Will Kelley
Denver,CO
Summary
Talented Manager with excellent communication, improvement, collaboration, and production planning skills. 15 years of experience in a variety of leadership positions. Highly effective and comfortable working with people at all levels in organization.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Supervisor/CI Manager
Revved Industries
10.2020 - 09.2023
- Managed production over 5 departments, and 7 direct reports for a carbon mountain bike manufacturer in Denver, CO
- Implemented and trained others in Lean manufacturing techniques such as 5s, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen
- Cultivated a positive work culture by promoting an environment of safety, and collaboration
- Implemented Safety Reviews and directed implementation of solutions
- Established and Audited a Hazard Communications Program per OSHA standards.
- Coordinated, supervised and evaluated work of subordinates and reallocated staff and resources to meet performance requirements.
- Analyzed metrics to identify areas of opportunity, drive performance improvements and consistently exceed operational goals.
- Recruited, hired and trained staff and provided ongoing feedback and performance evaluations for development.
Carpenter
Cantonese Customs
Arcadia, MI
12.2019 - 08.2020
- Read blueprints and fabricated floor systems, walks and roofs according to drawing
- Built new and remodeled existing homes
- Coordinated with co-workers to finish projects efficiently and maximize customer benefit and satisfaction.
- Demonstrated close attention to detail to verify quality and accuracy of work.
- Completed installations of building structures, trim, flooring, and cabinetry.
- Planned and executed work with proper tools and materials to maximize productivity.
Lead Bicycle Mechanic
Chile Pepper Bike Shop
02.2011 - 10.2018
- Trained new mechanics, to repair all manner of bikes
- Managed warranty for a one hundred bike rental fleet of high end full suspension mountain bikes
- Remodeled Chile Pepper bike shop and built a variety of fine carpentry displays, work spaces and storage areas
- Helped fundraise/maintain local trails and dirt jump park.
- Handled estimation of parts, bike and component repairs and replacements.
- Helped customers select bicycles to fit body size and intended bicycle uses.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Owner/Operator
Talking Mountain Yurts
- Visioned, and built a backcountry Yurt system in the La Sal Mountains for skiing and world class mountain biking
- 2 years in development working with the USFS to attain a 5 year special use permit
- Researched and designed the structures and their locations to maximize year round use
- Managed bookings, built yurts and infrastructure from decks, to kitchens, and bunk beds
- Organized events to support local avalanche forecasting and bring the community together.
Production manager
Burley Design Cooperative
08.1996 - 02.2001
- For Burley Design Cooperative
- I took on this role during a period of intense growth and was responsible for adding to our line aluminum bikes, road bikes and recumbents
- I was responsible for positive collaboration between R&D and production, as well as working with the sales team to meet targets.
- Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
- Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow, and output.
- Estimated labor requirements to support anticipated workload.
- Delivered direct feedback to senior management regarding project visibility and status.
Education
Associates Degree - Outdoor Recreational Programming
Colorado Mountain College
Leadville, COHigh School Diploma -
Smoky Hill High School
Aurora, COLean Certification -
Acuity Institute
Skills
- Operational Reporting
- Personnel Management
- Documentation and Reporting
- Culture Building
- Lean Implementation
- Metrics Based Improvement
- Cross Department Collaboration
Timeline
Senior Supervisor/CI Manager
Revved Industries
10.2020 - 09.2023
Carpenter
Cantonese Customs
12.2019 - 08.2020
Lead Bicycle Mechanic
Chile Pepper Bike Shop
02.2011 - 10.2018
Production manager
Burley Design Cooperative
08.1996 - 02.2001
Owner/Operator
Talking Mountain Yurts
Associates Degree - Outdoor Recreational Programming
Colorado Mountain College
High School Diploma -
Smoky Hill High School
Lean Certification -
Acuity Institute