I am an experienced and detail-oriented Operations Manager who is successful and innovative in managing manufacturing and machine shop operations. My enclosed resume demonstrates that my qualifications and experience are a perfect match for this position. I believe that my experience and extraordinary skills in organization, computer CAD drawing expertise, general communications, and operations management expertise would be a perfect match within your organization. As Operations Manager for Mater Manufacturing Inc., I’ve assisted in drafting and producing a variety of government contracted projects, some totaling more than $1M, and have successfully trained and mentored all shop personnel to exceed corporate expectations. My relevant experience includes: -- 6+ years of progressive external relations and budget management background experience including vendor management and stringent detail-oriented project management. -- Took on General Manager responsibilities in 2010. -- Excellent operations experience in budget oversight, customer relations, personnel training and project management initiatives. I can offer you my extensive experience managing personnel and communications, excellent project management skills, and a great eye for detail, all of which would make me an ideal candidate for this position. If you are looking for a seasoned Operations Manager who will make an immediate and positive impact upon operations, external relations and personnel communication initiatives, as well as focusing on the bottom-line budget requirements, please contact me at (847) 346-4186 or Fred.Makar@gmail.com, as I would like to explore the opportunity. I look forward to speaking with you soon. Sincerely, Fred Makar 262 Wildwood Rd. Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 (847) 346-4186 Fred.Makar@gmail.com PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Operations/General Manager Mater Manufacturing Inc., Roselle, IL 2010-Present Promoted from CNC Foreman to Operations Manager in 2010, overseeing all projects scheduled and completed to specifications. Primary client is Federal Government/Department of Defense. After one year, placed in General Manager role. -- Assign all project priorities within a highly complex contract system; verify that machines are set to exacting specifications. Ensure that all prototype runs are double checked for QA before products are manufactured. -- Study and develop cost-saving measures by implementing review and training standards that keep QA in the forefront and occurrences of prototype design flaws are reduced. -- Perform short- and long-term business forecasting and cash-flow projections to keep abreast of all operational expenses and future company stability and expansion initiatives. -- Decreased per-project expenses by $30K-$100K, depending on project budget, due to improved vendor pricing. Those savings have been 1) re-invested into the company, resulting in more contracts per year and 2) lucrative employee bonus programs have been implemented for the first time in the company’s 35 year history. CNC Foreman Mater Manufacturing Inc., Roselle, IL 2007-2010 -- Promoted from Machine Operator in 2007 -- Managed all shop projects and decisions, setup all machines for operators -- Performed final inspection for all parts -- Assessed time constraints and identified areas where time would be saved and excess material would be reduced. Machine Operator Mater Manufacturing Inc., Roselle, IL 2005-2007 -- Operate and setup CNC and manual machinery. Receiving Team Member/Forklift Operator Menards, Inc. Kenosha, WI 2003-2005 -- Worked in warehouse in capacity of forklift operator who loaded and unloaded merchandise from semi trailers. -- Performed as in-store inventory specialist; stocked merchandise in all departments. EDUCATION -- M.A., M.B.A., Management, Roosevelt University – Chicago, IL, Delta Mu Delta Honor Society, 2012 -- Certificate of Graduate Study, Geographic Information Systems, NIU – DeKalb, IL , 2009 -- B.A., Information systems and Geography, Carthage College – Kenosha, WI, 2005