Trent Miller
Williamston,MI
Summary
Seasoned Operations Manager and talented leader with 10 years of experience applying exceptional planning and problem-solving abilities toward enhancing business plans and day-to-day activities. Results-driven and resilient in developing teams while improving processes and increasing productivity. Bringing solid understanding of industry trends, excellent communication skills, talent for spotting areas in need of improvement and implementing changes with strategic approach.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Plant Operations Supervisor
General Motors CCA
Lansing, MI
04.2015 - Current
- Built relationships with customers and managed accounts to drive revenue and profit.
- Collaborated with internal teams to streamline operations across materials handling, production and shipping.
- Oversaw, coached and evaluated 25+ Union employees.
- Supervised ongoing daily production phases.
- Established operational objectives and work plans and delegated assignments to subordinate managers.
- Maximized productivity by keeping detailed records of daily progress and identifying and rectifying areas for improvement.
- Reviewed and assessed ongoing operations, developing initiatives for continuous process improvement.
Operations Supervisor
General Motors CCA
Belleville, MI
01.2013 - 04.2015
- Demonstrated proficiency with operating internal and external software systems, including IMS, WMS, Microsoft Office programs, and Adobe Acrobat.
- Enhanced operational performance and reduced labor expenses by developing and optimizing standard practices.
- Enforced regulatory and company policy compliance to improve workplace and employee safety and readiness.
- Conducted root cause analysis in deficient areas to identify and resolve central issues.
- Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine company's product offerings.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Monitored over 20 employees' day-to-day activities and made plans to rectify issues
- Streamlined picking operations and budgeted effectively to decrease spending 6%
Order Entry Technician
Save A Lot Distribution Center
St. Johns, MI
10.2007 - 01.2013
- Assisted customers with product and service selections.
- 100% accurate order entry and data verification for two years
- Informed supervisors and coworkers of inventory needs and double-checked supplies before completing customer orders.
- Created shipping and invoicing documents with accurate customer, destination and materials information to meet shipper standards and identify any hazardous contents.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Saved $120,000 by implementing cost-saving initiatives that addressed long-standing problems
Overhead Crane Operator
Ogihara America Corporation
Howell, MI
03.1997 - 04.2007
- Worked closely with supervisors to adjust daily workloads and maximize output based on equipment, manpower and other factors.
- Operated cranes and other equipment while monitoring coworker, personal and overall work zone safety.
- Operated overhead, gantry and remote control cranes in according to safety processes and established procedures.
- Completed accurate and smooth TIG and MIG welds.
- Made quick and efficient repairs to stamping equipment, increasing equipment lifetimes and cutting company costs $55,000 per year.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ10.2012
Skills
- Problem Anticipation and Resolution
- Team Leadership
- Administrative Management
- Records Organization and Management
- Policy Development and Enforcement
- Inventory Tracking and Management
- Data Analysis
- Customer Relations
- Process Development and Streamlining
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 10 Managers in the development of new Inventory Tracking System.
- Lead Supervisor for OSWAT Project Launch.
- Awarded Best of the Best achievement as Plant Managers Network (PMN) Chair from 2016-2019.
Timeline
Plant Operations Supervisor
General Motors CCA
04.2015 - Current
Operations Supervisor
General Motors CCA
01.2013 - 04.2015
Order Entry Technician
Save A Lot Distribution Center
10.2007 - 01.2013
Overhead Crane Operator
Ogihara America Corporation
03.1997 - 04.2007
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Phoenix
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