Shawn Graf
Ranchester
Summary
Dynamic operations leader with a proven track record at Wyoming Cartridge Company, excelling in risk assessment and regulatory compliance. Spearheaded initiatives that boosted revenue and enhanced employee morale. Expert in budget management and data analysis, fostering process improvements and training programs that empowered teams to achieve operational excellence.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Operations
Wyoming Cartridge Company
Sheridan
09.2022 - 11.2024
- Mitigated business risks by working closely with staff members and assessing performance.
- Recognized employees for demonstrating excellent service resulting in increased company morale.
- Implemented successful business strategies to increase revenue and target new markets.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, industry standards.
- Established operational guidelines and identified opportunities for improvement.
- Analyzed data trends and identified potential risks or opportunities associated with operations.
- Maintained budgeting documents for accurate tracking of expenses.
- Improved productivity initiatives, managing budgets and accounts, coordinating itinerary and scheduling appointments.
- Developed training programs for new employees as well as existing staff members.
- Forecasted customer demand to set prices or credit terms for goods or services.
- Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
- Communicated clear and consistent messages regarding departmental goals to produce desired results.
- Promoted products, increasing customer base, and market share.
Machining Manager
Weatherby rifles
Sheridan
02.2017 - 11.2021
- Assessed production schedules and orders to plan material requirements and worker activities.
- Investigated potential process modifications that could improve quality standards or cost savings.
- Developed and implemented machining processes to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
- Created detailed reports on production metrics, including cycle times, scrap rates, and throughputs.
- Recommended design changes based on feedback from the shop floor personnel.
- Measured and marked dimensions and reference points to meet precise specifications.
- Met or exceeded target for on-time customer shipments.
- Sustained lockout and tag-out safety protocols by properly using equipment and materials.
- Operated hand tools, drill presses, riveting machines and tap burners to safely produce projects.
- Produced daily operations report forecasting staffing needs and production volume to support cost-reduction and service improvement initiatives.
- Authored and updated production reports and personnel records to facilitate operational decisions.
- Developed and administered budgets for inventory, labor hours and overhead expenses.
- Troubleshot and repaired machines to increase productivity and decrease spending.
- Inspected production, quality control and maintenance reports to detect and address production problems.
- Constructed appropriate offset corrections for tool wear, broken tools, and casting variations.
- Implemented lean manufacturing techniques to reduce waste while increasing productivity.
- Managed a team of 15+ operators responsible for operating various types of machines.
- Oversaw production budget and approved expenditures to direct spending.
- Contributed to new plant startup and implementation of processes for manufacturing, shipping and receiving and inventory management.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ellis High School
Ellis Kansas05-1989
Skills
- Risk assessment
- Regulatory compliance
- Budget management
- Data analysis
- Process improvement
- Employee training
Timeline
Director of Operations
Wyoming Cartridge Company
09.2022 - 11.2024
Machining Manager
Weatherby rifles
02.2017 - 11.2021
High School Diploma -
Ellis High School
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