Area Manager
Resume:
DAVID GUNDRUM
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Area of Focus: Process Improvement Sales Project Management Quality Assurance
QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE
Visionary and out-of-the-box thinker, equipped with career-long history of delivering top-quality leadership. Expert at integrating strategic processes and systems to secure operational and business development. Highly recognized as subject matter expert in manufacturing-related processes and operations. Armed with ability to direct, mentor, and motivate teams toward the achievement of corporate project and goals. Effective at communicating and negotiating with all professional levels to convey organizational mission and objectives. Known for capability to work and adapt to fast-faced environment without compromising quality and performance.
Core Strengths include:
Personal and Client Service
Human Resources Operations
Strategic Business Relationships
Continuous Process Improvement
Administrative Functions and Optimization
Quality Assurance
Product Development/Qualification
Budget Administration and Cost Control
Strategic Planning and Implementation
Conflict Resolution and Decision-Making
NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS
- Streamlined quoting and estimating processes that expedited the delivery of quotes to potential clients.
- Received the Practical Process Improvement (PPI) Process Manager Certification by spearheading a high-caliber team that successfully slashed the required manpower in operating a highly utilized production line.
- Played a pivotal role in new operating system development and test, as well as partnered with management and technical team in promoting and integrating paperless processes.
- Acquired significant personal and performance development through hands-on leadership and participation in the completion of required trainings.
- Contributed to substantial growth and development of the organization which started from 50 employees and reached up to more than 500 employees.
- Consistently achieved set-forth production and quality goals, as well as efficiency gains.
- Established strategic business relationships with clients while providing superior customer service and maintaining active communication with personnel at all levels.
- Obtained significant improvement in administrative functions comprised of employee relations, budget allocation, cost control, documentation, and report generation.
- Earned promotions and assumed additional responsibilities due to exemplary performance in accomplishing assigned tasks and responsibilities.
- Received the Covance Way Award, national honor.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
FISHER CLINICAL SERVICES, Allentown, PA
Area Manager, Client Services Operations Support 2012–Present
- Provide expert management to cross-functional teams in the areas of planning and scheduling, data control, documentation, along with quoting and estimating.
- Demonstrate extensive awareness in utilizing process improvement tools to efficiently promote and enhance the error-free paperwork within packaging operations.
Area Manager, Packaging Support 2011–2012
- Oversaw daily functions of a team designated in providing exceptional support to the entire packaging operations.
- Conferred with the vice president of operations to report on the development and implementation of process improvement initiatives for the entire operations group.
Director of Clinical Packaging 2008–2011
- Piloted the departmental operations with more than 150 employees consisting of staff and management personnel; took charge of budget administration, human resources functions, quality assurance, and customer service under the direct supervision of the vice president of operations.
- Proactively collaborated with various organizational departments comprised of Quality Assurance, Engineering, Label Control, Client Services, Scheduling, and Inventory Management.
- Took part in facilitating ongoing trainings to align employee performance with constant changes in product, equipment, specifications, and compliance requirements.
Senior Manager of Operations 1998–2008
- Leveraged strategic leadership to the Packaging Department comprised of more than 100 employees, as well as budget management, employee hiring and training, product quality, and customer service.
- Rendered proactive involvement in diverse projects and initiatives with focus on augmenting production quality, technology upgrade, and service level improvement.
- Offered exceptional assistance in new product lines and systems development and qualifications.
Prior Positions Held:
Packaging Manager, Second Shift Quality Assurance Inspector
EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS
Bachelor of Science in Food Technology
Delaware Valley College, Doylestown, PA
Graduated magna cum laude
Practical Process Improvement (PPI) Process Manager Certification
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Lean Manufacturing
Maximum Results Through Solid Scheduling
Basic/Advanced GMP Training
Various Management Topics
TECHNICAL ACUMEN
Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and Word) PC Internet Optimization
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