Manager Management

RANDY L. GIEDT

**** ***** ****** ***. ~ Sioux Falls, SD 57110 ~ 605-***-**** ~ *******@*****.***

EXECUTIVE PROFILE

Accomplished professional with solid and progressive experience in all facets of executive leadership, operations management, manufacturing, and change management. Astute business strategist with proven success in enhancing operational efficiency, streamlining business processes, leading organizations through critical transitions, and implementing cost control initiatives. Specialized expertise in understanding corporate culture, navigating organizational dynamics, translating corporate strategies into tangible operating results, and delivering positive results. Regarded for the ability to expertly drive processes and successfully motivate cross-functional teams. Comprehensive background in manufacturing including production management, capacity planning, lean manufacturing, OSHA compliance, and safety management. Additional strengths include:

Organizational Restructuring & Integration Aggressive Turnaround Management

Continuous Improvement Management P&L Responsibility & Financial Management

Budgeting & Forecasting Change Management

Team Development & Improvement Staff Supervision & Training

Operations Management & Executive Leadership Lean Manufacturing

Leadership Development & Mentoring Kaizen & Six Sigma

Cost Containment OSHA Compliance & Safety Management

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Provided executive leadership to a top-performing team while promoting team growth at Raven Industries.

Championed efforts to restructure operations and implement lean manufacturing processes that resulted in annual cost savings in excess of $500,000.

Exceeded annual productivity ratios at Raven Industries by 20% using sound business acumen.

Established continuous improvement techniques and close-looped quality systems for all electronics manufacturing processes at Raven Industries.

Developed 5-year budgetary outlook for critical equipment assets for sustained growth at Raven Industries.

Implemented lean manufacturing processes and reduced annual inventory by 60% in the first year and 15% in the second year at Wooden Mallet.

Achieved a 14% productivity gain in 2 years at Wooden Mallet.

Handled Wooden Mallet’s supplier relationship management initiatives and reduced inventory carrying charges by $100,000 annually.

Played a key role in strategic planning initiatives across multiple contact centers and business units at Cendant Corporation.

Managed Cendant Corporation’s fiscal requirements in excess of $50 million utilizing management acumen.

Played a key role in leading the introduction of new technology at Cendant Corporation, which encompassed system implementation, end user training, and software evaluation across multiple locations.

Provided leadership and direction to strategy development initiatives for all manufacturing, shipping, and scheduling activities for 24-hour operations at Midcom, Inc.

Established continuous improvement techniques for work process flows at Midcom, Inc., which ensured the achievement of manufacturing deadlines for customer requisitions.

Directed all areas of daily manufacturing, stock replenishment, and shipping logistics for all production efforts at Midcom, Inc., which was an $18 million electronics manufacturing facility.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Raven Industries (2007 – 2012)

Division Manufacturing and Test Engineering Manager

Provided direction to all manufacturing efforts for $70 million electronics contract manufacturer.

Led efforts to deliver record sales and profits for the past 2 years while exceeding profit goals for 3 consecutive years.

Managed all aspects of P&L responsibilities while overseeing capital improvements, manufacturing activities, customer product on-time delivery, inventory levels, training, and safety management.

Formulated innovative strategies and implemented process improvements to maximize production and enhance the quality of products.

Improved and monitored ISO 9000 procedures and documentation for the Manufacturing Department.

Wooden Mallet (2005 – 2007)

Production Manager

Maintained full responsibility for all facets of forecasting, staffing, and capacity utilization for a multimillion-dollar woodworking manufacturer and wholesale distributor.

Directed a culturally diverse staff of 30 in daily job responsibilities.

Spearheaded efforts to streamline business processes, increase productivity, and enhance operational efficiency utilizing cost effective methods.

Cendant Corporation (2000 – 2005)

Manager of Forecasting & Capacity Planning (2001 – 2005)

Provided leadership and direction to operations management, staff planning, forecasting, and capacity utilization for 9 hotel brands across 6 independent facilities globally.

Handled budget management and financial planning responsibilities.

Coordinated financial responsibility across departments and business units during the annual budget cycle.

Analyzed and determined the feasibility of new business ventures.

Participated in vendor relationship management and secured competitive pricing.

Pioneered the introduction of flexible scheduling alternatives that attained annual revenue goals.

Manager – Resource Planning and Management (2000 – 2001)

Executed all areas of resource allocation and business planning.

Managed performance and service requirements, which ensured the achievement of productivity goals.

Augmented real-time staffing levels while simultaneously developing long-term staffing plans.

Early Career: Midcom, Inc. (1998 – 2000) – Production Manager / 3rd Shift Production Manager

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

Master of Science in Administrative Studies, Human Resources

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH DAKOTA – Vermillion, SD; GPA: 3.92

Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, Management; Minor in Economics

PARK COLLEGE – Parkville, MO; Graduated Summa Cum Laude; Departmental Honors in Business Administration; GPA: 3.86

Certifications: Lean Knowledge Certificate & Lean Silver Certification (in process)

AWARDS

Chair – Leadership Aberdeen

Graduate – Leadership Aberdeen

Outstanding Student Honor Society Member

Meritorious Service Medal

Navy Commendation Medal, Second Award

Navy Achievement Medal

Presidential Service Badge

AFFILIATIONS

Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce

The American Legion – Veteran’s of Foreign Wars

The Retired Officers Association

Junior Achievement

MILITARY EXPERIENCE

United States Marine Corps – Aircraft Maintenance Officer/Production Control Officer/Aviation Supply Officer

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