Robert J. Copfer
Hermitage,PA
Summary
Professional manager with significant expertise in overseeing complex projects and ensuring timely delivery. Skilled in strategic planning, budget management, and risk assessment. Strong focus on team collaboration, fostering results-driven environment, and adapting to changing needs. Known for reliability, leadership, and effective communication.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
T. Bruce Sales
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Company Overview: this is a large fabrication job shop dealing in the steel/mining industry
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
- Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
- Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
- Developed strong relationships with stakeholders through regular communication updates, fostering trust and confidence in the team''s ability to deliver results.
Purchasing Manager
T. Bruce Sales
01.2018 - 12.2024
- Company Overview: this is a large fabrication job shop dealing in the steel/mining industry
- Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.
- Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.
- Managed supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery of products and services.
- Achieved cost savings by negotiating contracts and pricing with suppliers.
- Analyzed market trends and adjusted procurement strategies accordingly for optimal results.
- Conducted regular research to identify trends and cost saving opportunities.
- Streamlined procurement processes for increased efficiency and reduced lead times.
- Led cross-functional team in executing cost reduction initiatives, resulting in significant savings on material purchases.
- Led cross-functional teams to assess and select new suppliers, ensuring alignment with organizational quality standards.
- Coordinated with finance and budgeting departments to align procurement strategies with fiscal objectives.
- Reduced material costs by negotiating favorable terms with suppliers.
- Fostered strong relationships with strategic suppliers to secure preferential pricing and access to innovative materials.
Machinist/Assembler
GE Transportation
07.2013 - 07.2016
- Machine and assemble parts for diesel locomotives; calculate dimensions or tolerances; align and secure holding fixtures and cutting tools; maintain machine tools in proper operational condition; confer with engineering, supervisory, or manufacturing personnel to exchange technical information; advise others on ways to improve processes or products; read and interpret assembly blue prints; inspect, operate, and test completed products to verify functioning, machine capability, and quality; position or align components for assembly, manually or using hoists; rework, repair, or replace damaged parts or assemblies; maintain and lubricate parts or components
Route Supervisor
Krispy Kreme
03.2009 - 11.2012
- Plan, organize, and manage the work of staff to ensure that the work is accomplished in a manner consistent with organizational requirements; monitor operations to ensure that staff members comply with administrative policies, procedures, and safety rules; serve as a contact person for all workers within assigned territories; direct investigations to verify and resolve customer or shipper complaints; collaborate with other managers or staff members to formulate and implement policies, procedures, goals, or objectives
Customer Service Meat Department
Wegmans
08.2003 - 01.2008
- Responsible for servicing customers in any aspect of the store; wrap, weigh, label, and price cuts of meat; prepare special cuts of meat ordered by customers; receive, inspect, and store meat upon delivery to ensure meat quality; estimate requirements and order meat supplies to maintain inventories; supervise other meat cutters
Education
BAS - Technology Leadership
Clarion University
Clarion, PA12.2017
Skills
- Project management
- Project planning
- Project planning and development
- Project scheduling
- Team collaboration
- Project tracking
- Relationship building
- Strategic planning
- Schedule management
- Client relations
- Customer relations
- Work flow planning
Timeline
Project Manager
T. Bruce Sales
01.2024 - 01.2025
Purchasing Manager
T. Bruce Sales
01.2018 - 12.2024
Machinist/Assembler
GE Transportation
07.2013 - 07.2016
Route Supervisor
Krispy Kreme
03.2009 - 11.2012
Customer Service Meat Department
Wegmans
08.2003 - 01.2008
BAS - Technology Leadership
Clarion University
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