Project Manager Class A

ZACHARY D. GINIER

CHERRYVILLE, NC 419-***-**** *********@*******.*** LINKEDIN

PROJECT MANAGER PLANT MANAGER OPERATIONS LEADER CORE SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Strategic Planning & Execution

• Project Management

• Employee Relations

• Operational Oversight

• Accounting Management

• Production Management

• Research & Development

• Team Leadership

• Human Resource Management

• Cost Reduction

• Business Acumen

• Coaching / Mentoring

• Program Development

• Tool & Die Making

• Business Administration

SELECTED CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS

Drove an improvement in productivity through an increase from 13 machines to 29 daily.

Introduced state of the art technology to better streamline operations and maintain consistent communications.

Increased throughput within the shop via deft communications and servant leadership, including an increase in throughput by 35%. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

IPEX USA LLC 2022 - Present

Mold Tooling Manager

Lead maintenance repair, upkeep, and optimization of high profile and industry specific equipment per manufacturer recommendations. Ensure all molds are functioning properly. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineers, to design new molds.

Serve as CAPEX champion for all plant projects $10K and above.

Build and implement best practices to construct the Mold Shop and elevate molding downtime.

Train and mentor a talented and multi-faceted team of 20 direct reports in welding technology, cooling care units, 3D scanning, and dry ice cleaning.

TESLA MOTORS 2020 - 2022

Mold Maker Lead

Partnered with senior leadership to drive tool and die making for Class A surfaces. Maintained and repaired Class A dies for small volume metal stamping facilities.

Drove comprehensive maintenance of high-and-low volume cast metric dies and draw dies Class A surface outers, body sides, fenders, doors, liftgates, and outers, among others.

Introduced team collaboration to allow all team members to have a voice in the process. SAMSUNG HOME APPLIANCES 2018 - 2019

Mold Maker Lead

Managed comprehensive Class A surfaces mold and stamping dies, including maintenance and repair of stamping dies.

Instructed a diverse and high functioning apprentice team of three team members on mold and die making concepts.

Taught and coached the team on milling, gridding, and other tool room applications. WNC TOOL AND DIE 2018 - 2019

Tool and Die Maker Lead

Superintended all tool room and die development to align with business objectives.

Reduced tooling lead times by 20% through establishing policies and procedures to maximize quicker die development.

Optimized tool builds to customer and client specifications, achieving first to market advantages. HUSQVARNA GROUP 2016 - 2018

Model Shop Supervisor

Bolstered the employee communications board, including structuring the shop’s KPIs to maintain consistency.

Instructed employees on Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, ensuring quality workmanship. SOUTHEASTERN METAL PRODUCTS LLC 2015

Punch Press Manager / Weld Manager

Performed all operations for a fast-paced production weld shop, including payroll, inventory control, and personnel evaluations. ZACHARY D. GINIER PAGE 2 OF 2

Grew throughput by 30% within the first 90 days of tenure through simplifying the process and eliminating non-value-added steps.

Designed and installed an AWS Certified Welding program for all welders, resulting in credentialling.

Accomplished a reduction in costs by $5K+ within the first month through incorporation of micro bulk instead of single bottles. WRICO STAMPING / GRIFFITHS CORPORATION 2014 - 2015 Plant Superintendent

Directed all departmental operations, including volume, cost, and delivery dates, resulting in smooth operations.

Ensured all OSHA required annual training completed in a timely fashion per company standards, increasing profitability by 12% in each of the first four quarters.

EARLY CAREER

DAIMLER TRUCK NORTH AMERICA Tool and Die Maker

LITHIUM INNOVATIONS COMPANY, LLC Production Supervisor GERSTENSLAGER / SALINE METAL SYSTEMS, LLC Tool and Die Maker UNITED STATES ARMY/ UNITED STATES ARMY NATIONAL GUARD Honorable Discharge EDUCATION

University of Toledo Bachelor of Business Administration Owens Community College Coursework in Accounting and Management – Tool and Die Apprenticeship Program PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Certification: Tool and Die Maker

Courses: Compensation and Benefits Employee and Labor Relations Leaves of Absence Workers’ Compensation Workplace Safety / Security PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

THARA Member Society for Human Resource Management USTA Member

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