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Michael Powell

Roscommon,MI

Summary

Seasoned Area Manager with solid background in overseeing daily operations, managing staff and implementing business strategies. Possess strong leadership skills, adept at problem-solving and delivering measurable results to drive growth. Known for fostering team collaboration while ensuring optimal customer service and satisfaction. Notable contributions include improving operational efficiency, reducing costs, and increasing sales revenue in previous roles.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Area Manager

Fca Us LLC
Toledo, OH
11.2015 - 10.2024
  • Monitored inventory levels of raw materials, supplies, finished goods, and tools.
  • Created detailed reports on production performance metrics such as output rate and cycle time.
  • Conducted regular safety inspections of factory equipment to identify potential hazards and risks.
  • Supervised staff members in their daily operations to ensure adherence to company policies and procedures.
  • Implemented continuous improvement initiatives to increase productivity while reducing costs.
  • Managed day-to-day operations including scheduling shifts, assigning tasks, monitoring progress.
  • Managed areas of manufacturing, safety, inventory control and process implementation.
  • Assessed production schedules and orders to plan material requirements and worker activities.
  • Applied lean strategies to implement operational enhancements, promote efficiency and cut costs.

Sales Associate

Gross Electric Supply
Ann Arbor, Michigan
06.2013 - 11.2015
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Assisted customers with product selection, sizing and styling.
  • Demonstrated product features and benefits for customers' needs.
  • Attended weekly team meetings to review performance goals and objectives.
  • Performed cashier duties such as accepting payments, issuing receipts and counting money back change.
  • Worked with fellow sales team members to achieve group targets.
  • Developed trusting relationships with customers by making personal connections.
  • Built and maintained relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success.
  • Sold various products by explaining unique features and educating customers on proper application or usage.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Management , History

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI
05-1992

Skills

  • Relationship building and management
  • Business development and planning
  • Order Management
  • Controlling costs
  • Operations Management
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Process Improvement
  • Team Development
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • Staff Scheduling
  • Talent review

Timeline

Area Manager

Fca Us LLC
11.2015 - 10.2024

Sales Associate

Gross Electric Supply
06.2013 - 11.2015

Bachelor of Arts - Management , History

Central Michigan University
Michael Powell