Zachary Reese
108291 S 4760 RD Muldrow,OK
Summary
Results-driven Retread Plant Manager with proven expertise in equipment maintenance, safety compliance, and production scheduling. Successfully led teams to enhance operational efficiency and improve product quality, driving continuous improvement initiatives.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Retread Plant Manager
Goodyear Tire & Rubber
Fort Smith, Arkansas
10.2022 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations ensuring efficient production processes and workflow.
- Managed inventory levels to ensure uninterrupted manufacturing operations.
- Implemented safety protocols to maintain a hazard-free work environment.
- Trained staff on equipment usage and operational procedures for optimal performance.
- Coordinated maintenance schedules for machinery to minimize downtime.
- Conducted quality inspections to ensure product standards and regulatory compliance.
- Managed the daily operations of the plant, including scheduling personnel and equipment.
- Monitored plant performance metrics to identify trends in throughput, quality, cost, and safety.
- Planned and coordinated maintenance activities for the facility.
- Analyzed current production processes to identify areas of improvement.
- Established goals for improving productivity, product quality, safety standards.
- Collaborated with other managers across plants to share best practices.
- Developed and administered budgets for inventory, labor hours and overhead expenses.
- Troubleshot and resolved problems with equipment and programmable logic controller systems.
Retread Plant Manager
Tonys Tire Service
Fort Smith, Arkansas
08.2020 - 10.2022
- Oversaw daily operations ensuring efficient production processes and workflow.
- Managed inventory levels to align with production needs, supporting efficient manufacturing operations.
- Trained staff on equipment usage and operational procedures for optimal performance.
- Coordinated maintenance schedules for machinery, reducing downtime and ensuring production continuity.
- Led team meetings to discuss production goals and address challenges.
- Managed the daily operations of the plant, including scheduling personnel and equipment.
- Monitored plant performance metrics, such as throughput, quality, cost, and safety.
- Promoted high-quality production by enforcing product standards and conducting regular quality assessments.
- Identified and resolved operational issues in a timely manner.
- Improved workflow processes to maximize efficiency and enhance operations.
- Maintained accurate records of employee attendance, overtime hours worked, inventory levels.
- Established goals for improving productivity, product quality, safety standards.
- Assigned tasks to employees based on their skillset and experience level.
- Eliminated materials waste and unnecessary labor hours to reduce costs.
- Increased plant safety by implementing proactive strategies and well-structured training.
- Implemented strategies to reduce downtime during production shifts.
- Oversaw production budget and approved expenditures to direct spending.
- Cultivated culture of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement while providing operational leadership.
- Met or exceeded target for on-time customer shipments.
Retread Supervisor
Goodyear Tire & Rubber
Fort Smith, Arkansas
05.2011 - 08.2020
- Supervised daily operations in tire production and assembly lines.
- Implemented quality control measures, significantly reducing error rates.
- Ensured compliance with quality standards in manufacturing processes.
- Trained and mentored team members on safety protocols and best practices.
- Implemented new operational procedures, enhancing team efficiency.
- Resolved employee conflicts, fostering a positive work environment.
- Served as liaison between upper management and staff, promoting open communication.
Education
High School Diploma -
Muldrow High School
Muldrow, OK05-2009
Skills
- Production scheduling
- Quality control
- Lean manufacturing
- Lean manufacturing processes
- Process optimization
- Safety compliance
- Safety management
- Cost reduction
- Cost control
- Waste reduction
- Inventory management
- Production forecasting
- Production coordination
- Equipment maintenance
- Plant and warehouse operations
- Operational auditing
- Process re-engineering
- Continuous improvement
- Training programs
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Analytical thinking
- Problem solving
- Problem-solving
- Production forecasting
- Team development
Timeline
Retread Plant Manager
Goodyear Tire & Rubber
10.2022 - Current
Retread Plant Manager
Tonys Tire Service
08.2020 - 10.2022
Retread Supervisor
Goodyear Tire & Rubber
05.2011 - 08.2020
High School Diploma -
Muldrow High School