Terry Craft
*** ***** ******** ****?Collierville, TN
38017?901-***-****?***********@*****.***
Proficient field operations executive eager to manage multiple
units/locations while driving sales and delivering results
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
. Strong P&L, sales and marketing management skills as well as
ability to meet unique demands.
. Recognized leader who effectively manages multiple remote
locations.
. Proven track record in increasing revenues, improving profit
contributions, and maximizing customer satisfaction.
. Take-charge manager who resolves difficult situation under
adverse conditions.
. Exceptional interpersonal communicator with proven ability to
motivate diverse groups.
. Thorough knowledge of methods, techniques, tools, equipment and
supplies used in welding and fabrication.
. Sound ability to establish and maintain effective working
relationships.
. Strong ability to perform a variety of welding functions in the
maintenance and upkeep of equipment.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
UTC Carrier Corporation, Fabrication Manager/ Fabrication Supervisor
(Press, ICP Press, and Paint) (03/1994- 04/2006). Overseeing daily
operations of 3departments, providing guidance to assure quality and
production is a standard within these departments. Supervised relationships
with approximately 30 vendors and their employees and communicated
effectively with upper level administration. Managed 10 direct reports and
over 100 indirect reports inside warehouse, production lines, and inventory
control.
Key Achievements:
. Orchestrated turnaround of a department where production was
declining at an alarming rate.
. Facilitated 90% of machine efficiency for the year.
. Increased production by 33%.
. Improved employee satisfaction/morale.
. Designed inventory process and procedures.
. Trained both fabrication and assembly personnel in this concept.
. Designed reports to facilitate cycle counting for active items
verses slow moving items.
. Reduced space availability and inventory variance to less than
2%.
Ford Motor Company, Outbound Operations Manager (12/2006-
05/2011). Organize, direct, and coordinate the outbound distribution
function to efficiently deliver products within budget and according to
customer schedule requirements. Provide information via meetings and
reports on the status of outbound distribution for strategic and business
planning purposes and to support the fulfillment center's expansion and
growth. Ensure compliance with all applicable legislative and regulatory
requirements and standards by monitoring necessary documentation,
implementing safety and HAZCOM training, ensuring the proper use of tools
and equipment, etc. Develop ongoing processes, measures, and controls to
ensure high degree of quality during the picking, packing, and shipping of
customer orders.
Key Achievements:
. Reversed a profit decline and built revenue by establishing and
developing new logistic plans for importing and exporting
products.
. Implemented geographic maps to reduce routes.
. Trained personnel.
. Initiated new guidelines and structures for all vendor
locations.
Kellogg's Company, Production Supervisor (05/2011-02/2012). Managed 30
employees inside two departments. Arranged daily reports within cycle
counts and analysis. Trained and developed all employees in GMP and OSHA
regulations. Business Improvement & Problem Resolution - Resourceful in
implementation of operational improvements and management of challenging
projects.
Key Achievement:
? Providing direction and guidance to operators and their
activities for assigned area
? Identifying opportunities to eliminate cost and/or waste through
applying lean manufacturing principals.
? Helping the plant leadership team develop a culture of inclusion
that efficiently produces great product and innovation.
S&R Global, Guardian Industries, Operations Manager (02/2012-Present).
Supervises and coordinates activities of 4 direct reports and 50 indirect
reports. . Determine the allocation of labor resources, track production
scheduling and costs, make any on-the-fly adjustments to the process, and
coordinate any receiving of raw materials or shipping of final goods.
? Monitors gauges to verify operational specifications to
assemble.
? Examines products for even and complete coating.
? Trains new workers in job duties.
MBA, University of Phoenix, Business Management with concentration in
operations. Graduated with a 3.46 GPA 2006
BBA, University of Memphis, Business Studies Major. Advanced course taken
in Business Administration and Marketing are as follows: Management,
Marketing, Sales, and Finance 1999
Associate of Science Degree, Shelby State Community College 1998