Continuous Improvement Operations Management

Jason E. Stritmatter

Apollo, PA ***** • 724-***-**** • *******@*******.***

Operations Management Leader

Top-performing Operations Management professional with over 13 years’ experience with managing operations, budgets, employees, and training. Inventive creator of process improvements to enhance productivity, performance, and profitability. Adept at collaborating with senior leadership and stakeholders at every level to drive continuous improvement and achieve operational excellence.

Areas of Expertise

Operations Leadership

Organizational Planning

Project Management

Quality Control

Change Management

Planning & Logistics

Report Generation

Team Building

Continuous Improvement

Creative Problem Solving

Workflow Efficiencies

Coaching & Training

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Woodgrain, Greensburg, PA August 2023- December 2023

OPERATIONS MANAGER

Managed manufacturing staff in the unfinished and pre-finished areas of including the warehouse operations.

Monitored production quality by conducting equipment inspections, implementing product checks.

Maintained vendor relations to ensure productive environment.

Worked with the GM and Operations Engineer to ensure workflow is on point and time studies meet industry standards.

Ensured staff and visitors followed company safety guidelines.

Allegheny Technologies Incorporated (ATI), Vandergrift, PA January 2022 – August 2023

OPERATIONS LEADER

Oversaw 84 employees in the slitting line department to ensure work tasks were being processing in a quick, efficient and safe manner.

Supervised the scrap yard to make certain safe processing and segregation occurs according to established policies and procedures.

Monitored shipping and bundle processing of products to ensure compliance with customer specifications.

Ensured employees’ safety and prevented injury by enforcing plant policies and procedures.

Coordinated with vendors to obtain necessary supplies, repairs, or replacements to support ATI’s maintenance department.

Correlated with the maintenance department plant-wide to guarantee proper equipment function thereby allowing the plant to service its customers.

Alleghany County Sanitation Authority (ALCOSAN), Pittsburgh, PA September 2014 – December 2021

SHIFT SUPERVISOR

Lead operations to maximize efficiencies and productivity at this wastewater management company, implementing best practices and upholding compliance with labor law policies and regulations.

Maintained highest quality water treatment processes 24/7 to protect public health and optimize natural resource usage while elevating environmental awareness.

Directed all aspects of plant operations, from start-up to shutdown, to maximize efficiencies, improve performance, and minimize costs, collaborating with cross-functional teams and preparing daily reports for senior management.

Spearheaded ongoing upgrades and oversee employee training on new equipment and systems.

Partnered with maintenance department to ensure top-notch equipment operations to mitigate risk of unclean water.

FedEx Smartpost, Breinigsville and Clinton, PA November 2011 – September 2014

DOCK MANAGER

Managed daily building operations at this FedEx branch dedicated to value-priced residential shipping, maintaining volume throughput on hourly basis for 2 shifts, and overseeing staff of 70 to 80 on each shift.

Propelled lowest-ranking hub to achieve Top Ten status, exceeding productivity goals and accelerating production.

Oversaw employee performance management by providing recognition, feedback, coaching, and corrective action to ensure optimal productivity while upholding corporate standards.

Streamlined workflow and shipping processes to improve delivery accuracy and on-time performance, identifying delays, and updating schedules to ensure operational excellence and customer satisfaction.

Davison, Pittsburgh, PA August 2010 – October 2011

DIRECTOR OF NEW PRODUCTS

Advanced new business development initiatives, evaluating new product ideas at this privately held invention marketing firm.

Delivered 38 new clients in six months, exceeding goal, generating revenues, and increasing profitability.

Oversaw performance tracking for team of 15 to ensure achievement of performance goals set by senior management.

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

Bachelor of Science, Business Administration Management, California University of Pennsylvania, California, PA

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