Kevin G. Gallagher
Seasoned Project Operations Manager
ad491j@r.postjobfree.com
OVERVIEW
Seeking a challenging management/director position with a dynamic business organization. An organization that will provide the opportunity to fully utilize my 30+ years of Operations Management experience, maximizing the effectiveness and efficiency of the work force, ultimately/ideally resulting in greater corporate profits.
EXPERIENCE
PSI/Talogy
6/2020 - 4/2024
On-Site Project Mgr.
•Effectively lead, coach, motivate, and manage on-site resources at Stellantis/FCA while performing Product Simulation testing for all prospective production employee new hires.
•Manage relationships with client resources, building rapport and trust with client decision makers.
•Document and monitor all activities performed in the Assessment Center...responsible for technical automation of test stations and reconciling test completion for all test-takers.
Detroit Thermal Sys. (DTS)
4/2018 - 11/2019
MPL Logistics Supervisor
•Directs the development and implementation of all logistics activities at this Tier 1 Supplier to accomplish production and business goals.
•Primary responsibilities include the planning, coordination, and control of logistics processes in concert with the production operating system.
Select Staffing/ResourceMFG
1/2014 - 4/2018
On-Site Staff Performance Manager
•Coordinated activities to fulfill client needs, including recruiting, screening, interviewing, and hiring associates for assignment. Acted as liaison between client, associates and Branch Office.
•Maintained all support functions for field employees at client site...including payroll and attendance reports, performance evaluations, and exit interviews.
•Managed field employees at the client site, including coaching, counseling, and removal from assignment if necessary.
Vehi-Ship LLC 3/2011 - 12/2013 Driver Services Mgr.
•In charge of crew of (30) drivers transporting new Ford vehicles to various storage lots, rail distribution centers and dealerships.
The Auction Block 7/2009 - 2/2011 Consultant/Division Mgr.
•In charge of developing framework for on-line division.
•Overseeing all administrative activities...managed unique staff of 25+, many “ex-offenders”.
Great Lakes Electronics 10/2003 - 10/2008 Director of Operations
•In charge of the Plant operation at the 90,000 sq.ft. Detroit, MI facility...monitoring all departments logistics, inventory control, data collection, etc. Responsible for hiring/reviewing employee evaluations.
•Developed, trained, mentored, motivated and coached the corporate warehouse management team for all locations...Detroit, Chicago, Atlanta, and Daytona Beach.
G/S Leasing Inc. 1/1988 - 9/2003 Operations Manager
•In charge of entire warehouse operations, from inventory control to quality control, to shipping/receiving.
•Conducted yearly fiscal year-end audits, created/executed yearly Warehouse budget/financial forecast.
EDUCATION
Wayne State University,
1978 - 1981
B.S. Business Administration
•Major: Professional Business Management
Henry Ford Community College
1976-1978
Associates in Commerce
•Major: Business/Accounting
INTERESTS
St. Pius X Elementary/Middle School Athletic Director
(1997-2005)
•In charge of all aspects of one of the most diverse, dynamic, private elementary/middle school sports programs in the Detroit area.
•Coached basketball/baseball while at St. Pius X (Elementary/Jr. High Level)--won several basketball tournament championships and league titles in both basketball/baseball...doing it the “right way i.e.100% participation for all!)
•Recruited/secured coaching staff...conducted interviews for vacancies as necessary.
•Ensured compliance with MHSAA and CYO rules and regulations as assigned.
•Maintained the St. Pius X Activity Center on a year-round basis, ensuring accountabilities for all teams utilizing said facility. (Resurfacing the basketball floor on an annual basis)
•Instituted/enforced a Scholar Athlete Program for all student athletes...recognition for same at all (3) sports banquets we coordinated throughout the school year.