Experience

Fagus GreCon, Inc.

• United States
• Automation Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Operations Manager

  • Mar 2022 - Present

  Charlotte, North Carolina, United States • Direct all business operations, review/revise standard operating procedures, prepare and maintain operations budget and lead strategic planning meetings to ensure the achievement of company KPIs • Focus on cost-effective initiatives to increase company profitability while maintaining high levels of customer service • Foster a collaborative work culture through open communication, high visibility, and strong leadership • Working with Human Resources to develop and implement staff… Show more • Direct all business operations, review/revise standard operating procedures, prepare and maintain operations budget and lead strategic planning meetings to ensure the achievement of company KPIs • Focus on cost-effective initiatives to increase company profitability while maintaining high levels of customer service • Foster a collaborative work culture through open communication, high visibility, and strong leadership • Working with Human Resources to develop and implement staff evaluations • Liaising with departmental heads to develop financial plans and ensure company-wide compliance • Overseeing client support and resource allocation • Ensure all legal and regulatory documents are filed and monitor compliance with laws and regulations • Provide inspired leadership for the organization • Make important policy, planning and strategy decisions • Develop, implement, and review operational policies and procedures • Help promote a company culture that encourages top performance and high morale • Oversee budgeting, reporting, planning, and auditing • Identify and address problems and opportunities for the company Show less



Closets By Design

• Retail
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Director Of Operations

  • Jun 2021 - Nov 2021

  Charlotte, NC • Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of all departments within the manufacturing facility • Direct all business operations, review/revise standard operating procedures, prepare and maintain operations budget and lead strategic planning meetings to ensure the achievement of company KPIs • Ensure all departments are operating effectively while encouraging collaboration and adhering to business quality standards • Focus on cost-effective initiatives to… Show more • Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of all departments within the manufacturing facility • Direct all business operations, review/revise standard operating procedures, prepare and maintain operations budget and lead strategic planning meetings to ensure the achievement of company KPIs • Ensure all departments are operating effectively while encouraging collaboration and adhering to business quality standards • Focus on cost-effective initiatives to increase company profitability while maintaining high levels of customer service • Oversee and manage customer concerns while working with departments to ensure operational capabilities to match projected growth and customer needs • Foster a collaborative work culture through open communication, high visibility, and strong leadership • Working with the Human Resources department to create job descriptions, hire competent personnel and oversee employee training programs for job duties and forklift use • Working with Human Resources to develop and implement staff evaluations • Liaising with departmental heads to develop financial plans and ensure company-wide compliance • Overseeing client support and resource allocation • Ensure all legal and regulatory documents are filed and monitor compliance with laws and regulations • Work with C – Suite Executives to enhance intercontinental processes and procedures • Collaboration with mother company in Israel daily to establish mirrored processes in the U.S. plant across all functions • Provide inspired leadership for the organization • Make important policy, planning and strategy decisions • Develop, implement, and review operational policies and procedures • Assist Human Resources with recruiting as necessary • Help promote a company culture that encourages top performance and high morale • Oversee budgeting, reporting, planning, and auditing • Identify and address problems and opportunities for the company Show less



Plasgad

• Israel
• Plastics Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director Of Operations

  • Feb 2021 - May 2021

  Statesville, North Carolina, United States • Direct all business operations, review/revise standard operating procedures, prepare and maintain operations budget and lead strategic planning meetings to ensure the achievement of company KPIs • Ensure all departments are operating effectively while encouraging collaboration and adhering to business quality standards • Focus on cost-effective initiatives to increase company profitability while maintaining high levels of customer service • Oversee and manage customer concerns while… Show more • Direct all business operations, review/revise standard operating procedures, prepare and maintain operations budget and lead strategic planning meetings to ensure the achievement of company KPIs • Ensure all departments are operating effectively while encouraging collaboration and adhering to business quality standards • Focus on cost-effective initiatives to increase company profitability while maintaining high levels of customer service • Oversee and manage customer concerns while working with departments to ensure operational capabilities to match projected growth and customer needs • Foster a collaborative work culture through open communication, high visibility, and strong leadership • Working with the Human Resources department to create job descriptions, hire competent personnel and oversee employee training programs for job duties and forklift use • Working with Human Resources to develop and implement staff evaluations • Liaising with departmental heads to develop financial plans and ensure company-wide compliance

