martial Arts

Martial Arts Association
Milpitas, CA

Craftsman - Master Craftsman

Self Tought
San Jose, NM

High School Diploma -

James Lick High School
San Jose, CA
05.1981

Skills

  • Processing Operations Review
  • Production Schedule Review
  • Production Reports Maintenance
  • SCADA Software
  • Inventory Control Programs
  • Processing Oversight
  • Production Oversight
  • Staffing Requirement Determination
  • Product Planning
  • Production Problem Resolution
  • Raw Product Testing

Engineering / Custom Car Building

I have Built / Customized over 149 cars Refurbishment to full builds, Engineering custom parts to designs. I have learned this trade over time and much hard work. 

Timeline

Production Manager

Derse
12.2018 - Current

Director of Operations

Astound Group
01.2016 - 11.2018

Production Manager

TSF Exhibits
03.2007 - 04.2012

Owner/Operator

Szi Funiture Design
05.2001 - 09.2006

Shop Manager

Contempo Design
02.1995 - 04.2001

2nd Degree Black Belt - Martial Arts

Martial Arts Association

Craftsman - Master Craftsman

Self Tought

High School Diploma -

James Lick High School
Louie SziProfesional