Operations
Resume:
Kevin Smith
Operations Manager
Avon Lake, OH ***12
ado0qw@r.postjobfree.com
Work Experience
Recreational vehicle service technician
Neff Brothers RV - Lorain, OH
February 2021 to Present
I diagnose and perform quality repairs on all classes of Motor homes and travel trailers Robotic Welder, setup and programmer
Northern Stamping - Valley View, OH
May 2019 to February 2021
I programed, performed troubleshooting, maintenance and quality inspections for robotic welding machines, also welded parts for General Motors and Ram trucks. Performed quality inspections on welded parts
Operations Manager
Erie Shores Landscaping - Grafton, OH
October 2010 to September 2012
• Started new Landscaping company for private investor
• Secured new contracts to insure sufficient seasonal work (Winter, Spring, & Summer)
• Hired employees qualified for services offered by Erie Shores Landscaping
• Purchased equipment and supplies needed to professionally perform services
• Oversee all work performed to insure quality and efficiency
• Maintain exceptional communication with all customers to insure all expectations are met and or exceeded
Production Manager
Yard Smart Landscaping - Columbia Station, OH
May 2007 to October 2010
• Handled daily operations of full service landscaping firm
• Managed relocation of company to new facility
• Designed layout of new facility to be practical, functional, and Efficient
• Instituted lean management practices
• Effectively control costs through economical utilization of personnel, materials and equipment
• Continually established new quality control standards and instituted new SOPs for crews
• Excel in simplifying systems and reducing paperwork
• Excel in analyzing and adjusting work procedures for maximum efficiency
• Display strong personal commitment to successfully completing all projects and organize effectively to achieve greater results
• Successfully handle multiple projects simultaneously Groomer/Manager
Fran Porter Grooming - Ashland, OH
June 2005 to April 2007
• State of Ohio Certified Animal Trainer
• Pet First Aid Apprenticeship - Ohio State University Veterinary Extension
• Lead groomer, managed fast paced dog grooming facility
• Meticulous with detail, manage paperwork efficiently and effectively
• Improve the effectiveness of communications and interactions with others and tap the creative potential of a group
• Achieves result when confronted with major responsibilities and limited resources
• Demonstrated strong, dynamic leadership
Chief Machine Setter
Ohio Box - Ashland, OH
September 2002 to June 2005
Chief Machine Setter for corrugated box factory. Was in charge of all new hires, trained and placed employees in their most productive and efficient environment in the facility. I was in charge of the setup and efficient operation of all machines in the manufacturing process of producing cardboard boxes. This includes blueprint design, and ink selections, die-cut blank design and effectively controlling setup to ensure minimal waste. I instituted lean manufacturing practices and within six months of my hire date I created the best production and highest quality output effectively and efficiently than the previous 39 years this company had operated. I managed inventory levels of bulk materials as well as finished product to ensure minimal overstock as well as efficient shipping to the customers Service Technician
Valley Ford Truck - Cleveland, OH
June 1997 to April 2000
Performed electrical, mechanical and cosmetic diagnostic on light, medium and heavy trucks. Performed quality repairs and maintenance to ensure the highest value to the customer. Performed DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION inspections on large trucks to ensure safety of the vehicle. Education
Coaching and Mentoring in Coaching and Mentoring
Lorain County Community College - Elyria, OH
March 2019 to July 2019
Ohio State University
February 2008 to February 2009
Physics
Ohio university - Athens, OH
March 2004 to January 2005
Associate in Applied Science of Automotive Technology Cuyahoga Community College - Cleveland, OH
February 1998 to April 2000
Freightliner service in Diagnosis and repair
Freightliner training - Cleveland, OH
June 1998 to July 1999
Associate in Business Administration
