RICHARD J RESER
Union,OH
Summary
A hardworking and reliable operations and quality professional focused on going above and beyond to support the team and serve customers. Trained in lean operations and offering top-notch leadership abilities. Motivated to continue to learn and grow as a manufacturing professional.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
ASSOCIATE MANAGER
NuVasive LLC
West Carrollton, OH
09.2019 - Current
- Recognized and took advantage of opportunities to increase business revenue, including cycle times and lean manufacturing concepts
- Met targets consistently by working hard and with strong attention to detail
- Managed communications between team members, customers and vendors to keep operations efficient and successful
- Determined team targets and implemented plans to achieve goals at individual and group level
- Developed and communicated standard operating procedures to team of 35
- Kept inventory levels optimized and supplies organized for forecasted demands
- Lead teams through routine operations and unexpected challenges with strong decision-making skills and expert production knowledge
- Worked with managers to address problems such as raw material shortages and production value stream issues.
Instructor/Infantryman (11B)
U.S. Army Reserve
Fraser, MI
10.2003 - Current
- Assessed students' grasp of class material presented in courses and workshops
- Evaluated information about classes and students to uncover deficiencies and devise improvement plans
- Helped adult students meet diverse professional development goals
- Learned valuable techniques from observing other instructors to use in future courses
- Planned classes focusing on instruction, demonstration and work time
- Evaluated student progress and adjusted learning plans to foster progress
- Instructed personnel on ways to reduce environmental hazards and proper use of PPE Led diverse training simulations to prepare teams for combat and emergency situations.
- Used learning assessments to regularly monitor student understanding of class concepts and materials
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students
QUALITY PRODUCTION GROUP LEADER
DMAX LTD
Moraine, Ohio
08.2017 - 09.2019
- Payroll and personnel issues
- Off-shift plant quality engineer Protected company reputation and built loyal client base by working relentlessly to resolve problems and improve customer satisfaction
- Proactively identified and solved complex problems impacting operations management and business direction
- Resolved conflicts
- Quality standard management
- Knowledge of production control
- Metric driven sales results
- Quality improvement initiatives
- Solution selling
- Sales presentations
- Sales tracking
- Supervise production negotiated agreements between parties in order to reach win-win solutions to disagreements and clarify misunderstandings
- Wrote agendas and notes and sent out automatic notifications for upcoming meetings Provided onsite training.
- Planning, strategy and emergency meetings
- Executed lean manufacturing initiatives to support continuous improvement and facilitate on-time performance.
TERRITORY MANAGER
Code Blue LLC
Springfield, OH
06.2013 - 08.2017
- Maintained solid connections with established customers to promote new products
- Analyzed sales statistics to determine sales potential and provide input on inventory requirements
- Initiated sales by preparing necessary contracts and drafting proposals to be sent to clients
- Tracked time, calls and results, and submitted reports
- Proactively managed customer accounts, enabling consistent attainment of sales goals and distribution targets
- Gave presentations on available products and services that could meet current business
Education
BA - ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP
Wittenberg University
Springfield, OHSkills
- Conflict resolution
- Mediation
- Meetings
- Negotiations
- Problem solver
- Recruiting
- Research
- Training programs
- Decisive leader
- Automotive production experience
- Quality standard management
- Quality improvement initiatives
Timeline
ASSOCIATE MANAGER
NuVasive LLC
09.2019 - Current
QUALITY PRODUCTION GROUP LEADER
DMAX LTD
08.2017 - 09.2019
TERRITORY MANAGER
Code Blue LLC
06.2013 - 08.2017
Instructor/Infantryman (11B)
U.S. Army Reserve
10.2003 - Current
BA - ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP
Wittenberg University