Steve Lackner
Andover,MN
Summary
Dynamic machinist with a proven track record at RMS Company, with a foundation in leadership. Recognized for enhancing productivity, training peers, and excelling in troubleshooting and process improvement. Ability to drive operational success and fostering teamwork has consistently led to high-quality output and minimized downtime.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Machinist II
RMS Company
Coon Rapids, Minnesota
05.2022 - Current
- Recognized by leadership for positively influencing peers to enhance productivity.
- Trained new machinists on equipment operation, company culture, and safety protocols.
- Completed tool changes safely and efficiently, minimizing production downtime.
- Operated within tight tolerances to ensure high-quality output consistently.
- Troubleshot and resolved obstacles under pressure to sustain workflow continuity.
- Interpreted blueprints accurately to direct production processes effectively.
- Utilized measuring equipment such as CMMs, micrometers, and calipers for precision.
- Collaborated with team members to address machining challenges and implement effective solutions.
Assistant Store Manager-Operations
The Home Depot
Coon Rapids, MN
01.2001 - 05.2022
- Oversaw store operations to ensure corporate compliance and enhance service quality.
- Exceeded sales, margin, and inventory management, and safety goals across multiple departments and over several time periods.
- Trained associates on new processes, ensuring legal compliance with corporate and local authorities.
- Collaborated with leadership to meet financial and operational objectives.
- Analyzed reports and the store's P&L to formulate business strategies and identify growth opportunities.
- Coached staff on corporate programs to align with organizational objectives.
- Maintained productive relationships with vendors and representatives for smoother operations.
- Managed team schedules and assignments to boost productivity and performance.
Commission Sales/Hardware Department
Sears Roebuck and Co.
Coon Rapids, MN
01.1998 - 01.2001
- Successfully completed training courses provided by Sears such as Professional Selling Skills and utilized this information to maintain an above average level of extended service plan sales.
- Responsible for taking inventory of merchandise and made any needed changes in the computer system to match my visual counts
- Independently and successfully assisted customer from first contact through the close of the sale and receiving payment.
- Communicate competitors’ strategies to develop better marketing ideas.
- Assist in setting up and pricing store displays.
Education
B.S. - Economics/Business Administration
University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, WI01.2006
General course study -
Anoka Ramsey Comm. College
Coon Rapids, MN01.2003
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Strategic Planning
- Process Improvement
- CNC operation
- Blueprint interpretation
- Troubleshooting techniques
- Production workflow
Educational Experience
- Regression and Correlation
- Some Linear Programming
- Designing PowerPoint presentations to explain conclusions
- Economic and Management theories/strategies
- Working in groups to complete detailed tasks within deadlines
Computer Experience
- Microsoft Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Outlook
- Lotus Notes
- Access
Timeline
Machinist II
RMS Company
05.2022 - Current
Assistant Store Manager-Operations
The Home Depot
01.2001 - 05.2022
Commission Sales/Hardware Department
Sears Roebuck and Co.
01.1998 - 01.2001
B.S. - Economics/Business Administration
University of Wisconsin-River Falls
General course study -
Anoka Ramsey Comm. College