General Manager Production

Cory Giles

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OBJECTIVE

Dedicated and results-driven General Manager with a track record of successfully leading teams and managing operations in the manufacturing industry. Accomplished the relaunch of the company under new ownership, including the successful completion of three new prototypes in under two months. Skilled in coaching, team development, and cost analysis.

EXPERIENCE

Rustic Trail RV – Pilot Mountain, NC Aug 2022 – Present

General Manager

Responsible for overseeing Production, Sales, and Quality.

Responsible for the implementation of the safety program.

Responsible for overseeing the completion of 3 new prototypes for relaunch of the company under new ownership.

Serve the team as the front and back of house leader.

Work with a team to increase production and efficiency.

Handle all coaching forms and evaluations.

Hire, train and develop new team members.

Successfully completed the relaunch of the new product in under 2 months.

Responsible for all cost analysis and pricing for new products.

Handle all customer care while in the growth stages of the rebuild.

Clayton Homes – Wakarusa, IN Feb 2021 – Aug 2022

Assistant Production Manager

Direct and coordinate manufacturing to work effectively with and actively communicate with safety, quality, and production.

Direct and coordinate production while maintaining 4 cornerstones (safety, quality, housekeeping, and efficiency).

Work with a plant manager evaluating plant layout and efficiencies (task stackers/time studies).

Assist area managers with support/development on proper handling of production and personnel opportunities.

Maintain a high level of integrity, both personal and professional, to set a good example.

Assist in implementing safety programs, in conjunction with EHS Manager, to reduce injuries in plants.

Team member development through progressive counseling system and evaluations

Clayton Homes – Wakarusa, IN Aug 2019 – Jan 2021

Area Manager

Serve team leaders and help them assess potential production opportunities.

Work with a team to improve processes and efficiencies.

Assist team with maintaining 4 cornerstones (safety, quality, housekeeping, and efficiency).

Forest River – Goshen, IN April 2016 – July 2018

Production Manager

Responsible for all production processes for the plant.

Hire, train, and develop all team members.

Prepare all schedules and organize a run for the plant.

Increased efficiencies as this was a start up plant.

United States Navy

Petty Officer 2nd Class

As an Aviation Boatswain Mate was responsible for launching fighter jets and helicopters.

.EDUCATION

Indiana University – South Bend, IN

oBachelor of Science in Political Science

SKILLS

Strategic Leadership

Safety Program Management

Product development

Cost Analysis

Project management

Manufacturing Coordination

Team development

Process Improvement

Four cornerstone maintenance

Scheduling and organization

Efficiency improvement

Software: Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint

Drive to Thrive-participate in a task force focused on reducing turnover.

CAT Interview-Behavioral based interview process to better define culturally fit team members.

Stay Interview-gather data, create, and implement action plans to help reduce turnover.

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