Zachary Ray
Elizabethton,TN
Summary
Ambitious and results-oriented Production Manager with almost 10 years of knowledge and experience allocating resources, optimizing production and increasing output with hands-on and dedicated approach. Progress-driven planner adept at building and retaining high-performing teams. Leverages effective daily production planning, budgeting and resource management to reach operational objectives and customer satisfaction. Ready to bring experience in related roles to a dynamic position.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Manager
Mullican Flooring
05.2021 - Current
- Oversaw QMS, maintaining strict adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements.
- Analyzed production data and prepared reports for senior management.
- Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with production employees to communicate objectives and goals.
- Coordinated with sales and marketing to align production schedules with demand forecasts, maximizing both efficiency and customer satisfaction.
- Reduced waste and material costs by optimizing resource allocation and inventory management.
- Conducted root cause analysis on production issues, devising corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
General Manager
The Firehouse Restaurant
08.2012 - 05.2021
- Established comprehensive employee training programs to develop skills, improve productivity, and maintain compliance with industry regulations.
- Utilized robust reporting tools to improve staffing, increasing productivity and profitability.
- Managed inventory, purchasing, employee relations, health/safety, and customer satisfaction.
- Established clear performance goals and metrics for revenue, P&L, customer service and customer retention.
Sales Lead
Screaming Eagle Construction
06.2008 - 08.2011
- Researched and capitalized on emerging opportunities to increase business and expand customer base.
- Presented clients with estimates to quote pricing, outline terms and include contract information.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TNSkills
- Staff Management/Training
- Manufacturing Management
- Strategic Thinker
- Policy/Program Development
- Team Building/Motivating
- Performance Monitoring
- Excellent Planner
Affiliations
- Leadership Development Program - Impact 2030
- Member, Alumni Association- Sigma Chi Fraternity
Timeline
Production Manager
Mullican Flooring
05.2021 - Current
General Manager
The Firehouse Restaurant
08.2012 - 05.2021
Sales Lead
Screaming Eagle Construction
06.2008 - 08.2011
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
East Tennessee State University
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