James Gilardi
Summary
Highly skilled and detail-oriented Team Leader. Proficient in microsoft teams, troubleshooting, and ensuring quality control in high-paced manufacturing environments. Known for strong problem-solving abilities, efficiency, and commitment to meeting production goals. Seeking to build more knowledge within the Crane business unit.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Value Stream Team Leader
Crane Pumps & Systems
Piqua
03.2025 - Current
- Coordinated workflows to meet production deadlines and enhance operational efficiency.
- Trained new staff on company policies and operational procedures to ensure consistent adherence to standards.
- Facilitated communication between departments to streamline operations and workflows.
- Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
- Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality, and conformance.
Assembler
Crane Pumps & Systems
Piqua
11.2023 - 03.2025
- Trained new employees how to build SH and Envy products.
- Help deligate work to be more efficient as a team.
- Worked with quality on existing and new issues that arise in 3340.
- Utilize the NCM/ downtime tracking process.
- Help fill the role as team lead when our team lead is out.
- Taking CNC classes through Edison State Community College
- Fork lift
Owner
G&R Custom Coatings
Sidney
02.2023 - 09.2024
- Purchasing
- Scheduling
- Worked on building customer relations to drive growth
- Business budgeting
- Overhead management
- Business operations
- Sales negotiations
- Inventory management
- Business-to-business relationships
- Business advertisement
- Advanced problem-solving
Business Development Manager
AMPM Employment
Vandalia
11.2022 - 02.2023
- Cold calling
- Door to door sales
- Scheduling
- Working with the team and creating a positive work environment.
- Meeting with clients
- Creating and handling contracts with clients
- Data entry
- Microsoft word
Sales Consultant
RightWay Auto Sales
Vandalia
09.2021 - 11.2022
- Car Appraisals
- Credit Applications
- Test drives
- Advertising
- Walking customers through the full sales process
- Explaining contracts
- Working with banks to close deals
- Sales training
- Funding bank deals
Sales Manager
Dreers Auto Sales
Sidney
02.2019 - 09.2021
- Helped grow the company from the very beginning.
- Handled all loan processes
- Buy here pay here accounts
- Advertised through facebook/ ran business account
- Vehicle purchasing
- Worked with other companies, such as detailers.
- Oversaw inventory management to ensure optimal stock levels for vehicles.
- Built strong relationships with customers to foster loyalty and repeat business.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally.
- Sourced vehicles from other dealer lots and auctions.
- Negotiated prices with customers in order to close deals profitably.
Education
CNC Machinist Development Program
Edison State Community College
Piqua, OH 02.2024 - 04.2025
Diploma -
Dickson County High School
Dickson, TNSkills
- Leadership
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Customer service
- Conflict resolution
- Communication excellence
- Communication skills
- Relationship building
Timeline
Value Stream Team Leader
Crane Pumps & Systems
03.2025 - Current
CNC Machinist Development Program
Edison State Community College
02.2024 - 04.2025
Assembler
Crane Pumps & Systems
11.2023 - 03.2025
Owner
G&R Custom Coatings
02.2023 - 09.2024
Business Development Manager
AMPM Employment
11.2022 - 02.2023
Sales Consultant
RightWay Auto Sales
09.2021 - 11.2022
Sales Manager
Dreers Auto Sales
02.2019 - 09.2021
Diploma -
Dickson County High School