Zachary R. Crook
Hanson,KY
Summary
Business operations professional with solid foundation in driving operational success and improving organizational performance. Known for fostering collaborative environments and adapting to evolving business needs. Skilled in process optimization and team leadership, consistently delivering results.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations Manager
Century Aluminum
08.2010 - Current
- Results-driven Operations Manager with 15 years of experience optimizing complex processes and leading cross-functional teams to enhance efficiency and achieve sustained operational stability. Proven ability to implement strategic plans, manage budgets, and improve workflows, fostering a culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement to achieve key business objectives.
- Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
- Analyzed performance metrics to identify areas for improvement, leading to enhanced productivity outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - business management & leadership
Bellevue University
Nebraska06.2025
Associate’s degree - computer & electronics technology
ITT Technical Institute
Newburgh, IN01.2010
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Decision-making
- Critical thinking
- Problem-solving
- Operations management
- Staff management
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Emotional Intelligence
Affiliations
- Potline A398 Scrubber Technician, 2010-2012
- Potline Supervisor, 2012-2016
- Potline Process Technician, 2016-2017
- Potline General Foreman, 2017-2020
- Potline Operation Manager, 2020-Present
- Manage operations planning, budgeting, forecasting, labor, union relations and team management.
Certification
Life Cycle Engineering Certificate
Timeline
Operations Manager
Century Aluminum
08.2010 - Current
Bachelor of Science - business management & leadership
Bellevue University
Associate’s degree - computer & electronics technology
ITT Technical Institute