Operations Manager

ZACH BEVER

*******@*****.*** 608-***-**** linkedin.com/in/zach-bever-2b22b0163

**** ******* *** ****** ******, WI 53593

PROFILE

I am a results-driven, passionate, and dedicated professional with exceptional management abilities. I thrive on achieving tangible outcomes and constantly strive for excellence in everything I do, with a proven track record of delivering successful projects and meeting or exceeding targets. I am motivated by the opportunity to make a meaningful impact. My strong leadership skills allow me to effectively manage teams, drive collaboration, and inspire individuals to reach their full potential. I am committed to continuous improvement and growth, always seeking new challenges to further develop my skills and contribute to the success of the organization I serve.

EXPERIENCE

July 2023-Present

September 2022-July 2023

Operations Manager, Future Foam Inc

Responsible for the overall management, team leadership of several direct and indirect reports and daily operations of a foam fabrication manufacturer based in Middleton, WI. Heavily involved with or directly responsible for oversight of all business processes, workflow efficiency, strategic planning, compliance management, budget management and continuous improvement initiatives. Scorecard for measuring success are the following KPIs; Labor/Capacity Utilization, Plant Revenue/GPM, On-time Delivery, etc.

Director of Quality, Safety & Training, Horizon Manufacturing Group, LLC

Responsible for the overall management of all QMS processes and procedures, training programs, professional development and safety programs/initiatives of a rotational molding manufacturer based in Lake Mills, WI. Responsible for maintenance of QMS and re-certification to meet ISO 9001 standards. Responsible for management of budgets pertaining to the areas of quality, safety and training. Scorecard for measuring success were the following KPIs; Defect Rate, Customer Satisfaction, Complaints, TRIR.

July 2021-September 2022

Project Manager, Horizon Manufacturing Group, LLC

Responsible for developing project plans, setting objectives, defining scope and identifying resources required for continuous improvement initiatives. Conducted thorough analysis of existing processes, identifying areas for improvement. Led and managed cross-functional teams to implement process improvement initiatives while ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets and quality standards. Collected and analyzed data to measure performance and identify opportunities for improvement, made data driven decisions for process optimization. Documented project progress, prepared reports and presented findings to senior management for review.

August 2012-June 2021

Materials Coordinator, Wabash National – New Lisbon Operations

Responsible for maintaining accurate records of inventory levels, tracked inventory movement to ensure optimal stock levels were maintained to meet production and operational needs. Responsible for supervision, training and development of numerous direct reports. Analyzed demand forecasts and production schedules via SAP ERP system while collaborating with supply chain personnel to ensure availability of materials and widgets to support production and operational needs. Responsible for maintenance of CCA programs and execution of audits pertaining to all aspects of inventory control programs.

EDUCATION

AIGPE, Online

2025: Certified Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (FMEA) Specialist

Madison Area Technical College, Madison, WI

2025-TBD: Spanish Fluency Certification

2021-2022: Leadership Development Academy; Essentials of Leadership, Communicating with Impact, Situational Leadership, Employee Engagement, Critical Thinking & Decision Making, Performance Management, etc.

Optima Associates, DePere, WI

2016: Lean Leader Training

2015-2016: CSSGB (Six Sigma Green Belt)

Western Technical College, LaCrosse, WI

2007-2008: General Studies/Accounting

KEY SKILLS AND CHARACTERISTICS

Critical Thinking

Handling Pressure

Leadership

Problem Solving

Time Management

Interpersonal Skills

Adaptability

SAP

MS Power BI

SharePoint

Microsoft Office Suite

Visio

MES

Excellent Verbal and Written Communication Skills

REFERENCES

Pete Martozie – Former Manager

Wabash National

Contact: 608-***-****

Dave Seaman – Design Engineer

Horizon Manufacturing Group, LLC

Contact: 920-***-****

Steve Bargel – Director of Engineering

Horizon Manufacturing Group, LLC

Contact: 612-***-****

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