Sales Manager
Resume:
BRENT LACHER
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
ab1kvk@r.postjobfree.com
PROFILE: PRODUCTION MANAGER
Versatile Production Manager who excels at increasing productivity and profits by streamlining processes and anticipating manufacturing needs. Reduced company s production lead time from six weeks to two weeks while tripling revenue. Keen understanding of business coupled with ability to spot inefficiencies and seize opportunities for improvement. Developed effective sales tool that plays key role in $30-million market.
CAREER EXPERIENCE & ACHIEVEMENTS
PRODUCTION ASSEMBLY LEAD / OPERATIONS
DANA INNOVATIONS, SAN CLEMENTE, CA
2011 PRESENT
Plan, direct, coordinate, and control all aspects of production activities including quality, production schedule, productivity, safety, planning, and inventory control. Manage all work orders, cycle counts, production IDs, sales and shipping reservations, and pick plans utilizing PeopleSoft.
=> Originated and manage production of department that creates low-volume, customized speakers in-house, producing 150+ products using replenishment and work orders.
=> Determine most appropriate method of production in terms of production schedule, safety, efficiency, and availability of components. Coordinate manpower and labor to meet production requirements.
=> Collaborate with Procurement Department to advise on all material inventory levels on all components, subassemblies, and finished products to meet customer orders.
* Cut inventory costs by systematically organizing production area for hundreds of components, increasing inventory variance to .2% from 5%.
* Created new Production Schedule and Component Shortages updateable Excel spreadsheet that is linked to SKUs on every sales order and ensures all parts are available when needed.
=> Improved reliability of delivery and quality of components by sourcing new vendors and negotiating lower costs with existing suppliers.
=> Originated production of Demo kits for all new speakers to enable live demonstrations. Demand for kits has grown from 25 to 300, representing potential sales of $30 million.
=> Maintain exceptionally high standards of quality.
OWNER/OPERATOR, ONE STOP SHOP HANDYMAN, ORANGE COUNTY, CA
2007 2011
REGIONAL LOAN CONSULTANT/TRAINER, WESTERN CAPITAL MORTGAGE, ORANGE, CA 2005 2007
=> Raised closing ratios of new hires and existing employees 25% by training them in sales.
ROUTE SALES REPRESENTATIVE/COACH, D.S. WATERS (SPARKLETT'S), IRVINE, CA
2000 2005
=> Increased customer base from 600 to 850 and revenue from $27,000 to $40,000 per month.
ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER, RED ROBIN RESTAURANT, STANTON, CA
1993 2000
=> Turned losing operation into stable business by increasing bottom-line profits 60% within two years. Won award for largest profit gain over 12-month period.
EDUCATION
Studied Kinesiology, 1995 1997
San Diego State University, San Diego, CA
AA Degree, 1994, Saddleback College, Mission Viejo, CA
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