Toby Wood
Owasso,OK
Summary
Multi-talented Senior Executive knowledgeable about sales, operations and personnel management. Successful at stepping into diverse positions and making immediate positive contributions. Focused on optimizing operations and motivating employees while establishing market dominance. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
VP of Operations
Anchor Paint Mfg. Company
02.2020 - 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 organization.
- Fostered culture of continuous improvement within organization by implementing best practices in operations management and providing ongoing training for staff members.
- Led organizational restructuring initiatives to improve overall efficiency, streamline reporting lines, and eliminate redundancies while maintaining high employee morale and engagement levels.
- Implemented data-driven strategies to identify areas of improvement and drive continuous process optimization.
- Developed cross-functional teams to foster collaboration, resulting in increased productivity and performance .
- Collaborated with sales and marketing teams to develop strategic plans that align with company objectives, driving revenue growth while minimizing operational complexities.
- Championed lean manufacturing principles, reducing waste and increasing overall output.
- Enhanced operational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing cost-saving measures reduced costs by 1.7 million in 4 years.
- Managed recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover.
- Identified opportunities for automation, leading to significant reduction in manual labor costs and increased efficiency.
- Streamlined operations to maximize business efficiency and profits.
- Aligned organizational objectives with company mission to increase business growth and integrate work strategies.
- Initiated cross training program to promote new managers from within, building and maintaining cohesive leadership structure.
Operations Manager
Anchor Paint Mfg. Company
03.2014 - 01.2020
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
- Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
- Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
- Managed,5 departments, EHS, Maintenance, production, shipping/ receiving, and Sales counter, 3 managers and 4 supervisors.
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
- Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
- Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
- Facilitated smooth collaboration between departments through clear communication channels.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Developed and implemented strategies to maximize customer satisfaction.
- Handled staff training initiatives aimed at improving workforce to meet dynamic industry demands.
- Increased profit by streamlining operations.
- Set, enforced, and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
- Analyzed data trends to identify potential bottlenecks in operations workflow, implementing strategies to mitigate risks accordingly.
Assistant Operations Manager
Anchor Paint Mfg. Company
03.2012 - 12.2014
- Managed daily operations effectively, ensuring timely completion of tasks and accurate reporting of results.
- Improved communication within team through regular meetings, updates, and open channels of communication.
- Coordinated with Operations Manager in different operational issues and promotional activities.
- Streamlined operational processes by implementing new strategies and procedures, resulting in increased efficiency.
- Implemented new technology to streamline processes and improve operations.
- Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
- Managed 27 people, two production departments, and shipping/ receiving.
Production Supervisor
Anchor Paint Mfg. Company
03.1998 - 11.2012
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Oversaw employee training initiatives to ensure all team members were proficient in company procedures, safety regulations, and job-specific tasks.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Mentored team members through regular feedback and performance evaluations, leading to professional growth and skill development.
- Consistently met or exceeded production targets while maintaining strict quality standards, resulting in increased customer satisfaction.
- Managed team of 9 production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
- Improved product quality by monitoring production processes, conducting inspections, and initiating corrective actions as needed.
- Evaluated existing production processes and identified areas for improvement.
- Coordinated with other departments to maintain smooth and efficient product flow.
- Enhanced production efficiency by implementing lean manufacturing techniques and reducing waste.
Education
High School Diploma -
Abilene High School
Abilene, KS05.1992
Skills
- Team Building and Motivation
- Operations Management
- Organizational Development
- Capacity Planning
- Operational management
- Strategic Planning
- Performance Improvement
- Policy Development and Enforcement
- Change Management
- P&L Administration
- Staff training/development
Certification
- Licensed fork lift trainer - 2014
- Certified Lean implementer -2012
- social styles training
- job relations - TWI Institute
- Job methods - TWI Institute
- job instruction - TWI Institute
Timeline
VP of Operations
Anchor Paint Mfg. Company
02.2020 - Current
Operations Manager
Anchor Paint Mfg. Company
03.2014 - 01.2020
Assistant Operations Manager
Anchor Paint Mfg. Company
03.2012 - 12.2014
Production Supervisor
Anchor Paint Mfg. Company
03.1998 - 11.2012
High School Diploma -
Abilene High School
- Licensed fork lift trainer - 2014
- Certified Lean implementer -2012
- social styles training
- job relations - TWI Institute
- Job methods - TWI Institute
- job instruction - TWI Institute
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