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Rudolph Draper

Coffeyville

Summary

Dynamic Operations Manager with a proven track record at the Kansas Army National Guard, excelling in team leadership and problem-solving. Enhanced supply chain efficiency and optimized resource allocation, driving mission readiness. Skilled in operations management and committed to fostering accountability, ensuring high-quality outcomes in diverse environments.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Manager

Kansas Army National Guard
10.1997 - Current
  • Led operational planning and execution for training exercises, ensuring mission readiness and compliance with military standards.
  • Streamlined logistics processes, enhancing supply chain efficiency and reducing downtime during operations.
  • Managed personnel assignments and performance evaluations, fostering team development and accountability within units.
  • Directed resource allocation for equipment maintenance, optimizing operational capability across diverse missions.

Manufacturing Manager

Gates Rubber Co.
02.2013 - 02.2016
  • Oversaw production schedules to optimize workflow and meet delivery deadlines.
  • Led cross-functional teams to implement process improvements and enhance operational efficiency.
  • Developed training programs for staff to ensure compliance with safety regulations and quality standards.
  • Analyzed production data to identify bottlenecks and recommend solutions for continuous improvement.
  • Managed budget planning and forecasting activities for the manufacturing department, ensuring alignment with corporate financial goals while maintaining operational excellence.

City Commissioner and Mayor

City of Pittsburg Kansas
03.2007 - 03.2013
  • Led community engagement initiatives to enhance citizen participation and transparency in local government decisions.
  • Developed strategic plans addressing local economic development and infrastructure improvement projects.
  • Collaborated with city departments to streamline operations and improve service delivery for residents.
  • Oversaw budgeting processes, ensuring allocation of resources aligned with city priorities and community needs.

Quality Control Inspector

MPIX.COM
03.2007 - 01.2013
  • Conducted thorough inspections of incoming materials and finished products to ensure compliance with quality standards.
  • Developed and implemented inspection protocols, enhancing the accuracy of quality assessments.
  • Trained and mentored junior inspectors on best practices in quality control processes and procedures.
  • Collaborated with production teams to identify areas for process improvement, reducing defects in final output.

Education

Organizational Leadership

Seargent Major's Acadamy
Fort Bliss, TX
11-2023

Associate of Science - Business Administration

American InterContinental University
Schaumburg, IL
03-2007

Skills

  • Problem-solving
  • Team leadership
  • Operations management
  • Customer service

Timeline

Manufacturing Manager

Gates Rubber Co.
02.2013 - 02.2016

City Commissioner and Mayor

City of Pittsburg Kansas
03.2007 - 03.2013

Quality Control Inspector

MPIX.COM
03.2007 - 01.2013

Operations Manager

Kansas Army National Guard
10.1997 - Current

Organizational Leadership

Seargent Major's Acadamy

Associate of Science - Business Administration

American InterContinental University