Manuel Garza
Gainesville,GA
Summary
Dynamic Operations Manager with a proven track record at Edge Building Solutions, excelling in strategic problem analysis and team management. Enhanced productivity through automation and rigorous quality control, driving efficiency and cost reduction. Adept at performance metric tracking, fostering workforce engagement, and delivering projects on-time within budget constraints.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager
Edge Building Solutions
08.2023 - Current
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
- Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
- Managed budgets effectively, consistently delivering projects on-time and within financial constraints.
- Facilitated smooth collaboration between departments through clear communication channels.
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
- Increased profit by streamlining operations.
- Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
- Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
Manufacturing Operations Manager
Edge Building Solutions
08.2021 - 08.2023
- Monitored production schedules closely, facilitating rapid responses to changes in demand or market conditions.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Managed multiple projects concurrently, ensuring timely completion and meeting budget constraints.
- Conducted root cause analysis on production issues, devising corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Introduced automation and technological advancements to the production floor, leading to increased efficiency and reduced labor costs.
- Enhanced product quality by implementing rigorous quality control checks at every production stage.
Production Manager
Edge Building Solutions
08.2018 - 08.2021
- Managed multiple projects concurrently, ensuring timely completion and meeting budget constraints.
- Increased overall productivity by identifying bottlenecks in the production process and proposing effective solutions.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging open communication between team members and regularly soliciting feedback on operational procedures.
- Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
- Delivered direct feedback to senior management regarding project visibility and status.
Maintenance Technician
Lake Lanier Islands
08.2015 - 08.2018
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
Warehouse Associate
Office Pros
07.2012 - 08.2015
- Prepared orders for shipment by picking, packing, and labeling merchandise.
- Worked safely around moving machinery.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve daily targets and complete tasks efficiently.
- Performed inventory control, such as counting, and stocking merchandise.
Education
Business Administration And Management - Business Administration And Management
Lanier Technical College
Oakwood, GA05-2015
Skills
- Strategic Problem Analysis
- Team Management
- Operations management
- Client Support
- Planning and implementation
- Workforce Engagement
- Performance Metric Tracking
- MS Excel
- MS Office
- CSI (ERP)
Timeline
Operations Manager
Edge Building Solutions
08.2023 - Current
Manufacturing Operations Manager
Edge Building Solutions
08.2021 - 08.2023
Production Manager
Edge Building Solutions
08.2018 - 08.2021
Maintenance Technician
Lake Lanier Islands
08.2015 - 08.2018
Warehouse Associate
Office Pros
07.2012 - 08.2015
Business Administration And Management - Business Administration And Management
Lanier Technical College
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