Tim Lupu
Fenton,MI
Summary
Dynamic leader with extensive experience at Hertz Car Rental, excelling in operations and maintenance management. Highly dependable team player with focus on adaptability and result-oriented collaboration. Skilled in project management and fostering employee engagement, significantly boosting efficiency and operational excellence.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Manager
Hertz Car Rental
04.2023 - 01.2025
- Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance, and safety.
- Optimized spare parts inventory management by identifying critical items and setting appropriate stock levels based on usage patterns.
- Improved equipment reliability by implementing a preventive maintenance program and managing repair schedules.
- Collaborated with other department managers to coordinate maintenance activities around production schedules, minimizing operational interruptions.
- Reduced downtime by efficiently overseeing the maintenance team and prioritizing tasks according to urgency.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for cost-effective procurement of parts and services, maintaining strong working relationships.
- Developed detailed maintenance budgets, effectively controlling expenses while ensuring optimal equipment performance.
- Conducted root cause analysis of recurring issues, devising long-term solutions that minimized future disruptions.
- Delegated tasks to carefully selected employees in alignment with resource management goals.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the maintenance team by encouraging open communication, problem-solving initiatives, and employee engagement activities.
- Forecasted and reviewed maintenance budgets to establish cost-effective measures.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
Senior Operations Manager
Hertz Car Rental
07.2019 - 04.2023
- Oversaw workforce management planning, volume predictions and capacity planning.
- Managed employee-related issues encompassing labor, turnover and diversity.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams for seamless execution of large-scale initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.
- Increased team productivity, providing ongoing training, coaching, and performance feedback to staff members.
- Spearheaded process improvements to reduce errors and increase overall quality in operations management.
- Boosted employee retention rates through the development of a positive work culture, fostering teamwork, open communication, and professional growth opportunities.
- Reduced costs for increased profitability by optimizing resource allocation and eliminating redundant tasks.
- Effectively managed departmental budgets, identifying opportunities for cost reduction and resource optimization.
- Oversaw staff and sub-contractor performance review assessments.
- Provided leadership for continual management and employee training initiatives.
- Established robust performance metrics to track progress against objectives regularly and adjust strategies as needed for success.
- Served as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on matters related to operational performance, strategic planning, and organizational development.
- Coordinated with sales and marketing teams to ensure inventory levels aligned with promotional activities and demand forecasts.
- Negotiated contracts with new vendors, securing quality materials and services at competitive prices.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
Location Manager
Hertz Car Rental
09.2016 - 07.2019
- Resolved location-related issues swiftly through effective problem-solving skills, minimizing delays in production schedules.
- Cultivated focus on customer service and satisfaction with well-trained, empowered team.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, effectively prioritizing tasks and maintaining strict adherence to deadlines.
- Contributed to successful productions by accommodating last-minute changes while maintaining budgetary constraints.
- Increased team productivity by providing clear communication of expectations and deadlines to all involved parties.
- Streamlined logistics management by establishing efficient systems for equipment transport, crew accommodations, and parking arrangements.
- Implemented creative techniques to create unique performances.
Education
Certificate of Completion Equivalent To Associates - Broadcasting For Radio And Television
Specs Howard School of Broadcasting
Southfield, MI09-2022
Skills
- Preventive Maintenance
- Project management
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Maintenance planning
- Work order management
- Staff management
- Operations management
- Productivity improvement
- KPI reporting
- Workforce planning
- Forecasting
- Employee engagement
Timeline
Maintenance Manager
Hertz Car Rental
04.2023 - 01.2025
Senior Operations Manager
Hertz Car Rental
07.2019 - 04.2023
Location Manager
Hertz Car Rental
09.2016 - 07.2019
Certificate of Completion Equivalent To Associates - Broadcasting For Radio And Television
Specs Howard School of Broadcasting
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