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Weston Gradert

Earlvile,Il

Summary

  • Cost efficiency and streamlining, lean manufacturing and GMP.
  • Utilizing P&L’s and budgets to forecast COGS and Labor weekly, Monthly, and Quarterly.
  • Culture driven.
  • Manage and maintain CMMS systems.
  • Six Sigma Black Belt as well as 5S trained and certified.
  • Proficient in Office Suite programs.
  • Exemplary communication and conflict resolution skills

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Kitchen Manager

Buffalo Wild Wings
01.2024 - Current
  • Improved kitchen efficiency by implementing streamlined processes and optimizing staff scheduling.
  • Reduced food waste by closely monitoring inventory levels and enforcing proper equipment usage and time keeping standards.
  • Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.

Team Lead/ Hospitality Manager

Topgolf
10.2021 - 01.2024
  • Areas of Responsibility: Bar/Bay Host/Training
  • I wrote and managed the schedule of over 180 associates
  • Managed the professional development of associates through metric adherence and period training programs
  • Developed and facilitated a steps of service training program that focused on bringing survey scores to a level that met of exceeded brand standards
  • Brought our service metrics from well below the brand expectations and helped the venue reach 9th in the country (41st prior)
  • Enhanced overall team performance by providing regular coaching, feedback, and skill development opportunities.
  • Worked with the bar team to develop effective controls and standards
  • Bringing our COGS into standard
  • Guided the facilitation of hiring events of up to 40+ applicants simultaneously
  • Along with facilitating those hired throughout the training process, including 30-60-90 training
  • Facilitated events of up to 600+ attendees working side by side with the Event Contact/ Kitchen/Associates to ensure timely food service, lively entertainment, and exceptional service
  • Voted Bronze and Silver “STAR” awards winner in 2022-23

Maintenance Manager

Greiner Aerospace
06.2018 - 07.2019
  • Built out an entire CMMS, Asset management system, as well as a TPM program
  • Aimed at straightening out an underutilized maintenance department
  • Worked with Operations Team and Engineering Team on capital projects
  • Projects include removing an old dust collection system, converting 50 paint booths to a new collection system, and replacing all overhead lighting with LED lighting
  • Enabling us to remove almost 50% of our workstation lighting
  • These projects had total estimated savings of nearly $10K in 24 months
  • Worked at strengthening a minimal safety program
  • Work included evaluating existing safety concerns, establishing a Safety Team, and preparing a plan to reduce the number of safety incidents
  • Wrote PM’s and SOPs to standardize the current maintenance work performed by many technicians
  • Perform general daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance work on machinery used to fabricate foam through injection molding.

Maintenance Manager

UniWell Laboratories
07.2017 - 04.2018
  • Worked with operations team to help improve OEE on machines by cross-training and establishing accountability of the operators
  • My team developed TPM systems for all equipment to minimize machine downtimes
  • These TPM systems gradually increased the overall output
  • One machine increased from 45 BPM (bags per minute) to over 85 BPM due to strict training and maintenance procedures
  • My team developed safety programs and training programs to improve the outdated safety culture
  • Work with the executive management team in planning a $500K operating budget and $100K parts inventory
  • Use DimoMaint (CMMS) to plan, assign, and monitor PM schedules for all assets throughout the building
  • Design and implement calibration procedures to equipment such as temperature monitors, differential pressure gauges, and other testing and technical equipment, as per FDA regulation
  • Developed and wrote SOPs for safety programs and PM scheduling and monitoring, as well as a work request procedure that eliminated our operations team from waiting for a technician to arrive.

Maintenance Contractor

UniWell Laboratories
09.2016 - 07.2017
  • I worked from auto-generated PMs from our CMMS system to perform routine preventive maintenance on all machinery
  • These machines included but were not limited to 125 HP air compressors, Boilers, conveyor systems, automated packaging systems, large ribbon or tumble style blenders, and other equipment, standard in contract supplement manufacturing
  • Used various methods such as blueprints, wiring schematics, or contact with technical assistance to perform emergency repairs when breakdowns occur
  • Enhanced workplace safety through strict adherence to OSHA guidelines and regular safety training for staff.

Education

Combination Welding -

Advanced Technologies Institute
Dallas, TX
07.2011

Arlington High School
01.2005

Skills

  • Purchasing
  • Quality Assurance
  • Cost Control
  • Food Safety
  • Recruitment
  • Workflow Planning
  • Performance monitoring
  • Attention to Detail
  • Multitasking and Organization
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Budget Management

Career Outline

Manager focused on building teams that work together to form strong relationships. Works to develop internal skills to strengthen the morale of the workplace. I believe that a well-trained and well-trusted employee is an effective employee. Treat every employee as though they CAN make a difference, and they will.

Certification

ServSafe Illinois Basset

ServSafe Food Handler

ServSafe Food Manager

Timeline

Kitchen Manager

Buffalo Wild Wings
01.2024 - Current

Team Lead/ Hospitality Manager

Topgolf
10.2021 - 01.2024

Maintenance Manager

Greiner Aerospace
06.2018 - 07.2019

Maintenance Manager

UniWell Laboratories
07.2017 - 04.2018

Maintenance Contractor

UniWell Laboratories
09.2016 - 07.2017

Combination Welding -

Advanced Technologies Institute

Arlington High School

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