Operations Manager Sales

Scott Respass

*** ******* ******, **********, ***** Carolina 29615

Cellular: 864-***-**** / E-Mail: *****.*******@*****.***

Performance-Driven Senior-Level Management Professional

with extensive professional experience and strong skills in the following areas:

Operations Management Strategic Leadership Budget Management Account Management

Project Management Continuous Improvement Sales/Customer Relations

Resource Development & Management Profit & Loss Responsibility Production Supervision

Profile:

Background encompasses extensive professional management/leadership experience utilizing a strong work ethic, an attitude to “go the extra mile,” and a commitment to meeting and exceeding organizational objectives.

Strengths: Strong initiative with the ability to be self-directed while managing multiple priorities; proven management skills (able to motivate personnel to reach desired goals); positive attitude - brings enthusiasm to daily tasks; excellent communication; self-motivated; achievement-oriented; works well independently or in a team environment.

Areas of Expertise:

● Executive-Level Leadership ● Business Development

● Staff Development ● Lean Manufacturing

● Plant Maintenance ● Material Purchasing

● Continuous Improvement ● Meeting Timelines

● Maintaining Cost-Effective Operations ● Improving Systems, Processes & Policies

● Information Flow Management ● Risk Mitigation

● Process Improvement Engineering ● Leading Kaizen Teams

● Sales/Service ● Increasing Productivity

● Decreasing Waste ● Installing, Testing, Operating, Maintaining &

● Problem Identification/Resolution Repairing Production Equipment

Selected Accomplishments:

Director of Operations/Project Manager (THS, LLC): Developed strategic risk mitigation plans to advance the projects’ mission and objectives, thus promoting increased revenue, profitability, and growth as an organization.

Process Improvement Engineer (SAGE Automotive Interiors): Increased runability of production machines up to 40% and decreased waste by 10%; redesigned the plant’s 5S program ensuring sustainability by creating culture and ownership, thereby increasing the overall productivity.

Operations Manager (Maritec-Metpro): Successfully started up new products and mechanical processes which increased production capabilities by 40% in a fast-paced environment.

Manufacturing Engineer (Excalibur Tool & Equipment): Increased Industrial OTC Robotic Welding productivity by 39%, implementing new tooling practices and programming.

Education:

MBA, Specializing in Project Management, Capella University

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Southern Wesleyan University

Duke University – Online teaching Certification

Second Class Petty Officer (HT5), US Navy - A & C Welding Schools

Professional Experience:

D n R Designs LLP, Greenville, South Carolina 2019 to Present

CEO/Owner

Develop and manage new business opportunities within the retail marking / sales within bicycling industry

Hold Patents for tools designed and manufactured, Patents domestic and internationally.

Building business from ground up – new start-up with a business partner

Provide process/Continuous improvement techniques of products achieving the best possible quality.

Organize and define the total scope of the project’s inputs and outputs (WBS), communicating each phase in a clear and effective manner to the stakeholders.

THS, LLC, Greenville, South Carolina 2013 to Present

Director of Operations / Owner

Develop and manage new business opportunities within the residential remodeling, commercial, remodeling and manufacturing industries; oversee company operations to ensure production efficiency, quality, service, and cost-effective management of resources.

Implement PMBOK methodology in order to meet the projects’ specs on time and within cost parameters, while carrying out a controlled execution of successful projects.

Improve the operational systems, processes and policies in support of organization’s mission – specifically, support better management reporting, information flow and management, business process and organizational quality planning.

Provide process/Continuous improvement techniques within manufacturing utilizing machine design techniques, obtaining useful output from the machines in the desired form as per the needs of the production floor in the aerospace industry.

Organize and define the total scope of the project’s inputs and outputs (WBS), communicating each phase in a clear and effective manner to the stakeholders.

SAGE Automobile Interiors, Marietta, South Carolina 2012 to 2013

Process Improvement Engineer

SAGE Automotive Interiors is a leader in automotive interior fabric that currently holds 70% of the market share; this site serves as a complete fabric process plant from raw material to finished fabric shipping, to automotive manufacturing, both domestically and internationally.

Led/participated with Kaizen teams using tools such as DFMEA.

Developed and implemented policies, employ Continuous Improvement procedures for the engineering and technical work performed on the production floor; planned and/or directed the installation, testing, operation, maintenance, and repairs of production equipment.

Facilitated/participated with steering teams for accident reports involving PPE procedures and safety issues within the plant.

Motivated, coached and implemented good management skills in multi-cultural teams.

Established strong communication expectations, standards, and evaluated results so all teams understood PM&D.

THS, LLC, Greenville, South Carolina 2007 to 2012

Director of Operations

Developed and managed new business opportunities within the residential remodeling, commercial, remodeling and manufacturing industries; oversaw company operations to ensure production efficiency, quality, service, and cost-effective management of resources.

Implemented PMBOK methodology in order to meet the projects’ specs on time and within cost parameters, while carrying out a controlled execution of successful projects.

Improved the operational systems, processes and policies in support of organization’s mission – specifically, supported better management reporting, information flow and management, business process and organizational quality planning.

Provided process/Continuous improvement techniques within manufacturing utilizing machine design techniques, obtaining useful output from the machines in the desired form as per the needs of the production floor in the aerospace industry.

Organized and defined the total scope of the project’s inputs and outputs (WBS), communicating each phase in a clear and effective manner to the stakeholders.

Professional Experience:

Maritec-Metpro, Greenville, South Carolina 2005 to 2007

Operations Manager

Managed the Southeast’s largest capacity automotive metal impregnation and metropolitan city rail transportation rebuild center; this site served the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast portion of the U.S., also provided services internationally to such countries as Ireland, Mexico and Puerto Rico; shipped over 2.3 million units per year to such varied customers as Getrag Corp. (GM), ZF Industries, Allied Die Cast Companies, Wabtec Transportation Division, Bosch, Thermo King, Honda, Imperial Die Casting and numerous other small customers throughout the region.

Conferred with stakeholders within associated industries to evaluate and promote improved plant operations.

Developed continuous improvement plans for efficient use of materials, machines and employees to meet established goals, ensuring plant goals were clearly communicated throughout multi-cultural teams.

Reviewed and enhanced the level of production costs and product quality; modified production and inventory control programs to maintain profitable operations of the plan; managed day-to-day processing of accounts receivable and payable using QuickBooks, producing reports as requested.

Handled all aspects of supply ordering – operation and production.

Directly responsible for training, development of Team Leaders, Inspectors and other personnel of the Business Unit to interact and provide high quality service related to containment, inspection, sorting and reworking of customer parts.

Decreased part fall-out damage rate from 15% to a 2% fall-out rate by means of fabricating new tooling fixtures.

Excalibur Tool & Equipment, Greenville, South Carolina 1997 to 2005

Manufacturing Engineer

A 350,000 square foot facility importing and manufacturing auto repair tools. This Full service manufacturing/distribution center supplying Engine hoist, Part cleaners, Air tools, Jacks, and tools relating to every aspect too commercial and home mechanic use. * Administered the smooth closure of this facility while transitioning all operations too overseas.

Removed non-value added processes by developing standard methods for doing the necessary work.

Ensured that daily reporting was completed accurately, in a timely manner and delivered to all stakeholders meeting critical deadlines.

Demonstrated expert knowledge of a variety of inspection principles, quality methods, concepts, practices and procedures.

Led and directed work to deliver the highest quality of product and services.

Played a significant role in long-term planning, including an initiative geared toward operational excellence.

Used drawing skills and computer-aided design software (AutoCAD), turning ideas into blueprints for development and testing.

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