Robert Gambrell

Final Assembly Manager/Field Production Manager - CAF USA

Horseheads, NY

acoejo@r.postjobfree.com - 607-***-****

WORK EXPERIENCE

Final Assembly Manager/Field Production Manager

CAF USA - Elmira Heights, NY - 2012 to Present

Commissioning & Warranty)

Successfully managed a staff of over 150 personnel including up to 6 supervisors, technical support, and

manufacturing engineering for a high profile railcar builder. Built relationships with employees and established

teams that worked as harmonious and efficiently as possible. Oversaw entire production process and ensured

that the project(s) stayed on schedule and within budget while implementing and maintaining safety standards

and protocols.

• Improvement: Design, implement, train and maintain 5's, Six Sigma, and Kaizan standards. Establish tool,

hardware, and supply lists for each work area. Build training matrix's, create and implement work instructions

for each area. Conduct time studies in each area in order to establish budgetary hours in order to schedule

each task accordingly.

• Document Control/Material Control: Maintained modifications, record implementation of modifications,

schematic updates to the floor. Material review, establish non-conforming material area.

• Customer Relations/Customer Support: Established and maintained customer relations, provided field

customer support during prototype and shipping phases of production.

• Oversaw all aspects of field repair and field modification by acting as a liaison between the client and the

corporate office to ensure all repairs and modifications were completed to specifications.

Electrical Production Supervisor

HYUNDAI ROTEM/AEROTEK - Philadelphia, PA - 2010 to 2012

Supervised all aspects of electrical wiring installation and completion on passenger rail coaches. Managed

teams of up to 90+ members ensuring corporate policies and safety guidelines were being adhered to.

Coordinated efforts with Quality Control members regarding inspection of completed electrical processes.

• Restructured employee roster in effort to utilize team members more efficiently and effectively.

• Assisted in the development & implementation of several new company safety procedures.

Operations Manager

WESTWAY ELECTRIC SUPPLY - Upper Darby, PA - 2009 to 2010

Managed a small 6-member electrical supply house in the Upper Darby area. Oversaw all branch operations;

including all aspects of personnel management, directing and maintaining inventories, purchasing and sales.

• Revamped Special Order procedures, which endorsed enhanced tracking.

• Strengthened and promoted new and existing client relationships.

• Streamlined and restructured all warehouse operations, stock and inventory.

Branch Manager

COLONIAL ELECTRIC SUPPLY - Reading, PA - 2008 to 2008

Reading, Pennsylvania • 2008-2008

Regional provider of electrical supplies with 16 branch locations in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

Branch Manager

Headed up to 19 staff members in the oversight of all strategic and tactical branch operations. Directed both

inside and outside sales while managing key accounts and leading showroom sales. Additionally oversaw

inventory control, warehouse operations, deliveries, and cash management/banking.

• Reinvigorated the business and promoted growth by categorizing a portfolio of 400 stagnant accounts and

launching a targeted, grassroots sales outreach effort to renew former customers and reach new clientele.

• Strengthened forecasting and enhanced the ability to target areas for improvement with a streamlined

reporting system.

• Enabled an interactive customer experience with a complete showroom re-structure integrating working

models and displays.

Production Manager

WES CARVER ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING - Telford, PA - 2006 to 2008

Telford, Pennsylvania • 2006-2008

Award-winning electrical construction contractor specializing in the residential market.

Production Manager

Led a 12-member field team to drive electrical contracting projects from launch through completion, managing

all purchasing, receiving, invoicing, and payroll in line with each job's budget. Additionally served in a key client

relationship building role, representing the firm at area business and networking events.

• Improved quality control and the delivery of projects to customer specifications by instituting a "punch list"

spreadsheet tool for field personnel with a detailed outline of job requirements.

• Achieved an estimated $30K in cost savings by spearheading a complete warehouse re-organization.

Realized further cost savings with development and implementation of a quarterly supplier price comparison

spreadsheet.

Construction Manager

LENNAR HOMES - Tampa, FL - 2005 to 2006

Directed the concurrent construction process of up to 35 homes from inception through homeowner orientation,

scheduling personnel and materials/supplies for all phases and directly managing each trade supervisor.

Communicated regularly with homeowners to ensure the continuous alignment of expectations/requirements

with construction plans, ordering revisions and scheduling walkthroughs.

• Maintained a less than 8% materials loss rate with physical counts of on-hand materials at both job start and

job completion and with the consistent evaluation of redlines and take-offs for each home.

• Further protected materials and enabled rapid, just-in-time delivery of supplies with a highly coordinated daily

task schedule and close supplier communication.

Electrical contractor

MELCO ELECTRIC, INC - Sarasota, FL - 2003 to 2005

specializing in new home construction for the Florida building market.

Area Manager

Ran a complex scheduling system for more than 35 electrical rough, trim, and service personnel across a multi-

county region. Scheduled and directed all pre-construction walkthroughs and post-construction homeowner

orientations. Managed materials purchasing, billing, and payroll for all job sites.

• Consistently delivered all project timelines and goals on time and on budget.

• Significantly reduced warehousing costs and material losses with the implementation of an individual ordering

system for each project.

Residential electrical contractor serving multi-family buildings

C ELECTRIC - Naples, FL - 2002 to 2003

Project Supervisor

Spearheaded electrical system layout and design projects for new homes, apartments, and condominiums.

Hired, trained, and evaluated new apprentices in the field, supervising more than 15 technicians.

• Streamlined the integration of new employees into the corporate operation with the creation of standardized

training guidelines.

Project Supervisor

TRI-CITY ELECTRIC - Fort Myers, FL - 1999 to 2002

Directed up to 30 electricians and apprentices to provide complete lighting layouts for golf courses, homes,

and other sites. Estimated/purchased material requirements, calculated loads, and scheduled construction

timelines as well as designed, tested, and monitored fire and security systems.

• Streamlined the service call operation, improving tracking, billing, and delivery within budgets by centralizing

the service request system.

CAREER NOTE: Additional roles include positions as Outside Sales Representative for HUGHES/CHAD

SUPPLY and as Cash Operations Supervisor for SEMINOLE INDIAN CASINO. Details upon request.

EDUCATION

Brandon Senior High School - Brandon, FL

1989

Technical School - Fort Myers, FL

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