• Operations Manager

  • Jun 2020 - Jan 2021

  Statesville, North Carolina, United States • Overseeing client support and resource allocation • Ensure all legal and regulatory documents are filed and monitor compliance with laws and regulations • Work with C – Suite Executives to enhance intercontinental processes and procedures • Collaboration with mother company in Israel daily to establish mirrored processes in the U.S. plant across all functions • Provide inspired leadership for the organization • Make important policy, planning and strategy… Show more • Overseeing client support and resource allocation • Ensure all legal and regulatory documents are filed and monitor compliance with laws and regulations • Work with C – Suite Executives to enhance intercontinental processes and procedures • Collaboration with mother company in Israel daily to establish mirrored processes in the U.S. plant across all functions • Provide inspired leadership for the organization • Make important policy, planning and strategy decisions • Develop, implement, and review operational policies and procedures • Assist Human Resources with recruiting as necessary • Help promote a company culture that encourages top performance and high morale • Oversee budgeting, reporting, planning, and auditing • Identify and address problems and opportunities for the company • Build alliances and partnerships with other organizations • Support worker communication with the management team



ZARGES USA

• United States
• Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Operations Manager

  • Jul 2007 - Jun 2020

  Charlotte, North Carolina, United States •Recruited to establish first U.S. subsidiary of Zarges GMBH, which is not recognized as a competitor in the fabrication of transit cases for commercial and military applications •Develop quality, safety, and standard operating procedures •Manage projects from request for proposal through the delivery of product for companies such as L3 Communications, Raytheon, Northrop Grumman, and General Dynamics. •Implementation, maintenance, and recertification of ISO 9001:2008/9001:2015… Show more •Recruited to establish first U.S. subsidiary of Zarges GMBH, which is not recognized as a competitor in the fabrication of transit cases for commercial and military applications •Develop quality, safety, and standard operating procedures •Manage projects from request for proposal through the delivery of product for companies such as L3 Communications, Raytheon, Northrop Grumman, and General Dynamics. •Implementation, maintenance, and recertification of ISO 9001:2008/9001:2015 certificate from 2010 through 2020 •Implementation and maintenance of General Services Administration contract to streamline government purchases. Contract received January 2014 •Foster growth of customer accounts •Worked with various modules daily on SAP •Apply knowledge of cost estimating and resource allocations to major military/government accounts. •Develop and maintain production schedules and systems while managing physical equipment to include a multi-axis CNC reciprocating knife, router, and waterjet cutter •Oversee preparation of 3D CAD models and drawings to ensure efficient workflow and production •Serve as primary liaison between Zarges U.S. and Zarges GMBH, facilitating both upward and downward communication with managers, engineers, and consultants Show less



Hardigg Industries

• Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Case Center Manager

  • Feb 2007 - Jul 2007

  Round Rock, Texas •Managed daily operations at plastic container manufacturing facility •Management of an average of 50 customer accounts •Consistently met or exceeded in-house established standards for production and shipping deadlines •Maintained and supervised all manufacturing equipment to include a multi-axis CNC foam cutting router •Facilitated inside and outside technical sales while fostering relationships with current customer base and actively pursued leads •Internally reviewed all 2D… Show more •Managed daily operations at plastic container manufacturing facility •Management of an average of 50 customer accounts •Consistently met or exceeded in-house established standards for production and shipping deadlines •Maintained and supervised all manufacturing equipment to include a multi-axis CNC foam cutting router •Facilitated inside and outside technical sales while fostering relationships with current customer base and actively pursued leads •Internally reviewed all 2D CAD drawings prior to production •Served and main liaison between Texas Case Center and Hardigg Industries with focus on production deadlines, budgets, and strategic goals Show less



OrionCase

• United States
• Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• General Manager

  • Jul 2002 - Feb 2007

  Lafayette, Louisiana •Managed daily operations to include financials, personnel, safety, physical facility, and equipment •Performed inside and outside sales as well as networked relationships with current customer base while attracting new clientele •Directed and actively participated in the design of cases with custom foam inserts to house equipment for various industries •Developed and constructed cushion prototypes for first article inspections •Facilitated and managed the process of preparing 2D… Show more •Managed daily operations to include financials, personnel, safety, physical facility, and equipment •Performed inside and outside sales as well as networked relationships with current customer base while attracting new clientele •Directed and actively participated in the design of cases with custom foam inserts to house equipment for various industries •Developed and constructed cushion prototypes for first article inspections •Facilitated and managed the process of preparing 2D CAD drawings to meet specifications by working with designers, engineers, and customers •Managed production and shipping schedules for monthly sales •Conducted weekly staff meetings regarding ongoing projects to include progress reports, deadlines, budgetary issues, and outcomes Show less