Steve Coats
Business Unit Manager
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
Experienced Business Manager skillful in monitoring and managing daily business operations with focus on continuous improvement. Transforms underperforming operations into successful enterprises using resourcefulness and high-level business acumen. Decisive and analytical with 18-years history of successful industry performance.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Business Unit Manager
Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream
Bakersfield, CA
05.2021 - Current
- Created, managed and executed business plan and communicated company vision and objectives to motivate teams.
- Reduced or eliminated different types of financial discrepancies by improving documentation and reporting accuracy for budget and operational controls.
- Evaluated existing operations and current market trends to identify necessary improvements and capitalize on changes.
- Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
Maintenance Supervisor
Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream
Bakersfield, CA - California
06.2019 - 05.2021
- Kept track of equipment, inventories and system upgrades in order to prepare and present detailed reports to upper management.
- Supervised 22 employees and scheduled shifts.
- Increased productivity by reducing downtime, budgeting effectively, allocating tasks and maintaining high standards of safety and work quality.
- Analyzed and identified equipment failure root causes and initiated correction actions.
Planner Scheduler
Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream
Bakersfield, CA - California
07.2014 - 06.2018
- Input data in SAP to create updated status reports for quick reference of project progress and deadlines.
- Completed Work Order logs and reports detailing production data such as volume, materials used preventative maintenance results, helping management make accurate operational decisions.
- Addressed internal supply problems head-on and developed creative solutions to prevent delays and missed targets.
- Worked with supervisors and team members to understand production needs and bring higher levels of manufacturing to obtain profitability.
MRO Buyer
Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream
Bakersfield, CA - California
01.2010 - 07.2014
- Placed orders for merchandise consistent with quality, quantity and other specification requirements.
- Communicated with suppliers to negotiate best pricing on apparel and accessories.
- Interacted with vendors, store managers and other stakeholders to maintain on-time deliveries.
- Sourced new vendors in effort to boost range of products offered in store locations while reducing costs through strategic contract negotiations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Phoenix
Bakersfield, CASkills
- Operations management
- Business planning
- Budgeting
- Strategic planning
- SAP Planning & Scheduling Super User
- Manufacturing Equipment Purchasing Specialist
Certification
- SAP Super User Planning and Scheduling, Nestle USA
- SAP Purchasing 2014
- INFOR EMM
Timeline
Business Unit Manager
Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream
05.2021 - Current
Maintenance Supervisor
Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream
06.2019 - 05.2021
Planner Scheduler
Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream
07.2014 - 06.2018
MRO Buyer
Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream
01.2010 - 07.2014
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Phoenix
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