Eric Anderson
**** ******** ****** *** ( Raleigh, NC 27617 ( Phone: 919-***-**** (
**************@*****.***
Operations Manager
Manager with 15 years experience in production management, strategic
planning, and development. Integral in planning for revenue increases,
multi-million dollar cost reductions and sustainable yield improvements.
Introduce new methods into the manufacturing process and build stable work
forces. Noted for problem-solving and troubleshooting. Knowledge in state-
of-the-art manufacturing technologies and processes. Other areas of
expertise are:
. Production Processes and . Cost Reduction and Revenue Gain
Standards
. Facilities and Equipment Control . Project Management
. Inventory and Materials . Quality and Performance
Management Improvement
. Labor Relations . Human Resource Affairs
Key Skills
Office Management Report & Document Meeting & Event Planning
Teambuilding & Preparation Inventory Management
Supervision Spreadsheet & Database Lean Manufacturing/ 5S
Staff Development & Creation Principles
Training Plant/Production Safety Committee
Policies & Procedures Management Member/Safety Officer
Manuals Order Processing Strategic planning board
Electronic Assembly member
Forklift operator Electrical Wiring
Warehouse Supervision certification Installation on Auto
Business Modeling Project/Program Carriers
Budget Management Product Testing
Adherence/Allocation Team Coordination ProcessDevelopment/Improveme
Tactical Planning Relationship Management nt
Problem Resolution Conflict Resolution Design Engineering
Commercial Laundry Departmental Supervision Product Development
Customer Service Personnel Development
Recent Awards
Award of Excellence for Outstanding Achievements (Presidents Club) 2011
Professional Experience
Carmax Auto Superstore, Raleigh NC 2011 to Present
Parts/Inventory Manager/Safety Committee Member,
Carmax
Duties: Responsible for 35 employees in the automotive retail and
production departments,
Quality control through touring and inspecting, inventory control, client &
employee satisfaction, management development, associate training, systems
implementation, front line customer service lead for internal and external
customers through written and verbal communications, maintained a balanced
inventory consistent with the requirements of the service department;
commercial & wholesale accounts, and the do-it-yourself public. Assists in
establishing pricing parameters in each customer category that generate
sufficient gross profit to produce a satisfactory profit while maintaining
customer loyalty. Managed overall performance including standards,
attendance, quality and safety within the plant, Established individual
parts inventory levels and balanced them for maximum turnover. Monitor and
adjust inventory to minimize obsolescence Ensure that all returned or
warranty parts are properly tagged so that the dealership recovers full
credit from the factory. Assist in the supervision of the stock order
procedures, Ensure technicians are adequately supplied with all parts and
materials as needed. Oversee Purchasing of supplies & materials for Service
Department, Conforms to policy on the special ordering of parts. Analyzes
sales, expenses, and inventory monthly to maintain profit goals,
Administers a new aggressive wholesale & retail parts program to produce
profit, Ensures that the same high quality level of service provided to
outside customers is also provided to internal dealership customers. Work
with the Operations & Service Managers to ensure a timely turnaround of
parts needed for internal jobs. Assists in analyzing departmental
operations and storage layout and revises as needed for maximum
effectiveness. Provide technical assistance to employees and customers.
Coordinate a prompt, efficient, and timely flow of paperwork. Directed
shipping and receiving efforts to ensure timely processing, Assisted in
developing sales promotions. Seek out new parts business. Seek out new
vendors, suppliers and manufactures and negotiate terms and pricing for
greater profitability. Enforces and monitors guidelines for working with
customers to ensure maximum customer satisfaction. Handled customer
complaints immediately and according to the Company's guidelines, forwards
all concerns to the Service manager and Operations Manager. Ensures that
all dealership purchases are properly accounted for before payment is made.
Crothall Service Group, Raleigh NC 2009 to 2011
Night Operations Manager/Safety Committee Member, Crothall Healthcare Inc.
Duke University Medical Center
Duties: Management in a union environment, Responsible for 150 employees
in approximately 550,000 square foot 1100 Bed hospital; Daily, weekly and
monthly production reporting supplied to regional manager. Trained
managers and employees on our safety program, and lean manufacturing
techniques; Overseeing of the nightshift operations of the emergency and
operating rooms, radiology, bed turnover management, labor & delivery,
Cardiac Cath labs, & dept. of medicine.
