Thomas Minkewich
Livonia,USA
Summary
Accomplished and performance-driven professional with extensive knowledge and past industry experience in leading all signage/manufacturing aspects including mentorship, senior-level negotiations, tenders, and successors. Proven manufacturing in implementing strategies with a key focus on driving operational growth and excellence. Establishing and maintaining resourceful structural initiatives to achieve set optimal targets. Excel at improving business processes to meet high levels of performance and quality standards. Demonstrated history of creating and implementing policies, ensuring compliance with organizational regulations, and regulating key operational procedures to ensure a safe and productive environment. Strategic leader with a track record of developing action plans to identify and mitigate risks as well as steer innovation, continuous process improvement, and consistent business growth. Articulate communicator; adept at engaging with clients, collaborating cross-functionally, securing partnerships, and fostering long-term professional relationships to bring people together for a profitable and preferred work environment, with less staffing turnover.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
VP of Operations Multiple Locations
Fastsigns
Michigan
10.2023 - Current
- Managed large-scale projects, ensuring timely completion within budget constraints.
- Evaluated existing workflows to identify inefficiencies and propose innovative solutions that enhance productivity across the organization.
- Delivered exceptional results in market expansion efforts by identifying new territories, analyzing potential opportunities, and establishing a strong local presence.
- Led organizational restructuring initiatives to improve overall efficiency, streamline reporting lines, and eliminate redundancies while maintaining high employee morale and engagement levels.
- Instituted risk management protocols to proactively address potential issues before they escalated into major problems affecting business operations or customer satisfaction levels.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement within the organization by implementing best practices in operations management and providing ongoing training for staff members.
- Cultivated strong vendor relationships, enabling effective negotiation on pricing and terms for better cost control.
- Oversaw inventory management, optimizing stock levels for maximum turnover without compromising availability or customer satisfaction.
- Identified opportunities for automation, leading to a significant reduction in manual labor costs and increased efficiency.
- Implemented data-driven strategies to identify areas of improvement and drive continuous process optimization.
- Mentored team members on best practices in operations management, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth within the organization.
- Developed cross-functional teams to foster collaboration, resulting in increased productivity and performance.
- Optimized supply chain management for improved product availability and reduced lead times.
- Spearheaded quality assurance initiatives to ensure consistent delivery of high-quality products while minimizing production defects.
- Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
- Enhanced operational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing cost-saving measures.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine company's product offerings.
- Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
General Manager
FastSigns Multiple Locations
Michigan
05.2023 - 10.2023
- Enhancing multi locations leadership to ensure production and product standards are kept
- Employ advanced knowledge of sign industry, achieving positive outcomes across production, installation, and accounts receivable
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
- Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
VP of Operations
JD Sign Group
01.2022 - 05.2023
- Spearhead and manage end-to-end production activities while optimizing operational and communication workflows throughout the facility
- Install and configure newly purchased digital printers and associated systems
- Modify all Health and Safety protocols in line with defined Ministry standards
- Establish a more efficient workspace, improving job flows and communications across multiple departments
- Employ advanced knowledge of sign industry, achieving positive outcomes across production, installation, and accounts receivable
- Restructured production setup to enhance overall quality and operational efficacy
- Provided strategic guidance and resources to supervisors and staff members, improving performance and productivity
- Acted as a key resource point for the sales team to address and resolve complex issues and concerns
- Conducted thorough screening of potential employees to streamline administrative activities of staff, enabling effective delivery of core deliverables
- Managed large-scale projects, ensuring timely completion within budget constraints.
- Evaluated existing workflows to identify inefficiencies and propose innovative solutions that enhance productivity across the organization.
- Delivered exceptional results in market expansion efforts by identifying new territories, analyzing potential opportunities, and establishing a strong local presence.
- Led organizational restructuring initiatives to improve overall efficiency, streamline reporting lines, and eliminate redundancies while maintaining high employee morale and engagement levels.
Broker/Independent Consultant
Superior Global
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Utilized extensive business acumen to develop and implement cost-effective strategies through enhanced production, operations, and workflow modifications, improving overall profitability of the company
- Leveraged advanced leadership skills to provide private consulting services to business owners with specific needs
- Directed visionary leadership and hands-on support to ensure effective delivery of projects within time and budgetary constraints
- Served as a key point of contact between organizations and vendors to negotiate key contracts and secure favorable terms/prices for procurement of goods, labor, and equipment
Plant Manager & President
Superior Signs and More
01.2000 - 12.2018
- Devised and implemented streamlined policies and procedures to lead projects from ordering to delivery
- Oversaw and managed project expenditures and produced reports for accurate and timely billing
- Acquired and sold company deliverables in a positive manner
- Coordinated with a portfolio of more than 50 vendors to negotiate best deals and timelines, generating cost-saving solutions for each project
- Provided specialized training and interactive leadership to engage employees and create cohesive understanding among team members
- Employed effective communication and interpersonal skills to foster robust relationships with team members and project stakeholders, improving operational effectiveness
- Ensured timely delivery of high-quality products and services, increasing productivity levels
- Facilitated collaboration between team members across all stages of design, manufacturing, digital printing, and cost estimating to hands-on model leadership, boosting employee engagement
- Supervised maintenance and repair of all equipment to resolve complex issues, reducing downtime and documenting solutions for future applications
- Outperformed each assigned task by leveraging comprehensive knowledge of plant operations and project administration, achieving fast-track promotions from manufacturing to supervisory roles
- Increased production efficiency by optimizing plant layout and implementing process improvements.
- Reduced costs by eliminating materials waste and unnecessary labor hours.
- Directed employees and related programs to maximize team productivity and facility output.
- Provided direction and leadership to all levels of employees and managers.
- Boosted employee morale and productivity through effective leadership and motivational techniques.
Education
Chemical Engineering Technology Degree -
St Clair College
Windsor, OntarioSkills
- Operations Management
- Customer Service & Support
- Complex Problem Resolution
- Procurement/Contract Negotiation
- Plant Production Management
- Strategic Planning and Execution
- Change/Project Management
- C-Level Negotiation & Operations
- Team Building & Leadership
- Mentorship
- Process Improvement
- Relationship Management
- Operations management
- Organizational development
- Team building and motivation
- Workforce planning
- Capacity planning
- Production scheduling
Mentorship
Certification
- DZ
- Crane
- Arial Lift
- Forklift
- Overhead Crane
Career Experience
- VP of Operations, Fastsigns, Michigan, MI, 10/01/23, Present
- General Manager/Mentorship, FastSigns Locations, Livonia, MI, 05/01/23, Present
- VP of Operations, JD Sign Group, Cambridge, ON, 01/01/22, 05/01/23
- Broker/Independent Consultant, Superior Global, North America, 01/01/19, 12/31/22
- Plant Manager & President, Superior Signs and More, Windsor, ON, 01/01/95, 12/31/18
Personal Information
- USA and Canadian Citizenship
Work Availability
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Work-life balanceCompany CultureHealthcare benefits401k matchWork from home optionPersonal development programsStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingTimeline
VP of Operations Multiple Locations
Fastsigns
10.2023 - Current
General Manager
FastSigns Multiple Locations
05.2023 - 10.2023
VP of Operations
JD Sign Group
01.2022 - 05.2023
Broker/Independent Consultant
Superior Global
01.2019 - 01.2022
Plant Manager & President
Superior Signs and More
01.2000 - 12.2018
- DZ
- Crane
- Arial Lift
- Forklift
- Overhead Crane
Chemical Engineering Technology Degree -
St Clair College
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