Ashland University - Ashland, OH
August 1993 to September 1996
Certification in Supervisor and manager
Beach Training Academy - Rocky River, OH
May 1986 to September 1986
LICENSE in CERTIFICATIONS
Electronic Technology Institute - Cleveland, OH
June 1983 to October 1985
Skills
• State Certified Animal Trainer (10+ years)
• Automotive Repair
• Brake Repair
• Manufacturing
• Mechanical Knowledge
• Pet Care
• Pet Grooming
• Production Management
• Service Technician Experience
• English
• Microsoft Office
• Quality Control
• Mechanic Experience
• Landscape Maintenance
• Oil Change
• Animal Care
• Automotive Diagnostics
• Quality Assurance
• Vehicle Maintenance
• Alignment
• Suspension
• Tire Service
• Diesel Engine Repair
• Transmissions
• Quality Inspection
• Warehouse Experience
• Customer Service
• Assembly
• Management
• Supervising experience
• Budgeting
• Employee evaluation
• Welding
• Electrical Experience
• Kennel Experience
• Auto Estimating
• Blueprint Reading
• Delivery Driver Experience
• Backhoe Operation
• Leadership
• Freightliner certified 2008-2010 (2 years)
• Handyman
• Loader Operation
• CNC
• Warehouse management
• Carpentry
• MATLAB
• Computer literacy
• Service writing
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Outlook
• Freight Experience
• Field Service
• Painting
• Construction
• Heavy equipment operation
• Retail sales
• Concrete finishing
• Kaizen
• Lean manufacturing
• 5S
• Continuous improvement
• Human resources
• Schematics
• Commercial store resets (3 years)
• Construction, home & industrial (10+ years)
• Electrostatic painting (6 years)
• Management
• Retail management
• Mobile devices
• Maintenance
• Project management
• Microsoft Word
• Time management
• Management
• Forklift Operator (7 years)
• Plumbing (5 years)
• Calipers
• Dimensional inspection
• Micrometer
• Analysis skills
• Plastics injection molding
• Basic math
• Management
• OSHA
• Industrial equipment
• Machining
• Packaging
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Driving
• Lawn care
• Merchandising
• Fabrication
• SolidWorks6öƖEv &·0
• Management
• SAS
• Process improvement
• Customer relationship management
• MRP
• ERP systems
• CMMS
• SAP
• Industrial maintenance
• Inside sales
• Pricing
• Facilities maintenance
• HVAC
• Supply chain
• Lean
• Auto body repair
• Programmable logic controllers
• Low voltage
• Procurement
• Equipment repair
• Lean management
• CCTV
• Industrial cleaning
Certifications and Licenses
driver's license
Ford Certified Master Tech
February 2008 to Present
• Ford ASSET Graduate Obtained Ford STST Credits
• Ford Certified Training Program
Assessments
General Mechanical Knowledge — Expert
January 2020
Understanding and applying mechanical concepts and processes. Full results: Expert
Manufacturing: Quality Inspection — Highly Proficient January 2020
Making precise measurements, reading prints, and making pass/fail decisions. Full results: Highly Proficient
Supervisory Skills: Motivating & Assessing Employees — Highly Proficient September 2020
Motivating others to achieve objectives and identifying improvements or corrective actions. Full results: Highly Proficient
Supervisory Skills: Motivating & Assessing Employees — Highly Proficient November 2020
Motivating others to achieve objectives and identifying improvements or corrective actions Full results: Highly Proficient
Forklift safety — Proficient
January 2021
Best practices and safety hazards in forklift operation Full results: Proficient
Automotive maintenance — Proficient
August 2021
Knowledge of vehicles, vehicle maintenance, and repairs Full results: Proficient
Indeed Assessments provides skills tests that are not indicative of a license or certification, or continued development in any professional field.
Additional Information
I worked for National Electro-Coatings over 3 years as an Electrostatic painter. I worked in facilities across the country, such as AT&T corporate headquarters in New York city, General Dinamics in Fort Worth, Texas where they manufacture the F-16 Fighter Planes, Chrysler Corporation manufacturing and testing facility in Michigan, just to name a few of the customers that were part of my responsibility. I also grew up restoring old classic cars and trucks.
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