Quality control through touring and inspecting, inventory control, client &
employee satisfaction, management development, associate training, systems
implementation, & union labor relations/contract. Commercial laundry,
Interact with Nurse Managers and charge nurses to ensure patient
satisfaction & compliance in Press Gainey & JCAHO accreditation. Head the
safety for EVS and have created a safety manual and several PPT
presentations, which are currently being used for new hire training,
Created time and attendance spreadsheet that is utilized by the entire
southeast region.
Hydro Service and Supplies Raleigh, NC 2006 to 2009
Plant Manager/ Safety Officer
Manage production plant of 100 plus employees. Responsible for plant
operation and maintenance; establish plant policies and procedures.
Responsible for resin regeneration facility, Warehouse and Material
Management. Responsible for Productivity and ensure On-Time Shipping goals.
Lean Manufacturing/5S Principals, Strategic planning board member, Quality
control, Begin work on SAP and ISO 9000, Responsible for warehouse and
distribution, Responsible for team building exercises for all company
manager and hourly workers, create monthly newsletter for all of plant and
sub-divisions, Created safety and procedure manuals for all corporate and
sub-division production and office personnel. Ensured production goals were
met, while consistently producing a quality product, Inspected monthly
safety audits and action plans to comply with OSHA and state regulations.
Managed overall performance including standards, attendance, quality and
safety within the plant
Responsible for all fleet maintenance and up keep, order processing.
Responsible for plant production goals, maintain a clean and safe plant.
Inventory Control, worked directly with customer engineering staff for
design and delivery of product, Confer with department heads to ensure
coordination of purchasing, production, and shipping. Responsible for the
product quality control for the plant, Attend scheduled corporate training
and meetings. Control production cost by collecting production data and
comparing progress to scheduled ship date, select hire, terminate, train,
employee reviews and appraises plant associates to attain the highest
quality standards of service, and achieve optimal productivity levels.
Organize safety meetings and committee, equipment troubleshooting and
repair, work one on one with Division managers to ensure schedule delivery
dates are met. Customer interactions, vendor evaluations, customer surveys,
ensure proper storage and securing of all inventories. Inventory Control
and cost reduction, Coordinate production scheduling with purchasing to
prevent delays from stock-outs, establish standards for production,
batching and shipping (labor hrs, material usage, waste, etc Conduct
time/motion productivity studies to validate proper standards. Monitor and
coordinate maintenance schedules, promote teamwork and pride in the job,
the team and the company. Implement work safety regulations, implementing
corrective actions to meet goals and strategic planning involvement.
Managed inventory in all three stages (RAW, WIP and FINISHED),
Applied Medical Technologies Raleigh, NC 1998 to 2006
Production Manager/Safety Officer
Responsible for 40 employees, shift schedule to include: work station
assignments/rotations, Lean Manufacturing, employee training, employee
vacations, employee breaks, overtime assignment, back up for absent
employees, and shift rotations. Ensured production goals were met, while
consistently producing a quality product Coordinate production startups,
shutdowns, and changeovers, Train and coach production line employees.
Complete shift paper work. PCB board installation and repair for medical
and forensic equipment, troubleshooting and modifying PCB boards, soldering
of PCB boards, hand and power tools, heat bending (fabricating), shipping
and receiving, open and close production plant, HEPA and carbon filter
fabricating, wiring harness prefab and installation. Create new production
manual; and instructional manual that is utilized by the company and its
customers. Created safety and procedure manuals for all of production and
office personnel. Inspected monthly safety audits and action plans to
comply with OSHA and state regulations.
Technology
Software: Made2Manage inventory software, Photoshop, kronos software, MS
Project, MS Office (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint)
Education
Currently Enrolled at Capella University where I am working towards my
bachelors in Business Management with the focus on Management/Leadership. I
currently have achieved 85 Credits toward my degree.
Durham tech Community College 3.0 GPA Durham, NC
2008 - Present
Business/ Operations Management
Wake tech Community College 3.5GPA Raleigh, NC
2001 - 2005
Electrical/Electronic Technology
Awarded certificate for Residential Wiring Methods
Seneca Vocational high school Buffalo New York
1984 - 1988
Machine Technology/General Studies
Vocational Diploma
References Available on Request ( Available for Relocation