Operations Manager
Resume:
Scott C. Lathrum
Ankeny, IA 50023
E-mail: *****@***.***
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QUALIFICATIONS AND BACKGROUND
Lean Implementation 5S Continuous Improvement
Financial Management Strategic Planning Leadership/Motivation
Cost Control Project Management Employee/Customer Training
Budget Development Team Building Production Management
P & L Responsibility Inventory Control & Purchasing Lean 6 sigma Black Belt
WORK HISTORY
Operations Manager 2021-Present
Amwood Building Systems
Develop production, quality and safety metrics for the plant and drive initiatives to make all three areas exceed expectations.
Complete payouts for building crews and submit for approval to the president.
Create capital expenditure list to submit to the owner for approval.
Lead administrative and production team to meet plant goals.
Order and control plant inventory of dimensional & engineered lumber along with sheeting products.
Champion plant continuous improvement initiatives.
Set short- and long-term strategic goals for the plant and lead staff to attain these goals.
Lead plant cultural change to develop teamwork and customer focus.
Develop and submit CapEx to company president.
Analyze financial statements to lead plant to profitability.
Senior Operations Manger 2020-2021
Moehl Millwork
Direct production through subordinate managers; Production quality and quantity using lean principles for building material products.
All aspects of human resources to include hiring, training, reviewing and terminating employees.
Budget development and controlling operating expenses to stay within budget.
Capital improvement projects for plant and equipment.
Review financial statements to target areas for improvement to meet/exceed financial targets.
Develop continuous improvement projects and metrics for the business and use metrics to improve processes and decrease operating expenses.
Improve company culture to include employee empowerment and participation.
Develop and implement safety program to reduce OSHA recordable incident rate.
Develop maintenance program for plant and equipment.
Operations Manager-Door & Window Division 2000-2020
Gilcrest-Jewett Lumber
Direct production through subordinate managers; Production quality and quantity using lean principles for building material products.
All aspects of human resources to include hiring, training, reviewing and terminating employees.
Budget development and controlling operating expenses to stay within budget.
Capital improvement projects for plant and equipment.
Review financial statements to target areas for improvement to meet/exceed financial targets.
Develop continuous improvement projects and metrics for the business and use metrics to improve processes and decrease operating expenses.
Improve company culture to include employee empowerment and participation.
Develop and implement safety program to reduce OSHA recordable incident rate.
Develop maintenance program for plant and equipment.
Plant Supervisor 1995 - 2000
Ferrellgas, Inc.
Supervise delivery and service personnel for the Des Moines district for a national propane distributor.
Design delivery routes and schedule to provide the most efficiency and best customer service.
Work with local and state government agencies including; DOT, Fire Marshall, Building inspectors
Assist developing budget and business plans; Weekly and Monthly budgeted/actual income analysis using division financial statements
Human resource issues; District and outlier plant safety;
Develop short term and long-term sales strategies to expand residential and commercial clients.
Participate in acquisition of newly acquired districts and capital investments
Target new markets and make sales calls to develop new customers
EDUCATION and PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Masters Degree in Business Administration
Drake University
Bachelor of Science Degree in Agriculture Education
Iowa State University
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
Member: Sigma Iota Epsilon Business Fraternity
OSHA 10 Certification
Selected Accomplishments
Directed production increases to record levels in output and quality in two industries
Developed and implemented new sales strategy for forklift cylinder product line to increase sales by 27%.
Successfully purchased product and materials at a cost of $6 million/year fulfilling customer demand.
Analyzed division and developed strategic plan that improved efficiencies by 25%.
Created a team oriented lean environment by implementing cross training and empowered work force.
Targeted and reduced division inventory by 18% and end of year physical inventory variance to less than 1%.
Directed safety programs in three different industries creating safe environments for customers and employees.
Analyzed financials to invest in capital equipment to attain a minimum return on investment of 45%
References
Tom Dunn-manager at Ferrellgas 515-***-****
Rick Kyser- Operations Manager- Gilcrest Jewett Lumber 402-***-****
Kelly Lux-former Adm. Assistant-Gilcrest Jewett Lumber 515-***-****
John Jurcak-Regional Vice President BMD (Moehl Millwork) 208-***-****
April Moldenhauer-HR Manager-BMD (Moehl Millwork) 608-***-****
Aaron Rouse-President-Amwood Building Systems 507-***-****
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