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Russell Hoverstadt

Wallace,SD

Summary

Results-driven operations manager with expertise in standard operating procedures, quality control, and equipment maintenance. Proven ability to enhance productivity and streamline processes, ensuring operational excellence.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Secondary operations manager

Twin City Die Castings Co
Watertown, South Dakota
05.2024 - 08.2025
  • Supervised day-to-day workflow of employees in order to maximize productivity and maintain quality standards.
  • Developed standard operating procedures to improve consistency in operations.
  • Monitored equipment performance and initiated maintenance requests as needed.
  • Managed staffing needs through recruitment, selection, onboarding and training, disciplinary action as necessary.
  • Assessed employee development needs and provided feedback on their progress towards meeting goals.
  • Produced SOPs to document workplace procedures and optimize productivity through standardization.
  • Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.

Plant Manager

Specsys Inc
Watertown, South Dakota
07.2022 - 05.2024
  • Supervised daily operations to ensure efficiency and safety in production processes.
  • Managed staff schedules to optimize workforce productivity and meet production goals.
  • Implemented quality control measures to maintain product standards and compliance.
  • Facilitated communication between departments to streamline operations and resolve issues.
  • Managed the daily operations of the plant, including scheduling personnel and equipment.
  • Planned, directed and coordinated operations for production, machinery and processing within company policies and procedures.
  • Identified and resolved operational issues in a timely manner.
  • Facilitated communication between workers at different levels of the organization.
  • Assigned tasks to employees based on their skillset and experience level.
  • Supervised team members across multiple departments within the plant environment.
  • Conducted regular meetings with department heads to review progress towards set objectives.
  • Oversaw production budget and approved expenditures to direct spending.

Machining coordinator

Specsys inc
Watertown, South Dakota
02.2018 - 07.2022
  • Developed training materials for new employees to enhance onboarding experience.
  • Directed the programming of CNC machines and coordinated tooling purchases across three locations.
  • Performed cost analysis on new parts to aid sales in competitive project bidding.
  • Coordinated maintenance and repair schedules across three shop locations, ensuring minimal downtime.
  • Educated non-machinists in fundamental machining techniques.

Education

Precision Machining - Machining

Lake Area Tech
Watertown, SD
03-2004

Skills

  • Standard operating procedures
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Quality control
  • Staff recruitment
  • Production scheduling
  • Process improvement
  • Conflict resolution
  • Purchasing and procurement

Affiliations

  • 4h instructor for the past 8 years
  • Military service USMC 1987-1992

Timeline

Secondary operations manager

Twin City Die Castings Co
05.2024 - 08.2025

Plant Manager

Specsys Inc
07.2022 - 05.2024

Machining coordinator

Specsys inc
02.2018 - 07.2022

Precision Machining - Machining

Lake Area Tech

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