Zachary Bates
Lebanon,TN
Summary
Seasoned Operations Manager and talented leader with Nine years of Automotive 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
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager
Tenneco Automotive
04.2023 - Current
- Improved operational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing cost-saving measures.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by establishing clear communication channels and addressing concerns promptly.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors, resulting in better pricing and improved service quality.
- Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions for complex business challenges.
- Spearheaded process improvements, resulting in increased productivity and reduced operational costs.
- Led successful change initiatives, ensuring seamless transitions during organizational restructuring efforts.
- Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
- Analyzed data trends to identify potential bottlenecks in operations workflow, implementing strategies to mitigate risks accordingly.
- Facilitated smooth collaboration between departments through clear communication channels.
Production Group Leader
Tenneco Automotive
05.2022 - 04.2023
- Reviewed processing schedules and production orders to make decisions concerning inventory requirements, staffing requirements, work procedures, and duty assignments considering time constraints
- Reviewed operations and conferred with technical and administrative staff to resolve production or processing problems
- Hired, trained, evaluated or discharged staff or resolved personnel grievances
- Directed and coordinated activities of employees engaged in the production and process of goods, such as machine operators and welders
- Coordinate changeovers based on customer demand.
- Mentored team members for skill development, resulting in enhanced productivity and job satisfaction.
- Improved production efficiency by implementing lean manufacturing techniques and process improvements.
Maintenance Planner
Tenneco Automotive
06.2017 - 05.2022
- Conduct preventative and breakdown maintenance in an Automotive Supplier Manufacturer
- Improved equipment uptime by diligently scheduling and coordinating preventive maintenance tasks.
- Reduced downtime for critical assets by developing and implementing comprehensive maintenance plans.
- Coordinated with vendors and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of spare parts, minimizing delays in repairs.
- Daily Management of SAP PM’s such as checking the status, past due, issuing site ECM (Engineering Change Management) documents
- Following through with scheduling both scheduled and unscheduled tasks, tracking, and managing the Work Order status
- Completes data entry, maintains current data in the inventory system such as purchases of all MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and operating supplies), receives and distributes materials, while all ensuring efficiency and accuracy
- Works to constantly improve the Plant through cost-saving ideas, process improvements, and business simplification ideas
- Performs all jobs with safety, environmental, quality, productivity and performance standards as outlined within the plant
- Create and develop work instructions and deliver training to end users
- Develop and implement machine upgrades and improvements working with both internal and external resources (vendors, contractors, corporate).
- Conducted risk assessments on critical assets to prioritize required maintenance activities accordingly.
Controls Technician
Tenneco Automotive
06.2017 - 05.2022
- Monitored and maintained controls using Allen Bradley Software
- Adhere to established procedures, works with Controls Systems Engineer to establish, review, improve, and execute plant control system tasks including PM tasks
- Performed mechanical and electrical preventative maintenance on various manufacturing equipment, PLC’s, and electrical system.
Maintenance Technician
Landmark Ceramics
02.2017 - 06.2017
- Preventative and breakdown maintenance of AGV (Automated Guided Vehicles) and Servo Drives
- Gained knowledge and participated in Kiln operations.
Senior Maintenance Associate
DENSO Manufacturing
07.2015 - 02.2017
- Preventative and breakdown maintenance in an automotive part manufacturer
- Completed maintenance on Robotics (IAI, DENSO 4 & 6 Axis), PLCs (Mitsubishi, Allen Bradley, Omron) and Servo Drive
- Gained knowledge Kaizen studies for machine improvement
- Participated in Overseas Technical Course-Intensive Apprentice Program in Anjo-Shi, Aichi-Ken Japan.
Maintenance Technician
Smelter Services
10.2009 - 06.2015
- Member of the maintenance team in an aluminum smelting plant completing tasks within the facility such as preventative and breakdown maintenance
- Conducted preventative and breakdown maintenance of Hydraulics and Pneumatics, the Baghouse filtering systems, Gear Drive, Chain drive, and Trunnion rebuild.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Business Management
Columbia State Community College
Columbia, TNSkills
- Auto CAD LT
- Lock Out Tag Out
- 5S- Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize and Sustain
- SAP (CMMS)
- Conveyance Systems
- PLCs
- Troubleshooting
- Mechanical Measurement
- Basic SMAW and GMAW welding
- Leadership
- Good Interpersonal Skills
- Time Management
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Analytical Skills
- Effective Planning
- Process Improvement
- Organizational Management
- Health and safety compliance
- Production
- Maintenance Planning
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Decision-Making
- Lean manufacturing and design
- Operations Management
Timeline
Operations Manager
Tenneco Automotive
04.2023 - Current
Production Group Leader
Tenneco Automotive
05.2022 - 04.2023
Maintenance Planner
Tenneco Automotive
06.2017 - 05.2022
Controls Technician
Tenneco Automotive
06.2017 - 05.2022
Maintenance Technician
Landmark Ceramics
02.2017 - 06.2017
Senior Maintenance Associate
DENSO Manufacturing
07.2015 - 02.2017
Maintenance Technician
Smelter Services
10.2009 - 06.2015
Some College (No Degree) - Business Management
Columbia State Community College
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