ZACHARY GORMAN
Rohnert Park,CA
Summary
Experienced production & manufacturing leader with a successful track record. Built industry-leading teams and implemented lean manufacturing principles to increase production efficiency all while meeting industry required standards.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations Manager
Mike's Bikes
Novato, California
05.2026 - Current
- Train and guide operational teams across departments to meet production and quality demands.
- Present comprehensive performance reports to supervisors, detailing production metrics and quality resolutions.
- Manage transportation fleet to ensure vehicle safety, driver security, and timely product delivery to 14 retail locations.
- Developed operational procedures that streamlined order fulfillment and enhanced delivery efficiency.
- Acting as key stakeholder in integrating online fulfillment warehouse into distribution center, reducing operational costs by $100K to $400K.
Assistant DC Manager
Mike's Bikes
Novato, California
10.2023 - Current
- Implemented updated process flows, increasing bike production by 5% while maintaining quality standards.
- Collaborated with upper management to monitor and adjust production flow based on seasonal demands.
- Redesigned delivery route, reducing average overtime by 20 minutes.
- Recruited and trained receiving team, ensuring adherence to procedures and implementation of best practices for efficiency.
Director of Manufacturing
PureXtracts
Del Rey Oaks, CA
10.2018 - 02.2021
- Implemented ERP and State regulated systems to track all metrics
- Utilized lean manufacturing principles to reduce production time by 15% and made modifications to equipment to increase throughput by 75%
- Tracked operational KPIs & presented reports to upper management
- Oversaw purchasing of raw materials to ensure production met highest quality standards and maximum profits
Education
Earth Sciences - 150 Units Completed
UC Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CASome College (No Degree) - Extension Microsoft Excel Level 2 & 3
Cabrillo College
Certification
- Six Sigma Green Belt
- OSHA 30-hr General Industry Safety & Health
- SAP Business One, Microsoft Office, Google Workplace, Asana, Slack
- Fork Lift Certified
Timeline
Operations Manager
Mike's Bikes
05.2026 - Current
Assistant DC Manager
Mike's Bikes
10.2023 - Current
Director of Manufacturing
PureXtracts
10.2018 - 02.2021
Earth Sciences - 150 Units Completed
UC Santa Cruz
Some College (No Degree) - Extension Microsoft Excel Level 2 & 3
Cabrillo College