Russell Lytle
Loris,USA
Summary
Manufacturing manager with over 15 years of experience in enhancing production efficiency, ensuring high-quality standards, and fostering employee engagement through a proactive management approach. Proven ability to leverage technical expertise and business insights to implement strategies that drive operational excellence and profitability. Recognized for strong leadership skills and collaborative team dynamics that contribute to organizational success.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator
Trusted Choice Home Inspector
12.2024 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive home inspections, identifying structural issues and ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Developed detailed inspection reports, providing clients with clear summaries of findings and recommendations.
- Implemented quality control measures, enhancing accuracy and consistency of inspection processes.
- Trained and mentored new inspectors, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
- Utilized advanced inspection tools and technologies to streamline workflows and improve operational efficiency.
- Managed client relationships, addressing inquiries promptly to enhance customer satisfaction and trust.
- Collaborated with industry professionals to stay abreast of regulatory changes and best practices in home inspection.
- Developed marketing strategies that increased visibility, attracting new clients while retaining existing ones.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing issues promptly to ensure customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Ensured compliance with relevant regulations, maintaining proper documentation and licensing requirements.
- Maximized revenue by identifying new market opportunities and implementing targeted sales strategies.
Production Manger | VicFlex | VicDry department
Victaulic Company of America
09.2021 - 12.2024
- Ensure all employees understand and abide by all Company safety rules regulations and policies.
- Maintain 5-S documentation
- Participation in lean manufacturing events
- Conduct safety training as required or needed
- Forecasting production schedules
- Facility improvement projects
- Scheduling employees to attend Assigned safety meetings toolbox talk and quality training.
Project Manager
Specialty Tooling Systems/Nachi
08.2015 - 09.2018
- Managed project development from initiation to closure as single point of contact for the customer as well as managed and negotiated all scope changes to the contract and budget.
- Initiated all the invoices to the terms and conditions of the project.
- Escalated all timeline and deliverable issues to the Business Unit Leader
- Responsible to report project status to the Stakeholders
- Established clear ownership for project tasks, ensured that team members had the tools needed, and provided timely feedback.
- Completed project gate model outlining scope, goals, deliverables, required resources, budget and timeline as well as tracking progress and reviewing project tasks to ensure deadlines are met.
- Assessed project issues and identified solutions to meet productivity, quality and customer goals.
- Completed a lesson learned evaluation to determine how well results were achieved and improvements for future projects.
- Developed and maintained cost to complete financial record on a monthly basis as well as tools and best practices for project management and execution.
- Traveled to customer facilities to ensure project timelines were being met and to resolve issues.
Build Leader
Paslin Company
03.2002 - 07.2015
- Day to day supervision and coordination of manufacturing activities for all mechanical equipment
- CNC programmer as well as all manual equipment
- Day to day supervisor of in-house builders, toolmakers and outside contractors
- Served as specialist on the design, installation and maintenance of mechanical systems and equipment.
- Actively participated in engineering design reviews
- Lead efforts in diagnosing system malfunctions and prescribed repairs or changes in work and design practices.
- Ensured tasks are executed in the most effective manner regarding time, cost and function.
- Reviewed findings with personnel when mechanical problems are complex or may lead to extended downtime or high costs.
- Utilized WBS to schedule material and labor requirements for assigned jobs.
- Planned and coordinated work in accordance with work requirements utilizing drawings, sketches, and manuals as necessary.
- Directed installation, adjustment and repair work as necessary.
- Reported equipment and required documentation changes in line with company procedures.
Education
Journeyman Certificate - undefined
Macomb Community College
01.1998
Trade Related Prep - undefined
Macomb Community College
01.1997
Diploma - undefined
East Detroit High School
01.1996
Skills
- Production planning
- Operations management
- Staff management
- Production scheduling
- Continuous improvements
- Team development
- Dedication to product quality
- Safety management
- Production optimization
- Health and safety compliance
- Quality control
- Staff scheduling
- Materials management
- Quality inspection
- Root-cause analysis
- Customer support
Timeline
Owner/Operator
Trusted Choice Home Inspector
12.2024 - Current
Production Manger | VicFlex | VicDry department
Victaulic Company of America
09.2021 - 12.2024
Project Manager
Specialty Tooling Systems/Nachi
08.2015 - 09.2018
Build Leader
Paslin Company
03.2002 - 07.2015
Journeyman Certificate - undefined
Macomb Community College
Trade Related Prep - undefined
Macomb Community College
Diploma - undefined
East Detroit High School