DEREK WELCH
**** ******** ** • Indianapolis, In *6250 • 317-***-**** • *****.*****@***.***
OPERATIONS/ MANUFACTURING/ MANAGER
Summary of Qualifications
Results producing management career spanning seven plus years, demonstrating year over year improvements in production and quality. Skilled and decisive operations leader with strong analytical, organizational, team building, and planning skills. Maintain a focus on high quality standards and bottom-line profit improvement. Core knowledge and skills include:
•Quality Control/ Assurance •Cost Control Strategies
•Lean Manufacturing Practices •Operations Improvement
•Safety Standards/ OSHA Compliance •Inventory Control
Professional experience
9/2006- Present Quikrete, Indianapolis, IN
Production Manager/ Supervisor
• Promoted to have the responsibility of hiring employees, quality control, engineering, and tracking inventory due to ability to lead and multitask. Oversee daily production of concrete products for Quikrete, at our second most profitable facility in the Region. Manage over 20 employees daily. Improved production by 15% through analyzing work flow, troubleshooting inefficiencies and motivating employees.
10/2005-9/2006 Q & J, Pensacola, FL
Disaster Relief
•Provided relief to the victims of Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans, Louisiana. Aided victims by distributing supplies and cleaning up disaster areas.
10/2004-10/2005 Aqua Systems, Fishers, IN
Route Sales
• Responsible for maintaining large account base for water treatment facility. Entrusted with the most complex customer service issues as a result of ability to promptly resolve concerns and satisfy customers. Increased sales in my territory by 20%.
Education
Crown College, St. Bonifacius, MN Bachelor of Science, Business Management