Robert Duke
Coldspring TX ***31
Phone: 281-***-****
Email: **************@*****.***
General Manager Plant Manager
An accomplished and business savvy professional with robust experience acquired over the years in delivering optimal results & business value in high-growth environments and establishing key relationships with business segments. Result oriented and self-driven professional with over 15 years of experience and expertise in Operation Management. Skilled in identifying redundancies and maximizing resources to streamline operations. Primarily concerned with the efficient operations of a business or organization.
Possess verifiable leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills that help put across things with a crisp point. A remarkably successful mentor to peers and colleagues, owing to exceptional people's skills and always giving them the nudge in the right direction to go the extra mile, helped achieve what seemed difficult with ease. Have a solid track record in achieving the set goals and delivering personal best at every step of the way to provide optimal results. Thrive in fast-paced business environments and cherish a chance to self-manage things through the innate problem-solving skills and never say never attitude.
Skill Areas: Strategic Business Planning w Sales Management w Business Development w P&L Management w Inventory Management w Change Management w Negotiations w Project Management w Bilingual in English and Spanish w Risk Analysis w Customer Service & Relationship Management w Cross-Functional Business Acumen w Multitasking in Fast-paced Environments w Articulate Oral & Written Communication w Quick Problem Resolution & Decision Making w Team Building, Training & Development w Collaborative Leadership Skills
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Richard Automation (Sep 2018 – Jan 2019)
Shipping and Receiving Manager
Tasked with receiving inventory and ensuring accuracy for projects to proceed on-time deliveries and completions.
Coordinated with the project managers and vendors regarding missing items.
Prepared shipments with waybills.
Forklift operator license/certified.
A & B Metal Mfg. Company, Inc. - Houston, Texas (2012 - 2018)
General Manager
Deftly evaluated all employees to ensure quality production and proper safety practices.
Maintained production schedules, with proper purchasing of workflow materials.
Instrumental in improving work processes and new equipment changes to increase production and safety.
Ensured quality products were manufactured along with the quality of raw materials purchased.
Organized weekly, monthly safety meetings to provide a positive work environment.
Adroitly streamlined manufacturing capacity, thereby increasing productivity and increased sales and profits.
Extensively negotiated contracts, purchased equipment and raw materials and supplied factory using LEAN techniques.
Trinity Machinery- Houston, Texas (1997 - 2012)
President
Oversaw CNC machine tool sales, parts sales, and CNC programming software sales.
Sold machine tools in oilfield machine shops, primarily customer solution-driven.
Assisted in CNC field service and repair.
Prior Employment Details
Trinity Machinery- Houston, Texas
Parts Manager, Sales Manager, CNC Machine tools, and CNC Programming 1992 - 1997
General Diagnostics – Houston, Texas 1989 - 1991
Operations Manager
Harris Corporation – Dallas, Texas 1983 - 1988
Lead scheduler/Expediter/Buyer
A-Z International– Bryan, Texas 1982 - 1983
Lead Scheduler
Sperry Sun – Houston, Texas 1979 - 1980
Tool Instrument Technician
United States Navy 1973 - 1979
Electronics Technician
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & CREDENTIALS
Texas A & M University / Industrial Distribution Major - 1980-1982
Dallas Baptist University / Bachelor’s Degree- Management – 1987
United States Navy / Vietnam Era Veteran / Honorable Discharge - 1973 – 1979
Commendations – National Defense and Good Conduct Award
Technical Skills:
Microsoft Office Suite
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Access
Microsoft PMP – Project Management Professional
Powerpoint
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