SHANE WILLIAMS
Saugerties,NY
Summary
Assisted teams in achieving operational goals through effective collaboration and support. Contributed to cost reduction initiatives while maintaining product and service quality. Supported the development of high-performing teams through reliable teamwork.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager
Elna Magnetics
Saugerties, NY
08.2024 - Current
- Supervised daily production activities and operational workflows on shop floor to optimize performance.
- Directed personnel operations to enhance team performance and cohesion.
- Streamlined operational processes to enhance efficiency and reduce waste across production lines.
- Analyzed workflow data to identify bottlenecks and developed solutions for continuous improvement initiatives.
- Implemented quality control measures that enhanced product consistency and reduced defect rates within manufacturing processes.
- Directed initiatives to improve work environment, company culture or overall business strategy.
- Developed and implemented strategies to maximize customer satisfaction.
- Oversaw facility maintenance, ensuring optimal functionality of equipment and infrastructure at all times.
- Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
Estimating Manager
North Park Metalworkers, Inc.
SAUGERTIES, NY
08.2020 - 08.2024
- Supervised estimating team to streamline processes and improve accuracy in project cost estimations.
- Managed scheduling and tracking of all quotes to ensure timely follow-up.
- Analyzed incoming RFQs and prepared detailed quotes for various outsourcing needs, encompassing machining, plating, and painting.
Purchasing Manager
North Park Metalworkers, Inc.
SAUGERTIES, NY
04.2018 - 08.2024
- Direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in buying, selling, and distributing materials, equipment, machinery, and supplies.
- Prepare and process requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and equipment.
- Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures.
- Represent company in negotiating contracts and formulating policies with suppliers.
- Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them to determine product availability and terms of sales.
- Prepare purchase orders, solicit bid proposals, and review requisitions for goods and services.
- Confer with staff and vendors to discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services and determine corrective action.
- Maintain and review computerized or manual records of items purchased, costs, deliveries, product performance, and inventories.
Back up CNC Laser operator
North Park Metalworkers, Inc.
SAUGERTIES, NY
04.2012 - 09.2018
- Back up for main CNC laser operator.
- Run and modify CAM programs.
- Select materials per cut sheet.
- Maintain CNC laser.
Programming
North Park Metalworkers, Inc.
SAUGERTIES, NY
03.2015 - 07.2018
- Developed and arranged part layouts in AutoCAD to ensure accurate representation of print designs.
- Use CAM software to program Laser.
- Nest and setup cut sheets for Laser.
Purchasing
North Park Metalworkers, Inc.
SAUGERTIES, NY
03.2015 - 04.2018
- Prepare purchase orders, solicit bid proposals, and review requisitions for goods and services.
- Research and evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, production and distribution capabilities, and the supplier's reputation and history.
- Confer with staff, users, and vendors to discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services and determine corrective action.
- Maintain and review computerized or manual records of items purchased, costs, deliveries, product performance, and inventories.
- Purchase the highest quality merchandise at the lowest possible price and in correct amounts.
- Monitor changes affecting supply and demand, tracking market conditions, price trends, or futures markets.
Shop Floor Lead
North Park Metalworkers, Inc.
SAUGERTIES, NY
04.2014 - 03.2015
- Plan work schedules and assign duties to maintain adequate staff for effective performance of activities and response to fluctuating workloads.
- Collaborate with workers and managers to solve work-related problems.
- Assess training needs of staff and arrange for or provide appropriate instruction.
Pemming
North Park Metalworkers, Inc.
SAUGERTIES, NY
02.2012 - 04.2014
- Read blueprints and install fasteners per manufacturer recommendations.
- Manage inventory
- Schedule work for department.
Grinding/Finishing
North Park Metalworkers, Inc.
SAUGERTIES, NY
01.2011 - 02.2012
- Read and process parts per blueprint.
- Manage inventory of grinding discs, da pads, etc.
- Grind welds and finish parts per required finish.
Pemming
North Park Metalworkers, Inc.
SAUGERTIES, NY
02.2010 - 01.2011
- Read print and install fasteners.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - undefined
FULL SAIL UNIVERSITY
Orlando, FL10-2009
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Team leadership
- Operations management
- Customer service
- Operations monitoring
- Operational efficiency
- Decision-making
- Inventory management
- Project management
- MS office
- Employee motivation
- Regulatory compliance
- Health and safety compliance
- Warehouse operations
Timeline
Operations Manager
Elna Magnetics
08.2024 - Current
Estimating Manager
North Park Metalworkers, Inc.
08.2020 - 08.2024
Purchasing Manager
North Park Metalworkers, Inc.
04.2018 - 08.2024
Programming
North Park Metalworkers, Inc.
03.2015 - 07.2018
Purchasing
North Park Metalworkers, Inc.
03.2015 - 04.2018
Shop Floor Lead
North Park Metalworkers, Inc.
04.2014 - 03.2015
Back up CNC Laser operator
North Park Metalworkers, Inc.
04.2012 - 09.2018
Pemming
North Park Metalworkers, Inc.
02.2012 - 04.2014
Grinding/Finishing
North Park Metalworkers, Inc.
01.2011 - 02.2012
Pemming
North Park Metalworkers, Inc.
02.2010 - 01.2011
Bachelor's Degree - undefined
FULL SAIL UNIVERSITY