Mark Zuck
Knoxville,IA
Summary
Accomplished Department and Production Manager at Pella Corporation, adept in servant leadership and problem-solving, significantly enhanced productivity and team cohesion. Expert in CI principles, I spearheaded many continuous improvement initiatives, driving safety, quality and efficiency. Skilled in mentoring, I have developed team member specific training programs, fostering servant leadership and operational excellence.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Department Manager
Pella Corporation
1997.08 - Current
- Oversaw inventory management processes for the raw wood processing area, maintaining optimal stock levels, while minimizing waste and ensuring ontime delivery to customers.
- Communicated and mentored managers of other departments to help develop the team I work with.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure seamless coordination in achieving company-wide objectives.
- Maintained a professional/enjoyable work environment by focusing on servant leadership. I addressed all conflicts proactively and fostered open communication among team members pushing the team environment to a new level.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
Production Manager
Pella Corporation
2003.02 - 2023.10
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Managed multiple projects concurrently, ensuring timely completion and meeting budget constraints.
- Increased overall productivity by identifying bottlenecks in the production process and proposing effective solutions.
- Oversaw quality control efforts, maintaining strict adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements while achieving high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow, and output.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products according to customer requirements.
- Conducted root cause analysis on production issues, devising corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Partnered with leadership on recruiting, hiring and coaching production personnel.
- Coordinated with sales and marketing departments to align production schedules with demand forecasts, maximizing both efficiency and customer satisfaction.
- Developed a comprehensive training program for new hires, resulting in higher employee retention rates and faster integration into the team.
- Created and oversaw production schedules and adjusted as needed to meet deadlines.
- Helped develop forecasts and budgets for multiple plants.
- Monitored team budgets to keep projects on task and avoid waste and drive improvement.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Management
Peru State College
Peru, Ne05.1997
Skills
Servant Leadership
Problem Solving Mentor/Coach
CI Ambassador Certified
Leadership Training and Mentoring
Motivational Leadership
Strategies and Goals
Performance Management
Timeline
Production Manager
Pella Corporation
2003.02 - 2023.10
Department Manager
Pella Corporation
1997.08 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Management
Peru State College
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