Zach Richards
Machinist
Dawsonville,GA
Summary
Results-driven management professional with proven ability to lead teams to success. Strong focus on team collaboration, operational efficiency, and achieving measurable outcomes. Adept at strategic planning, process improvement, and fostering culture of accountability and excellence. Known for adaptability and consistently meeting changing organizational needs.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mill Drill Manager
Steelplate
05.2025 - Current
- Supervised daily operations, ensuring compliance with safety standards and operational procedures.
- Implemented process improvements, enhancing workflow efficiency across production teams.
- Trained and mentored staff on best practices and equipment usage to maximize productivity.
- Managed inventory control systems, optimizing stock levels to reduce waste and increase efficiency.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
Industrial Engineer
Steel Plate
02.2025 - 05.2025
- Implemented process improvements using Lean methodologies, resulting in streamlined workflows and increased output.
- Developed and maintained project schedules, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and timely execution of deliverables.
- Use CAD (Computer-Aided Design) software or other design tools to create accurate plans and simulations.
- Communicate technical concepts to non-technical management and provide recommendations.
- Prepare reports, presentations, and documentation to update management on project progress.
Machine Shop Supervisor
Micromeritics
04.2024 - 02.2025
- Overseeing and coordinating the work of 30 machinists, ensuring optimal team performance and adherence to production schedules.
- Assign tasks and manage workloads, balancing team strengths and project priorities.
- Prepare reports on production metrics, efficiency, and quality for management review.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement changes to enhance productivity.
Production Supervisor
Theragenics
03.2023 - 04.2024
- Handled inventory planning and maintenance, ensuring seamless supply chain operations, and minimizing shortages.
- Supervised a team of 10+ employees, ensuring tasks were completed efficiently and accurately.
- Communicated effectively with other departments to ensure smooth workflow from start to finish.
- Oversaw continuous improvement initiatives in a lean environment to drive gains in quality, flow, and output.
Manufacturing Engineering Technician
Theragenics
09.2022 - 03.2023
- Performed routine maintenance on machinery, including lubrication, and cleaning.
- Assembled machined parts into mechanical units using hand tools and power tools.
- Read blueprints, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerance of finished work piece.
- Troubleshot and repaired machines to increase productivity and decrease spending.
Machinist
CETEC Inc.
05.2018 - 09.2022
- Operated manual lathes and mills to produce parts according to specifications.
- Measured, laid out, and marked metal stock to display the placement of cuts.
- Set up, adjusted, and checked machine programming for each job, configuring equipment according to project specifications.
- Read and followed blueprints, diagrams, and drawings to fabricate products.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Machine Tool Technology
Lanier Technical College
Oakwood, GA05.2019
Skills
- Customer service
- Team leadership
- Time management
- Decision-making
- Staff management
- Task delegation
- Goal setting
- Documentation and reporting
- Strategic planning
- Operations management
- Project management
- Shift scheduling
Certification
- Certified [Job Title], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 25 staff members.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Career advancementCompany CultureHealthcare benefits401k matchLanguages
English
Native or Bilingual
Interests
Cooking
Woodworking
Machining
Fantasy Football1
Quote
“Character is what you do when no one is watching.”
John Wooden
Timeline
Mill Drill Manager
Steelplate
05.2025 - Current
Industrial Engineer
Steel Plate
02.2025 - 05.2025
Machine Shop Supervisor
Micromeritics
04.2024 - 02.2025
Production Supervisor
Theragenics
03.2023 - 04.2024
Manufacturing Engineering Technician
Theragenics
09.2022 - 03.2023
Machinist
CETEC Inc.
05.2018 - 09.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Machine Tool Technology
Lanier Technical College
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