Ronald Allen
Emmaus,Pennsylvania
Summary
Proven leader in operations management, adept at driving productivity and ensuring quality control at Royal Truck & Equipment. Skilled in production planning and safety management, with a track record of managing complex projects to successful completion. Excelled in staff management, enhancing team performance and meeting rigorous standards. Achieved significant inventory and equipment relocation ahead of schedule, demonstrating strong leadership and operational excellence. Multi-talented Production Manager experienced in diverse industrial environments. Profit-motivated collaborator with ingenuity in troubleshooting complex productivity obstacles. Creative leader with motivational supervisory methods. Production management professional knowledgeable about allocating resources, optimizing production and increasing output with hands-on and dedicated approach. Articulate and professional problem-solver with good relationship-building abilities. Proficient in planning and implementing innovative production strategies.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Manager
Royal Truck & Equipment
03.2014 - 04.2024
- When I started at Royal Truck I was inspecting and buying used trucks at auctions and truck dealers.
- I would deliver sold trucks and drive purchased used trucks cross country
- By the end of 2014 I was trained and became the Production Manager
- Managed multiple projects concurrently, ensuring timely completion and meeting budget constraints.
- Increased overall productivity by identifying bottlenecks in the production process and proposing effective solutions.
- Oversaw quality control efforts, maintaining strict adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements while achieving high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Held weekly safety meetings and covered Tool Box Topics
- Became fork lift certified and completed Train the trainer certification
- Trained, tested and reviewed all employees permitted to use any forklifts at Royal Truck semi annually for OSHA requirements
- In 2022 in preparation of the sale of Royal Trucks Coopersburg property I was tasked with getting the property ready to sell. This included moving all inventory, tools, equipment, furniture and fixtures Royal Truck was keeping moved to the Shoemakersville location. I was also tasked with getting rid of everything that was not being kept which I did by either sending to auction, selling on FaceBook Market place and Craigsist. This included 100 to 120 storage containers full of items plus the containers themselves. The preparation of the sale also included thoroughly cleaning and repainting of the shop and all of the office spaces in order to put the property on the market. All of this was done between Jan of 2022 to June of 2022 and the property was sold before being put on the market.
- In June of 2022 I started working at Shoemakersville location as the Bay 1 Production Manager. In Bay 1 we were responsible for our Rental Fleet repair and Maintenance plus all company vehicles and equipment. We also performed all customer repairs that came in and all specialty builds
Shop Manager
Kwik Lube N Oil Change Inc
07.1988 - 08.2013
- In 1988 I started working at Kwik Lube as a Lube Technician. I dont recall how long I worked there before becoming the shop Manager but it wasnt very long because the manager that was there was moved to a second location that was opened not long after I started.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and inviting store environment for both customers and employees by enforcing proper safety protocols and cleanliness standards.
- Delivered excellent customer service by addressing and resolving customer inquiries and complaints.
- Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
- Managed inventory levels for optimal product availability.
- Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
- Serviced and repaired all equipment used at the shop (air compressors, tanks, pumps hoses, lines and reels) as well as all building maintenance repairs and landscape
- In 1998 I bought this business from the original owner and I owned and operated this business till late 2013
Education
High School Diploma -
Riverdale High School
Fort Myers, FL06.1986
Skills
- Production Planning
- Operations Management
- Strong leadership abilities
- Staff Management
- Safety Management
Certification
Forklift Operation and Train the Trainer certificates
Timeline
Production Manager
Royal Truck & Equipment
03.2014 - 04.2024
Shop Manager
Kwik Lube N Oil Change Inc
07.1988 - 08.2013
High School Diploma -
Riverdale High School
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