Burton Peck

Operations management

Production, engineering, lean management

Recognized throughout career for being a visionary production leader leveraging in-depth knowledge of the marketplace and the manufacturing landscape to significantly increase revenue and operational efficiency. Solid organizational, communication, and time management skills. Adept at bridging engineering performance gaps to complete business interests, developing process improvement initiatives, and conveying complex product development concepts in a simple and compelling manner. Seeking an Operations Manager position in Production, bringing 17+ years of experience as follows:

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• Strategic Operations Management / Lean Manufacturing / Cost Reduction & Budgeting

• Quality Assurance / Process Improvement / Financial Management

• Accountability / Customer service / Strategic Planning

• Process Analysis / Risk Management / Project Coordination / Time management

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Results driven with exceptional practical judgment and memory for details with skills in developing process improvement, risk management, lean manufacturing, and team management directives.

Known Strategist who transforms plans into workable solutions, and benchmarks for performance against key operational objectives.

Expertise in lean manufacturing with extensive scope of responsibility and a proven track record of delivering optimal results in a high growth environment that exceeds operational goals and yields measurable outcomes.

Strong operational process improvement background through effective cost reduction, tactical planning, productivity gain, and revenue growth strategies.

-------------------------------------------------------Professional Profile--------------------------------------------------------

MVP Natural Stone, Charleston, SC 29492 2000-2009

Production Manager

Assumed full responsibility for managing all plant operations, including shipping & receiving, fabrication, production and additional extra office responsibilities. Oversaw the generation of maximum profitability and ensured full production levels were met while simultaneously performing safety, quality, cost and inventory management within operating budget constraints. Supervised and directed all employee disciplinary and training programs, safety programs, and plant improvement projects and policies.

• Developed a very skilled working force and reduction of poor performing employees

• Increased standards and regulations, as well as implemented policies in company for hiring and training of employees.

• Developed excellent customer relationships and purchased new equipment

• Established an effective maintenance program and a company employee manual.

Saratoga Sealers, Saratoga Springs New York 1991-1999

Started a restoration business for maintenance of all Natural Stone Products

• Business Thrived for 8 yrs before re-locating to SC

• Computer exp in Microsoft excel, word, QuickBooks

• Member of the Marble Institute Of America

• Member of the Stone Fabricators Alliance

• Member of The National Stone Restoration Alliance

• Member of The Local Chamber Of Commerce

• Member of the Small Business Administration

---------------------------------------------------Education History---------------------------------------------------------------------

Adirondack University NY

B.A. Degree in Business Management

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