Zachary Smith
Arlington
Summary
Dynamic Director of Operations with a strong focus on improving efficiency and ensuring regulatory compliance. Skilled in risk management and budget oversight, successfully delivering operational strategies that enhance productivity and customer satisfaction.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Plant Manager
Highline Warren
Dallas
04.2024 - 07.2025
- Monitored plant performance metrics including throughput, quality, cost, and safety.
- Ensured compliance with laws and regulations across operations to maintain operational integrity and reduce risk.
- Enforced industry regulations and safety standards throughout the facility.
- Analyzed production data to pinpoint areas for process enhancement.
- Implemented initiatives that reduced waste and increased yield effectively.
- Coordinated interdepartmental activities to enhance collaboration and streamline operations within the manufacturing facility.
- Negotiated supplier contracts for raw materials, components, and services.
- Managed budgets for capital investments, labor costs, and operating expenses to optimize financial performance.
Director of Operations
Graham Packaging
Allen
03.2022 - 03.2024
- Developed and implemented operational strategies to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and maximize customer satisfaction.
- Managed budget allocations and resource distribution to enhance operational efficiency.
- Created and maintained budgeting processes that monitored financial performance and ensured accountability.
- Implemented performance metrics to assess team productivity effectively.
- Established key metrics for measuring performance against targets to support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Assessed risk factors related to operations including safety issues, cost containment, quality assurance.
- Reviewed contracts with customers, vendors, suppliers to ensure compliance and optimize value for the organization.
- Coordinated training programs for staff development and improvement.
Plant Manager
Graham Packaging
Rockwall
09.2012 - 03.2022
- Managed daily plant operations, scheduling personnel and equipment to ensure efficient workflow.
- Planned, directed and coordinated operations for production, machinery and processing within company policies and procedures.
- Enforced product standards and monitored quality levels to promote high-quality daily production.
- Supported departments in successfully utilizing available labor, materials and equipment resources for production.
- Oversaw employee programs to enhance team productivity and optimize facility output.
Corporal
United States Marine Corps
Reading
01.2006 - 02.2012
- Instructed marksmanship courses for pistol and rifle to military personnel.
- Supervised maintenance teams, ensuring repairs were completed on schedule and met operational requirements.
- Coordinated preventive maintenance schedules, reducing truck downtime and enhancing operational readiness.
- Supervised and trained a team of mechanics on proper use of tools and techniques for maintaining machinery.
- Trained staff on safety procedures and proper tool usage, promoting a safer work environment.
- Ensured all repairs met the highest quality standards in accordance with policies and procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Parkland Highschool
PA06-2005
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH03-2026
Skills
- Operations management
- Project management
- Financial budgeting
- Regulatory compliance
- Risk management
- Data analysis
- Continuous improvement
- Team leadership
- Leadership Strategies
- Customer service
Timeline
Plant Manager
Highline Warren
04.2024 - 07.2025
Director of Operations
Graham Packaging
03.2022 - 03.2024
Plant Manager
Graham Packaging
09.2012 - 03.2022
Corporal
United States Marine Corps
01.2006 - 02.2012
High School Diploma -
Parkland Highschool
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Southern New Hampshire University