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OperationsManager

Pernell Lewis

Gadsden ,AL

Summary

With a proven track record at RMG Manufacturing, I excel in operations management and team leadership, enhancing operational efficiency and employee motivation. My strategic planning and problem-solving skills have significantly improved through put in the production process showcasing my ability to drive performance and safety improvements. I have 20 years of experience in ductile, gray iron, and brass foundries.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Manager

RMG Manufacturing
09.2018 - 08.2024
  • Supervised operations staff in the molding department, core room, and finishing departments.
  • Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
  • Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
  • Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to senior management.
  • Facilitated smooth collaboration between departments through clear communication channels.
  • Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or unsafe conditions in the work place.
  • Directed initiatives to improve work environment, company culture or overall business strategy.
  • Developed strong relationships with vendors, resulting in better pricing and improved service quality.
  • Championed safety protocols to maintain a secure working environment, reducing workplace accidents significantly.
  • Analyzed data trends to identify potential bottlenecks in operations workflow, implementing strategies to mitigate risks accordingly.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
  • Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
  • Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
  • Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
  • Conducted weekly safety training.
  • Trained employees to be ISO compliant.
  • Conducted weekly cycle counts on alloy inventory.
  • Tracked KPI's in order to reduce downtime.
  • Created run parameters for the molding units in order to improve efficiency.
  • Scheduled core room production inorder to meet customer needs.

General Foreman

Lee Brass
12.2013 - 08.2018
  • Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
  • Scheduled air-set, 14×16 conventional lines, and Sinto molding lines to customer and inventory needs.
  • Conducted pre-shift inspections on safety guards.
  • Demonstrated strong leadership abilities in managing diverse teams to achieve common goals while fostering a positive work environment.
  • Improved through put efficiency by effectively delegating tasks and managing a team of skilled workers.
  • Mentored junior team members in the development of their skills, providing guidance and support that facilitated career advancement opportunities.
  • Monitored daily scrap inorder to improve quality in future production.
  • Communicated daily with upper management and sales department on any issues that would affect customer demands.
  • Conducted weekly safety training.
  • Conducted weekly cycle counts on ingots to insure that customer demands would be met.
  • Implemented pouring parameters which helped reduce scrap by twenty percent.

Grinder

M&H Valve Company
02.2011 - 12.2013
  • Ground in gates and parting lines from castings.
  • Worked sort belt putting castings in grinding stalls.
  • Worked shake out breaking runners and risers from castings.
  • Operated forklift to take scrap to the melt bay.
  • Performed all other tasks requested by supervision.

Production Supervisor

Union Foundry
04.2000 - 12.2010
  • Scheduled production for the Disa mold line, GFD mold line, BM-1 large diameter line, and cor room.
  • Oversaw employee training initiatives to ensure all team members were proficient in company procedures, safety regulations, and job-specific tasks.
  • Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
  • Mentored team members through regular feedback and performance evaluations, leading to professional growth and skill development.
  • Evaluated existing production processes and identified areas for improvement.
  • Coordinated with other departments to maintain smooth and efficient product flow.
  • Evaluated employee performance regularly against established benchmarks for ongoing personnel development.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of production data, enabling informed decision-making for process improvements.
  • Evaluated team member performance regularly to identify and resolve productivity concerns.
  • Communicated daily with upper management on downtime or any safety issues.
  • Scheduled employees daily assignments inorder to meet customer and inventory needs.

Education

Attented Two Years - Business Management

Clark Atlanta University
Atlanta, GA

High School Diploma -

Monroe Comprehensive High School
Monroe, Georgia
05.1986

Skills

  • Problem-Solving
  • Team Leadership
  • Operations Management
  • Customer Service
  • Operational Efficiency
  • Decision-Making
  • Employee relations and conflict resolution
  • Staff Training
  • Staff Management
  • Inventory Management
  • Policies and procedures implementation
  • Employee Motivation
  • MS Office
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Goal Setting
  • Strategic Planning
  • Schedule Management
  • Performance Management
  • Health and safety compliance
  • Forklift Certified
  • CPR Training

Timeline

Operations Manager

RMG Manufacturing
09.2018 - 08.2024

General Foreman

Lee Brass
12.2013 - 08.2018

Grinder

M&H Valve Company
02.2011 - 12.2013

Production Supervisor

Union Foundry
04.2000 - 12.2010

Attented Two Years - Business Management

Clark Atlanta University

High School Diploma -

Monroe Comprehensive High School

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